GCPS Publications
Accountability Reports
Gwinnett County Public Schools has developed an accountability system for improving schools called the Results-Based Evaluation System (RBES). School accountability reports provide consolidated information on a school's effectiveness based on multiple measures and student characteristics. View the most recent school accountability Reports.
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The Choice Book
For students entering high school in 2016-17, "The Choice Book" provides detailed information about high school course requirements and class descriptions. Click here for more information. Students who started high school in previous years may click here to learn more.
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Communiqué
Communiqué is the school system's online magazine, with news and stories about your classrooms, your schools, and your community.
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eNews
The GCPS e-Newsletter is a quick, easy way to learn more about Georgia's largest school system. Read recent issues of GCPS' community e-newsletter or sign up to receive the GCPS e-Newsletter.
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Essentials
Published in a printed format twice a year, Essentials focuses on key programs around the district, calendar notes, achievement highlights, and the "essential" news you don't want to miss. Click here to read the most recent issue of Essentials.
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The Freshman Book
Designed specifically for 8th graders to use during their spring semester, "The Freshman Book" is a preview of their choices for the 9th grade and a sampling of a bigger, more comprehensive book that 9th graders will receive next fall, called "The Choice Book." Click here for more information.
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GCPS News You Can Use
The GCPS News You Can Use tip sheet provides key information about the school district, school events and activities, honors and awards, and events of note to print and online media contacts. Read the most recent issue.
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GCPS Spotlight
Spotlight is a quarterly publication that puts the spotlight on school and staff awards, honors, recognitions, and milestones. Click here to read the current issue of GCPS Spotlight.
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Student & Parent Handbook - Elementary Schools
This publication gives parents of grades K-5 students detailed information about the curriculum, guidelines, system policies and school year calendars. This publication is updated each year. Click here to view the Elementary Student/Parent Handbook.
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Student & Parent Handbook - Middle & High Schools
This publication gives parents of grades 6 - 12 students detailed information about the curriculum, guidelines, system policies, and school year calendars. This publication is updated each year. Click here to view the Middle/High Student/Parent Handbook.
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Strategic Direction
This publication shares the vision, mission, and strategic direction of Gwinnett County Public Schools, including the objectives of the school system's six divisions, organized to support schools. Read about GCPS' strategic direction.
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Strategic Priorities
The Strategic Direction for 2010-2020 reflects Gwinnett County Public Schools' ongoing commitment to excellence, instructionally and operationally. Read more about the 10 priorities that will help the school system answer the question, "What should Gwinnett County Public Schools be like in the next decade?"
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Envisioning a System of World-Class Schools
This publication details GCPS' strategic direction, developed with a grant from the Center for Reform of School Systems (CRSS). Click here to read "Envisioning a System of World Class Schools".
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