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Excellence
GCPS students and staff know that excellence is not optional; it is the standard. They recognize that GCPS is a preferred education destination; and have access to postsecondary and workforce readiness pathways to success, based on demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and interests. GCPS supports two-way communication and believes families are partners in supporting student learning and development.
In April, we'll focus on Excellence in the Berkmar and Discovery clusters.
2024-25 Student Registration is Open
Student Registration for the 2024-25 school year is open now. Registration takes place online.
Who needs to register? All incoming kindergarten students and all new students enrolling in Gwinnett County Public Schools.
- Please note that students must be five years old on or before September 1, 2024, to register for the kindergarten 2024-25 school year!
- If you need help determining which school your child will attend, visit the School Locator on the district website.
Where can I register my child? Student registration for the 2024-25 school year takes place online.
Do current students need to register for 2024-25? Current GCPS students who are moving will need to complete a change of status form. Students who are currently enrolled in a school under one of the conditions below will need to renew their form:
You can view the 2024-25 School Calendar on our website and download a copy to help you prepare for the new school year!
Time to register your child for Dual Language Immersion Programs
GCPS is excited to offer Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs at 11 elementary schools. Spanish DLI programs are available at Annistown ES, Baldwin ES, Bethesda ES, Camp Creek ES, Hopkins ES, Ivy Creek ES, Level Creek ES, Meadowcreek ES, and Mulberry ES. Parsons ES offers Korean DLI, and French is available at Trip ES. The DLI program targets students entering Kindergarten with continuing curriculum support through 5th grade. The goal of this immersion program is to educate children to achieve bilingual skills in English and the partner language. The best part is that with GCPS’ 50/50 Model, at least 50% of the school day is spent learning the AKS in the partner language and the other 50% is taught in English. A team of two teachers—one fluent in the partner language and one English speaker— work together, with class time for math, science, and target language literacy in the partner language, and language arts and social studies in English.
Enrollment is voluntary, starting with incoming kindergartners and building by one grade level every year. (Information sessions are offered to parents before registration.) The GCPS DLI program is intended both for English-speaking students who wish to develop a second language as well as native and heritage-speaking families of Spanish, French, or Korean students who wish to develop literacy and deep cultural understanding of their home language culture and cultures of countries in which the language is spoken. Click here for more information about the program.
GCPS Kindergarten Registration Event
Come register your kindergarten student for the 2024-25 school year on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Centerville Walmart, located at 3435 Centerville Highway, Snellville. All children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2024 are eligible for registration. Start the registration process with school staff, learn more about your student’s future at elementary school, and be entered into a drawing for cool learning prizes!
Register early so your child can attend Rising K Academy, including transportation! Please visit the Kindergarten Registration page to learn what you need to bring for online registration! We are excited to welcome your child to Gwinnett County Public Schools!
Learn more about Kindergarten Registration
Don't miss the latest episode of Teaching Gwinnett!
The Teaching Gwinnett Podcast is helping parents get their little ones ready to go to school for the first time! Kindergarten registration is now open, and Kim Holland, Gwinnett County Public Schools' executive director of Early Learning & School Readiness, stops by to share some helpful hints on how to navigate the enrollment process and what to expect once school starts in August! And don’t forget to stay until the end for another edition of Pop Quiz! Listen to S5: Episode 6: New Parents Guide to Kindergarten Registration.
The 13th Annual Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame is set for May 2
Join the 2024 Master of Ceremonies Buck Lanford and Host Taylor Rooks as we celebrate seven new inductees. All guests are welcomed at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Purchase your ticket and learn more about the event.
GCPS recognizes Exceptional Children's Week
Exceptional Children's Week, recognized April 14-17, provides a valuable opportunity to celebrate every child's uniqueness. By promoting an environment of acceptance and support in our learning communities, GCPS ensures that each and every child feels valued, respected, and empowered to maximize their potential. Learn more about the experiences of exceptional students in GCPS.
Here we Grow Again- Trickum Middle School Addition
Managing Apps on Your GCPS Chromebook
Last month, we highlighted how to manage files on your Chromebook. This month, we will highlight how to manage your apps. Check out this video from GCPS Tech Tips on how to stay
organized and manage the apps on your chromebook.