It's Teacher Appreciation Week!

We salute our dedicated teaching corps during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 1-5) and on National Teacher Day (May 2)! Our teachers keep The Promise of Gwinnett every day… teaching knowledge and skills for 21st century learners, encouraging Gwinnett students to dream big, expanding the walls of the classroom through innovation, and nurturing dreamers and doers in our schools.

GCPS teachers are champions for all children and are passionate advocates for strong public schools, believing that public education is essential to America’s prosperity.

Because teaching is both a science and an art, our teachers work tirelessly to improve their craft to benefit students-- through ongoing professional learning, collaboration with colleagues, and reflection on their practice.

Gwinnett’s forward-leaning educators transform instruction to prepare students to reach their “real world” potential in college and careers. In fact, the relationships that our teachers cultivate in the classroom give our kids a safe zone to explore, experience, and excel as they discover their own Promise.

This week, give a shout out to teachers, and let your teachers, past and present, know how they make a difference in your life!

#Thankateacher               #TeacherPromise            #GwinnettTeachersRock

Parents can prepare now for Kindergarten Registration event on May 4

Members of the Class of 2030—next year’s kindergartners—are getting ready for the big day… their first day in “big school” on Aug. 7. Gwinnett County elementary schools will welcome the next class of kindergartners at registration events held at local schools on May 4. Parents can begin registration on the school's website now, but must complete the process with a visit to the school for the May event to submit birth records and required health and residence information. On the Kindergarten Registration web page, learn more about the event, documents for registration, tips for parents, and more.

GCPS now hiring drivers

GCPS is now accepting applications for school bus drivers! The hourly wage for drivers is competitive, and bus drivers have excellent benefits and paid training as well as summer vacation and holidays off. Qualifying candidates can earn credit for past commercial driving experience (CDL). Applicants are required to hold a good driving record and a high school diploma or GED. Learn more and apply today at GCPSjobs.org, or call 678-225-7670!  

2017-18 GOC registration reopens

Registration has reopened for students interested in attending Gwinnett Online Campus (GOC) for the 2017–18 school year. Registration for remaining slots in grades 4–12 is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about registration online.

State assessments set for grades 3–8, designated HS courses

This spring, GCPS students will participate in the state’s Georgia Milestones assessment program. Students in grades 3-8 will take End of Grade (EOG) assessments in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics while students in grades 5 and 8 also are assessed in science and social studies. Gwinnett students in grades 3–8 will participate in the End of Grade assessment between April 17 and April 28. During the testing window, Gwinnett students in grades 3, 4, 6, and 7 will test on four days— two for mathematics and two for ELA— for approximately one hour on any given day. Students in grades 5 and 8 will test for 60 to 90 minutes on six separate days— two for math, two for ELA, one for science, and one for social studies. The window for End of Course (EOC) assessments for designated high school courses is April 26 to May 12. The tested courses are 9th Grade Literature and Composition, 11th Grade American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, Physical Scienc, U.S. History, and Economics. Online, families can find tips for supporting their student at test time and, if needed, ways to help a student manage test anxiety. Online, families can find tips for supporting their student at test time and, if needed, ways to help a student manage test anxiety.