Our school is where students come first, and we exist for the sole purpose of making each day batter and brighter for every student who enters.

All children can learn, and they will experience success daily.

Students learn best by engaging in authentic learning experiences that allow them to make real world connections.

The success of our students is dependent on collaboration along the home, the school and the community.

Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.

School Facts...

2006 Georgia Title I School - AYP Three Years

State of Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement 2006 Silver Award for Greatest Gain Meeting and Exceeding Standards

Peyton Forest Elementary Ranks 5th in the Atlanta Public Schools System and 72 among Georgia Schools

Met Atlanta Public School Student Achievement Targets - CRCT (2003-04: 70-79%, 2004-05: 80-89%, 2005-06: 80-89%)

School Nutrition Award - 2006

Counselor of the Year Award - 2006

Michael's Family Teacher Award - 2006

Student Awards...

UniverSoul Circus and Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Food for the Soul Campaign - Atlanta Public School Winner - 2006

1st Place Winner for McDonald National Writing Contest - 2006

Student Writer Featured in the Atlanta Journal Commemorative Edition for Mrs. Coretta Scott King

Ben Carson Scholarship - Three Student Recipients - 2005 & 2006

Georgia State Wide Fires Safety Poster Contest Winners - 2004, 2005 & 2006

Fulton County District Attorney's Office Legal Lives Program - School Winners for 2004, 2005 & 2006

Mayor Shirley Franklin Phoenix Award for the Establishment of a Butterfly Garden - 2005

Programs/Activities...

African Drum Corps...Aviation Flight Buddies...Band...Beta Club...Chess Club...Chorus...Distinguished Young Men/Girls of Peyton...Extended Day (Monday/Thursday)...Junior Fire Marshals...Legal Lives Program...Math Olympiad...Preferred Care After School Program...School Banking Program - Washington Mutual...Spelling Bee Contest...Student Council...Orchestra...Wednesday Tutorial

 

The Future is Now!