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We engage more than 1,500 students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade through authentic and culturally relevant project-based instruction.
Tapping Into Unlimited Potential
The neighborhoods of south Atlanta are full of potential, but the schools have not always ensured opportunity for all the students in their care. Atlanta Public Schools partnered with Purpose Built Schools Atlanta to manage PRE-K, Slater Elementary, Price Middle and Carver STEAM Academy to give each school the support they need.
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Carver STEAM Class of 2024 Earns More than $11.9 Million in Scholarships
The Class of 2024 at Carver STEAM Academy collectively earned more than $11.9 million in scholarships to pursue their post-secondary dreams. This marks a school record for Carver STEAM. Purpose Built Schools Atlanta recently hosted a Scholarship Gala to celebrate the graduating Class of 2024 and this incredible accomplishment. “The Class of 2024 is full … Continue Reading →New Aerospace Program Helps Carver STEAM Academy Scholars Take Dreams to New Heights
As a child, Adam Stanley had a neighbor who worked for Delta in TechOps as a mechanic. He invited Stanley to an event at Hartsfield-Jackson to walk through the brand-new 777 aircraft. That, Stanley says, is where his passion for aviation took flight. That passion has been further fueled by the opportunity to build and … Continue Reading →Niomi Henry Named Principal at Carver STEAM Academy
After an intensive search, Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is thrilled to announce that Niomi Henry has been named principal at Carver STEAM Academy beginning the 2024-25 school year. Ms. Henry brings more than two decades of extensive educational and leadership experience, including as a vice principal, school effectiveness specialist, instructional coach, and teacher. Previously, she … Continue Reading →Purpose Built Schools Atlanta at the Head of the Class in Social Emotional Learning Integration
“Do you want a hug or some space?” This question exemplifies an important skill students at Purpose Built Schools Atlanta are learning about-- handling emotions in different ways. Since its inception, Purpose Built Schools has been on a journey to explicitly teach and reinforce social emotional learning (SEL) competencies and skills.Purpose Built Schools Atlanta Nutrition Program Recognized by the Georgia School Nutrition Association
The nutrition program at Purpose Built Schools Atlanta was recognized by the Georgia School Nutrition Association for increased participation in their lunch and breakfast programs. The program has had more students lining up for healthy school food since Carolyn Pusey-Wade, more affectionately known as “Chef Nana,” took on the role of Director of Nutrition in … Continue Reading →Community Growth through Education
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR FY 23 21st CCLC PROGRAM GRANT
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools and Purpose Built Schools, intends to submit an application to the Georgia State Department of Education for a 21st CCLC grant. The grant will support an academic and workforce readiness after school programs for students attending Thomasville Heights Elementary, Luther J. Price Middle School, and Carver High School in Fulton County. If you have any comments on the proposed program, please contact Lorene Jackson, Senior Vice President of Programs and Operations at 404-922-4327 ext. 1085. A copy of the application will be available for public review after submittal at the BGCMA support center 2880 Dresden Drive, Chamblee GA.
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