Sutton Cougar Corner
See For Yourself Why Sutton Means Success!
| You never thought the moment would arrive, but it is right around the corner ... your child will soon be "graduating" from elementary school. Now it's time to move on up to the big leagues. That's right ... your child is about to take on middle school. They will encounter new people, new school subjects, new activities, and a different teacher for each class |  |
Sutton Middle School is our neighborhood school located near Chastain Park. Suddenly, you and your child will find yourselves renewing friendships from pre-school days. There are plenty of brand new faces and friends to make, and it's always heartwarming to see these middle schoolers reunite with kids they knew before the elementary years. It's a testament to the neighborhood that so many families support our cluster ... surprisingly, creating an even larger comfort zone than one might find at the elementary level!
Did You Know This About Your Neighborhood Middle School?
Infrastructure
- Sutton completed a $22 million renovation and now boasts state-of-the art facilities:
9 science labs, 5 computer labs, media center, full-size gym with locker rooms, art room, orchestra, band, and chorus rooms with 7 sound-proof practice rooms and recording capabilities, a free standing performing arts theatre, and a large football/soccer field. - Sutton has approximately 77 teachers, 30 classified and support staff.
- All teachers have completed at least one level of IB certification.
- Sutton deployed additional 21st century classrooms (Interactive Whiteboards, Tablets for use with whiteboards, scanners, wireless pen mouse, wireless microphones, speakers and much more.)
- Wellness is incorporated in every aspect of their school. The wellness committee, staff, and students are working hard to earn a Silver Medal National Recognition Award from the Alliance of a Healthier Generation. In 2009 - 2010, they were awarded the Bronze and are continually striving to make health and wellness a number one priority.
Academics
- Won national awards for Odyssey of the Mind
- Sutton student body includes Duke TIP Scholars
- In the national program, MathCounts, Sutton students placed first in the city and advanced to the state competition.
- Won the A+ Award from PriceWaterhouse Coopers, LLP, one of Sutton's Partners in Education.
- The Buckhead Business Association, also a Partner in Education, chose Sutton Middle School to participate in its Junior Leadership Development Program.
- Coca-Cola selected 10 Sutton students to attend Camp Coca-Cola Summer Leadership Training.
- 19 Academic clubs are available for your child
- 14 Academic Competitions conducted during the year
Art
- Sutton's orchestra/music program has a 25-year history of earning the highest ranking in the city at competition. Their orchestra program continues to earn superior ratings throughout state and regional competition.
- It has been the only APS middle school to have students selected for the Georgia All-State middle school orchestra. The program is unique in that it offers students the opportunity to take part in the Mariachi band, cello choir, fiddle group, and clinics and private lessons with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra members.
- Received "Outstanding Strings" and "Exceptional Achievement" awards at the 2010 National Adjudicators Invitational.
- The drama department has been taken to a new level with the annual Sutton Night Live Comedy Show.
- Sutton's legendary spring talent show, Sutton Showcase, has been going on for decades at the Chastain Amphitheatre with huge crowds of families and friends in attendance. Who doesn't enjoy seeing these kids perform on the same stage as just about every musical legend in this country?
Sports
- Sutton 7th & 8th graders can participate in 14 different sports including Football, Softball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, Cross Country, Volley Ball, Basketball & Golf.
- APS guidelines state that 6th graders can not participate in competitive sports, but they can take part in intramural sports, includng: tennis, ultimate frisbee, and lacrosse for boys and girls, volleyball for girls and wrestling for boys.
To learn more about our neighborhood Sutton Middle School, please attend one of the
Sutton Tours available during the year.
If you have any additional questions please contact your Sutton Liaison Team listed below.
Tammy Driggers tammydr@comcast.net
Leigh Ann Livaditis Jblacl@aol.com
Karen Roman kromandoculaunch@gmail.com