North Atlanta High School

NORTH ATLANTA CLUSTER

7^th & 8^th Grade Campus

Campus

7^th & 8^th Grade Campus

Courtyard

7^th & 8^th Grade Campus

Theater

7^th & 8^th Grade Campus

Classroom

ACADEMICS

International Baccalaureate

IB is known for its academic rigor and emphasis on a student’s intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development

IB World Schools are subject to a strict accreditation process, ensuring that schools provide a high-quality education

North Atlanta Cluster offers IB K-12 educational model that is rare in Atlanta and across the country

IB Middle Years Program (MYP) in grades 6-10

IB graduates typically enjoy higher acceptance rates at top universities

The School Day

Six Classes Per Day

Begins at 9:15am & Ends at 4:15pm

MS Day Was Not Changed During Covid

Social Emotional Learning Delivered In Connections

*Year long class

Connections�2 per semester, alternate days

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Individuals �& Societies

World Language

Connections

Traditional Grade Level

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Accelerated Content�Algebra I HS Course �in 8^th grade

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Traditional Grade Level

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Advanced Content

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Electives

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2 per semester on alternate A/B Days

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Traditional Grade Level

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Advanced Content�Physical Science HS Course in 8^th grade

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Middle School Classes

Traditional Grade Level

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Advanced Content

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French

Spanish

2 Years HS Course Credit

Dual Language Immersion (DLI)

• DLI in all grades of Sutton for first time
• DLI students will have some classes with �non-DLI students
• Middle School DLI: 70/30 model (English/Spanish)
• All classes follow GA, IB and DLI Standards of Practice
• Sutton and NAHS are committed to the success of the DLI program as it moves into the high school next year
• Expect DLI students to be able to sit for �High School Seal of Biliteracy in 9^th Grade

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Individuals �& Societies

World Language

Connections

Accelerated Content�Algebra I �in 8th grade

Traditional Grade Level

DLI Spanish Media

DLI Visual Arts

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Advanced Content

Traditional Grade Level

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6^th Grade DLI Classes

English

English

English

Spanish

Spanish

Spanish

DLI

DLI

DLI

Student Support & Special Education

• For students with 504s, IEPs and/or SST already in place at feeder elementaries, Sutton will coordinate the transfer of student records
• Teachers receive plans/accomodations before the first day of school
• Check Infinite Campus for your student’s information
• Students in need of extra support can be assigned to Connections Reading or Math and/or receive extra classes in place of a World Language
• Students receiving ESOL support will have a Language Acquisition course in place of World Language
• Contact Donald Mack donald.mack@apsk12.org

Sutton Showcase

ACTIVITIES

Chess

Junior Beta

Astronomy Club

Coding

Guitar

Origami

Debate

Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl

Academic Bowl

Social Studies, Tech, and Science Fairs

… plus many more!

Clubs & Competitions

Academic Bowl

Schoolwide Performance Experience

All-State Band, Chorus, Orchestra Competitions

Sutton Fall Musical Disney’s Descendants Nov 9-11, 2023

Sutton Showcase Talent Show Friday, April 19, 2024 Northside Campus Auditorium

Sutton Showcase

Performing Arts Programs

7^th & 8^th Grade Campus

Courtyard

Camp Rock The Musical

Beauty & the Beast

ATHLETICS

Competitive Teams

�Basketball

Baseball

Cheerleading *

Cross Country

Flag Football

Football *

Golf

Lacrosse

Softball 

Soccer

Swimming

Tennis

Track and Field

Ultimate Frisbee *

Volleyball *

Wrestling

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* Bold 7^th/8^th only

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Intramural Teams

�Basketball

Soccer

Volleyball

Fencing

Yoga

5K training

Conditioning

Sports Programs

Sutton Basketball

Athletic Director: �Vincent Barnes�Vincent.barnes@apsk12.org

Intramural Director: �Melanie Burdis�mxburdis@atlanta.k12.ga.us

PTA VP of Sports: �Angeliece Woods�Angeliecewoods@yahoo.com

Sports Seasons

Sutton Football

Sutton Volleyball

STUDENT LIFE

Dances

Pep Rallies

Spirit Weeks

“Walk & Talks”

8th Grade Programs:

Dance

Field Day

Promotion Ceremony and Reception

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Sutton is Social

Sutton Dances

Monthly IB Profile Awards

Ice Cream Fridays

Cougar Store

End of Year Ceremonies awarding student success

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Sutton Recognizes Success

Sutton Showcase

Student Council Elections

All Grade Town Halls

Field Trips including:

6^th Grade: Williamsburg, VA

7^th Grade: Washington, D.C.

8^th Grade: New York City

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Sutton Values Student Involvement

Student Council

New York City Trip

New York City Trip

• Washington dc trip

Washington, D.C. Trip

Celebration of Learning – Late July

Curriculum Night – September

APS Parent Portal / Infinite Campus

Google Classrooms

Remind

Weekly Office Hours

Connecting with Teachers

PTA Activities

Keeping Parents Connected

Upcoming 6^th Grade Events

Fall Open House

Ice Skating Party, Park Tavern

5th Graders Visit Sutton

Rising 6^th Scheduling Session 2/9/2024

Sutton Admin Visits

We Are Sutton – May 15 6pm

Strong Active PTA

$200K annual fundraising

Annual Fund

Chastain Parking

More laid back than elementary PTA!

Social Media

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Useful Websites

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Official Sutton Middle School Rising 6th Page

https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/domain/17672

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Sutton MIddle School PTA Rising 6th Page

https://www.suttonpta.org/rising6th

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