1550 Hosea Williams Drive
Atlanta, GA. 30317
(404) 371-4854
FAX (404) 371-7135
Mission Statement:
To develop successful students who are self-determined,
resourceful, caring and knowledgeable.
Our History
Sammye E. Coan Middle School was constructed in 1965 and
dedicated in 1967 as the first middle school in the state
of Georgia. The school was named after Sammye E. Coan, a
graduate of Spelman College, who was a renowned educator
and community activist in the City of Atlanta . She taught
for several years at Bell Street Elementary School and served
as a principal of E.P. Johnson and Wesley Avenue elementary
schools.
Our School
Coan Middle School is comprised of approximately 600 sixth,
seventh, and eighth-graders who come from the Edgewood and
Kirkwood communities. The primary emphasis at Coan Middle
school is academics. The core curriculum focuses on mathematics,
science, social studies, and language arts with the goal
of academic excellence and personal character development.
This curriculum is broadened and enriched with courses in
Art, Band, Chorus, Spanish, French, Physical Education,
Instructional Technology, and Health. Coan also participates
in the Consistency Management and Cooperative Discipline
(CMCD) program designed to help students prepare for success,
achieve self-discipline, and develop responsibility.
School Reform
Coan has adopted “Making Middle Grades Work”
as its framework to improve student achievement. Directed-Instruction
(DI) will be used as the comprehensive school reform model
in conjunction with Co-Nect ( project -based technology).
The goals are to raise academic achievement of all middle
grade students and increase the percentage of students at
the “basic” and “proficient” levels
as defined by the National Assessment of Educational Progress
(NAPE). This initiative is under the auspices of the Southern
Regional Educational Board (SREB).
Areas of emphasis:
· A challenging, coherent academic core curriculum
delivered in ways that engage all students in learning.
· High expectations reinforced through quality extra
help for students and professional development for teachers.
· A guidance and support system for students and
families demonstrating that “every student matters.”
