NEW INFORMATION (posted 1/31/2012):
On Friday, January 27th, the APS demographers released a second round of Option Maps to address capacity throughout the entire APS system. You can view the two Option Maps, as well as the Option Summary Write-Up and the Community Form Comment Summary by clicking the following link:
http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/413
Click
HERE to download a Summary of the Option Maps and the impact on Brandon's attendance boundaries.
The Morris Brandon PTA Co-Presidents and School Council members encourage you to review these documents and be involved in the Demographic Study currently taking place. We encourage you to:
* Attend the
APS Community Meeting for SRT4 at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at North Atlanta High School. There will be an open microphone session at this meeting (limited to 2 minutes per speaker).
* Attend the
Morris Brandon PTA Meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at the Morris Brandon Primary Center.
* Make your opinions and concerns heard by
filling out the APS survey, which can be found on the APS website:
http://www.survey2go.net/aps/?sidx=203
Click
HERE to download a hard copy of the survey.
PREVIOUS INFORMATION:
The next round of Option Maps will be presented at a meeting for SRT4-NE on Wednesday, February 1st, at 6:30 pm at North Atlanta High School. Please click HERE to view the notice of this meeting.
La próxima ronda de opción mapas se presentarán en una reunión para SRT4-NE el miércoles, 1 de febrero, en 6:30pm en North Atlanta High School. Por favor haga clic AQUI para descargar la comunidad APS que encuentra el aviso en español.
APS is currently in the process of evaluating demographic information, projected enrollment numbers and facility capacity at all elementary, middle and high schools system-wide. The demographers hired by APS have presented four options for addressing capacity issues at all the APS schools in the district. These options are based solely on the numbers they collected, and do not represent any input from the community, APS, or academicians. Superintendent Davis has made it very clear that absolutely no decisions have been made, and these are simply preliminary options for addressing capacity at APS.
We are now entering the first of a two-phased community feedback process.
Now through December 16th, APS is requesting feedback from the community on the options presented. That feedback will be collected and reviewed, and a new set of proposed options will be presented to us after the beginning of the new year. At that point, APS will schedule additional community meetings, where feedback on the new options will once again be collected. Then, during March or April, APS will present its recommendations to the Atlanta School Board for action.
Please take a few minutes to review all of the information, educate yourself about the options and make your voice heard by completing the Comment Form. Please be as specific as possible with your concerns in the "Comments" section (indicate what you like / don't like about each of the options). Additional comments may be sent to
apsdemographicstudy@atlantapublicschools.us. This is the best way to communicate your opinions / concerns to APS.
January 19, 2012 Letter from Superintendent Davis Regarding Guiding Principles for Demographic Study
PTA Presidents' Letter to the Brandon Community in the 12/9/11 Bee
SRT4 Community Meeting Presentation 11/30/11
Link to the Option Maps
NAPPS Statement Regarding Demographic Study
Capacity Options Comment Form
APS Enrollment Forecast for SRT4
December 6, 2011 Letter From Superintendent Davis Regarding the Demographic Study