One of Georgia’s first public Charter Systems, Gordon County Schools continuously implements innovative practices

that impact the best interest of its students. The district has an enrollment of approximately 6,800 students and is
comprised of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, as well as a College and Career
Academy. With more than 900 employees, Gordon County Schools is the third largest employer in Gordon County.

Rigor
Rigorous learning objectives form the educational foundation of the district.
Gordon County Schools has highly qualified staff who benefit from a strong professional development platform. The
district’s instructional coach program assists the teachers in staying current with
best practices that foster a strong learning culture for both students and staff.
Gordon County Schools insists on high standards of learning and behavior, and
data drives the instructional decisions made for the students of the district. K-12
teachers benefit from the instructional coach program, which offers professional
support in the areas of reading, writing and STEM (science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics) education.
Gordon County Schools offers advanced programs of study for students at all levels. Gifted programs cater to the
differentiated needs of students who benefit from enriched, higher level instruction. High schools offer many
opportunities for students to earn college credit while in high school, including dual enrollment and advanced
placement courses.

Relevance
Studies have shown that students understand and retain knowledge best when they have applied it in a
practical, relevant setting.
Gordon County Schools provides access to state of the art Gordon County Schools provides 1:1 technology that
technical training at our College and Career Academy, which is a provides an iPad to every student
member of the Georgia College and Career Academy Network in the district. In addition,
and is nationally recognized by Ford Next Generation Learning. classrooms are equipped with
Additionally, the Academy is overwhelmingly supported by 21st century technology to equip
industry and postsecondary partners. The programs offered in students in the age of digital
this facility are deemed by local learning.
industry to be training for high- Gordon County Schools offers a
skill, high-wage, high demand wide range of extracurricular
careers, giving students a head activities, including excellent, award-winning performing
start to a successful career. arts programs;
Students who attend the Gordon successful athletic
County College and Career teams, coached by
Academy or take advantage of one dedicated staff; and
of the many Career, Technical, and Agriculture Education nationally-recognized
pathways offered at the base high schools have the opportunity career and technical
to earn multiple industry-recognized credentials, such as student organizations
Certified Nursing Assistant, OSHA, Photoshop, SolidWorks, and that award thousands
ASE certifications. of dollars in scholarships annually.
Relationships
Relationships serve as the cornerstone of the district’s mission.
Gordon County Schools provides safe, nurturing learning environments in which all students can learn. The district’s
schools are modern, welcoming facilities made possible through the
community support of the county’s eSPLOST (Special Local Option Sales Tax)
referendums.
District schools consistently receive positive feedback from parental, staff, and
student surveys.

Gordon County Schools offers a variety of family support services: Two

highly-qualified social workers, along with school counselors provide
assistance with student needs- social, emotional, and physical; a Homeless
Liaison is on staff to assist students and families who have needs with shelter
and physical necessities; family advocates and engagement
specialists work to provide a welcoming environment in schools
for caregivers and students. Special programs are available to
assist with students of families where English is not the first
language. Gordon County Schools is sensitive to the special
needs of its students, offering an award-winning staff in the
Exceptional Student Services department for students with
disabilities; the district has adopted a healthy eating program
across the school system, with new and improved healthy menus;
students with all types of allergies are monitored in the district’s
peanut-free elementary environment and in secondary schools
by nutrition staff, nurses, teachers, and administrators.

Results
With an emphasis on RIGOR, RELEVANCE, and RELATIONSHIPS, Gordon County Schools has
achieved amazing RESULTS.
ü 91.7% Graduation Rate
ü Ranked among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report
ü Received $4 million in grant funding to support literacy in birth-12th grade
ü More students consistently scoring in the
distinguished and proficient categories on all
state milestones than surrounding districts
ü Nationally-recognized as a Ford Next
Generation Learning Community
ü Region and State championships in athletics, performing arts, and
literary competition
ü Region, State, and National championships in Career Technical
Student Organizations, including FBLA, FFA, FCCLA, HOSA, and SkillsUSA
Elementary Schools
Belwood Elementary School
Fairmount Elementary School
Red Bud Elementary School
Sonoraville Elementary School
Tolbert Elementary School
W. L. Swain Elementary School

Middle Schools
Ashworth Middle School
Red Bud Middle School

High Schools
Gordon Central High School
Sonoraville High School

Gordon County College and Career Academy

Gordon County Schools

205 Warrior Path, NE
Calhoun, Georgia 30701
706-629-7366
www.gcbe.org

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