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Be sure to know the District-level testing schedule as well as your classroom quiz and testing.
The Atlanta Public Schools testing and assessment schedule allows us to measure student progress on a regular basis. In addition to regular classroom testing, be sure to know the District-level testing schedule. Remember that getting a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast will give your child a solid start on test day.
- assessments
- testing
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Help students, staff, and classrooms thrive by maintaining healthy habits.
Feeling your best helps you do your best. Flu, COVID-19, colds, and allergies are the main causes of student illness. APS Health Services is committed to keeping each student healthy and ready to learn. Follow our Guidelines for Keeping Children Home from School Due to Illness. Together we can maintain thriving learning environments of strong students.
- health services
- healthy
- illness
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Atlanta Public Schools menus offer ala carte options that are as delicious as they are nutritious.
ICYMI: APS recognizes the importance of offering protein-rich options, especially for students involved in athletics and extracurricular activities.
Atlanta Public Schools menus offer ala carte options that are as delicious as they are nutritious. Our Ala Carte initiative includes 100% fruit juice options, providing natural nutrients without added sugars. We are also exploring other high-protein, nutrient-dense snacks such as:
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Greek yogurt parfaits
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Protein granola bars
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Beef jerky
- menus
- nutrition
- snacks
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myBackpack lets all Atlanta Public Schools students and staff access their favorite websites and school applications from any device anywhere.
myBackpack is a "one-stop-shop" portal for all your frequently used school files and apps!
All Atlanta Public Schools students and staff can access their favorite websites and school applications from any device anywhere.
Once logged in, myBackpack acts as a single sign-on, so you do not have to remember all the different web addresses and passwords for your favorite school resources.
- digital learning
- myBackpack
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Make a difference in the community as an APS student!
Atlanta Public School students are high achieving academics, award-winning performers, and elite athletes. APS trend-setting alumni are known for their work in justice, music, and athletics. We can’t wait to see what a difference you make in our community.