Cognia Review
Cobb families know the Cobb County School District has a reputation for excellence, as Cobb’s students consistently perform better than their peers. You could live anywhere, yet over 200,000 parents choose to raise their children in Cobb. You know that a Cobb education gives your children a competitive advantage for scholarships, college, future employment, and life.
Once again, Cobb families can feel even more confident their students are receiving a high-quality education following the most recent accreditation review by Cognia, one of Cobb’s accrediting agencies and one of the largest in the world.
After recently completing an Accreditation Engagement Review, which took almost one year to complete, every school in Cobb County has been accredited for an additional six years.
Norton Park Elementary Vision and Mission
At Norton Park our vision is achievement through collaboration for lifelong success.
Our mission is one Team for collaboration through The Park, Parents, and Partnerships.
Norton Park Elementary School employs the latest research based strategies so that all students can be successful. Norton Park challenges students by holding them accountable to the rigor of the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards in English Language Arts and Math as well as the Georgia Performance Standards in Science and Social Studies.
We utilize an instructional framework that allows for a mini lesson, student work time, and a time for students to summarize their learning in all subject areas. This allows teachers to teach using research based strategies, students to have time to practice what they are learning, as well as time for students to explain the focus of the day.
A Culturally Diverse Community
Norton Park Elementary School is located in Smyrna, Ga., a suburban community in the northwest Atlanta metro area. It is one of 68 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District. The school has a culturally diverse population with an enrollment of over 800 students.
Teachers and staff work collaboratively to build a framework for understanding cultural values and to create an open community where family and friends are welcome. They also strive to provide excellence in instruction, a safe, supportive environment, and respect for all.
Learning is valued and celebrated in our school
- Science Lab
- Writing Lab
- Math Lab
- Math and Literacy Parent Nights
- PTA
- Advanced Learning Program
- Saturday School/Parent University
- Early Intervention Program
- Cultural and Performing Arts
- Chorus
- Outdoor Classroom
- Garden Club
- Special Student Services
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Partners in Education
