Welcome to our School!
The Atlanta Charter Middle School (ACMS) is a free public school of choice, open by lottery admissions to all students zoned for an Atlanta Public School in grades six through eight. Opened in the fall of 2005 by a group of area parents and educators, ACMS is committed to student-centered and project-based learning. ACMS is a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools and follows the organization's principles of helping students to use their minds well, personalized instruction, and a democratic community. ACMS has recently purchased its building, establishing itself as a long-term resident of the Ormewood Park neighborhood in southeast Atlanta.
What makes ACMS such a unique place?
- Student-centered, project-based learning that asks students to investigate deep and interesting questions in order to develop essential skills and habits
- Each student is known well because of a low student-to-teacher ratio and the mentorship of a faculty advisor
- A democratic community that involves students, families, and teachers in collective decision-making on important issues
- An emphasis on the "whole child" through exploration of the arts, technology, Spanish, and physical and social-emotional wellness
- A diverse student body that exposes students to ideas and experiences different from their own
Matt Underwood
ACMS Principal
678-904-0051
munderwood@atlantachartermiddle.com