Dr. Christopher Ray, Gwinnett Online Campus Principal,
presents the 2022 Teacher of the Year, Mr. David Wise
Principal's Message
We are pleased to announce that Mr. David Wise, Science Teacher and Lead Facilitator of Center for Transforming Instruction, has been named GOC's 2022 Teacher of the Year. Please help us to congratulate him on this distinguished honor.

We are very excited for our special GOC Student Parliament Ceremony scheduled for tomorrow. This event will be live-streamed HERE for parents to watch and also for students who are unable to attend in person.

As a reminder, GOC requests the cooperation of all families to ensure that Dress Code Guidelines are met while on campus. We appreciate your continued support which allows for us to focus on teaching and learning.

#GrowandFlourish
#OnlineWeLearnSuccessfully
2021-2022 Gwinnett Online Campus School Council
Parents who are interested in nominating themselves or another parent for the 2021-2022 GOC School Council may email Ms. Dee Godfrey with their nomination form no later than Tuesday, September 28. The election will be held on Thursday, September 30. New board members will be notified via email.
The following school council members have been re-nominated for the 2021-2022 school year:

ꞏTimothy Adams
ꞏJacobus Boers
ꞏMikhail Britt
ꞏMaru Lezama 
ꞏAnissa Vega
Grades 5 & 8: CogAT Testing
CogAT Testing for students in grades 5 and 8 will be held in person at Gwinnett Online Campus on Tuesday, September 21. Please click HERE to access the CogAT parent letter or HERE to access the CogAT section on the Assessment page of our main website.

Students will be required to remain in the testing environment the entire time and will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Students in grade 5 will test from 9-11:30 a.m. and will remain on campus until our regular dismissal. Students in grade 8 will test from 9-11:30 a.m. and will be dismissed immediately after testing has ended.

Please contact Ms. Melissa Torrens with questions.
Grades 9-12: Students Enrolled in AP Courses
Please be advised that in order for AP exams to reflect the correct free/reduced exam cost in MyPaymentsPlus, parents must complete the Free and Reduced Application each year. If you have not completed the application process for the 2021-2022 school year, please click HERE to complete it as soon as possible.

Please contact Ms. Melissa Torrens with questions.
Grade 12: Senior Information and Resources
Seniors should be receiving a senior letter in the mail from Gwinnett Online Campus outlining remaining graduation requirements.

We have also updated the senior counseling page on our main website. You will find the Senior Advisement Handbook as well as college-related informational videos.

Please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
Grades 4-12: Back to School Bash
Please join us next week for some fun, food and new friends as we kick off the new school year with our Back to School Bash!

Students are encouraged to show their school spirit at this event by wearing GOC spirit wear if they have it or blue and white school colors. Students are also invited to bring a sack lunch to eat in the student seating areas immediately following dismissal. Light refreshments will also be served at the Back to School Bash.

Our PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) is currently seeking parents for volunteer opportunities; either donating your time the day of the event or donating items for the event. If you are able to help, please click HERE.

Students, please click HERE to RSVP if you plan to attend.

Grades 4-6
Tuesday, September 21
12:30-1:30 p.m.

Grades 9-12
Wednesday, September 22
12:30-1:30 p.m.

Grades 7-8
Thursday, September 23
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
Grades 9-12: Georgia Thespian Conference Registration
The 2021-22 Georgia Thespian Conference will be held in person in Columbus, Georgia on February 3-5, 2022. This is a three-day theatre opportunity for students to learn and grow in the performing arts arena. Full-time students in grades 9-12 who wish to attend should click HERE for important details.

Please visit your student's MyPaymentsPlus account to register and pay by the fast-approaching deadline of Wednesday, September 22.
Please contact Mr. Miro Gomez with questions.
Grades 4-12: Club Friday
Students who have submitted an RSVP for Club Friday are welcome to join us tomorrow, Friday, September 17 for our first Club Friday of the school year. The RSVP for Club Friday is now closed.

Doors will open promptly at 8:45 a.m. We will start the day with the Parliament Ceremony promptly at 9 a.m. where we will officially kick off the school year with a very special ceremony. Students attending will be given their Flourish Pin. This event will also be live-streamed on our website or parents to watch and for students who cannot attend in person.

After the Parliament Ceremony, students may stay to participate in the GOC Clubs Information Session and our Student Leadership Team Meeting.
Parliament Ceremony
9-10 a.m.

Club Information Sessions
10-11 a.m.
Student Leadership Team (SLT)
11 a.m.- Noon

Gwinnett Student Leadership
(Current Members Only)
Noon-1 p.m.
Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with questions.
Grades 4-12: Parliament Ceremony Reminders
The RSVP for the Parliament Ceremony and Club Friday is now closed; students who have completed the RSVP are welcome to attend. Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. as the event will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Students who plan to attend are asked to "Dress for Success". The Owls Nest Café will be open for students who would like to purchase refreshments.

This event will be live-streamed HERE for parents to watch and also for students who are not able to attend in person.
Please email Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
Grades 4-12: Student Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting
Our next Student Leadership Team meeting will be held tomorrow, Friday, September 17 as part of our first Club Friday of the school year.

Students who did not attend the first Student Leadership Team (SLT) meeting are still welcome to join.

Students who wish to participate in GOC's Student Leadership Team (SLT) should visit their MyPaymentsPlus account to pay the $30 annual dues. These fees will cover the cost of a t-shirt, name badge, and end of year celebration.

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with questions.
Grades 4-12: Student Written and Directed Play & Thespy Auditions
Student Written and Directed Play Auditions for grades 4-12 and Thespy Auditions for grades 9-12 will be held on Friday, September 24 from 9 a.m.-Noon. Students interested in auditioning or working back stage must click HERE to RSVP.

Please contact Mr. Miro Gomez with questions.
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