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| Location Map | Gadsden, AL 35904 Etowah County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 17.2% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 16.0% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 1, 2025 |
What Can My School District Do?
All school districts, regardless of whether they are required by law to allow released time, should implement good policy and be prepared for when a released time program may approach the district. The time to set the policy is before an active program is pressuring the district. Research polices the district can implement to protect teachers' and students' instruction time. Set polices that limit disruptions to students and the ability for proselytization to occur, impacting other students of faith or no faith. A more detailed write-up on school board policies can be read here.
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Schools in the District (24)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Career Technical Center | ||
| Carlisle Elementary School | ||
| Duck Springs Elementary School | ||
| Etowah County Special Education Learning Center | ||
| Gaston Elementary School | ||
| Gaston High School | ||
| Glencoe Elementary School | ||
| Glencoe High School | ||
| Glencoe Middle School | ||
| Highland Elementary School | ||
| Hokes Bluff Elementary School | ||
| Hokes Bluff High School | ||
| Hokes Bluff Middle School | ||
| Ivalee Elementary School | ||
| John S Jones Elementary School | ||
| Rainbow Middle School | ||
| Sardis High School | ||
| Sardis Middle School | ||
| Southside Elementary School | ||
| Southside High School | ||
| The Etowah County Refocus Center | ||
| West End Elementary School | ||
| West End High School | ||
| Whitesboro Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Alabama State Law | School districts may allow students to be released for religious study, but they may also not allow it. |
| Law Notes |
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Launch Steps History
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Step 8
Train Your Team
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Step 7
Recruit Your Team
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Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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Step 5
Draft a Plan
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Form a Steering Committee
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