South is a great school. The teachers are amazing and they are just great to talk to. I love and miss this school so much...
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Posted by a student on 09/14/09
My daughter is graduating this year and had an opportunity to do the CNA programme through Maxwell High School. I think this is an awsome idea, helping students to get their career started whiles still in high school. My daughter wants to do nursing and this is a start. I think the school like most US
... Read more schools however, need to allow students a little more lunch time so they won't have to stuff their faces as they eat. Teachers should be held accountable when students assignments are lost after it has been turned in. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/02/09
As a student here, I do agree that south gwinnett has it's perks and it's down. For one thing, the school itself is fine, and so of the teachers if they actually know what they are teaching. However, the safety and sercuity of the school does scare me a bit, because tons of things happen here, and the
... Read more only thing that honestly gets down because of it is having all the students rights dimished and reduced. It' not a bad school, but they do need to work more on 'handling the school'. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/04/08
South Gwinnett High School has such tremendous potential and the ability to restore itself to its glory days if the leadership would take full rein, stop lowering expectations, demand full responsibility from students, hold PARENTS accountable and implement a 'uniform' dress code. I know so many wonderful
... Read more Snellville families, that were absolute assets to the South cluster, that left once the proposed uniform dress code recommendation was abandoned. A uniform dress code policy alone would turn this school around in no time. There are numerous studies that support all the benefits of uniform dress code. Lastly, kids can learn to express themselves in less superficial, more productive ways than their clothing. Take a stand SGHS. Stop bowing down to dissenters and do what is in the best interest of the students, the school and the community. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/23/08
As a parent with kids at SGHS, I think many of the teachers are wonderful, concerned, and care about the students learning as much as they can be taught. However, I must say that the principal and security, like other administrators, should be visible throughout the campus and known by the students.
... Read more One major thing I do not understand is the cost for kids involved in cheerleading; the cost is outrageous compared to other schools throughout the metro area. I wonder how are the monies being alllocated, especially since the kids do not get to keep much of what the parents are struggling to pay for. Many schools cost a fraction of what these kids are paying for camp as well as uniforms etc., and they get to keep everything purchased. Why isn't it the same at SGHS? Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/08
I moved into the South district 2 years ago, my children are 12th and 11th grade. Since being at the school I do concur with other parents on the presence of the principal. He needs to be more visible and show more authority. If you ask most at the school, they'll say Ms. Jarrett is the real principal.
... Read more It's amzing I went to a HS with over 2300 kids in the 70's and we only had (1) principal and (1) Asst. prin. Why do the current schools need so many? Overall the school is pretty decent, but I do see a trend in recruiting college grads as new teachers, and the majority ara not ready to teach hs, therefore the kids loose out because of inmaturity of the new teachers. Submitted by Concerned Parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
I think that teachers would be much better at their jobs if they pay attention to their students and stop having attitude with the students.................... And the principal, i barely see him, he comes out every blue moon or less so i mean i thought our pricipal was a woman, i was wrong. But some
... Read more teachers dont even teach they dont even give us something to work on. you know the aks that the teacher suppose to teach us. some just gives us the requirerments and expects us to start from 0% by the end of the semester..plz ....... i think us students are smarter than most teachers. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/04/08
As a current Sophmore at South Gwinnett. I have come to realize that there are great teachers that are willing to help but the students have to be able to ask for it.
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Posted by a student on 11/03/07
This coming from someone who actually graduated from South Gwinnett, as opposed to these other generic angst filled reviews coming from current students who don't know how to appreciate what is being given to them. South Gwinnett, in my personal opinion, is a very good school. As long as you put
... Read more forth an effort, teachers will always be willing to help. I recall many teachers holding help days almost four times a week, within an hour window. That's eight hours available to receive help, the only other place you may find teachers that dedicated to helping students is college. The class selection is also very good. There are plenty of electives to satisfy anyone and to help put career ideas inside students heads. So for all these negative reviews, grow up and appreciate what you are given. South Gwinnett's test scores speak for themselves. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/25/07
South Gwinnett is not the worst school but it is not the greatest ether. I am in the 10 grade there and I find the school ok. I enjoy playing football with the very good program they have. One problem is that the school is extramly over crowded as it is. more people coming to this school is never a good
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Snellville schools — South Gwinnett High School is located at 2288 E Main St, Snellville GA 30078. 2288 E Main St is in the 30078 ZIP code in Snellville, GA The school district for South Gwinnett High School is the Gwinnett County Public School District. South Gwinnett High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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