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#GOCOWLS                                 February 9, 2017 
Gwinnett Online Campus 
In This Issue
Principal's Message
New Student Registration
GOC Virtual Week
Elective Course Schedule
Policy Update
Fine Arts Club
Student Leadership Team
GCPS Health Lifeline Lessons Grade 7
Advanced Placement Exams
PE Open Gym Activities
Peach State Credit Union Scholarships
RBES Parent Survey
Roller Skating
Spring Dinner Theatre
Rich Experiences
EOC Test Out Information
GOC Inclement Weather Procedure
PAC Coffee Club
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dr. Ray
  
Please remember that tomorrow, Friday, February 10 is a Student/Teacher Holiday. Teachers will not be accessible to students this day. This is a great opportunity to catch up on schoolwork and enjoy some time outdoors.

Special note to our current families that have not reserved a space by the January 31 deadline, please contact the front office if you are planning to have your student return to GOC for the 2017-18 school year. Spaces are limited and filling quickly.

2017-18 GOC FULL-TIME REGISTRATION FOR NEW FAMILIES

Full-time registration will continue through February 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:


February 14, 2017 from 10-11 a.m.


February 15, 2017 from 10-11 a.m.


February 16, 2017 from 10-11 a.m. 

 
An informational meeting is also scheduled for February 28 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., or check out informational videos online by clicking HERE.


GOC VIRTUAL WEEK 

Attention all Students and Parents!! GOC is excited to once again offer VIRTUAL WEEK from February 21-24. All instruction will take place virtually this week via Adobe Connect.

Students are off for President's Day on Monday, February 20.
  
Please make sure your student:
  1. Knows how to access EACH of their online rooms and can login with their personalized Adobe credentials.
  2. Has a working headset with microphone to engage in all of the interactivity that our teachers offer during their virtual sessions.
  3. Has a working webcam to virtually present.
Please contact your teacher if have any questions about accessing your online room.
2017-18 ELECTIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
Attention Students in Grades 9-12

The district is moving to a new student information system for the 2017-18 school year. There will be no schedule changes in the fall. All returning GOC students should use the following link to rank elective choices from the list of course offerings at GOC. Click HERE to access the link. If you do not select electives they will be assigned to you based on your course history.
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.
FINE ARTS CLUB
Grades 4-12
 
We haven't forgotten you! For the next six weeks many of the fine arts students are preparing the musical "Disney's Peter Pan, Jr." for the March 23 dinner theater performance. Any Fine Arts Club students who are not involved in the musical are welcome to attend the rehearsals. You could also have an opportunity to be involved "behind the scenes" in such areas as set design, costumes, or audio/video assistance. Please let Dr. Pritchard or Ms. Campbell know if you would like to help out.
  
Once the musical is over, we will resume our  "regular" Fine Arts Club sessions. Please mark your calendar now with the following dates:
  • April 11 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 9-12)
  • April 12 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 4-6)
  • April 13 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 7-8)
  • April 28 from 9-11:30 a.m. (Grades 4-12) This will be a special GUITAR DAY with special guest, Mr. Lollis!
Please email Dr. Pritchard or Ms. Campbell if you would like to help out with the musical or if you have any questions.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS
Grades 4-12

Please join us for the next Student Leadership Team meetings.
  • February 14 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. (Grades 9-12)
  • February 15 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 4-6)
  • February 16 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 7-8) 
Due to Spring Dinner Theater rehearsals, there will be no meeting on Friday, February 17.
Please email Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
GCPS HEALTH LIFELINES LESSONS
Attention 7th Grade Students & Parents


As part of the GCPS Health curriculum, Dr. Edwards and Mr. Blair will teach a two part Lifelines (suicide prevention) lesson on Thursday, February 16 and Thursday, March 2 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Students should bring a lunch to eat prior to the lesson. Please click  HERE to access the letter Dr. Edwards emailed to all 7th grade parents. We hope all 7th grade student will join us.
Please email Dr. Dana Edwards with any questions. 
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.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
February Open Gym Activities
 
Physical Education activities are scheduled for the month of February from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the gym on the following dates:
  • February 15 - Basketball/Football (Grades 4-6)
  • February 16 - Basketball/Badminton (Grades 7-8)
Please note that the February 21 session (Grades 9-12) has been
rescheduled due to Virtual Week. This session will now be held on March 7 (Badminton).
Please email Ms. Kristi Rhine or Mr. Rob Blair with any questions.
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.
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.
PAC ROLLER SKATING EVENT

 

Our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and your Student Ambassadors would like to invite you to join our Fun Friday Skate DayParents 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
Email Ms. Hope Campbell  with any questions.
SPRING DINNER THEATER -MARCH 23
Peter Pan, Jr.

The upcoming rehearsal schedule for the next few weeks is as follows:
  • February 15 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
  • February 17 from 9:00-11:30 a.m.
  • March 1 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
  • March 8 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
  
Please mark your calendar and save the date for GOC's Spring Dinner Theater, Peter Pan, Jr., on March 23 at 6 p.m.

Please email  Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
RICH EXPERIENCES
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
Deadline: Registration for this event is closed.
 
To access the Stone Mountain Permission Slip please click HERE.
 
Please email Ms Kathrine Call with any questions.  
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.
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.
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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