GIVE East High School
Principal: Dr. Brandon Bell
723 Hi-Hope Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how GIVE East High 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.
- Through targeted academic interventions offered during and after school, GIVE Center East's Academic Support Program facilitated the recovery of more than 600 high school credits for 141 students, helping students regain academic momentum and remain on track toward graduation.
- 100% of GIVE Center East students have continuous access to AKS-aligned instructional resources, assignments, pre-recorded lessons, and academic support materials through Google Classroom, ensuring learning opportunities are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- GIVEWorkx workforce development and career readiness program partnered with 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta, The Home Depot Foundation, and Construction Worx to provide 23 students with hands-on training and career exploration experiences in the construction industry. Participants gained exposure to industry certifications, workforce expectations, and practical skills designed to prepare them for high-demand career pathways.
- During the 2025–2026 school year, administrators and community partners facilitated six student seminar sessions focused on helping students develop a stronger sense of purpose, improve self-awareness, prioritize mental wellness, identify personal goals, and better understand the connection between their daily decisions and future success.
- Through a partnership with Viewpoint Counseling, students and families had access to additional therapeutic services on the GIVE Center East campus twice each week. These services expanded mental health support options and provided another layer of individualized care for students and families in need.
- The GIVE Center East Liaison facilitates initial student and family conferences to establish Early Return Contracts tailored to each student's individual needs and circumstances. Additionally, families participated in structured 30-, 60-, and 90-day progress reviews designed to strengthen communication, monitor student growth, and support successful transitions back to the home school environment.
- To eliminate transportation barriers, 100% of students assigned to GIVE Center East received daily transportation services from their home school to GIVE Center East and transportation to a designated community bus stop following dismissal.
- GIVE Center East students participated in 100 minutes of weekly Advisement instruction, focused on developing communication skills, conflict resolution strategies, problem-solving abilities, goal-setting practices, and other critical social-emotional competencies necessary for success in school and beyond.
- GIVE Center East counselors facilitated daily small-group counseling sessions centered on emotional regulation, problem-solving, coping strategies, goal setting, and decision-making skills. During the school year, the counseling team conducted more than 1,500 individual counseling sessions, providing students with personalized support and intervention services.
- In addition, an on-site Social Worker provided intensive support through community outreach efforts, resource coordination, family engagement, and transition planning designed.