Gwinnett Schools statement on discipline

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga.,None — The Office of Civil Rights data indicates that Gwinnett County Public
Schools is doing a good job in terms of providing rigorous classes to all
of our students as we prepare them for college and careers. In terms of
discipline, our data reflects a national issue. In GCPS, we have taken a
number of proactive steps to address discipline and to help keep students
in school. Some of these include a community-based mentoring program that
partners middle school African American male students with positive male
mentors; the advisement program available at all middle and high schools
that provides a caring adult for every student; and mini-lessons that
address bullying and making good decisions. Many of our schools also use
the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program, also known as
PBIS, which teaches students about the school's expectations and recognizes
students for making good choices in an effort to build a positive school
culture. In addition, our Office of Student Discipline has made nearly 200
presentations this year to date to teachers, parents, and community groups
regarding strategies to address behavior issues and how to help students
make better decisions.


Sloan Roach
Executive Director of Communication and Media Relations
Gwinnett County Public Schools
437 Old Peachtree Road  NW, Suwanee, GA 30024-2978
Telephone: (678) 301-6021 Fax: (678) 301-6030
sloan_roach@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

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