CENTRAL GWINNETT HIGH SCHOOL
564 W. Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    770-963-8041
www.centralgwinnett.net
	
	Principal	Nancy Martin
	Assistant Principals………………………………...Stephanie Auls
	                                                                              Brian DeBerry
	                                                                              Donna Bishop
		Eric Davidson
		Teresa Hagelthorn
		Todd Hamilton
		Lynn Howard				Sheila Sudderth
		Ed Williams
		Kevin Wood
	Community School Directors	Vance Barnwell
		Nick Williams
	Counselors………………………………………   Chiquita Bataille
	                                                                              Tiffany Brown
	                                                                                Chris Kimbro
		Adrian Peterson
		Marianne Pugh
		Brent Shropshire
		Mariah Smith		
		Registrar……………………………………….. Brenda Thompson
	Cafeteria Manager…………………………………...Colleen Allen
	Head Custodian	Lisa Hodge
	School Resource Officer………………….………Chris Robinson
	Parking Supervisor	Roger Lowry

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Handbook Cover Art By:  Gabriel Gonzalez
TABLE OF CONTENTS

MISSION AND BELIEFS…………………………..……...3

SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS………………………….....3

GENERAL SCHOOL POLICIES…………………....……..4

INSTRUCTION……………………………………….……7

HONOR CODE……………………………………………..9

DRESS CODE………………………….……………….…13

STUDENT DISCIPLINE………………………………….15

ATTENDANCE POLICIES………………………………16

TESTING…………………………………………….……19

9th GRADE PRIDE ACADEMY………………………….21

COUNSELING……………………………………………22

MEDIA CENTER…………………………………………23

COMPUTER LAB…………………………………...……24

LUNCH……………………………………………………25

BUS…………………………………………………..……25

EXTRACURRICULAR…………………………….….…26

SCHOOL TRADITIONS………………………………....30

MISSION AND BELIEFS
Vision
Gwinnett County Public Schools will become a system of world-class schools where students acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful as they continue their education at the postsecondary level and/or enter the workforce.	
Mission
The mission of Gwinnett County Public Schools is to pursue excellence in academic knowledge, skills, and behavior for each student, resulting in measured improvement against local, national, and world-class standards.	
Beliefs 
•	Our core business is teaching and learning.
•	All children can learn at or above grade level.
•	All children should reach their learning potential.
•	The school effect is important and has a profound impact on every child’s life.
•	A quality instructional program requires a rigorous curriculum, effective teaching, and ongoing assessment. 
•	All children should be taught in a safe and secure learning environment.	

CENTRAL GWINNETT HIGH SCHOOL
phone numbers

Main School Number………………………………………………………...………..770-963-8041
Principal’s Administrative Assistant………………………………….….…678-377-3924
Denise Millholland
Parent Center……………………………………………………………………770-822-6540
Cassie Milligan
Discipline 
1st time 9th-  Sheila Sudderth/Todd Hamilton…………………………………. 770-513-6651
Repeat 9th-12th
A-C- Donna Bishop……………………………………………………………….770-338-4857
D-H- Teresa Hagelthorn………………………………………………………….770-338-7628
I-N- Ed Williams……………………………………………………………………678-985-7628
O-T- Eric Davidson…………….………………………………………………….770-338-4857
U-Z- Brian DeBerry…………………………………………………………..……770-338-4887

Testing……………………………………………………………………………..678-376-8537
Stephanie Auls
Scheduling…………………………………………..……………………….……770-338-4872
Kevin Wood
Title One Coordinator………………..………………………………………….770-338-4893
Lynn Howard
Athletic Director……………..…………………………………………………………..770-338-4887
Brian DeBerry
Registrar…………...………………………………………….………………….………..770-338-4871
Brenda Thompson
Counseling Office……………………………………………………………………… 770-338-4870
	First Time 9th and 10th Graders
	Adrian Peterson- A - K
	Chiquita Bataille- L - Z
	Repeat 10th Grade through 12th Grade
	Chris Kimbro- A - B
	Mariah Smith- C – H
	Tiffany Brown- I – Pa
	New- Pb - Z
Basketball Offices-David Allen- Boys……………………………………………….…..770-338-4878
                               Jason Adams- Girls…………………………………………….…... 770-338-4859
Football Offices- Todd Wofford………………………………………………….……….770-338-4891
Community School……………………………………….………………………….……770-338-4877
Vance Barnwell/Nick Williams
Media Center………………………………………………………………………………..770-338-4874
Music Department………………………………………………………………….……...770-338-4868
Theatre……………………………………………………………………………….………770-338-4883
Maxwell High School of Technology…………………………………………………...770-963-6838
Transportation…………………………………………………………………………...…770-513-6846	

general SCHOOL POLICIES
1.	Visitors
	All visitors must report to the main office to sign in and register to visit. An identification sticker will be issued and must be worn at all times while on school property.  Upon completion of the visit, the visitor must return to the main office and sign out. Students may not bring friends to school for visits to classrooms.
2.	Lockers
	Lockers are the property of the school and are subject to inspection and search by school officials. Because students are responsible for the contents of their lockers, they should not allow other students to have access to their lockers.  No decals or stickers may be placed on lockers.  Abuse of lockers will result in disciplinary action and payment for damages. 

	Students enrolled in P.E. classes are encouraged to bring a personal lock to secure their valuables in the gym.
3.	Textbooks
	Textbooks are checked out to students.  When books are returned at the end of the semester, students must return all books currently issued to them or pay for their replacement. All textbook fines must be cleared prior to participating in Homecoming, Prom, or Graduation Ceremonies.
4.	Campus Hours
	Students are not permitted on campus prior to 6:55 am and must leave campus by 2:30 pm unless they are participating in a supervised extracurricular activity. Students must be picked up no later than 30 minutes after an extracurricular activity ends. Failure to comply with this rule will result in disciplinary action, which may include exclusion from participating in or attending extracurricular activities. Unsupervised students will be required to report to a designated area for supervision.
5.	Electronic Devices
	If a student brings an electronic device (cell phone, mp3 player, psp, camera, etc.) to school, this device must be turned off and put away between the hours of 7:05 am and 2:10 pm. If a student is seen with one of these electronic items during instructional time, it will be collected by school staff and be made available for parent pickup. Parents may pick these items up after 2:30 pm Monday through Thursday in the Attendance/Community School Office.
	The following is the order of steps that will be taken when a student violates this policy:
1.	Parent pick-up
2.	Parent pick-up and Administrative Detention
3.	Parent pick-up and In School Suspension
4.	Parent pick-up and Out of School Suspension
Please be aware that students bring these items at their own risk. 
6.	Authorized Material at School
      Selling, posting, and distributing materials such as flyers, letters, election posters, advertisements, lists, religious and non-religious events, etc., must be approved and signed by the principal or her designee.
7.	Lost and Found
	Lost articles are kept in the custodial office. Students may check with the custodians for any articles they have lost.  Unclaimed articles will be given to charity.  The school cannot be responsible for items left unsecured on campus.
8.	Address Change
Any address change must be reported to the counseling office.  Proof of residency must be provided.  

Accepted residency forms are:
Utility bill
Lease agreement 
Mortgage statement
Home/Land purchase agreement
Notarized residency affidavit
These forms must include the name of parent or legal guardian and an in district address.

9.	Clinic Cards and Medication
	Clinic cards must be completed and returned to the clinic. Students without current and complete information cannot check out of school. All medication must be in its original container and must be registered with the school clinic worker. Students will be responsible for taking their medications at the appropriate times.
10.	Messages, Delivery of Non-School Items, Food and Beverages
	Messages cannot be delivered to students except in the case of emergency. Food, flowers, balloons and other non-school items will not be delivered to students during the school day.  Students who check into school during the day are not permitted to deliver such items to other students.
11.	Parking
The privilege of driving to school and parking on the school premises is extended only to students “in good standing” (see “Student in Good Standing” policy and section on tardies under Discipline).  Under certain types of disciplinary actions, students may forfeit their rights to drive a vehicle to school and may have their parking permit revoked.  
Students choosing to drive to school must purchase a non-transferable parking permit costing $60.00 per year.  Seniors, work-study students, juniors in peer leading, and yearbook staff will be given first priority.  Students will be given an adhesive parking sticker which must be permanently attached to the window and visible to school personnel.  Students who park without authorization are subject to having their vehicles locked down or towed away at owner’s expense.
Copies of CGHS parking regulations will be provided to students when decals are purchased.  Please note that students may not be in any parking area except upon arrival or leaving campus.  Cars driven onto the campus are subject to search by school officials.  The school is not responsible for damage to automobiles or loss of contents. 
12. Telephones
	School telephones are used for school business; individuals are not authorized to use the telephone for personal use except in emergencies.  
	No student is to be released from class to use the telephone. If a student is ill or an emergency arises, the teacher may issue a pass to the clinic.  If a student is late to class because of using the telephone, the tardy will be unexcused.	

 SCHOOL SERVICES LOCATOR
IF YOU NEED	GO TO:	
Bus Changes	Counseling	
Change of Schedule/Change of Address	Counseling	
Certificate of Attendance (Driver’s License)	Attendance Office	
Early Dismissal	Attendance Office	
Extended Absence Information	Attendance Office	
Homebound Information	Counseling	
Lockers	9th- Jennifer Ranne-  8319
9R-12th- Tina Wood- 8115	
Lost and Found	Custodial Office	
Parking	Parking Attendant	
Scholarship Information	Counseling	
Transcript	Counseling	
Voter Registration	Counseling	
Withdraw from School	Counseling	
Work Permit	Counseling	

INSTRUCTION
1.	Grading System
	A	90	-	100	Excellent
	B	80	-	89	above Average
	C	74	-	79	Satisfactory
	D	70	-	73	Needs Improvement
	F	0	-	69	Unsatisfactory/Failing
2.	Semester Syllabus
	At the beginning of the semester, each student will receive a course syllabus from every teacher.  The course syllabus outlines a plan of study that includes all of the AKS objectives for the subject.  The following information will be included on the course syllabus:
a.	Course title and description
b.	Materials
c.	Units to be studied
d.	General objectives for the course
e.	Special assignments/projects
f.	Grading procedures
3.	Incomplete Grade
	Incompletes will not be given. If a student has missed an assignment due to an absence, a grade of zero will be entered until the student makes up the work within two (2) days. All pre-assigned work for a class will be due on the day a student returns to that particular class after an absence or according to arrangements made with that teacher. It is the student’s responsibility to request missed assignments. 

4.	Progress Reports
	Progress reports/report cards in all six subjects are sent to parents at the end of the sixth and twelfth weeks of school each semester. These progress reports provide notification to parents of the progress their student is making toward the final semester grade given at the end of the eighteen weeks.  Teacher/parent conferences can be initiated at any time by teachers or parents.  
5.	Senior Reports
	Prior to the beginning of the second semester of the senior year, counselors will send senior letters notifying parents of the student’s progress toward graduation. In addition, parents of seniors will be notified again at least twelve weeks before graduation regarding unsatisfactory work.  If a senior begins to fail at any point after the sixth week, the teacher or the counselor will notify the parents.
6.	Schedule Changes
	Students have two days after a semester begins to request a schedule change.  Legitimate reasons for dropping/adding within the three-day period include:
a.	The student has already received maximum credit for the course.
b.	The student is taking the course out of sequence.
	Since all students are required to take six classes, any class dropped must be replaced with another class.  Schedule changes are contingent on available space in the class the student wishes to add.  Request for schedule change forms are available in the counseling office.
7.	Final Exams
	Final exams may not be taken early.  In emergency situations, exams may be taken late with the approval of the administration.  A grade of zero will be entered until the final is made up.
8.		Senior Exemption Policy  (Second Semester Only)
•	Must have no more than three (3) absences this semester
•	Three (3) tardies is equal to one (1) absence (college visits and school activities do not count) this semester
•	Must not have any ISS or OSS this semester 
•	Must have 90 or better in class this semester
•	Honor grads can exempt if they have a “C” or better this semester
•	Non-Seniors in AP courses must take their final exams. But due to the nature of the AP   test schedule and curriculum, students in AP course may take their exams early. 
9.	Credits for Home or Private School Work
	In accordance with the Southern Association of Schools Standard 3.4.9, please be aware that Gwinnett County Public Schools will validate competency, by course, before awarding Gwinnett County Public School credit for work completed at a home school or private school that is not accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) or its equivalent.  Examples:  Middle States Association, North Central Association, New England Association, etc.
	Students entering a Gwinnett County Public High School from a non-accredited private school will be required to validate competency through testing or through scholarship performance in specified trailer courses. Students entering from a home school will be required to earn credit through testing.
	If you attend or plan to attend a non-SACS accredited school or a home school, please check with the counseling department for this documentation.

10.	Notification of Gifted Education Programs
	Gifted education in the Gwinnett County Public Schools is a part of the system’s Center for Educational Programs. The procedures for identifying and placing students in the gifted program are set by the State. Referrals to the gifted program may come from teachers, parents, or as the result of system-wide testing scores.  A school’s gifted eligibility team reviews referrals at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year to determine which students will be evaluated.  A student may be referred once during high school.  The evaluation includes the student’s mental aptitude, achievement, creativity, and motivation.  Private evaluations and testing may not be substituted for test data generated by the local school.
11. Parent Portal
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Parent Portal offers parents and guardians timely, and secure access to their child’s grades, attendance, disciplinary and testing history online. The Parent Portal is an easy-to-use communication tool that will allow you to take an even more active role in your child’s education.

	Complete the registration form available at any school office. You must return this form in person to allow the school to verify your identity.

honor code
PHILOSOPHY

The Central Gwinnett High School tradition of excellence requires an academic environment that rejects cheating or any other form of dishonesty.  An essential part of education is developing a sense of honor, responsibility, and ethical principles that extend to all facets of life.  Self-esteem and self-respect grow from enduring challenges with honesty, persistence, and hard work.  Our students can earn respect for themselves and their academic work through academic integrity and ethical conduct.

Central Gwinnett High School aligns academic honesty policies with similar policies found at colleges and universities.  Recognition, understanding, and using academic integrity policies prepare students for college and life.  It is an essential part of education and citizenship.

THE PILLARS OF HONOR

The commitment to academic integrity rests upon four pillars: honesty, respect, responsibility, and trust.  What do these four pillars of honesty, respect, responsibility, and trust mean to us at Central Gwinnett High School?

Honesty:

•	Exercising daily commitment to truthful thoughts and actions.
•	Bringing honor to oneself by acting and speaking truthfully and sincerely.

Respect:

•	A commitment to be tolerant of others, their views, and their values.  It means having high regard for one’s own well-being, as well as that of others.
•	A commitment to behaving respectfully.
•	Attending all classes on time, contributing to discussions, meeting academic deadlines, and performing to the best of one’s ability.
•	Extending thoughtfulness and understanding to others.

Responsibility:

•	Commitment to duty, including assigned duties and those for which one volunteers.
•	An obligation to the ownership of one’s work, deeds, words, and actions.
•	Personal accountability to do the right thing.
•	Taking action against wrongdoing, despite peer pressure, fear, loyalty, or compassion.

Trust:

•	Faith that others will act in a forthright manner.
•	Reliance on the integrity, ability, and character of others.
•	A mutual relationship between students and faculty that enhances the learning environment.

VIOLATIONS OF THE HONOR CODE

These include, but are not limited to the following behaviors and / or actions:

•	Copying, faxing, e-mailing, or in anyway duplicating assignments that are submitted, wholly or in part, as original work.
•	Exchanging assignments with other students, either handwritten or computer generated, whether it is believed they will be copied or not, unless given expressed permission from the instructor.
•	Using any form of memory aid during tests of quizzes without the expressed permission of the instructor.
•	Taking photographs of assignments, including notes.
•	Using a computer or other means to translate an assignment from one language into another language and submitting it as an original translation.
•	Giving or receiving answers during tests or quizzes.  It is the student’s responsibility to secure his or her papers so other students will not have the opportunity or the temptation to copy.
•	Submitting material (written or designed by someone else) without giving the name of the author/artist and/or source (e.g. plagiarizing or submitting work created by family, friends, or tutors).
•	Taking someone’s assignment and submitting it as the student’s own work.
•	Changing answers on a graded assignment after it has been scored and then claiming that it was an original answer in order to receive credit for the response.

Note:  In an effort to provide a quiet working environment for students and to avoid the appearance of cheating, students should not talk in class during the administration of a graded assignment.  Students who talk or communicate with other students in any manner during the administration of a test may receive a disciplinary referral.

CATEGORY VIOLATIONS

Tests and Quizzes:

•	Accessing a test or quiz for the purpose of determining the questions in advance of its administration.
•	Leaving a testing site with test materials in your possession.
•	Possessing answers related to a graded assignment.
•	Looking onto papers of the student sitting next to you during quiz or test administration.
•	Modifying electronic test materials so that they will not score properly (e.g. Scantron tests).
•	Writing answers on your body parts or clothing.
•	Using hidden reference sheets during a quiz or test administration.
•	Writing on your desk the day of review or during a test.
•	Having a book hidden and consulting it during a quiz or test administration.
•	Using the review sheet during a quiz or test.
•	Getting answers from friends.
•	Passing notes of any kind during a quiz or test.
•	Using translators without teacher permission.
•	Discussing tests and / or quizzes among students.
•	Trading calculators.
•	Stealing/pocketing tests.
•	Having a book bag open with answer sheets or notes visible.
•	Programming iPods or other MP3 players with notes.
•	Placing answers on calculator lids.
•	Writing answers on the labels of water/drink bottles.
•	Putting answers on the floor next to the desks and covering them.
•	Coding language (e.g. making sounds during quiz or test administration).

Research Papers:

•	Copying or paraphrasing all or part of another student’s research paper or essay.
•	Allowing another student to copy or paraphrase all or part of your research paper or essay.
•	Copying phrases, sentences, or paragraphs without providing proper citation and quotation.
•	Using summaries/commentaries (Cliffs Notes, Spark Notes, etc.) in lieu of reading the assigned materials.
•	Hiring someone to write a research paper or essay.
•	Buying a research paper or essay.
•	Downloading from the Internet a research paper or article in part or in its entirety to submit as your own.

Lab Activities and Reports:

•	Submitting another student’s graphs, diagrams, computations, or written work as your own.
•	Attempting to corrupt another student’s data by altering laboratory data.

Calculators and Electronic Memory Devices:

•	Sharing a calculator or electronic memory device during a test, quiz, or other graded assignment with the express purpose of sharing information related to the assignment.
•	Using any calculator or electronic memory device without the expressed permission of the teacher.
•	Storing test or quiz information in the quiz or electronic memory device.

Homework:

•	Copying or paraphrasing all or part of another student’s homework.
•	Allowing another student to copy or paraphrase all or part of your homework.
•	Receiving help on assignments that have been identified by the teacher as work to be done solely by you.
•	Plagiarizing summaries/commentaries (Cliffs Notes, Spark Notes, etc.) in lieu of reading the assigned materials.
•	Hiring someone to write a paper.
•	Buying a paper or project that has been assigned as homework.
•	Sharing files (e.g. Excel worksheet) or copying and pasting information from the Internet into your assignment.

* 	Homework violations will be handled at the classroom level and teacher’s discretion.

CONSEQUENCES

First Offense:
•	Teacher contacts parent/guardian
•	Discipline referral sent to Assistant Principal
•	Honor code letter sent home for parent signature and kept in student’s file
•	Conference with student and Assistant Principal
•	Student’s grade recorded as a zero until assignment is completed within the teacher-designated time frame.

Second Offense:	
•	Student receives a zero for the assignment
•	Second discipline referral sent to Assistant Principal
•	Assistant Principal contacts parent/guardian
•	Student is referred to the Honor Code Committee for additional consequences

Third or More Offense:
•	Student receives a zero for the assignment
•	Third discipline referral sent to Assistant Principal
•	Assistant Principal contacts parents 
•	Student is referred to the Honor Code Committee for additional consequences
•	Consequences will advance with each repeated event

•	Homework violations will be handled at the classroom level and teacher’s discretion.

**Full Version handed out to each student at the beginning of the school year and available on the     Central Gwinnett High School Website.

REFERENCES

Bitterman, Banks. "BHS Honor Code." Buford High School. Buford City Schools, 2009. Web. Fall 2009. <http://www.bufordcityschools.org/bhs/files/honorcode.pdf>. 

Dees, Debra. Student Handbook. Snellville, GA: Brookwood High School, 2009. Print. 

Lane, Jason. "DHS Honor Code." Duluth High School. Gwinnett County Public Schools, 2009. Web. Fall 2009. <http://www.duluthhigh.org/index.php?page=psinfo&catg=honorcode&titleid=honorcode>. 

Mucci, Anne. "Honor Code." Mountain Lakes High School. Mountain Lakes School District, 2009. Web. Fall 2009. <http://www.mtlakes.org/hs/honcode.pdf>. 

DRESS CODE
	Appropriate school attire is important. No student shall dress in such a way as to distract from the learning process of other students.  The faculty and administration of Central Gwinnett High School recognize that in order for the dress code to be effective, parents and students must attend to a student’s clothing before he or she leaves for school in the morning. We request and appreciate the cooperation of students and parents in this matter.
	Students found to be in violation of the dress code will be required to make necessary adjustments by contacting parents to bring appropriate attire or by wearing school-provided clothing.
1.   Headgear- Headgear is prohibited between 7:00 am and 2:10 pm. This includes, but is not limited to, caps, hats, hoods, bandanas, wave caps, scarves, sweatbands, headbands, headsets, combs, rakes, picks, and doo rags. Exceptions for religious purposes will be granted by the administration. This rule does apply to ladies knit caps, scarves, etc.
	Violation of this policy will result in the item being collected by staff to be made          available for pickup in the Attendance/Community School Office after 2:30 pm.
2.	Shirts/Blouses/Tops- Blouses and shirts must cover the tops of the shoulders.
•	No halter-tops, strapless tops, spaghetti strap tops, or bare shoulder tops of any kind are allowed. Straps must cover at least 2” on top of the shoulder.
•	Blouses that expose any portion of the waist, hips, or midriff are not allowed (If you raise your arms to shoulder level and then put them down and your blouse/shirt now exposes any portion of your waist, hips, or midriff, the blouse/shirt is not acceptable for school).
•	Other blouses/shirts not appropriate for school include, but are not limited to, low-cut, see through, or backless tops.
•	Males are not to wear sleeveless shirts unless an undershirt is worn underneath.
•	Team uniforms worn during the school day must be in compliance with this rule.
3.	Shorts/Skirts/Pants- All shorts and skirts must be worn no shorter than mid-thigh.
•	Slits, holes, or tears in skirts or pants cannot be above mid-thigh.
•	The waistline of shorts/skirts/pants must be worn on or above the hips with no underwear showing (no sagging).
•	Belts may not be excessive in length and should not be hanging from either side of the body.
4.	Shoes- Health regulations and safety factors require that shoes be worn at all times.  Bedroom slippers/shoes are not allowed.
5.	Undergarments--may not be visible while standing or sitting.
6.	No pajamas or sleepwear of any kind should be worn at school. Blankets and pillows are not to be brought to school.
7.	Overalls must be fastened appropriately. A shirt of proper length and style must be worn under the overalls, and underwear should not be visible while the student is standing or sitting.
8.	No student clothing shall display words or symbols that advocate or depict weapons/violence, drugs, alcohol, sex, gang affiliation, or other illegal activity expressively or implied. No clothing or accessories should be disruptive or have caused a past disruption to the school.
9.	Jewelry or accessories that may be used as weapons are not to be worn to school. This includes, but is not limited to, spiked rings, spiked bracelets, two or three finger rings that are connected, and bulky chains worn around the neck or waist. Sharp objects such as spikes are not allowed on clothing or book bags.
10.	Students are not allowed to display clothing or symbols that have been identified as being gang-related. This includes but is not limited to the following: students rolling up one pant leg, bandannas, armbands on one arm, towels or shirts over one shoulder, belts hanging down one side of the body, red articles on left or blue on right. This rule is subject to updates as additional gang related behaviors are identified. Please check with the discipline office for a current complete list of prohibited items.
11.	Any student dress not specifically stated which the administration deems distracting to the learning environment will not be permitted.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

All students enrolled in Gwinnett County Public Schools will be given a copy of the Gwinnett County Public School Student/Parent Discipline Handbook, and students will be responsible for following its rules, policies and procedures.  
Following are specific school rules/policies/procedures reminders to students and parents.
a.   If a student brings an electronic device (cell phone, mp3 player, psp, camera, etc.) to school, this device must be turned off and put away between the hours of 7:05 am and 2:10 pm. If a student is seen with one of these electronic items during instructional time, it will be collected by school staff and be made available for parent pickup. Parents may pick these items up after 2:30 pm Monday through Thursday in the Attendance/Community School Office.
	The following is the order of steps that will be taken when a student violates this policy:
		1.	    Parent pick-up
2.      Parent pick-up and Administrative Detention
3.      Parent pick-up and In School Suspension
4.      Parent pick-up and Out of School Suspension
Please be aware that students bring these items at their own risk
b.    The use of profane, vulgar or obscene words, gestures, or other actions that disrupt the school environment is not allowed.
c.  Students may not display or possess obscene or inappropriate writing such as gang related writing or apparel, drug, alcohol, tobacco, weapon, or sex-related signs, symbols, drawings, jewelry, or tattoos. 
d.   Fighting will result in out of school suspension. All students involved in fights are subject to   being taken to a county disciplinary hearing and/or arrest.
e. Pornographic materials are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, pictures, drawings, literature, images on cell phones or other electronic devices, and material accessed on the Internet.
 f.    Unauthorized duplication, alteration, use, solicitation or possession of school forms, software or documents is prohibited.
g. The school recognizes that students may have after-school obligations; therefore, it is important that students manage their time and behaviors. Noncompliance with a disciplinary assignment (failure to stay for detention, missing a Saturday School, etc.) will result in an escalation of the disciplinary measure.
h.   Any student found using or attempting to use another student’s handbook/hall pass or allowing the use of their handbook by another student will be referred to the discipline office. Any alteration to the name of the owner of the handbook will result in disciplinary consequences.
i.     Students are not permitted to sell any items at school without the principal’s approval.
j.    Students must cross public streets at designated crosswalks when arriving or leaving campus. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary consequences.
k.   Students are required to provide their name promptly to any member of the Central Gwinnett High School faculty/staff. Failure to provide a name or providing a false name will result in out of school suspension.
 l.   Any student who is suspended from school is not allowed on school grounds or within 1000     feet of school property or at any school function or activity during the course of his/her suspension. Violation of this rule will result in additional school consequences and possible arrest for criminal trespass.

Bully Policy: Students are expected to report immediately any instance of bullying to a counselor or administrator. This may include but is not limited to oral, written, and physical threats, intimidation, or assault. Students found to be in violation of bullying will receive disciplinary consequences.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

1.	Residency
Any address change must be reported to the counseling office.  Proof of residency must be        provided.  
Accepted residency forms are:
Utility bill
Lease agreement 
Mortgage statement
Home/Land purchase agreement
Notarized residency affidavit
These forms must include the name of parent or legal guardian and an in-district address.
2.	Absences
	Within three days of an absence from school, the student must bring a signed note from a parent, guardian, doctor, or governmental agency stating the reason for the absence(s).  The note is to be given to the clerk in the 700 hall office prior to 7:10 a.m. If the student does not bring a note, the absence will be considered unexcused. Work may not be made up for unexcused absences. On the 10th unexcused absence, State law requires schools to report the student to the State Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend the student’s driver’s license.  The absence will be classified “Excused” only if it is covered by one of the following areas as defined by Georgia law:
a.	Student illness
b.	Death or serious illness in the immediate family
c.	Recognized religious holidays
d.	Orders of a governmental agency (armed forces examination, court appearances, etc.)
e.	Service as a page in the Georgia General Assembly
f.	Conditions rendering school attendance impossible or hazardous to student’s safety or health
	The above six criteria for excusing absences apply to all-day absences, tardies to school, and check-outs from school.
3.	Pre-Arranged Student Absences
	Out-of-town trips are not excused unless covered by the six criteria listed in Item 2.  However, a student may make arrangements with teachers in advance of a trip so that work to be missed can be done before the student leaves. A special form that is used for notification of teachers and the attendance clerk is available in the 700 hall office. A student may be approved to miss up to five (5) school days for a pre-arranged absence. All pre-arranged absences will count toward the ten days absent limitation per class, per semester. 

	The parent should notify the school in writing, indicating the days to be missed, at least three (3) school days prior to the date(s) to be missed.
4.	Tardies to School
	Any student arriving at school after 7:10 am should report immediately to sign in at the 700 hall office. The student should present a signed note from a parent, guardian, doctor, or government agency explaining the tardiness. Late arrival will be labeled “excused” or “unexcused” as described for absences in Item 2 of this section.
	After ten (10) excused tardies/absences from school, a doctor’s note will be required for future tardies/absences to be excused.  A parent conference with an administrator is required in order to consider any departure from this requirement. Absences from classes due to tardies will be included in the 10 day limit as explained under Excessive Absences.	
	Students will be considered AWOL if they are 10 or more minutes late to class.
The penalties for tardies to class/school will be assigned per class period and are as follows:
#1	Warning
#2	Warning/Parent Contact
#3+	Administrative Referral
•	Check-ins will be regarded as tardies. 
•	After the 10th excused tardy with a parent note, a doctor’s note will be required.
•	Parking is a privilege that can be revoked or suspended as a result of excessive tardies or AWOL’s.
•	Students are considered tardy to class if they are not inside the room when the tardy bell begins ringing.
Note that tardiness to school is excused for the same reasons as absences as described in the section labeled “Absences” in this handbook. Car trouble, oversleeping, failure of an alarm clock, etc., are not excusable reasons for being tardy to school or class. When students elect to provide their own transportation to school rather than ride the buses, they assume the responsibility for arriving to school on time.
5.   Skipping class or school (AWOL)
•	AWOL’s involving leaving and returning to campus will result in out of school suspension and a search of your personal belongings/vehicle.
•	Students will be considered AWOL from class if they are 10 or more minutes late.
•	Consequences for AWOL can range from administrative detention to a disciplinary hearing.	
6.	Checking Out of School
	Any student needing to leave the campus during the school day must check out in the 700 hall office. Contact with a parent or guardian will be required before a student is released. Students leaving without officially checking out are considered truant and in violation of the discipline code.
a.	If a student has a note from a parent requesting permission to leave school, the student should take the note to the 700 hall office before 7:10 a.m.  Notes should include the parent’s home and work phone numbers for check-out verification.  Students will then report back to the 700 hall office at the end of the designated class period to check out officially.
b.	Parents may check students out in the Attendance Office located in the 700 building near the main parking lot.  Parents are encouraged to call beforehand when possible.
c.	Students leaving school during the day due to illness or accident must follow the check-out procedures.  Clinic cards must be on file in the 700 hall office to verify emergency contact information.
d.	Only parents or guardians may give permission for students to be released from school. No students may be released prior to contact with the parent.
e.	Students may not be checked out after 1:50pm.
7.	Make-Up Work, Request for Short-term Assignments, Homebound Instruction
	After returning from an excused absence, students have two days to make up work missed.  The two-day rule does not apply to long-standing due dates on assignments such as term papers.  Due dates for long-term assignments will be adhered to unless prior arrangements are made with the teacher. It is the student’s responsibility to request missed work from his or her teacher.  If the work is not completed, the student receives a reduced grade for incomplete work and/or a zero for make-up work not turned in. A suspended student must make up the work that the teachers determine will have an impact on the student’s final grade and mastery of the course content.  Assignments that the teacher does not require to be made up will not count toward a student’s final grade.
	If a student is expected to be absent a minimum of three days, he/she may request (through the counseling secretary) the class assignments. Teachers must be given twenty-four hours notice for preparation of the assignments.  The counseling secretary will receive the request for assignments from the parent or guardian, notify the teachers of the request, and receive assignments to be picked up by a designated individual.  It is the student’s responsibility to return the completed assignments to the teacher. Any student absent more than ten days (3 tardies equal 1 absence) will not receive credit for the class.
	If a student is expected to be absent two or more weeks because of an accident or illness, s/he may request instruction through the homebound program. The request form, which must be signed by a doctor, can be obtained from the Counseling Office. The request will be reviewed, and the student will be assigned to work with a homebound teacher who will coordinate assignments with the classroom teachers.
8.	Maxwell and Grayson High School of Technology Attendance
	Central students who attend classes at Maxwell High School of Technology (MHST) shall also adhere to that school’s policies and rules (see MHST Handbook).  Bus transportation is provided between Central and Maxwell, and it is the student’s responsibility to be on time for bus departures.  Students who miss the bus to Maxwell will be assigned to a study hall at Central and receive an unexcused absence for their vocational classes.
9.	Certificates of Attendance:
	Students must have a current certificate of attendance to get a learner’s permit or a driver’s license. The Attendance Office will provide notarized certificates for $2.00 to qualifying students.

TESTING
GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TESTS
As one of the requirements for earning a regular high school diploma, students must take and pass all five portions of the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT): Writing, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Math. In the fall of their junior year, students will take the Writing Test which is a persuasive essay on an assigned topic. In the spring of their junior year, students will take the four content area tests, which are in a multiple choice format. The Georgia Department of Education has published a detailed test content description for each of the content areas at (http://www.doe.k12.ga.us).
GWINNETT COUNTY GATEWAY ASSESSMENT
The Gateway Assessment measures and reports student progress on the Gwinnett County core curriculum- the Academic Knowledge and Skills. Students take this test for the first time in the spring of their sophomore year. The content areas covered on this test include language arts, science, and social studies. Students will write two essays, one based on science and one based on social studies content and knowledge. 
END OF COURSE/ADVANCED PLACEMENT/FINAL EXAMS 
End of course tests (EOCT), Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and final exams will be given at the end of a semester, course, or year.  

2010-11 TESTING DATES
TEST NAME	TEST DATE(S)	
EOCT Mid-Month 	August 9-20	
GHSGT Retest (Lang. Arts)	September 13	
GHSGT Retest (Math)	September 14	
GHSGT Retest (Science)	September 15	
GHSGT Retest  (Social Studies)	September 16	
GHSGT Retest Make-up	September 17	
EOCT Mid-Month	September 20-24	
GHSWT (Main Admin.)	September 29	
GHSWT (Make-up)	September 30	
PSAT	October 13	
EOCT Mid-Month
HS Gateway Alternate	October 18-22	
Gateway Re-test (SC) AM	October 26	
Gateway Re-test (SS) PM	October 26	
GHSGT Retest (Lang. Arts)	November 8	
GHSGT Retest (Math)	November 9	
GHSGT Retest (Science)	November 10	
GHSGT Retest (Social Studies)	November 11	
GHSGT Retest Make-up	November 12	
EOCT Mid-Month	November 15-19	
EOCT (Economics)	December 15-17 	
ACCESS 	Jan. 24-Mar. 4	
Gateway Retest SC-AM
                          SS-PM	January 25	
EOCT Mid-Month	February 7-11	
HS Gateway Alternate	February 14-18	
GHSWT-Retest 	February 23	
GHSWT Retest Makeup	February 24	
EOCT Mid-Month	March 7-11	
GHSGT Main Admin.
(Language Arts)	March 28	
GHSGT Main Admin.(Math)	March 29	
GHSGT Main Admin. (Science)	March 30	
GHSGT Main Admin. (Social Studies)	March 31	
GHSGT Main Admin.-Make-up	April 1	
Gateway SC (Main Admin)	April 18	
Gateway SS (Make-up)	April 19	
Gateway SS (Main Adm.)	April 20	
Gateway SC (Make-up)	April 21	
AP Exams 	May 2-13	
EOCT 	May 9-20
	
Final Exams	May 23-25	

Central Gwinnett High School
9th Grade
PRIDE Academy
Perseverance-Respect-Integrity-Determination-Excellence

Vision
The PRIDE Academy will be a learning environment where every student will acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful high-school learners.

Mission
The mission of the PRIDE academy is to provide a learning environment where all students will learn and exhibit the academic knowledge, skills, and behavior necessary to facilitate a successful transition into the high school community.

Beliefs
1.	Our core business is teaching and learning.
2.	All students can learn and create quality work.
3.	Students need a positive, safe, and supportive environment for successful learning.
4.	A quality education is the shared responsibility of the child, family, school, and community.
5.	Academic achievement in the ninth grade creates a foundation for a successful high school career.
6.	Effective instruction includes a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum with real-world applications.

The PRIDE academy is designed to meet the unique academic needs of the 9th grade learner.  Students are placed on academic teams that deliver instruction in the four core academic areas-math, language arts, social studies, and science.  Students on each team receive rigorous instruction in each of these core academic areas as well as engage in interdisciplinary instruction that provides connections among subject areas and real-world applications.  

Administration
Todd Hamilton				Sheila Sudderth
Assistant Principal				Assistant Principal
todd_hamilton@gwinnett.k12.ga.us		sheila_sudderth@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
770-513-6651				770-513-6651
Counselors
Adrian Peterson ( A – K )                   		Chiquita Bataille ( L – Z)
adrian_peterson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us                 	 chiquita_bataille@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
678-985-4959                                                          678-225-7626         
Website
www.centralgwinnett.net
Click on 9th Grade-Pride Academy link
COUNSELING SERVICES
Students who need to visit with a counselor may stop by the counseling office before and after school, during breaks, and at lunchtime to make an appointment with their counselor.  Students should not report to the counselor’s office during class time without a hall pass. Counselors provide a variety of services to our students and parents.

1.	Academic/Personal Counseling
	Counselors are available to assist students with academic and personal counseling.  To see a counselor, stop by the counseling office and make an appointment.
2.	Career Counseling
a.	Ninth Grade Four-Year Plan:  Counselors will meet with all students to complete four-year plans.  The plans outline the courses that students plan to take during their high school career.  The four-year plan is a working copy of future course choices.  Students may alter their course of study at any time with parental approval.
b.	Tenth Grade: Students will complete a career assessment tool to assist them in exploring career options and interests.
c.	Eleventh and Twelfth Grades:  GACollege411.org is an internet tool that is used to help students with college exploration, application, and career planning. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocation Battery) is available on a voluntary basis. This assessment assists students and parents in selecting civilian and military career choices.
3.	Classroom Guidance
	Classroom guidance activities concentrate on academic achievement, goal-setting, college and career options, and testing information.
4.	Peer Leaders
	Peer leaders are juniors and seniors who are trained in leadership skills and assist the counselors by leading new student groups, tutoring, and serving as mentors to students in the Central Gwinnett cluster.
5.	Peer Mediators
	Peer mediators are trained to help students in conflict to resolve the conflict in a safe and reasonable manner.  Students can refer themselves or others for mediation.
6.	Parent-Teacher Conferences
	To arrange a parent-teacher conference, parents may call the counseling secretary for assistance. Meetings involving several teachers must be scheduled after school. All conferences must be prearranged.  
7.	Small Group Counseling
	Group counseling is one of the best ways to serve a large number of students.  Groups often meet one period per week.  Students involved are responsible for making up missed class work.  Parental permission is always required for small group counseling.  Examples of groups which have been conducted are: Study Skills, Family Adjustment, Grief and Loss, and Coping When Someone You Love Drinks.
8.	Other Services and Resources
a.	College Information/Financial Aid Nights are scheduled during the year.  These will be announced via mail/voice recordings/ and on the Central Gwinnett website.
b.	New student orientation is held in the spring for rising ninth graders.
c.	Parent information programs for each grade level will be announced in the Black Knight Newsletter.
9.	Transcripts
	Copies of a student’s educational record may be transferred to officials of other school systems in which the student seeks to enroll.  
      Transcripts may be ordered in the counseling office for a fee of $2.00 each.  Transcripts are provided to the student for mailing.  
	Copies of any part of students’ records for the students’ personal use are 25 cents per copy.
10.	Good Student Forms for Insurance
	Good Student verification forms for insurance purposes will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. for completion on the same day.  Forms brought in after 10:00 a.m. will be completed the following day.
11.	Work Permits
	Work permit application forms are available in the counseling office.  Forms will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. for completion on the same day.  Forms brought in after 10:00 a.m. will be completed the following day. Students must show a birth certificate before a form can be completed.
CRISIS HELP NUMBERS
SAFE House 770-995-7620 (24 hour help for runaways; help also available at any Quick Trip)
Suicide Prevention Hotline 770-963-8141 (during business hours) 770-985-2495 (24 Hours)

MEDIA CENTER
Material Available in the Media Center
1.	The media center has over 16,000 books and 1,400 audiovisual items available to students.
2.	The media center is a part of the local school computer network and the GCPS area network.  Using the proper school-assigned login, students may access their home directory, a number of databases and reference sources provided by GCPS and the Internet.  A number of the reference sources provided in the media center can also be accessed from home.  Students may obtain addresses and passwords from the media center staff.
3.	The copy machine is coin operated.  Copies are 10 cents per page.
4.	The Ellison Letter cutter is available for student use. Students needing letters cut out for a class or club should bring their own construction paper.  
5.	The video production studio is equipped with cameras, a mixer, and an editing system.  It is available for individual students and teachers to use.
Media Center Policies
1.	Students may come to the media center individually or as a part of a class during the regular hours of 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  Hall passes are required except before or after school or when an entire class is accompanied by a teacher. Each student must have an individual pass in his/her agenda book. Students with hall passes must sign in upon arriving and sign out when leaving the media center.
2.	All books except reference books may be checked out for two (2) weeks. Up to five (5) items may be checked out at one time unless the books are needed for an entire class.
3.	Magazines, audiovisual materials (videos) and reference books may be checked out overnight.  These materials are due before first period the next school day.
4.	Each student is issued a school ID card which must be presented in order to check out materials.  A student may not check out materials without a card and may not use another student’s card.  Students must be present on picture day or picture make-up day to receive a card at no cost.  New students who enroll after those dates will receive a card at no cost. Students who fail to get their picture made and those who lose their card will have to pay for a replacement card.
5.	Students are responsible for replacement or repair costs on items checked out in their names.  If an item is lost, students will pay the replacement cost.  If the cost cannot be determined, the student will pay $20 for hardcover books and $10 for paperback books.  Minimum replacement cost is $10.
6.	A fine of 10 cents per day will be charged for overdue books and overdue charges for overnight material will be 50 cents per day.  All fines must be cleared before additional items can be checked out of the media center.
7.	No food or drink is allowed in the media center. 

COMPUTER LAB-Local Area Networks 
User Guidelines and Responsibilities
The use of any computer network or individual computer is a privilege, not a right, which may be temporarily or permanently revoked at any time for abusive conduct.  The student’s responsibilities when using an on-line service are:
Responsibilities
•	No food or drink is allowed in the computer labs.
•	The student exercising his/her right to use the Internet as an educational resource shall also accept the responsibility for all material received.
•	Students have the responsibility to monitor all material received via the Internet.
•	Students will accept the responsibility of keeping copyrighted material of any kind from entering the school via the Internet.
•	Students will accept the responsibility of keeping all pornographic material, inappropriate text files, or files dangerous to the integrity of the network from entering the school via the Internet.
•	Approval is required from the technology office prior to subscribing to or accessing a newsgroup and/or list from the network.
•	Students will limit use of the Internet to school-related assignments.  Students are prohibited from sending or receiving e-mail on school computers.
•	Students are prohibited from playing games or from downloading any games or other executable files.
Unlawful and/or Unethical Acts
In a networked environment it is unlawful and/or unethical to:
•	Interfere with other people’s computer work
•	Gain unauthorized access to other people’s files or programs
•	Obtain copyrighted material, including software, for which you have not paid
•	Cause intentional damage to the network
•	Use a password that you have not been authorized to use
•	Use abusive or otherwise objectionable language
As users, students are expected to demonstrate the maturity and responsibility necessary when working in a computer-oriented environment.  We expect students to understand that when working in a networked environment, every action taken by a user has the potential to affect the work of other users of the network.  As a user of any computer technology at Central Gwinnett High School, you automatically agree to abide by these guidelines.
Disciplinary action will be taken in all cases of network abuse.  Depending upon the severity of the offense, it is possible that referral to a disciplinary hearing will be made.
LUNCH PROGRAM INFORMATION
Prepaid Meals: Daily cost of meals is $2.00. Breakfast prices are $1.00. Side items are $.40 each. Students may prepay for multiple meals. The cafeteria accepts checks in payment for meals only. Payments for any other purpose at school must be paid by separate check. In most cases, change for checks in excess of the amount for meals cannot be given. Central Gwinnett is not allowed to charge lunches.
Free and Reduced-price Meals: All students are eligible to apply for these meals. Applications are available through the cafeteria, front office, or counseling office. You must return completed applications to cafeteria staff. Students’ status in this program is strictly confidential. Reduced meal prices are $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch.
Refunds: As the end of the year approaches, students should prepay only for the number of meals to be received. Amounts may be rolled over to the next school year for returning students. However, if refunds are due, parents should make the request in writing to the cafeteria staff prior to the last day of school.
Refunds over $25.00 : A check will be mailed to the address given on the form.  Refunds under $25.00 will be given to the parent by the cafeteria staff.  

BUS INFORMATION
Any student in Gwinnett County has the privilege of riding a bus to school.  If a student’s behavior on the bus is inappropriate or threatens the safety of others, the privilege of riding a bus can be denied.  The responsibility for transporting the student to and from school must then be assumed by the parent.
Each student is assigned to the particular bus serving the student’s residence area.  Bus drivers are instructed not to pick up or deliver students who are not assigned to their route.
Temporary Bus Change
Students needing to ride a different bus from the one originally assigned or to get off the bus at a stop other than their originally assigned stop must present the front office secretary with a note from a parent or guardian describing the change.  The note should be presented before school so that sufficient time is permitted for verification.  Bus drivers will not permit nonscheduled students to change their bus or drop-off location without a permission note signed by a school official. Please refer to the Gwinnett County Public Schools Student/Parent Discipline Handbook under “School Bus Safety Guidelines & Procedures” for further information regarding bus safety and rules.

ExtraCurricular Activities
Attendance for participation in extracurricular Activities
Students must attend school for at least three full periods to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities for that day. Students in out of school suspension or in school suspension may not participate in any extracurricular activities for that day.
NO PASS - NO PARTICIPATION POLICY
Students participating in competitive extracurricular interscholastic activities are required to meet eligibility requirements.  Examples of such activities include all individual and team sports, cheerleading, literary meets, and band competitions.
In order to be declared eligible, students must pass five (5) subjects in the previous semester. All classes must carry credit toward graduation or grade promotion.  Summer school is an extension of the second semester.  Independent study courses taken in summer school may not be used to gain eligibility.  Students not meeting eligibility requirements will be ineligible for one semester and until they pass five subjects the semester prior to participation.
In order to be eligible, students must also take at least (5) subjects during the grading period of participation.  If a student is in a state-approved joint enrollment program, he or she meets this requirement during the high school semester as long as he or she is participating in a total of five courses.
“Eligible” students must also be on track for graduation.  Second-year students must have earned five (5) credits/Carnegie units leading toward graduation.  Third-year students must have earned ten (10) credits/Carnegie units leading toward graduation.  Fourth-year students must have earned sixteen (16) credits/Carnegie units leading toward graduation.  Fifth-year high school students are not eligible to participate in extracurricular activities.
athletics
Activities Director –Brian DeBerry- 770-338-4887
	Baseball	Basketball, Boys
Head Coach	David Lamberth	Varsity   David Allen- 770-338-4878
	Basketball, Girls	Cheerleading
Varsity                   Jason Adams- 770-338-4859	Football- Kathryn Landers
		Basketball- Chris Magne
	Cross Country	Dance Team
Tom Bartolotta- Boys	Chad Johnson- Girls	Rosalind Logan-Key
	Football- 
Head Coach	Todd Wofford- 770-338-4891 (www.centralblackknightfootball.org)
	Golf	Tennis
Head Coach	Roy Jones	Head Coach	        Johnny Griffin
	Soccer, Boys	Track, Boys
Head Coach	Bryan Allen	Head Coach	Alan Forbes
	Soccer, Girls	Track, Girls
Head Coach	Mike Yocca	Head Coach	Eddie Hood
	Wrestling	Swimming
Head Coach	Tom Bartolotta	Head Coach               Michelle Broeg
	Softball	Volleyball
Head Coach	Nathan Berryman	Head Coach	Tracey Brown

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
The following is a list of some of the clubs and organizations that are available at CGHS.  Please consult our website for a full list of clubs and organizations offered to our students.

ANIME CLUB	(Sponsor- Staci Roth)
BAND	Membership is based on spring tryouts. Sections include Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, and Guard of Gold. (Sponsor-Chad Deal)
BETA CLUB	Students must maintain a 90 average and required points for school and community service. Scholarship opportunities are available for senior members. (Sponsors-Kay Stephens/Lisa Knutson)
CAMELOT	Yearbook; the staff is composed of students who take yearbook which is offered as an elective. (Sponsor-David Cashman)
CHESS TEAM	Open to all students. (Sponsor- TBA)
CHORUS	Open to all students through audition. (Sponsor-Amy Deal)
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN 	A service club open to all students. (Sponsor-Scott Wilbanks)
ATHLETES (FCA)
DEBATE TEAM	Open to all student interested in debate. (Sponsor-DeAnne Varitek)
DECA	Distributive Education Clubs of America. Open to all DE students.  Members must be in the 11th grade and have a marketing job. (Sponsor- Terri Huff)
ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY-   Sponsor Staci Roth
FBLA	Future Business Leaders of America is open to all students who are or have been enrolled in business classes. (Sponsor-Jim Roundtree/Jennifer Tennant)
FOREIGN LANG. CLUBS	Open to all students currently enrolled in or who have completed one year of a foreign language.  Clubs include French Club, German Club, Latin Club, and Spanish Club.
FOREIGN LANG. HONORS 	Open to students who have completed 3 consecutive semesters
SOCIETY                                     of a foreign language with a grade of 90 or better in the target                                                      language as well as a 90 or better cumulative grade point                                                      average. ( Sponsors: French-Regina Minyard, German-Kim                                                      Mallett,Latin-Larry Coleman,Spanish-Michele Broeg/Lori Mount).
FRENCH CLUB	Open to all students. (Sponsors-Corrine Kimmel/Regina Minyard)
FUTURE EDUCATORS (FEA)	Open to any student interested in education as a career 
	(Sponsor- Melanie McLocklin)
GERMAN CLUB	Open to all students. (Sponsor- Kim Mallett)
GUITAR CLUB	Open to all students. (Sponsor- Bruce Rountree)
INTERNATIONAL CLUB	Students will learn about and appreciate all cultures that make up the Central community. (Sponsors-Caye Boone /Nadira Singh/Ashley Rhymer)
KEY CLUB	Open to all students through application and approval by the Board of Directors.  Aimed at developing leadership. (Sponsor- Anna Armstrong/DeAnne Varitek)
LATIN CLUB	Open to all students. (Sponsor- Larry Coleman)
MATH TEAM	Competitive openings to all students with interest in math. (Sponsor- Melinda Thamer)
MODEL ARAB LEAGUE	(Sponsor- Michael Savage)
MU ALPHA THETA	(Sponsor- Melinda Thamer)
MUSLIM STUDENTS 	(Sponsor-Keith Haber)
ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY	By invitation based upon leadership, service, academic performance and character. (Sponsors-Donna Stimpson/
	Stephanie Hunnicutt)	
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND	A competitive team which annually designs, builds, and demonstrates a project. (Sponsor- TBA)
ROBOTICS CLUB	Open to all students. (Sponsor- Lauren Ferguson)
SCHOLARS’ BOWL	An academic team which competes with similar teams from the area in academic competitions. (Sponsor-Cathy Hirsch)
SCIENCE TEAM	A competitive team open to students enrolled in a minimum of
Chemistry I.
SOCIAL SCIENCE TEAM	Open to all students who have an interest in social science and world affairs.
SPANISH CLUB	Open to all students. 
STUDENT COUNCIL 	An organization of elected representatives who interact with officials on behalf of students. (Sponsor- TBA)
THESPIAN SOCIETY	An organization devoted to the support of drama activities.
TROUBADOUR	Open to all students wishing to express themselves through plays, poems, artwork, stories and other writings. Staff is selected via competition and skills related to production of literary magazine. (Sponsor- Charla Cebulski)
CLASS SPONSORS
      9TH GRADE SPONSOR – Becky Stone/ Jennifer Littig
                       10TH GRADE SPONSOR –  Renee Humphrey
                                         11TH GRADE SPONSOR- David Cashman
                                        12TH GRADE SPONSOR -  Lani Schutter/ Aylene Burnett/ LindsayBates

Students are encouraged to participate in school activities and the various class officer and representative elections. This privilege is extended to “students in good standing” at Central Gwinnett High School.
STUDENTS IN GOOD STANDING
Certain privileges are extended to students in good standing, including parking permit eligibility, class officer election qualification, and participation in activities such as homecoming court, senior superlatives, prom court, pageants, and some extracurricular clubs and activities.  Although the specific requirements are determined by the sponsor of each club or activity, generally a student is considered not in good standing if any of the following conditions apply:
1.	The student has excessive absences or tardies. Parking privileges are affected after 9 tardies
(See Section on tardy policy under Discipline section.)
2.	The student has repeated or serious disciplinary referrals.
3.	The student does not put forth sufficient effort to be academically successful.
4.	The student has unfulfilled obligations or school debts, including but not limited to, lost books, overdue library or parking fines, unreturned athletic equipment or other school owned property, unpaid financial obligations, and unserved detentions.
DOCUMENTED DISABILITIES
It is the practice of the Gwinnett County Public Schools to provide instructional and related services appropriate to provide a free appropriate public education for individuals with documented disabilities.  Individuals may contact their local school for information regarding such services.
STUDENT RECORDS
Under the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, parents have rights such as the right to inspect and review educational records of their child, the right to challenge the content of those records, the right to control the release of the educational records of their child, the right to complain to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Office about the school’s failure to comply with the law, and the right to be informed of these rights just listed.  To obtain a copy of the Gwinnett County’s policies on their compliance with the law or to request the opportunity to inspect and review your child’s records, contact the child’s school.

SCHOOL TRADITIONS
Alma Mater
Central High, How we love you
May skies ever be blue above you
And in the years to be,
You’ll live in our memories
Alma Mater, kind and true

All through the joys of our school days,
You’ve been our guide and friend,
And though we wander far,
No matter where we are,
Central High, We’ll still love you.

Fight Song
Go, Central, Go.  Time to Begin.
Fight, Central, Fight.
We know you got the spirit that can win
So on, Central, on.  Right through that line.
To victory, to victory, and that’s the way it’s gonna be.
So fight, Black Knights, fight.

School Crest
The Lamp of Knowledge
The Scroll of Scholarship
The Knight’s Shield
The Georgia State Seal

School Color
Black and Gold

School Mascot
The Black Knight