BLES Facts

School Mascot/Colors/Motto/Song - Dress Code - Transportation

Berkeley Lake Elementary School, BLES, which opened in 1983, has a student population (08/11) of approximately 1,131. The staff totals 138.

BLES is a Kindergarten through 5th grade elementary school.  BLES is a member of the Duluth Cluster.  All students attending BLES will attend Duluth Middle School and Duluth High School.  The Cluster Concept has wide appeal to both parents and students who can look forward to remaining in the same cluster throughout their school career.

School Mascot, Colors, Motto, and Song

Mascot - Berkeley Bear

School Color - Purple

School Motto - Where Kids Come First

School Song - written by the 1993 5th graders in celebration of Berkeley Lake's 10th birthday:

On the threshold of dear Berkeley,
We the students stand,
Working through our goals together,
Always hand in hand.
Loyal ever this we promise
Always will be true.
Cheers to you, our own fair school
Berkeley we love you!

 

Student Dress Code

Appropriate dress for school is important.  Please adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. Shoes must be worn at all times.  It is requested that students not wear flip-flops, for their safety on the playground.

  2. Bare midriffs, halter tops, tube tops, or fishnet jerseys are not appropriate for the school environment.

  3. Ripped or torn jeans or excessively short skirts or shorts are not permitted.

  4. Clothing may not display anything offensive.

  5. Clothing with alcoholic beverages and tobacco advertisements may not be worn.

  6. Hats may not be worn in the school building, except for the scheduled Hat Days.

  7. Boys must wear their pants on their hips..

Transportation

School transportation is offered to Gwinnett County students who live more than 1-1/2 miles from their assigned school or who live in an area where walking is hazardous.  All elementary school students may be transported by bus.

Bus service at BLES is handled directly by the Transportation Department of the Gwinnett County Public School System.  Questions or problems regarding bus transportation should be directed to the Transportation Department @ 770-513-6855 or to Anne Lusk, the Duluth Cluster Representative, @ 678-473-6241.

School transportation is a privilege extended by the Board of Education; it is not a right.  All students are required to obey the bus safety guidelines posted in each bus.  Students who do not obey the bus rules may be asked to complete a Negotiated Solutions from with the bus driver indicating the problem and how they intend to solve it.  The solutions form is sent home for parent signature.  If the problem continues, the student will be referred to the local school administrator through a Transportation Disciplinary Referral which may result in consequences as described in the Student Conduct Behavior Code or in suspension of the privilege of riding the bus.  It is very important that parents stress cooperation with the bus driver to insure the safety of all children.