Testing
Around the County
Around the Disco
Student Support
100

An assessment made by the state of Georgia given at the end of the year.

What is an EOC? (End of Course)

100

Gwinnett County Public Schools

What is GCPS?

100

An administrator who supports the principal in running Discovery.

What is an AP? (Assistant Principal)

100

A document developed for a student who qualifies for special education services that provides specific learning goals and accommodations. 

What is an IEP? (Individualized Education Plan)

200

A test given by Gwinnett County.

What is a DA? (District Assessment)

200

The standards that provide a guideline for the concepts and skills that students in Gwinnett County are expected to acquire in a class.

What are the AKS? (Academic Knowledge and Skills)

200

The large student center overlooking the school commons in the 200 hall.

What is CSEC? (Clyde L. Strickland Entrepreneurship Center)

200

A framework used in schools to promote and support positive behavior, create a safe and respectful learning environment, and improve overall school climate

What is PBIS? (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)

300

Tests given in the spring to determine if a student will earn college credit after taking an Advanced Placement class.

What are AP Exams? (Advanced Placement Exams)

300

The online learning environment for teachers, students, and parents.

What is eclass?

300

The team of teachers who teach the same subject that meet to discuss lesson plans, assessments, and instructional strategies.

What is a CLT? (Collaborative Learning Team)

300

A framework that provides targeted and data driven support for all students.

What is MTSS? (Multi-tiered System of Supports)

400
An exam designed to assess English language proficiency for multi-language learners.

What is the ACCESS test? (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State)

400

County office building in Suwannee. It's the location for many professional developments and support services for educators.

What is the ISC? (Instructional Support Center)

400

A group of elected student leaders who represent the student body and help plan and organize school activities, events, and initiatives.

What is STUCO? (Student Council)

400

An instructional program designed for students in grades 6-12 who have identified deficiencies in reading, writing, or math.

What is a REP? (Remedial Education Program)

500

The resource center designed to provide teachers with the information and documents needed to ensure a successful administration of tests.

What is the TAARC? (Accountability and Assessment Resource Center for Teachers) 

500

Recognition given to an outstanding teacher who demonstrates exceptional dedication, skill, and impact on students, colleagues, and the school community.

What is TOTY? (Teacher of the Year)

500

The online communication center for Discovery High School. 

What is the DHUB?

500

A personalized plan developed for a student to address behaviors that interfere with learning.

What is a BIP? (Behavior Intervention Plan)

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