7510 Hall Road
Fairburn, GA 30213
http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/langstonhughes
Office: 470.254.3620 t Fax: 470.254.3660
Administrative
“United in
the Pursuit
of
Excellence”
Student Services
Principal: Brandy Reeves
Assistant Principals: Dr. Stanley King, Travis Sadler,
Yanet Smith, Antonia Strong
Administrative Assistant: Grace Love
Head Counselor: Monita Morton
Counselors: Brittany Gibson, Fayelena Lewis, Maunda
Lott, Charlene Polite
Graduation Coach: Fontella Jones
IST: Nancy Mitchell
Quick Facts
Established: 2009
Region: 3
Mascot: Panthers
Current Enrollment: 1900
Class: AAAAAA
School Colors: Black, Vegas Gold & Forest Green
Langston Hughes High School (LLHS), completed in 2009, is one of the newest and largest constructed
high schools in South Fulton County. Located in Fairburn, Georgia, a suburb of Metropolitan Atlanta, the school
sits adjacent to Renaissance Elementary and Renaissance Middle School. Built to meet the needs of a rapidly
growing community, this state-of-the-art facility is home to over 1900 students grades 9th-12th.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate all students to become productive and competitive citizens in an ever changing global society. Each
student will be provided opportunities for academic and social growth which will allow them to reach their fullest potential.
Langston Hughes was a renowned poet, novelist, playwright, short story writer, social activist and columnist. He often
considered to be one of the most important writers and thinkers of the Harlem Renaissance. We honor his legacy by promoting
the intellectual and developmental growth of all students.
Why Choose Langston Hughes?
Talented and Gifted Program (TAG)
Langston Hughes High School’s philosophy for gifted services is that gifted students required specialized educational services
that promote the development and expression of their potential. At LLHS all teachers, administrators and counselors are
involved in the process of servicing and identifying potentially gifted students. Due to this collaborative effort, LHHS will be able
to serve many deserving students with special talents in the gifted program.
The LHHS Gifted Program strives to provide a diverse, high quality educational opportunity through a challenging, unique
program of study with the following servicing options:
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Seminars – Students have a choice of up to four (4) grade level seminars. Each semester requires a minimum of 12 to
20 hours centered on new topics each quarter as determined by student interest.
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Directed studies – Junior and seniors may enroll in Directed Studies or an Independent Studies Course instead of a
seminar.
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Individual projects – With the supervision of the teacher, the student conducts in-depth research as an extension of
a curriculum topic in class.
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Career Internships – Students participate in internships with local businesses or government agencies.
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Advanced Placement Courses – which includes: Literature, Language, Biology, Calculus, Statistics, American
Government, Human Geography, World History, American History, Micro-Economics, Psychology, French, Spanish,
Music Theory, Drawing/Portfolio and 3D Design.
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AVID Program – This program is designed to prepare students academically for four-year college eligibility.
Students that are a part of the AVID Program take an elective class that supports them with instruction, organizational
skills, tutor support and motivational activities that push students to achieve above and beyond.
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APEX Program – "The APEX Renaissance Academy of Humanities and Sciences seeks to create an exceptional space
within the Hughes community for outstanding scholars and their talents. Our mission is to build multifaceted scholars
who are empathetic to the world and are able to develop solutions for its problems. By the end of the strong
curriculum steeped in the humanities or sciences, our scholars will enter college with a strong sense of self, a keen
awareness of the world, and the academic tools necessary to be successful.”
Talented and Gifted Program (TAG)-continued
While Langston Hughes High School operates on a block schedule day as a comprehensive high school, its non-traditional
approach to educate students includes 9 Academic Pathways.
The purpose of pathways is to give students a personalized learning opportunity to help motivate them to take ownership in their
educational experience. The pathways offered at LHHS provide all students with a challenging learning opportunity that will
ensure that they are prepared for an ever changing global society. All pathways are geared towards a rigorous “College
Preparatory” curriculum support by engaging and relevant instruction.
The following CTE Pathways are currently offered at LHHS:
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Automotive Services Technology
Financial Management (Accounting)
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
2D & 3D Design
Acting Pathway
Army Junior ROTC Leadership
Band
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
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Information Support and Services
Teaching as a Profession
Health Care/Science
Programming/Gaming
Entrepreneurship
Chorus
Engineering and Technology
Orchestra
Piano
Extracurricular Activities at Langston Hughes?
Despite being one of the newest high schools in the state of
Georgia, LHHS has proven to be an athletic powerhouse in our
region and in state competitions. Athletic participation is
dependent upon academic success in the classroom. LHHS
scholars embody the rue meaning of student-athlete. Our
football team won the Region Championship in 2012 & 2013,
Region Runner-Up in 2014 & 2015. Our Girls basketball team
won the Region Championship in 2013 and made the final four
of the state tournament. Our boys basketball team set a school
record of 21-8 season in 2014-2015 season.
Fall Sports
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Softball
Volleyball
Winter Sports
Boy’s Basketball
Cheerleading
Girl’s Basketball
Wrestling
Spring Sports
Baseball
Boy’s Golf
Boy’s Soccer
Boy’s Tennis
Girl’s Golf
Girl’s Soccer
Girl’s Tennis
Track & Field
Darlene Cromwell
Co-President
Corey Middlebrooks
Co-President
Janett Sekumade
Vice President
Sabrina Jackson
Secretary
Diantha Parker
Corresponding Secretary
Willie Cannon
Jackie Robinson
Nicole Childress
Gisele Bowling-Prater
Cicily North
Trenise Gant-Page
Austin Keaton Jr.
Wendy Golston
Rory Welsh
Yvonne Isom
Charles Foster
Monita Morton
Dr. Bruno Paige
Slone Malone
Athletic Director
Career & Technology
CBI
ESOL
English Language Arts
Interrelated Resources
JROTC
Mathematics
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Student Services
Visual & Performing Arts
World Language
Our school believes in providing quality
educational opportunities outside of the
classroom. LHHS offers a variety of
academically focused extra-curricular
activities and clubs including:
Alpha Pearls
Band
BETA
Chess
DECA
FBLA
FCCLA
French NHS
JROTC
Key Club
Ladies of Virtue
LIL Club
National Honor Society
Panther Reading
Pre-Collegiate
SADD
SECME
Skills USA
Student Government
Social Studies
Student Union Organization
World Club
Writing Club
X-Quis-It Dance Club