Understanding, Learning, Engaging..Students!
Welcome to Upson-Lee Elementary School
Upson-Lee Elementary School serves scholars in grades 3-5 in a grade center environment. A well-organized and dedicated teaching staff is supported by administrators and instructional coaches. Educators monitor all scholars to ensure that their learning is progressing on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis. Common planning times allow teachers to discuss strategies across subjects, compare best practices, and target problems quickly and effectively.
In addition to the core academic courses, scholars receive instruction in music, art, and physical education. Scholars may audition for the ULE chorus, which has been recognized at the regional and state levels. A Challenge program is available for accelerated learners.
In 2017, the school completed a 1:1 computing initiative, providing students with frequent, integral use of technology across the curriculum. Upson-Lee Elementary is accredited by AdvancEd (SACS/CASI) and is Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission.
Events
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PL Days
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Students' first day of school
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Labor Day Holiday
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PL Day- No school for students
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End of 1st 9 weeks
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2019 Teacher of the Year, Amanda Waters
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Curriculum Videos on YouTube
Congratulations Mrs. Fouts
Congratulations to Mrs. Donna Fouts for being selected as a GYSTC STEM Scholar. As a part of this special recognition, Thomaston-Upson Schools received a $500 grant to purchase STEM education materials. GYSTC is a private, not-for-profit educational organization designed to increase interest in and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) . 
Look What's Going on at ULES
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During Bully Prevention Week, one of our days was "Kindness lives at Upson-Lee" school spirit day. Students and staff wore school colors. Many students and staff at UL Primary and UL Elementary joined together and wore red to support our friends and neighbors in Pike County! #dylanstrong
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As part of their government unit, 3rd graders had local government officials Ben Coker, Russell Thompson, and Ryan Tucker about their duties within each branch of local government.
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During Bully Prevention Week, we focused on kindness, and we had dress-up days for students and staff. One of your days was "Kindness in a Gift." Students more bows and bow ties as they dressed their best. Pictured are 3rd-grade teachers: Monique Henry, Brittani Moore, Ashanti Brown, and Taylor Hickmon.
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Homecoming! Mrs. Brown's and Mrs. Amos' classes.
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Homecoming! Mrs. McGee's class
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Homecoming! Mrs. Ellerbee's class
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3rd-grade students visited Vulcan Rock Quarry as part of their rocks and soils unit. Pictured is Mrs. Henry's class.
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The ULE cafeteria sponsored a Homecoming tailgate for students and staff.
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Mr. Clarke pretends that he's an Atlanta Falcons football player.
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Mrs. Jody Thompson's 4th-grade class enjoyed their field trip to the Mercedes Benz Stadium.
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These girls won a $25 Walmart gift card for attending Curriculum Knight. Pictured: Markenzie Banks, Aaliyah Hughley, and Isabella Williams.
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Character Book Parade
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Character Book Parade
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Character Book Parade
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Character Book Parade
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Thanksgiving Feast
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Thanksgiving Feast
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Thanksgiving Feast
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Veteran's Day Program
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Veteran's Day Program
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Career Day
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Career Day
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Career Day
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Career Day
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Career Day
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3rd grade spelling bee contestants
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3rd grade spelling bee winners. 1st place- Ethan Evans. 2nd place- Emme Goen.
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4th and 5th grade spelling bee contestants
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4th and 5th grade spelling bee winners. 1st place: Aiden Tindell. 2nd place: Simone Mosely.
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3rd Grade Poetry Winners- Sydney Stegall, Kyia Ellerbee, Cade Creamer
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4th Grade Poetry Winners- Hadley Chastain, Ansley Ford, Sophia Harris
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5th Grade Poetry Winners- Sydney Casteel, Brody Moss, Brittany Leonard
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Ready Writing Winners- 3rd Grade: Kinsley Lonecke, 4th Grade: Madilyn Harshman, 5th Grade- Avery Beverly
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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Readbox incentive @ the Pie
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5th Grade field trip to the Air Museum in Warner Robins
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5th grade field trip
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5th grade field trip
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5th grade field trip
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5th grade field trip
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Garden Club
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Garden Club
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5th grade field trip to the National Infantry Museum
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5th grade field trip to the National Infantry Museum
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5th grade field trip to the National Infantry Museum
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5th grade field trip to the National Infantry Museum
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5th grade field trip to the National Infantry Museum
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5th grade field trip to the National Infantry Museum
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5th grade field trip to the National Infantry Museum
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5th grade field trip to the National Infantry Museum
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5th grade field trip to the National Infantry Museum
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5th grade field trip to the National Infantry Museum
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5th grade field trip to the National Infantry Museum
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4th grade field trip to World of Coke
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4th grade field trip to World of Coke
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4th grade field trip to World of Coke
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4th grade field trip to World of Coke
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4th grade field trip to World of Coke
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4th grade field trip to World of Coke
ReadBox
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We've implemented a new reading program called readbox.
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1st Incentive: Reading is as Easy as Pie. Students who make their goal will receive a pizza luncheon at American Pie. Read Mrs. Davis' Book Review
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All students and staff will read for 30 uninterrupted minutes each Monday from 8:00-8:30. Read Mrs. Ellington's Book Review
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Students and staff will complete a book review each month on one of their books. Read Mrs. Price's Book Review
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2nd Incentive: Reading is a Walk in the Park. Students who make their goal will go to Weaver Park for a picnic lunch and some play time! Read Mrs. Salter's Book Review
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Students will earn rewards if they read their set number of minutes each month. Read Mr. Seymour's Book Review
Parent Survey
In order for all students to graduate prepared to achieve a lifetime of success, families need to be an important part of the school team. It is critical that the GaDOE assist local school systems in partnering with families to raise the achievement rate for students with disabilities. Completing this survey will assist in achieving this goal. Please click the link to take the survey.
Noteworthy Knights
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Mr. Marcus Flowers teaches Math, Science, ELA, and Social Studies in 4th grade. He has been an educator for 18 years. He has taught in our system as a former Middle School teacher. For the month of August, Mr. Flowers has received the most "Noteworthy Knight" referrals from administrators.
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Mrs. Nikki Dunn and Mrs. Lauren Ellington tied for having received the most Noteworthy Knight referrals from administrators for September.
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These staff members received the most Noteworthy Knight referrals for the month of October. T. Carpenter, C. Youngblood
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The following staff members received the most Noteworthy Knight referrals for the month of November. C. Barkley, D. Gravitt, E. Bunn, Mr. Harold, H. Price, J. Joiner, J. Hale, M. Tallini, N. Barber, S. McGee, W. McWaters, Y. Ellerbee.
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The following staff members received the most Noteworthy Knight referrals for the month of December. A. Salter, D. Busbee, C. Barkley, H. Price, J. Riggins, N. Barber, S. Rogers, T. Keahey, T. Carpenter, W. McWaters
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These teachers gave out the most positive behavior awards to students for the month of January. Pictured are: L. Weems, Y. Ellerbee, W. McWaters, T. Keahey, N. Dunn, J. Hale, K. Moltrum. Not pictured: L. Ellington.
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These teachers gave out the most positive behavior awards to students for the month of February. Pictured are: Mrs. Nikki Dunn, Mrs. Yodie Ellerbee, and Ms. Wendy McWaters.
Teachers Giving the Most Positive Behavior Referrals
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Mrs. Niki Dunn is a Math and Science teacher in 5th grade. She's been an educator for 12 years. She currently serves on our Data Team and PBIS Team. For the month of August, Mrs. Dunn gave out 46 positive behavior referrals to her scholars.
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Ms. Ashanti Brown is an ELA and SS teacher in 3rd grade. She's been an educator for 5 years. She serves on our Spirit and PBIS teams. For the month of September, Ms. Brown gave out 48 Positive Behavior referrals to students.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Bunn is a Math and Science teacher in 4th grade. She's been an educator for 8 years. Mrs. Bunn serves on the School Spirit Committee and the PBIS Committee. For the month of September, Mrs. Bunn gave out 51 Positive Behavior referrals to students.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Davis is a 5th grade Special Education teacher. This is her first-year teaching. Mrs. Davis serves on the Data Team and the PBIS committee. For the month of September, Mrs. Davis gave out 47 Positive Behavior referrals.
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Mrs. Nikki Dunn is a 5th grade math and science teacher. This is her 2nd month giving out the most Positive Behavior Referrals. She gave out 60!
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Mrs. Yodie Ellerbee, Mrs. Tara Keahey, Mrs. Elizabeth Bunn, Mr. Chip Clarke, Mrs. Niki Dunn, Mrs. Jessica Riggins, Mrs. Sandra Rogers
Third Grade Positive Behavior Referrals
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These scholars earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of August. 3rd Grade: Pictured (left to right) Corrine Woodall, Tristen Hutchins-Boyt, Kinsley Lonecke
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Third Grade Most Positive Behavior Referrals for September
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Third grade most positive behavior referrals for October
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November/December- Kameron McKinney, Noah Newman, Aubri Priest, Eva Sanchez, Eli Stitcher
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These 3rd grade students earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of January. Pictured are: Dusty Hanson, Noah Newman, Axel Rosas, Eli Stitcher, and Jaden Walker.
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These 3rd grade students earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of February. Pictured are: Marcus Banks, Cameron Booth, Maggie Daniel, Asia Jones, and An’Keyveion McDowell
Fourth Grade Positive Behavior Referrals
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These scholars earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of August. 4th grade: Pictured (top row, left to right) Marcus Flemister, Luke Fry, Devin Brooks, Cason Waddell (bottom row, left to right) Gillian Moore, Hannah Butts, Irene Ou, Makiya Foster.
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Fourth Grade Most Positive Behavior Referrals for September .
Pictured Max Garner, Ryan Hall, Emily Nix, Javier Shannon, Layla Woodard.
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These 4th grade students earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of October. Pictured: Katherine Estes, Aiden Fields, Ty’kevius Fortner, Colin Howell
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November/December- Ly'Mere Mackey, Not Pictured: Dalton Thrasher
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These 4th grade students earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of January. Pictured are: Masen Cain, Holly Coley, Allie Huffman, Camoni McGuire, and Irene Ou
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These 4th grade students earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of February. Pictured are: Carly Adams and Jayden Dugger.
Fifth Grade Positive Behavior Referrals
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These scholars earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of August. 5th grade: Pictured (top row, left to right) Amir Dubinion, Maggie Ou, Syria Lockhart (bottom row, left to right) Carsen Barfield, Abigail Ozley
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Pictured: Ma’Lia Gibson, Hailey Rivers, Olivia Watkins, Jarvil Willis
These 5th grade students earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of September.
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These 5th-grade students earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of October.
Sydney Casteel, Aisha Derico, Justin Evans, Allyson Forrest, Mackenzie Howard, Krissa Lewis, Dakota Martin, Chloe McGuire, Keelyn Quiller, Makayla Robinson, Emily Simonds, Zack Taylor
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November/December- Javontae Hall, Demarquez Moses, Hailey Nicholson, Coleman Thomas
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These 5th grade students earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of January. Pictured are: Shikiera Ellerbee, Syria Lockhart, Dakota Stanley, and Niko Wells.
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These 5th grade students earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of February. Pictured are: Jonas Hamlett, Makyala Robinson, and Coleman Thomas.
3rd Grade Students of the Month
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3rd Grade August Student of the Month
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3rd Grade September Student of the Month
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3rd Grade October Student of the Month
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3rd Grade November Student of the Month
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3rd Grade December Student of the Month
4th Grade Students of the Month
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4th Grade August Student of the Month
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4th Grade September Student of the Month
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4th Grade October Student of the Month
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4th Grade November Student of the Month
5th Grade Students of the Month
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5th Grade August Student of the Month
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5th Grade September Student of the Month
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5th Grade October Student of the Month
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5th Grade November Student of the Month
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5th Grade Student of the Month
Governor's Office of Student Achievement
The Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) website provides school reports for all public elementary, middle, and high schools in Georgia. These reports include A-F letter grades based on school performance and other useful information about the school, such as performance on statewide assessments, the make-up of the school's student body, the graduation rate, and additional academic information. Information is available in both English and Spanish. The most current report card available analyzes data from the 2016-2017 school year.