Updated 8/20/10!!!

How do I get to R.D. Head Elementary School?
R.D. Head is located at 1801 Hewatt Road in Lilburn, Ga. Hewatt Road is a connector road that joins Highway 78 and Oak Road. If you are on Highway 78 and coming from Stone Mountain, look for Hewatt Road approximately 5 miles after Stone Mountain. If you are on Highway 78 and coming from the Athens direction, look for Hewatt Road approximately 3 miles after you pass South Gwinnett High School. There is a BP gas station and U-Haul store at the intersection of Hewatt Road and Highway 78. Click here for a map of the general location. Zoom in on the map for more detailed information.

Where can I find information about the 2010 - 2011 school year at R. D. Head Elementary?
Click here to see a digital copy of the 2010 - 2011 PTA Info - Calendar and Student Handbook.

Where can I find information about Terrific Thursdays?
Click here to see a digital copy of the 2010 - 2011 Terrific Thursdays Information Sheet

How is my child's grade determined in each class?
Each grade level has developed their own weighting system for determining final grades. The document below details the weighting system for each grade level as well as for specific subject areas. If you have any questions in regard to how your child' grade is calculated for any subject, please contact his/her teacher.

Click Here To View Grade Weighting Chart for 2010 - 2011 School Year

What time does school start and end?
The official school day begins at 8:50 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m.
Students are allowed to enter the school building beginning at 8:20 a.m.
On early release days, school is dismissed at 12:50 p.m.

What Constitutes a "Full Day" Of Attendance?
To be counted present for the whole day, students must attend for at least the equivalent of half the school day. This does not have to be continuous time.

What Constitutes an "Excused" Absence?
Personal illness of a student
Serious illness or death of a student's family member
Celebrating a religious holiday

Are there any daycare providers which provide transportation to and from school?
Although we do not offer recommendations related to daycare providers, you make click here to see a listing of those providers which provide before and after school childcare and transportation to R. D. Head.

What Standardized Assessments Will My Child Take While in Elementary School?
Click here to see a listing

What is the School Fax Number?
The school fax number is 770-736-4498

Which Administrator Should I Contact Regarding My Child?
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade - Marie Eagleton
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade - Leigh Westcott

What Time Does My Child Eat Lunch?
Click here to see a copy of the 2010-2011 school lunch schedule.

What Day Does Child My Have Physical Education (or any other special)?
Click here to see a copy of the 2010-2011 school specials schedule.

Can I purchase accident insurance for my child?
Yes, click here for informational flyer.
Click here for K12 student insurance website.

Who is the contact for SB 10 or the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship?
The contact for SB 10 or the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship is Jennifer Fornek. The GCPS student/parent handbook also has information about SB 10.