Peachtree Charter Middle School

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Peachtree Charter Middle School
Established Chartered 2004, Renewed 2007
Type Public middle school
Principal Steve Donahue
Faculty Unknown
Students 1,060
Grades Sixth through Eighth
Location 4664 North Peachtree Road,
Dunwoody, Georgia, USA
Campus New Construction 2007
Colors Red, white, blue
Mascot Patriot
Website http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/peachtreems/

Peachtree Charter Middle School (PCMS), located in Dunwoody, a section of unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The school serves unincorporated areas and sections of the city of Doraville.

Peachtree is a part of the DeKalb County School System and is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school serves the grades 6-8. The school's principal, Steve Donahue, has served since 2004. The school charter was renewed in 2007.

The school possesses many unique assets, including a newly adopted curriculum standard, daily foreign language instruction, band and orchestra programs, sports teams, and a drama club. The Peachtree Drama Club ranks among the most professional middle school programs and has presented works such as: Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, and Fiddler on the Roof. The school's charter has also provided state of the art computer systems for student use, including a reading lab.

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[edit] History

Peachtree Middle School was originally Peachtree High School (established 1968). After the high school was closed, a new middle school was opened to accommodate the population influx. The charter for the school was ratified by the school population in 2004, and renewed in 2007. After many years in the outdated building, construction began on a new building at a different location on the campus. Construction on the building began before the 2005-2006 school year. Construction ended just before the start of the 2007-2008 school year. The new building includes 3 stories, the top belonging to 8th graders, the middle to 7th, and the basement to 6th graders. On the ground floor, the band room, orchestra room, cafeteria, gym and offices accompany the 7th grade classrooms.

[edit] Mission statement

Peachtree Middle School encourages intellectual curiosity, student responsibility, respect for self and others, and has a commitment to the future by including innovative teaching strategies and techniques as well as high standards in our curriculum in order that our children become the very best. Peachtree embraces a diverse population, and an attitude of teamwork is fostered.

[edit] Dress code

PCMS DRESS STANDARD This Dress Standard is part of the PCMS Charter and by signing the Charter Agreement when enrolling your child at Peachtree you are agreeing to adhere to the following guidelines Monday-Friday. The exception is Dress Down Day, noted on the PCMS Events Calendar, when Dekalb County guidelines must still be met. SHIRTS, SWEATERS, etc: Collared, Button Down or Polo style shirt (pullover sport/golf shirt with collar), long or short sleeve, buttons or snaps (top two buttons may be left open), or Turtleneck may all be worn. Sweaters (including cardigan), Sweatshirts, Fleece or Lightweight Jacket may be worn as long as a shirt described above is worn underneath. ALL CLOTHING MUST BE ONE SOLID COLOR AND PLAIN (NO WORDING, NO DESIGN-NO STRIPES OR PATTERN, & NOTHING SEE THROUGH). The “PCMS Spirit T-Shirt” (including band, orchestra, drama, feeder schools and DHS) is the only T-Shirt allowed and may be worn in place of the required collared shirt. PANTS, SHORTS, etc: Pants, shorts, cargos, blue jeans, skirts, skorts, capris, jumpers and overalls may be worn but must be the proper size, fit, and length (nothing baggy, too tight, or too short), and unadorned (no rivets, lacing or patches). ALL CLOTHING MUST BE ONE SOLID COLOR AND PLAIN (NO WORDING, NO DESIGN-NO STRIPES OR PATTERN, & NOTHING SEE THROUGH). JACKETS: Heavy jackets and coats are NOT allowed in the classroom. FOOTWEAR: While PCMS Dress Standard does not address footwear, FOOTWEAR MUST BE WORN BY ALL STUDENTS, NO BARE FEET! Heels, flip-flops and bedroom slippers are not recommended and should NOT be worn because of the potential safety hazard. “Heelys” or shoes with wheels are NOT allowed. The PE Teachers require appropriate athletic shoes. HATS: Unless specified by a special Dress Down Day or for medical/religious reasons, hats are not to be worn inside the school. PE UNIFORMS: The required PE uniforms should be worn ONLY during PE class. Dress Code Enforcement Procedures Students not adhering to Dress Code will receive a Dress Code Violation. Parents will be called and a letter will be sent home to the parents once again explaining the PCMS Dress Standard (see the Student Handbook & Planner). Students will receive in-school suspension on the 6th violation. Additional consequences will be implemented after the in-school suspension. This school should have uniforms instead.Where do you find these clothes?

[edit] Feeder schools

The following elementary schools feed into Peachtree Charter [1]:

  • Austin
  • Chesnut
  • Hightower
  • Kingsley
  • Vanderlyn

[edit] Notable Alumni


Peachtree Charter feeds into Dunwoody High School.