#GOCOWLS
The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
Thursday, May 12, 2022
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It is a very busy time here on campus as the school year is quickly coming to a close and we finish another successful academic year. Please be sure to visit the Assessment page of our main website to review the full testing schedule.
We are also eager to celebrate and honor our seniors who are so close to reaching the significant milestone of graduation. We are so excited to have so many students participate in GOC's special commencement ceremonies in just a few short weeks.
#GrowandFlourish
#OnlineWeLearnSuccessfully
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Grades 4-12: Awards Ceremony - By Invitation Only |
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GOC will hold its awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 25 at 9 a.m. Eligible families will receive an email invitation to attend the ceremony which will honor the students academic accomplishments.
Parents will be able to check grades on the portal; however, final grade verification will not be available until ALL finals have been completed and grades have rolled. Parents and students invited to attend this ceremony will receive a formal email invitation by Monday, May 23. .
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Grades 9-12: NEW Opportunity for High School Students - Theme Schools Participation in GHSA Athletics at Zoned Schools |
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According to new board policy, in the fall of 2022-2023, Gwinnett Online Campus students may participate in GHSA extracurricular activities as a member of the school team for the school which they would ordinarily attend within the policies of the Board. Parents must make contact with the zoned school's Director of Athletics to begin the process for participation. To learn more, please click HERE to visit GOC's website.
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Ages 5-18: Gwinnett County Public Library to Host Vision to Learn - Free Eye Exams & Glasses |
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In Coordination with Vision To Learn, Gwinnett County Public Library will be offering vision screenings, eye exams, and if necessary, glasses for children. Quality vision care is an important component of education; students that cannot see often struggle to learn to read, see the board, and succeed academically. The eye exams and eyeglasses are available free of charge to all students who need them, at no out-of-pocket cost to parents or children.
To learn more, please click HERE.
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Grades 9-12: Textbook Return |
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All students who have checked out textbooks from the GOC Productivity Center this academic school year must return their items back to Ms. Heather Heard by Friday, May 20. Any textbook not returned by Wednesday, May 25 will be marked overdue and may incur a fee if not returned.
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Grades 8-10: 2022 Creative Scholars Summer Program Hosted at UGA |
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The Creative Scholars Program is an overnight summer camp for highly motivated students in grades 8-10 hosted on the UGA campus. This two-week residential summer camp runs July 10-24.
Students can expect a course curriculum in specialty topics they would not typically experience in a regular classroom setting. The instructors are trained to use research-driven, creative strategies in the classroom while teaching courses that are innovative, interdisciplinary, and project-based.
To learn more, please click HERE to access the informational flyer.
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Rising 6-12 Graders: GCPD's Summer Youth Police Academy - Accepting Applications |
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The Gwinnett County Police Department is proud to announce their summer Youth Police Academy (YPA) scheduled during June and July. The Youth Police Academy is designed to educate middle school and high school students that live in Gwinnett County about the police department and how officers enforce local and state laws. The goal of the YPA is to create and develop a relationship with students and give them an opportunity to learn about the Gwinnett County Police Department’s role in the community and the services it provides. The YPA is FREE of charge and is open to all students that reside in Gwinnett County who will be enrolled in middle school or high school as of August 2022.
Each student must successfully pass an application process to attend the YPA. The June 27 through July 1 session is for current or upcoming middle school students (rising grades 6-8). The July 18-22 sesion is for current or upcoming high school students (rising grades 9-12). Each YPA is a one week session running from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The curriculum includes both classroom and practical application. Some of the activities include:
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• CPR / AED
• Emergency Vehicle Driving
• Taser Demonstration
• Crime Scene Investigations
• Accident Investigations
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• Internet Safety
• Criminal Investigations
• Motorcycle Demonstration
• DUI Investigations
• SWAT / EOD
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Please click HERE to learn more. The application deadline is Monday, May 16.
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Grades 4-12: Extracurricular Podcast -Two Episodes this Week |
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Make sure to check out the latest episodes of Extracurricular, GOC's podcast about the amazing hobbies and interests GOC students, staff, and faculty members have outside of school. There are two episodes this week! |
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In the first episode, GOC 10th grader Jordan has a conversation with Mr. Lollis about acting and singing, working at Chick-Fil-A, Legos, reading, and being part of the AV crew at his church. |
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In the second episode, GOC 8th grader Keira sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about voice acting, character creation, acting and writing, and psychology and personality tests. |
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You can listen to these podcasts by clicking HERE or searching for Extracurricular on your podcast app.
Please email Mr. Dan Lollis if you are interested in sitting down to chat about a hobby or interest you have outside of school. He would love to have you on the podcast!
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