Rumors of school shooting empties classrooms at Central Gwinnett High

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Almost half the students at Central Gwinnett High were absent Monday because of rumors that a shooting would take place on the Lawrenceville campus.

Gwinnett school police investigated the rumors with the Lawrenceville Police Department, but found no evidence to substantiate the threat, district spokeswoman Sloan Roach said.

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It's snowing, Are schools open tomorrow?

Following are GCPS procedures for inclement weather and how the school system handles school cancellations.

GCPS schools and facilities may close in the event of hazardous weather or other emergencies which present threats to the safety of students, staff, or school property.

The superintendent makes the decision about school closing based on a cross-divisional and cross-agency effort, with information from public safety officials, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, Gwinnett County officials, and the state Department of Transportation. In addition, when inclement weather is an issue, members of the GCPS Facilities and Operations team head out as early as 3:30 or 4 a.m. to drive roads around the county and assess road conditions. The school system’s Transportation staff ensures that buses are operable. (Extreme cold can cause operational problems for diesel buses.) Facilities are checked in the early hours, and GCPS works with power providers, as needed. Local school principals gather information for the leadership team about specific school conditions.

It is more likely for school to be cancelled in the early morning— due to dangerous road conditions that formed overnight— than for school to let out early because bad weather is moving in.

Gwinnet Public School Statistics

District Statistics

School Information Number of Schools: 123 Number of Students: 135,392 Number of Teachers: 9,201 Number of Males: 67,405 Number of Females: 63,693 Area: 412.9 square miles

for more info go to

http://www.localschooldirectory.com/districts.php/district_id/667/district_state/GA

Dance Schools

Chambers Susan School of Theatre Dance
2100 Riverside Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 962-0195
My kid went here for a year, but I did not like the focus on Broadway performance. I just wanted the child to learn some classical dance. She was only in Kindergarten at the time. People either love or hate the school.

Lawrenceville School of Ballet
3370 Sugarloaf Pkwy # E1, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 963-2685

All About Ballroom
100 E. Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA - (678) 517-3412
This terribly rhythm challenged woman learned to dance salsa in a matter of hours. Go there. It’s great fun for adults, and a great place for an informal date.

Southern Dance Connection
4850 Sugarloaf Pkwy # 701, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 237-0664
Jazz, Ballet/Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Creative Movement, Combo Classes, Adult Classes

Studio School of Arts
1985 Old Fountain Rd, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 339-3374

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre
2204 Fountain Sq, Snellville, GA - (770) 978-0188
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre was Gwinnett County’s very first nonprofit performing arts organization, founded in 1977 for the purpose of providing local dancers with the training and performing experience necessary for a professional dance career.

Duluth School of Ballet
3116 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA - (770) 476-4306
Focuses on the discipline of dance… I have heard good things about this place.

Homeschool resources in Lawrenceville

Purchase Books at

Books for Less @ 671 Collins Hill Road Lawrenceville GA 30045 (770) 513-1532 morethanbooks@speedfactory.net new and used books, special orders 25% off, trade in books for credit
Books for Less on Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth near Gwinnett Place Mall
Gwinnett County Public Library Library Headquarters and Lawrenceville Branch: 1001 Lawrenceville Highway http://www.gwinnettpl.org/

You can take classes at

Masters Academy of Fine Arts-Duluth http://www.mastersofduluth.com/ or www.mafa.net


You can have fun at

Atlanta IceForum 2300 Satellite Blvd. Duluth, Georgia 30097 tel: 770-813-1010 http://www.iceforum.com/html/atlanta.html

Children's Art Museum and Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway,

You can join scout troops at


Girls 21188 LAWRENCEVILLE Marcia Lambert mhl5641@bellsouth.net
Girls Lawrenceville Christi Babaz cmbabaz@bellsouth.net

You can meet with other homeschoolers at

Rhodes Jordan Part Mondays from 1-3 (primarily for early elementary students_) In the winter they meet in the gym at the community center.

Collins Hill Park

Friday mornings @ 10am -12 meet at the big park in the back

Teens meet in Suwanee at the Suwanee Town Center Park Wed 2-5 There is a group of 12-13 year girls that attend and many days a large group of teens 16-18.

You can take Phys Ed Classes at

HOME SCHOOL SWIM LESSON - J. M. TULL-GWINNETT FAMILY YMCA Contact: Chip Johnston 770-513-5949


(there are more classes and resources in Gwinnett County, but these are the ones closest to Lawrenceville GA)

Private Schools in Lawrenceville GA: E-Z

To find out more about public schools in Lawrenceville, Go here

Horizon Christian School (770) 962-1214 2172 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd, Suwanee, GA This school is part of Horizon Baptist Church. The school serves preschool through elementary school children (currently in grades 1-3). Tuition is $4800 per year.
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Jesus-N-Me Christian Academy (770) 979-3850 Po Box 464244, Lawrenceville, GA This is a small private schools serving children grades Pre-K – 8.

Oak Meadow Montessori (770) 963-8303 2145 Collins Hill Rd, Lawrenceville, GA This school serves preschool through early elementary students. Elementary tuition is $595 per year.

Old Peachtree Montessori School (770) 963-3052 Highway 324, Lawrenceville, GA This school currently serves students from preschool to 12 years old, but plans to enroll older children in the future. (tuition is not posted)

Sola Fide Evangelical School (770) 972-1771 1307 Webb Gin House Rd, Lawrenceville, GA This Lutheran school serves students from preschool to grade 8. (tuition is not posted)

Private Schools in Lawrenceville GA: A-D

To find out more about public schools in Lawrenceville, Go here

Branch Christian Community School (770) 277-4722 1288 Braselton Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA This school has pre-school and Kindergarten programs as well as 1-8 grades. In addition, there are Home Plus+ Campus Courses for 6the-8^th grade Homeschool Students. “In 2006 BRANCH became the only private school in Gwinnett County to offer Promethean Interactive Learning systems in all core classes. The Active Board learning Systems (donated by Logical Choice Technologies) create a classroom learning environment that supports total engagement of all senses to learn. Lessons are not only student interactive, but they are also seen in action, heard, and extended by internet access in all classes. A giant leap beyond personal computers, the classroom learning systems meet all learning styles with challenge and support! Best of all they engage today's 21st Century kids!

We are very blessed to be able to offer our students state of the art "learning environments that will challenge the potential of every student regardless of his or her learning style by the use of Promethean Activclassroom Tuition and fees are approximately $6000 per year with younger grades costing less. products provided by Logical Choice Technologies.”

Collins Hill Christian (770) 962-0642 1612 Collins Hill Rd, Lawrenceville, GA This School is located at Collins Hill Baptist Church. “The mission of CHCS is to assist parents with their God-given responsibilities of training, educating, and spiritually developing their children. CHCS desires to unite our hearts and hands together in training children to achieve their best for God.” The School serves preschool – 8^th grade. Tuition is $3,350.00 for the first child with discounts for additional children.

Dominiom Classical Christian Christian Academy (770) 338-7945 1416 Braselton Hwy, Lawrenceville, “Dominion Classical Christian Academy is a private, preparatory academy in Lawrenceville, GA. The Academy’s mission is to help families advance the Kingdom of God by covenanting with parents to equip their children with a Biblical worldview and a thirst for learning. Classes began in the fall of 2006 with classes in K4-6th grade with the goal to add a class each year until Dominion is K4-12th grade... Dominion is one of only four classical Christian schools in the greater metro Atlanta area and the only such school in Gwinnett County.” Tuition for grade 1-6 is $4650 per year.

Schools In Lawrenceville GA : Public Schools

The public schools in Lawrenceville GA are, well, public schools. My kids attended Jackson Elementary for a few years, and I even chose my house based on what I heard about the school district. However, the school was not a good fit for my kids and we ended up homeschooling and loving it. I am not going to list all of the public schools in Lawrenceville because I don’t believe there is that much of a difference, besides the kids go the schools they are assigned. To read more about the public schools in Lawrenceville GA and to get input about Lawrenceville Schools from your neighbors go here http://www.city-data.com/forum/atlanta/39740-living-lawrenceville-ga.html

Meanwhile, stay tuned for a listing of private schools in Lawrenceville GA