North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
Principal: Monique Lee
5995 Crooked Creek Road, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how North Metro Academy of Performing Arts is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.
- North Metro Academy of Performing Arts was featured in the Atlanta Parent Magazine, January 2024 edition.
- North Metro Academy of Performing Arts received several awards and grants this school year, including:
- 2023 Recipient of the Georgia SHAPE Award Grant
- 2023 Recipient of the America’s Healthiest Schools
- 2023 Recipient of the Project Grant Award of the Gwinnett Creativity Fund
- 2023 Recipient of the Elementary BETA National School of Merit Award
- 2024 Recipient of the Gwinnett Pearls of Service Andria Daniels Technology Grant
- North Metro Academy of Performing Arts offers a personalized experience to students’ areas of interest in Leadership, STEM, Sports, and Fine Arts. Students can develop unique abilities, uncover hidden talents, and gain cultural experience while pursuing an education tailored to their unique needs. Students can engage in various learning opportunities and extracurricular activities, resulting in several moments of pride this year.
- North Metro Academy of Performing Arts is recognized as an Elementary BETA National School of Merit. The school’s BETA Club attended the State BETA Convention in Savannah, GA. The students participated in several categories, including visual arts, apparel design, robotics, marketing, musicology/songfest, living literature, and performing arts. They placed in the performing arts, Small Group Performance category.
- In STEM, eight student finalists participated in the Gwinnett Regional Science, Engineering, and Innovation Fair, and the Robotics Competition Team (grades 3-5) participated in the district’s First Lego League (FLL) Challenge Competition.
- Students excel in performing arts at North Metro Academy of Performing Arts and are highlighted in the community. The Chorus performed the National Anthem at the Gwinnett Gladiators game at Gas South Arena in March 2024. It performed downtown Norcross at the Norcross Cluster Innovation & Arts Fair, showcasing a feature from their spring musical, “Matilda Jr.”
- Students at North Metro Academy of Arts in grades 3-5 can select a Major of Fine Arts focus. The options are Visual Arts, Dance, Drama/Theater, or Music.
- North Metro Academy of Arts is a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school. PBIS encourages positive behaviors with recognition for students who exhibit appropriate school conduct.
- Jake Jones, physical education & health teacher, was selected by his peers as North Metro Academy of Arts Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024.