Gwinnett Online Campus is a full-time option for all GCPS students in grades 4-12. 
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"Powering Potential"
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The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
August 17, 2017
GOC Student Leaders
Principal's Message

Dr. Ray and New Student
Dr. Ray greets new students at Gwinnett Online Campus
 
We had a great first week of school and it was wonderful to have everyone back on campus! Students did an amazing job transitioning back on campus with district wide pre-testing. Students will continue to test the week of August 21-25. 
 
We are excited to watch our students go Above & Beyond this school year as they continue to "Power their Potential".

 

Grades 4-12: Fall 2017 Pretesting
     
Student Testing on Computer

Gwinnett Online Campus will continue to administer district pre-tests for all grade levels the week of August 21-25. The pre-test calendar will assist you in planning your student's schedule on campus next week.


 
 
Contact Ms. Melissa Torrens , Testing Coordinator, for any questions or concerns.
Technology Updates: GOC Email & D2L Brightspace

change email address to gocowls.com
GOC email accounts have changed from @gwinnettonlinecampus.com to @gocowls.com. To log in, please use firstname.lastnameXX@gocowls.com. (XX being the last two digits of the student number). Email passwords have NOT changed.
  
            
In addition, D2L Brightspace, our learning management system, has a new look. Please watch this short video to preview the changes.

 

 


Below please find the FAQ document for frequently asked questions regarding the changes in email and Brightspace for the 2017-2018 school year.
 

Grades 4-12: New To GOC Student Adobe Connect At Home Orientation Session

adobe connect session

GOC requires all new students to participate in a  mandatory At-Home Adobe Connect Orientation Session. Students new to GOC will login from home to learn how easy it is to communicate and participate in virtual sessions using Adobe Connect.


Students should plan to participate from home in the appropriate grade level session:
                                                                                           
Grades 4-6    Fri., Aug. 18 from 9 - 9:45 a.m.                                                       
Grades 7-8    Fri., Aug. 18 from 10 - 10:45 a.m.                                             
Grades 9-12  Fri., Aug. 18 from 11 - 11:45 a.m.

Detailed instructions on how to login to this Adobe Connect at home orientation session is provided in the link below.


Headphone Owl
   Supplies Needed:
      • Computer or Laptop
      • USB Headset with Microphone so you can hear and speak
        (Ear buds with built-in microphone will work too.)
      • Webcam so we can see you
Grades 4-12: Gwinnett Braves Family Fun Night


Please join us for GOC's Family Fun Night cheering on the Gwinnett Braves at Coolray Field on Fri., August 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets (which includes a free hat) can be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus through tonight, Thurs., August 17 at 11:59 p.m.


Parent Portal - Student Update

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Parents and guardians can now update their student information online in the GCPS Parent Portal. In order to ensure that we have the most accurate and up-to-date student information, please take a moment to review your student's information and make any necessary corrections. Directions to complete these steps can be found below.

GOC Contributions & Parent Portal

We ask that all families review the 2017-2018 contribution form on MyPaymentsPlus.
Each family should set up an account in preparation to pay for any special activities at GOC during the school year. We appreciate your support for the various programs and activities at GOC.

Students new to GCPS will need to create an account in MyPaymentsPlus.

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Grades 4-12: Student Leadership Team

We invite everyone to attend our first meeting of the year to find out more about GOC's Student Leadership Team and all the great things that are planned for this year. Students should plan to stay after Learning Labs for your appropriate grade level session and don't forget to bring a sack lunch.


                   Grades 9-12
   Tues., Aug. 22 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Students in grades 9-12 may participate in team building activities starting at 11:30 a.m. (providing the student has completed        pre-testing) and then will begin the regular scheduled meeting at 12:30 p.m.
                  
                   Grades 4-6
                                                                      Wed., Aug. 23 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

                                                                              Grades 7-8
                                                                     Thurs., Aug. 24 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
                 
Contact Ms. Hope Campbell for any questions or concerns. 
Arrival and Dismissal

Parents picking and dropping off students
The safety of our students is our utmost priority. Be sure to take all precautions when dropping and picking up your student. 

Arrival drop-off begins promptly at  8:45 a.m. for Learning Labs. Please do not drop your student off prior to this time. There are no accommodations inside the building for parents to wait for their students. Dismissal will begin promptly at 12:15 p.m.

All students will arrive and be dismissed through the front doors. Hi Hope Road or Hurrican Shoals Road should never be blocked with cars waiting to pull into the
car rider line.

2017-2018 GOC Arrival & Dismissal Map
Maxwell High School of Technology Fall Open House


Maxwell High School of Technology will hold their Fall Open House on Thurs., August 24 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. To learn more, please read the attached flyer. 

Parent Advisory Committee

The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is excited about another great school year. Please take a moment to read the welcome letter and sign-up for communications to help stay informed on all PAC campus happenings.

Stay tuned........Coffee Club meetings will resume during the month of September.


  
Contact Ms. Jinnifer Caldwell, Parent Advisory Committee Chair, for any questions.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods Seeks Student Advisory Council

Richard Woods

State School Superintendent
State School Superintendent Richard Woods is seeking middle and high school students to serve on the 2017-2018 Student Advisory Council. The students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom, along with other issues related to education, and will serve as the Superintendent's ambassadors to their respective schools. To learn more details please read the attachment below.
 
State School Student Advisory Council Details
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