Whole Child Development

When given opportunities to explore unique programs, learn new skills and discover their own potential, students thrive.

Learning by Doing

Our extended school day and programs help students discover their talents and passions by participating in mentorship and internship programs and experiencing field trips, band, dance, robotics, sports and other activities.

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Year-Round Enrichment

Through our partnership with Horizons Atlanta, we provide free summer programming for approximately 250 elementary school, middle school and special education students. The programs provide a balance of academics, enrichment, recreational sports and confidence-building activities.

Leveling the Playing Field

Our robust college and career readiness program and enrichment opportunities are designed to narrow the opportunity gap, thus giving students the same exposure and experiences for career advancement and income earning potential.

Purpose Built Schools Atlanta

 

Atlanta Public Schools partners with Purpose Built Schools Atlanta, a nonprofit organization with extensive expertise in turnaround education, to operate three traditional APS schools in south Atlanta: Slater Elementary School, Price Middle School, and Carver STEAM Academy.

Partner schools are not charter schools. We are traditional APS public schools. Every student who lives in our attendance zone can enroll in our schools. All of our students are APS students and count toward APS’ enrollment goals.

PBSA receives per-pupil funding from APS at the district’s average rate—just as if our schools were operated directly by APS. Without PBSA, the district would still be responsible for investing the same dollars to educate these same students in these same schools.

Learn more about the benefits of partner schools!