Welcome to Northbrook Center, home of ADAPT, BRIDGE, and STRIVE


Northbrook Center is now Buice Center!
Board members approved a recommendation to rename Northbrook Center, giving it the name of T. Carl Buice Center. A new logo is coming soon! You will hear our new name when you call us.


Title IX
Under U.S. Law, Title IX provides protection from harassment. Your Title IX Coordinators for Northbrook Center are:
Maureen Shannon
Jennifer Beal
You may speak with our Title IX Coordinators in person or by phone about a Title IX concern. Please request assistance in the front office, or call 678-542-2330. 
Be sure to let the receptionist know your request relates to Title IX.



David, a former STRIVE student, was recognized as Promise Student of the Day for February 4! Click here to see David as featured on the Promise of Gwinnett web page. http://bit.ly/2Gr5pNp



2019-20 full-time registration opens for Gwinnett Online Campus - Click for info! http://bit.ly/2Gm5nXc
Full-time students who will be in grades 4-12 next year can register for Gwinnett Online Campus (GOC) during the month of February. 
An informational meeting is set for Feb. 27, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Families are also invited to tour the school’s campus. Visit the school’s website for more information.
GOC: Gwinnett Online Campus




Join the Substitute Teaching Program!
Interested in gaining valuable teaching experience while getting paid? You’re invited to attend the Substitute Teaching Job Fair! 
When: Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Where: Meadowcreek High School, 4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093
Gwinnett County Public Schools, Metro Atlanta
Click for the flyer! http://bit.ly/2G9oDXT



What is GAA?
Some Northbrook students are assessed using the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA). Click to read some information from the state about GAA.



Fight the flu!
Click to see a flyer about the flu shot from our business partner, Gwinnett Medical Center. http://bit.ly/2SVukLX



New Dates! Click for Info!
GCPS Parent Mentors are presenting a special series on Transition beginning 1/15! 
Sign up by 1/11. Click to see the flyer. http://bit.ly/2Q9lyMZ


It’s getting cold out there! 
Are you prepared for the possibility of...Digital Learning Day? Click for an informational flyer. http://bit.ly/2xbhbpI


Parent Mentors Present!
Information Sessions for All Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services
Click to see the flyer! http://bit.ly/2CxUuj2
2/12/19	Behavior Strategies to Help Parents
3/12/19	Planning for a Fun & Engaging Summer Break
4/16/19	Raising a Bilingual Child with Special Needs
5/7/19 Maintaining Student Behavior During School Breaks


Meet Our Administration
Principal: 
Kim Mankin
Assistant Principals: 
Jennifer Beal
Maureen Shannon
Malachi Wells


Meet Our 
Lead Teachers
Tina Costa
Susan Dunning
Shawn Kilpatrick
Grace King
Ashley Mikkelsen
Heysha Rodriguez
Brittany Wilson


Do you know what’s for lunch?
Gwinnett County Public Schools publishes all school menus online and on a smartphone app. 
Our menus have:
Pictures and descriptions of our foods!
Nutrition Information!
Carb counts!
Interactive Features!
Tell us what you think!
Our menus allow you to rate food items and leave comments.
Check it out: gwinnett.nutrislice.com and via Google Play or the App Store.
Click to check it out! http://gwinnett.nutrislice.com
Nutrislice Logo


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