Sammye E. Coan Middle School is an educational institution that serves more than 600 students in grades six though eight. It is a part of Atlanta Public Schools, which operates several elementary, middle and high schools. Sammye E. Coan Middle School s academic curriculum includes various subjects, such as reading, math and language arts. Founded in 1965, the school offers a range of extracurricular programs in art, band, chorus, music, instructional technology, and health and physical education. In addition, it offers foreign language sessions in French and Spanish. Sammye E. Coan Middle School also offers speech therapy and guidance and counseling services. It has a parent-teacher association that conducts several fundraising events and activities. The school is located in Atlanta.