Gwinnett Online Campus is a full-time option for all GCPS students in grades 4-12.
#GOCOWLS
The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Principal's Message
We would like to take this opportunity to thank many of our parents who have volunteered countless hours this semester supporting events and activities on campus. The entire faculty and staff appreciates your generosity and commitment to our students and GOC.
This semester comes to an end on Friday, December 13. On behalf of the GOC faculty and staff, we wish you all a joyous Holiday Season and a healthy and prosperous New Year!
Second semester coursework and labs will resume the week of January 13.
Grades 4-12: Winter Nest Study Site
While students are on Winter Break, they are encouraged to visit the GOC website and explore the "Winter Nest". This is a wonderful opportunity for students to preview new concepts they will study during second semester. While these resources are optional, they are content related and provide an opportunity for students to stay engaged in academics during the break.
Grades 4-12: Student Health Survey
Each year all students in Georgia are asked to participate in the Georgia Student Health Survey issued by the Georgia Department of Education. Gwinnett Online Campus will administer the survey in January 2020. Detailed information about the surveys and copies of the survey questions for each grade level is available on the Georgia Department of Education website for parents to review.
All student responses are anonymous. Participation in the Health Survey is an important part of a school's Climate Rating issued by the state. We encourage all students to take part in the survey. Parents who do not wish to have their student
Students that have been selected for the cast and crew for the Spring Musical, "Madagascar", will be emailed next week after fall semester grades have been finalized. Please check your email next week.
All students involved (both in the cast and crew) should plan to attend the first "Madagascar" meeting on
Tuesday, January 7 from 9 a.m.-Noon. At least one parent is
required to attend this meeting from 9-10:30 a.m.
Also, students who will be involved in the musical should plan to attend the first rehearsal on
Thursday, January 9 from 9 a.m.-Noon.
All rehearsal dates were emailed to interested students, so please check your email to ensure your availability for all rehearsals.
All students in grades 4-12 are invited to join us for Club Friday on Friday, January 10 from 9 a.m.-Noon. Students may plan to stay the entire time or drop-in for the club or clubs of choice.
9-10 a.m.
Student Leadership Team (SLT)
10-11 a.m.
Fine Arts Club - Recorder 101
11 a.m.-Noon
Thespian Society
Grades 6-12 only
Students in grades 9-12 attending ThesCon MUST attend this meeting
Noon-1 p.m.
Gwinnett Student Leadership Team
Selected members of GSLT in grades 10-12 may attend this meeting
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend the next Student Leadership Team Meeting. Please mark your calendar for the grade level meeting based on your weekly lab schedule.
Did you miss episode one of the GOC Podcast last week? Please
subscribeto listen to the open dialogue between Mr. Lollis and eighth-grader, Avery B., where she shares her interest in music, acting, dancing, and love for Disney.
Episode two drops next week featuring Javon W. seventh-grader here at GOC.
