Partners

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

A collaborative effort exists between M. Agnes Jones and the following community organizations and businesses:

2000 - Summa Cum Laude Partnership Award Winner!

2001 – Tutoring A+ Partnership Award Winner!

2004 – National Partnership Finalist

2006 - Civic Partnership Winner for State of Georgia

One of the most creative and quality support partnerships in Atlanta, is our partnership with the Georgia-Pacific Corporation. The partnership is based on the belief that active involvement in M. A. Jones provides a deeper understanding of education and what is needed to make a positive difference in the lives of our students. Through human, in-kind and financial resources, GP provides support for students, teachers and the entire school community.

GP Priority Programs, Projects and Activities include:

* 105 “buddy” tutors/mentors
* Job “Shadowing Day” for career awareness
* Instructional support (Computer lab, technology specialist, teaching materials, lap tops for teachers…)
* Outdoor Learning Center
* Cultural programs and study trips

* Books for the Media Center
* Upgrading the school facility and much, much, more…

Parents
Parents provide on-going support and commitment to improving the quality of life for the youth of our community. Click our Home School Connection for additional information.

Publix provides incentives for parents and teachers

Friendship Baptist Church

2002 Golden Apple Award Winner!

Friendship provides tutoring for students in need of extra assistance.

Shiloh Baptist Church

School Supplies/After-school Program

Warren Memorial Methodist Church

Warren Memorial continues to be a supportive partner with M. Agnes Jones. The outreach program covers many aspects of our school and assures parents and students that "their Warren Family" cares. Program components include:

Purchasing uniforms and uniform sweaters for students, dictionaries for our classrooms, coordinating parenting workshops, and an after school tutoring program.

Student banking program/Mentors

Clark-Atlanta University - Provides tutors and mentors

Atlanta Links - Mentoring/Career awareness program

Links Incorporated

District Attorney Paul Howard - Legal Lives Program