Six schools in the Jackson County School System have received recognition as PBIS Distinguished Schools from the Georgia Department of Education. The honored schools are East Jackson Elementary, Gum Springs Elementary, Maysville Elementary, North Jackson Elementary, South Jackson Elementary, and West Jackson Middle. Both Gum Springs Elementary and Maysville Elementary earned this distinction for a second consecutive year.
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. The Distinguished Schools designation is awarded to schools in Georgia that meet all five data categories set by the state education department. These categories include reducing office discipline referrals as well as lowering rates of in-school and out-of-school suspensions.
“Six schools within the Jackson County School System have been named PBIS Distinguished Schools by the Georgia Department of Education. The six schools were East Jackson Elementary, Gum Springs Elementary, Maysville Elementary, North Jackson Elementary, South Jackson Elementary and West Jackson Middle. Gum Springs Elementary and Maysville Elementary also earned the honor in 2024.”
“PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and the Distinguished Schools recognition honors schools within the state of Georgia which meet all five data categories set forth by GaDoe. Those categories include, but are not limited to, reducing office discipline referrals, in-school suspension and out-of-school suspension rates.”
