The Atlanta Public School System's High School Transformation Initiative will create smaller, 21st century learning centers where students receive a world-class education and graduate with more effective options for lifelong success – whether they choose to attend college or enter the work force. Research shows that high school students learn better in smaller, more personalized settings, so APS schools that once bustled with 2,500 students will become learning environments focused on the success of 400 students.

      The CEISMC Mentoring Program's work to assist Atlanta Public Schools began with the first "transformed" school, The New Schools at Carver when the school opened on August 15, 2005.  In August of 2008, we expanded our work to South Atlanta and Therrell High Schools.  At each of the schools we focus on the small schools that emphasize the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).