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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
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All Gwinnett County Schools will observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday,
January 16. We hope that you enjoy your last day off before second semester officially starts.
The first day of second semester classes for all GOC students begins on Tuesday, January 17. The regular Learning Lab schedule on campus will also resume this day. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school ready to
"Power their Potential"!
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GOC SPRING SEMESTER COURSE ACCESS IMPORTANT CHANGE!!
Students will have access to all courses for 2nd semester beginning today, Friday, January 13.
- Students will need to complete the Orientation Unit in their HOMEROOM
- Students will need to submit the following in each
individual COURSE
1) Student Information Sheet
2) Orientation Quiz
This is a change from 1st semester. Due to changes made by Desire 2 Learn, students
must take the quiz in each class to access content. It should only take students a few minutes to complete this task in each course. GOC appreciates your understanding that this is an unavoidable step in the process to release the course content.
If students do NOT submit their information sheet and do NOT take the orientation quiz, they will not be able to access their course content.
Please check your course news announcements for further details.
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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!!
GOC OPENS FULL-TIME REGISTRATION FOR 2017-18
Full-time registration is February 1-28 for students in grades 4-12 interested in attending GOC for 2017-18. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration process is not complete until all required documents are presented to the school office. Please click
HERE to see a full list of all documents required for school registration.
Interested families are encouraged to attend an open house and tour the school's campus on the following dates:
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January 31, 2017 from 10-11 a.m.
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February 1, 2017 from 10-11 a.m.
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February 2, 2017 from 10-11 a.m.
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February 14, 2017 from 10-11 a.m.
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February 15, 2017 from 10-11 a.m.
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February 16, 2017 from 10-11 a.m.
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An informational meeting is set for February 28 from
6:30-7:30 p.m., or check out informational videos online by clicking HERE.
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GOC INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURE
Due to the unique learning environment at Gwinnett Online Campus, students have access to course content 24/7. In the event of a GCPS closure due to inclement weather, the GOC building will be closed. However, Gwinnett Online Campus will continue to deliver instruction and maintain its regular online school schedule. Learning Labs will still continue virtually. If there are widespread power outages in Gwinnett County, a plan for makeup days or extensions for due dates will be communicated as soon as possible on the GOC Website, Facebook, and Twitter. Extended deadlines are built into many of the courses which already allows flexibility in the case of brief power outages. In the event that individual students experience outages that last for more than a few hours, work extensions will be handled with students on an individual basis.
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GOC NEWS CREW
Grades 4-12
Calling all students in grades 4-12 who are interested in being a part of the 2016-17 GOC News Crew. The GOC News Crew will be involved in filming the Weekly Announcements that appear in the homerooms.
Students will have an opportunity to sign up for a particular filming date during the following meetings which will be held in the Productivity Center:
- January 24 from 12:10-12:30 p.m. (Grades 9-12)
- January 25 from 12:10-12:30 p.m. (Grades 4-6)
- January 26 from 12:10-12:30 p.m. (Grades 7-8)
Please click HERE to sign up if you plan to attend one of the above meetings.
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT FIELD TRIP
Finance Park and Biztown
Attention 8th Grade Students
Junior Achievement - Finance Park
The Field Trip for 8th grade students is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 17. Please have your student report to campus no later than 9 a.m. and plan to pick-up your student at the GOC Campus no later at 3 p.m.
Please remember a signed permission slip is required in order for your student to participate in this event.
If you have not turned in a signed permission slip, please click HERE to print and complete the form. Have your student bring it with them the day of the event.
Attention 6th and 7th Grade Students
Junior Achievement - Biztown
The Field Trip for 6th and 7th grade students is scheduled for
Friday, January 27. Please have your student report to campus no later than 9 a.m. and plan to pick-up your student at the GOC Campus no later at 3 p.m.
Please remember a signed permission slip is required in order for your student to participate in this event.
If you have not turned in a signed permission slip, please click HERE to print and complete the form. Have your student bring it with them the day of the event.
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SMASH BROS TOURNAMENT
Student Leadership is excited to announce that they will be hosting a Smash Bros Tournament on Friday, January 20 from 9-11:30 a.m.
If you are interested in competing in this tournament, please click
HERE to register and pay on MyPaymentsPlus by the
deadline of January 18. The small fee covers tournament costs.
Spectators are invited to attend at no cost but will not be permitted to compete. Light concessions will be available for sale the day of the tournament.
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SPRING DINNER THEATRE
Peter Pan, Jr.
Callbacks for this year's Spring Dinner Theatre featuring "Peter Pan, Jr." are
Thursday, January 19 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Those students who are still interested in auditioning but were not able to attend the regular audition sessions should email Ms. Hope Campbell and plan to attend callbacks.
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ACTORS SCENE - IMPROV CLASS
Grades 4-12
The Actors Scene will conduct a wonderful lesson improving Creative Thinking (Improvisation), Critical Thinking (Quick but efficient speaking skills) & Both Verbal & Non Verbal Communication techniques (Observation of body/voice)! While having a blast with Fun exercises that Professional Actors use for their enhancement in being an Overall Great Actor! We will have time for Q&A also at the end for cool inquiries that are always presented!
- When: January 25 OR January 26 (Please choose one)
- Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
- Where: Gwinnett Online Campus
- Cost: $12
Please click HERE to pay and register on MyPaymentsPlus by the deadline of January 18.
Please click HERE to access the Actors Scene Improv Class Permission Slip.
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THE HOUR OF CODE
Grades 4-12
This is a one-hour introduction to computer
science, designed to
 demystify "code" and show that ANYONE can learn the basics to be a maker, creator, and innovator! No previous experience is needed. Come join us on campus to create a video game, code a chatbot, create a webpage, play with robots, and more!
Rescheduled dates for this event:
- February 7 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 9-12)
- February 8 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 4-6)
- February 9 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 7-8)
Students must RSVP HERE no later than February 2 to participate in this special activity.
Please click
HERE to visit the website to learn more and tour the different tutorials you can choose from! Also, you may click
HERE to access the Hour of Code video link promoting this years theme to
Push Yourself. Anyone Can Learn to Code! That anyone is
YOU!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO GOC'S GEOGRAPHY BEE CHAMPION, MATTHEW MITCHKO!
22 finalists competed in GOC's National Geographic's Geography Bee on Wednesday, January 11. Congratulations to our champion,
Matthew Mitchko (7th grade) and our first runner up
Josh Ward (8th grade). Matthew will be competing via an online testing process as he attempts to qualify for the state competition at the end of March. Good luck, Matthew!
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS
Grades 4-12
Student Leadership Team Meetings will be held as follows:
- January 17 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. (Grades 9-12)
- January 18 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 4-6)
- January 26 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 7-8)
Please note that there will be no meeting on Friday, January 20 due to the Smash Brothers Tournament. Also, the meeting
scheduled for Thursday, January 19 has been moved to Thursday, January 26 due to PE Testing and Dinner Theatre callbacks.
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EOC TEST OUT INFORMATION
Grades 8-12
Please click
HERE to read more about the District eligibility requirements for students to test out of an EOC.
Testing will occur during the March mid-month EOC Testing Window and will be offered at each middle school or high school with students who register.
Registration begins on January 3 and closes on February 24. Please click HERE to register and pay on MyPaymentsPlus.
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THE JACK KENT COOKE SCHOLARSHIP
Attention 7th Grade Students!!
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is an organization that seeks talented students who stand out from their peers based upon ability and academic achievement. This foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial barriers to achieving their full potential.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation will be accepting applications for their pre-college scholarship, the Young Scholars Program. Talented 7th grade students with financial needs are encouraged to apply. To learn more about this Foundation please click
HERE.
From 8th grade through high school, Cooke Young Scholars benefit from:
- Academic and college counseling, including college tours and visits
- Financial support for academic and extracurricular enrichment including study abroad and internships
- A guided pathway to college success
- A community of ambitious peers and mentorship opportunities
Applications will be open to current 7th grade students from February 7 through April 5. To apply please click
HERE.
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STONE MOUNTAIN RICH EXPERIENCE
Stone Mountain Park is Georgia's most popular attraction and features a wide variety of activities. Located on 3,200 acres of natural beauty, adventure awaits as you discover interactive family friendly attractions and many natural and historical sights.
- What: Students will be able to go up the mountain and participate in the Antebellum in the Historical Square
- When: Friday, March 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Where: Students will ride a charter bus from GOC to Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
- Cost: $35.
Please
click HERE to pay and register on
MyPaymentsPlus by the deadline of
February 6.
Please click HERE to access the Stone Mountain Permission Slip.
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FITNESS TESTING FOR PE STUDENTS
The following grades will be taking PE during the spring semester. Fitness testing in person is a mandatory component of this course. Also, the following grades will be transitioning to using a Fitbit device to track activities. Be sure to check your email for information from Mr. Blair regarding this change and the choices you may have.
4th and 5th Grade PE FITNESS TESTING
Wednesday, January 18 after Learning Labs from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
8th Grade PE FITNESS TESTING
Thursday, January 19 after Learning Labs from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Any full-time high school student in one of the elective PE courses will not need to fitness test to begin this semester (since you fitness tested twice last semester). Check your course announcements for details on how we will begin this semester!
Please click HERE to access the Health and Physical Education webpage.
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LIFE LESSON SCHEDULE
Grades 9-12
Please mark your calendar now for the next Life Lesson scheduled for
Tuesday, January 17 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Productivity Center. The topic for this Life Lesson will be how to learn to make a Shutterfly Yearbook.
Upcoming dates/topics include:
- January 24: MOWR College and Career Readiness
- January 31: Dr. Rudy Jackson - College Prep Professional will be the guest speaker
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GOC SPIRIT WEAR IS AVAILABLE
GOC Spirit Wear is available for online purchase! Parents, please click HERE
to access the web store. Before placing an order, register for an account using a valid email address. There is no minimum order requirement. Please pay online and the items will be delivered FREE directly to our campus.
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PAC ROLLER SKATING EVENT
Our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and your Student Ambassadors would like to invite you to join our Fun Friday Skate Day. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their student during this event.
- What: Fun Friday Skate Day
- When: Friday, January 20 from Noon-4 p.m.
- Where: Sparkles of Gwinnett, 1104 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
- Additional Information: Pizza/Soda Pitcher Combo offered at $10 and Skate Mates offered at $5 each
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PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Coffee Club Information
The Parent Advisory Committee (
PAC)
will be meeting each Thursday from 9:15-11 a.m. at
Panera Bread Company near the
Mall of Georgia
. Parents are welcome to drop by and meet representatives from PAC and other GOC Parents.
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