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"Power your Potential"! Students, I highly encourage you to attend our virtual learning lab sessions and/or to review previous recordings. The content shared during these interactive sessions helps students reach higher levels of mastery learning which ultimately propels you to achieve stronger comprehension and assessment scores.
Please contact your teacher if you have questions regarding session times.
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2017-18 GOC FULL-TIME REGISTRATION
ATTENTION CURRENT GOC FAMILIES!!
Registration for new families opens on February 1 on a first-come, first-serve basis. For planning purposes, we are asking all current GOC families who intend to stay enrolled at GOC for the 2017-18 school year to reserve a space for each student who will be returning.
Please click
HERE to complete the 2017-18 GOC Reservation Form by the deadline of
Tuesday, January 31 at midnight. Please submit one form to reserve a space for each student.
Families with siblings who will be new to GOC will need to register those students during the open enrollment period beginning February 1. Current families are encouraged to register new students early in February to ensure a space.
As a reminder, we are pleased to announce the addition of 10th grade Learning Labs for core classes beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
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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 scheduled for February 28 from
6:30-7:30 p.m., or check out informational videos online by clicking HERE.
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TECH REMINDER ABOUT INTERNET SAFETY
In a virtual environment like ours, please remember that it is important to protect your online identity. This
ARTICLE provides a new example of how hackers are now
 attempting to use Gmail to steal your username and password.
- They start by sending email users what looks like an Gmail with a pdf document attachment
- When the user clicks on the document, it opens what looks like, but is not, a Google login screen
- The hackers then collect the user's login credentials and use them to access other data in the email account
To Avoid Having Passwords Hacked:
- Please make sure that when you click on any document or image in either your school or personal Gmail - Check to see that the URL that appears in the address bar is a legitimate one
- If the URL looks odd or has extra code, such as "data:text/html" at the beginning of the address, do NOT enter any information
- Close the window immediately and delete the email
Helpful Hints:
- It is important to create strong passwords, which you want to avoid sharing with others
- If an email looks like it's from a person you know, but it looks odd, contact the person directly and ask them if they sent it
- Be sure to take a peek at the URL addresses you are visiting, particularly if you are clicking links sent to you through email
- When logging in to school or public machines, make sure that you don't accidentally save your login credentials
- By taking precautions, you can go a long way toward keeping your online identity safe
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NEW POLICY - DROPPING GRADES
Attention Students & Parents - Grades 4-12
GOC will have a new policy with regards to dropping grades. In an effort to encourage students to complete ALL assignments and take advantage of retest options, NO grades will be dropped in any classes at the end of each semester.
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GEORGIA STATE FINANCE COMMISSION
FAFSA HELP SESSION
Attention Parents of Seniors!!
The
Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) sponsors the College Goal Georgia (CGG) FAFSA Completion initiative. It is a
FREE event where Gwinnett Online Campus and volunteers help students and families of graduating seniors who need assistance in completing their FAFSA (
Free
Application
for
Federal
Student
Aid), with a particular focus on helping low-income, first-generation families. The federal government requires a FAFSA from all students seeking financial aid to pay for college, such as Pell Grants and federal student loans.
GSFC helps students achieve their educational goals by administering financial aid programs and advocating for Georgia students on issues related to financing higher education.
Please mark your calendar now to attend this
FREE Georgia State Finance Commission (GSFC) FAFSA Help Session on
Tuesday, February 7 from 1-4:00 p.m. at Gwinnett Online Campus.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS
Advanced Placement exams will take place in May. Parents and students may start registering for these exams now through MyPaymentsPlus by clicking
HERE. For detailed MyPaymentsPlus instructions on how to find the registration and payment link for your student's Advanced Placement exams please click
HERE. This is a great opportunity for students to earn college credit, get cheaper tuition, and assist in graduating from college early. Visit
collegeboard.org for more information.
Please email Ms. Melissa Torrens with any questions.
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LIFE LESSON SCHEDULE
Due to limited student attendance, Life Lessons will be discontinued beginning Tuesday, January 31.
The Student Leadership Team will schedule meetings at different times during the school year, please watch for that schedule.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
February Open Gym Activities
Physical Education activities are scheduled for the month of February from12:30-1:30 p.m. in the gym on the following dates listed below:
- February 1 and 15 - Basketball/Football (Grades 4-6)
- February 2 and 16 - Basketball/Badminton (Grades 7-8)
- February 7 and 21 - Basketball/Badminton (Grades 9-12)
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PEACH STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS!
It's scholarship time at Peach State Federal Credit Union! The 2017 Scholarship Program offers in excess of $160,000 in scholarships
 and educational grants. The 15th Annual Legacy Student Scholarship and the Rick Cost Scholarship are part of this program.
The
Legacy Student Scholarships are given in honor of past and present Board members and employees who have served Peach State for 20 years or more. These scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who will be attending college to pursue a degree in education and plan to return to Georgia to teach. To access the Legacy Student Scholarship Application please click
HERE.
The
Rick Cost Scholarship honors Mr. Cost, retired CFO of Gwinnett County Public Schools, for his contributions to the Gwinnett County school system. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of Gwinnett County Public Schools pursuing a degree in education. To access the Rick Cost Student Scholarship Application please click
HERE.
In order for students to be considered, completed applications and supporting documentation must be received by Peach State Federal Credit Union no later than
March 17, 2017. All scholarship recipients will be chosen by the end of April 2017 and notified shortly thereafter.
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RBES PARENT SURVEY
Parents are encouraged to log in to their student's GCPS Parent Portal account to take the RBES Online Survey. This survey will take just a few minutes. When parents access their student's account, the screen shown below will appear. Please click on the link "Take Survey Now."
If you have any questions, please contact GOC's front office staff.
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2017 GCPS STUDENT MEDIA FESTIVAL
GCPS TV is proud to present the 2017 Student Media Festival. This Festival showcases talented students' entries in technology and multimedia productions. The project categories are live action video, animation, sequential still slideshows, webpages and podcasts. Students projects are judged for their excellence in production, writing, creativity, lighting and technical impact.
To view the Media Festival Promotional video please click
HERE.
To learn more about entry guidelines and important dates please click
HERE.
Participating students should complete all entry information and return forms to Gwinnett Online Campus by the deadline of
February 6.
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RICH EXPERIENCES
Badminton and Stone Mountain
Badminton
Students will participate in a single elimination badminton competition on campus with a trophy for the school champion.
What: Students will participate in Single Elimination Badminton
When: Friday, February 3 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: GOC Campus
Cost: Free
Deadline: February 1. To access and complete the Badminton Permission Slip please click
HERE.
Stone Mountain
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
Cost: $35
Deadline: February 6. P
lease
click HERE to pay and register on
MyPaymentsPlus
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To access the Stone Mountain Permission Slip please click HERE.
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SPRING DINNER THEATRE -MARCH 23
Peter Pan, Jr.
Please mark your calendar and save the date for GOC's Spring Dinner Theatre, Peter Pan, Jr., on March 23 at 6 p.m.!
The upcoming rehearsal schedule for the next few weeks is as follows:
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Wednesday, February 1 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, February 8 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
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Thursday, February 9 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
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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 are as follows:
- 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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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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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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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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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, February 17 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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