This public elementary school states its mission as creating a nurturing and challenging environment for kids, so their unique personalities can shine through. Rockbridge Road is the school's namesake, a winding street that parallels a Native American trail. At last published count, 96 percent of the students were minorities, with 40 different languages spoken.
The North Atlanta campus of Brenau University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting, business administration, education, nursing, occupational therapy and interior design. The main campus, located in Gainesville, was founded as a Georgia Baptist Female Seminary. The Norcross campus is one of five campuses located throughout the state.
A ministry of Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, Cornerstone offers its students a well-rounded and Christ-centered curriculum. The private Christian school serves grades K-8 and is committed to providing each student a program based on Christian values and beliefs.
North Metro is a state-approved school for defensive driving, DUI and alcohol and drug counseling. Call for more information or visit its website.
Named for the local Meadows family and the Creek Native American tribe, this recently expanded high school remains busy, thanks in part to the community school held there on nights and weekends. The mascot is the mustang and the school colors are Carolina blue and white.
Founded in 1991, ASHA instructs, certifies and prepares massage therapy students to sit for the National Certification Examination. A 6-hour workshop to prepare for the National Certification Exam (NCE) and Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) is included in the course curriculum.
This online school offers students a choice of diplomas at affordable tuition. The school caters to the schedules of working adults, home schoolers and high school students. There are no semesters, so students can start any time, study at their own pace and learn in the ways that suit them best. Diploma programs range from general and college preparatory programs to vocational degrees. James Madison High School is part of the Ashworth College family of schools.
Global Tutoring is a full-service tutoring company conveniently located in the International Mall at the intersection of I-85 and Jimmy Carter Boulevard. It specializes in PSAT and SAT preparation.
Norcross First United Methodist Church hosts Sunday services, which are held at 8:15am (traditional communion service in the Chapel), 9:25am (modern worship) and 11am (traditionl worship in the Sanctuary). Hispanic Praise Fellowship is held at 10am in the Chapel. Student Dinner, activity and worship for youth (grades 6 - 12) are held on Sunday from 5pm - 7pm.
Located in Norcross, New Life Academy of Excellence is a charter school that provides instruction in the Chinese language to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Lessons in vocabulary, culture, linguistics, communication and karate are offered, as is after school care.
Norcross Foundation for Excellence is a nonprofit organization working to support and promote programs and improvements for Norcross High School. The group has paid for various initiatives and programs, including teacher grants, computer equipment, a media center, trophy case and scholarships. Other programs and support includes academic team study materials, art history videos, Spanish and French books and magazines, as well as items for the drama department and science lab. Check its website for details on past or current goals and programs or for information on donations or getting involved.
DUI and Defensive Driving School of Gwinnett offers defensive driving courses in both English and Spanish. This is an intervention program designed and is mandatory for those who have been convicted while driving under the influence.
Part of the Norcross Cluster of Gwinnett Co. Schools, Pinckneyville Middle School has a diverse student population and also has one of the highest gifted student populations in the school system. The middle school has received many awards and recognitions including Georgia School of Excellence and a National Blue Ribbon School awards. Its students continually earn top honors in academic and fine arts competitions. Since opening in 1985, the school has added 29 new classrooms and a second gym.