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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
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Special note to our current families that did not reserve 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.
Please remember that Friday, February 10 is a Student/Teacher Holiday. Teachers will not be available on that day. This is a great opportunity to catch up on schoolwork and enjoy some time outdoors.
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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:
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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 also scheduled for February 28 from
6:30-7:30 p.m., or check out informational videos online by clicking HERE.
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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.
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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.
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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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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 listed below:
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February 7 and 21 - Basketball/Badminton (Grades 9-12)
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February 15 - Basketball/Football (Grades 4-6)
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February 16 - Basketball/Badminton (Grades 7-8)
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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
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.
The upcoming rehearsal schedule for the next few weeks is as follows:
- February 8 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- February 9 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- February 15 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- February 17 from 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Please mark your calendar and save the date for GOC's Spring Dinner Theatre, Peter Pan, Jr., on March 23 at 6 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 midnight on Sunday, February 5 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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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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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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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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