GIVE West High School
Principal: Dr. Kelly Walter
5550 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross, GA 30071
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how GIVE West 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.
- GIVE West was awarded the Exceptional Progress Award by the Georgia Department of Education in recognition of the school's achievement in meeting the criteria for the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Progress Designation.
- Students participated in the Gwinnett County Science Fair for the first time in school history, where they earned multiple Honorable Mention recognitions, showcasing their innovation, scientific inquiry, and dedication to academic excellence.
- GIVE West supported students in securing over 300 credits through their various programs, resulting in over 55 students being eligible for graduation. GIVE West operates two credit recovery labs. They are open seven periods each day, led by experienced staff, and provide personalized plans for students to recover credits in all high school core classes. GIVE Center West is the home to West Hope—a program that helps students recover coursework through asynchronous courses, a nontraditional schedule, and a focus on parent-teacher-student relationships.
- All students at GIVE West participate in tier 1, 2, 3 PBIS interventions, which involve explicit teaching of positive behaviors and rewarding students with points that can be used to purchase items from the PBIS store.
- GIVE Center West offers a unique graded class that incorporates affective skills for students on an Early Return Contract or who need daily support with behavioral challenges. In this class, students and teachers seek to challenge misconceptions about themselves and their behaviors through drug education, cultural sensitivity, and conflict resolution techniques.
- GIVE West's Achieve Program is a self-contained environment for students who have had a discipline incident and need more intensive behavioral intervention and academic assistance. The program is limited to five students who stay with one teacher throughout the day while receiving online support from other teachers.
- Viewpoint and Pathways Counseling are independent organizations that offer students and families counseling services on GIVE West's campus. These counseling services are available weekly and offer another level of support to families and students.
- Each month, GIVE West's staff gathers for an open house where any parent or student can come and talk about grades, behavioral growth, or other issues they are experiencing. This monthly check-in allows parents, students, and staff to partner together to support the growth of the student.
- GIVE West offers a diverse Fine Arts program that includes Art and Music Technology, providing students with multiple avenues for creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. These courses are often integrated with the school's social-emotional learning curriculum, helping students develop confidence, communication skills, and emotional awareness. In addition, GIVE West expanded its academic and career-focused opportunities by adding Computer Science and Engineering programs, equipping students with valuable technical skills and exposing them to high-demand career pathways.
- Students participated in the GMEA Technology Showcase and the School of Beats Music Technology Competition, earning recognition and awards across a variety of competitive categories.