Harris Elementary School
Principal: Jennifer Redd
3123 Clairborne Drive, Duluth, GA 30096
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Harris Elementary School is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.
- The US Department of Education recognized Harris ES as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School and the Georgia Department of Education as a Title I Distinguished School.
- Literacy continued to be a focus for all students. Our Book Mobile provided thousands of books to students during the school year and in the summer. Books were collected via donations from the community and local families. Brand new books were provided to all children attending our Literacy Night. We also celebrated Book Character Day and Literacy Week.
- Computer Science was offered to all students, allowing them to solve problems and think creatively. Coursework included coding and internet safety.
- Additional support was provided to students to master the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum through various interventions: Response to Intervention (RTI) Program, Extended Learning Time, Early Intervention Program, and Saturday Intervention Programs. All students were supported by an online intervention program called Imagine Learning.
- The Georgia Department of Education recognized Harris ES for implementing PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) at the Operational level. Our schoolwide expectations included being safe, respectful, and responsible.
- Several clubs were offered for students to extend learning beyond the classroom. We offered chess club, guitar club, drawing club, chorus, “Read, Deed and Run” club, and robotics. Fifth-grade students also had the opportunity to serve as a Safety Patrol on the Broadcast Team and Student Council.
- There was a focus on Social Emotional Learning throughout the school as we implemented warm welcomes, engaging activities, and optimistic closings.
- School-sponsored events, like International Night, Literacy Night, and STEM Night, provided opportunities to build community and celebrate learning.
- The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) hosted a movie night, a dance, and a BINGO night to create family fun.