Southwest,
We are now at the magic number of only 1 full instructional day left (when you back out the exam days)! Please continue to look at your student's grades both 1st and 2nd semester and reach out to the assigned teachers with all questions and concerns.
Now, while all OCS and Adapted Curriculum students are invited to Summer School, we are now in the process of letting all other students and their families know if their student should be attending summer school. This is currently based on a student failing any core classes in the fall, or if they are currently failing any core class at this moment in the Spring. This is the perfect opportunity for students that fall in this category to get back on track and not fall further behind putting the future of their graduation at risk. The deadline for securing a spot is this coming Friday, May 28th. All communications regarding this to specific families have been delivered. If you feel your student falls within this category and you have not received any communications, please reach out to your student's counselor immediately.
Please pay close attention to the calendar along with the updated graduation/senior timeline as well as to find out as a parent of a senior how much free money your senior could qualify and it only takes 10 minutes to find out. Seniors should be reporting all scholarships offered for any colleges as soon as possible. All testing dates for Teacher Made exams, AP exams, GCS Final Exams and State exams are listed within this blog. Also, students have been communicated when they should be coming for any state exams.
National Honor Society
APPLICATIONS to National Honor Society are due Jene 1 to Mrs. Spillman in room D227. Students must have an unweighted 3.5 GPA for consideration. Applications can be found at the front door. If you have any questions, please email them to spillma@gcsnc.com.
We are asking for volunteers to assist with the picnic—setup, check-in, serving food, prize table, photos, cleanup, etc. as well as donate food items and gift cards for prizes.
The link to the signup to assist with event is below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0448ACAE2DA20-swclass
How much money would we receive to assist with college?
LETS COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA BEFORE YOU GRADUATE! Come to Saturday School to get help from your counselor OR contact your local college for help!
You must complete this with a parent. Wouldn't you like to know how much you would receive? START THE FAFSA TODAY!!!!!
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Videos: https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/fafsa-assistance/#
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While the test dates are within the calendar at the end of this blog, here is some additional pieces of information students and families must know.
AP students on the day of their AP exam, can learn asynchronously for the remaining classes. Some teachers may ask them to come for further test preparation in other areas. Please help us make the best decision for your student.
GCS Final Exams MUST be taken on campus. Remote students are required to report to campus on these days at 9:30.
NCVPS, AP, IB, and APEX Courses—AP, IB, and APEX students will NOT take the GCS Final Exams. If a NCVPS student is required that take a final exam by their NCVPS teacher, the student does not have to take the GCS Final Exam.
For EOC/State exams, students will report to school at the start of the day (9:15) on the days they have state exams.
If you are still unsure, please reach out to your student’s teacher immediately.
American History 1 and 2
World History
Earth and Environmental
Physical Science
Chemistry
Physics
English 1, 3, 4
Math 2
During EOC/State exams, students should report to school on the days they have state exams.
State exams for CTE (Taken May 27th - June 3rd according to the Block exam day - see calendar):
Accounting
Business Management I
Business Management II
Health Science I
Interior Design I
Child Development
Principles of Business and Finance
Sports and Entertainment Marketing I
Early Childhood Education II
The following CTE exams will NOT be taken on the normal state exam days as these exams are Teacher Made this year (Taken on May 25th and 26th during their class times)
Digital Design and Animation
Microsoft Excel
Engineering Technology I
Engineering Technology II
Adobe Visual Design
Adobe Video Design
Health Science II
Marketing
Drafting I
Drafting II
Nursing Fundamentals
Game Art Design
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Interior Design II
Entrepreneurship I
All other classes will be providing their final exams on either May24, 25th or 26th
Monday, May 24
PE, ARTS, FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Teacher made exams
Regular Bell Schedule for ALL students
Tuesday, May 25
Remaining Teacher Made Exams/GCS Final Exams, CTE Teacher Made exams blocks 1 and 3. Normal day, schedule slightly revised
1st Block 9:55 – 12:00
2nd Block 12:05 to 1:10
1st Lunch | 12:10 - 12:30 |
2nd Lunch | 12:25- 12:45 |
3rd Lunch | 12:40- 1:00 |
3rd Block 1:15 to 3:20
4th Block 3:25 – 4:25
Wednesday, May 26
Remaining Teacher Made Exams/GCS Final Exams, CTE Teacher Made exams blocks 2 and 4. Normal day, schedule slightly revised
1st Block 9:55 – 11:00
2nd Block 11:05 – 1:10
1st Lunch (Before Testing) | 11:10 - 11:30 |
Last Lunch (After Testing) | 12:40 - 1pm |
3rd Block 1:15 – 2:15
4th Block 2:20 – 4:25
CTEs/EOCS Exam Schedule
Thursday, May 27th
Block 1 exams only
Students can arrive no earlier than 9:15, and no later than 9:55
Estimated dismissal time 1:30-2
Friday, May 28th
Block 2 exams only
Students can arrive no earlier than 9:15, and no later than 9:55
Estimated dismissal time 1:30-2
Monday, May 31st
HOLIDAY – No School
Tuesday, June 1st
Block 3 Exam
Students can arrive no earlier than 9:15, and no later than 9:55
Estimated dismissal time 1:30-2
Wednesday, June 2nd
Block 4 Exam
Students can arrive no earlier than 9:15, and no later than 9:55
Estimated dismissal time 1:30-2
Thursday, June 3rd
Make Exam Day
Students can arrive no earlier than 9:15, and no later than 9:55
Estimated dismissal time 1:30-2
Friday, June 4th
Mandatory work day for staff – No student Day
Interested in taking NEW classes over the summer? Get information from this informative session: Join GCS at our Virtual Parent Night to learn more about Apex Learning Virtual School and how to support your student in learning from home! Come hear from ALVS teachers and staff!
This video has been used district wide to provide information regarding pairing student and parent accounts in Canvas so parents can access what is due, what has been submitted, graded, etc. You’ll see in the video that one of the key pieces is a pairing code that can only originate from the student account holder.
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CAREER and COLLEGE PROMISE
Career and College Promise offers North Carolina high school students the chance to
earn college credits at a community college campus. The program is
tuition-free for high school juniors and seniors (semester fees will be due). You must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher or passing test scores.
Students can earn:
· College credit transferable to all UNC System Institutions and many of NC’s Independent Colleges and Universities
· A credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career
Important Dates:
Summer 2021 Semester:
· March 15, 2021: Priority Deadline for Early Registration
· May 13, 2021: Deadline to submit new applications
· June 2, 2021: First Day of 8 week summer classes
· July 27, 2021: Last day of classes
Fall 2021 Semester:
· March 15, 2021: Priority Deadline for Early Registration
· July 15, 2021: Deadline to submit new applications
New Student Admissions Meetings
Admissions Sessions are required for all new students.
Because of COVID-19, the recorded Admissions Session below replaces the
required Admissions Meeting. Please submit a completed application packet
with all signatures after viewing the Admissions Session.
The Admissions Session includes information on the following:
· General Program Information
· Curriculum Pathways
· How to navigate the website to search for classes
· How to register for classes
· Q & A
It is important that you and your student watch the entire recording. Please right click on the link below to access the recorded meeting.
Recorded CCP Admissions Session
Once you and your student have viewed the Admissions Session:
1. Determine your Career and College Promise Pathway –
Write the Pathway name and Code on your Verification Form. Please refer
to the Dual Credit Allowances Document for information on how the high school
credits dual courses.
There are two types of Career and College Promise Pathways:
o College Transfer Pathways – GTCC offers seven different college transfer
pathways
o Career/Technical Education Pathways – GTCC offers numerous certificate and diploma programs.
Use the links below to learn more about them.
College Transfer Pathway
Career and Technical Education Pathway
2. Complete the Application Packet (forms are attached). (Signatures may be obtained by email.)
The Application Packet includes:
o GTCC Application for Admission – Student signature required on page 2. Please do not include the social security number on the application for admission.
o Verification of Student Eligibility Form – Please make sure that you have all signatures required and that you have included the pathway.
o Year-End High School Transcript – courses must be listed by grade level, signed and dated by principal and include a cumulative unweighted GPA.
Please send a copy of your latest transcript with the admissions packet. If you attend a public high school, you may request this through cfnc.org. Please provide your High School ID # on the Verification Form. If your transcript is in a sealed envelope, you may open it and scan it.
o Copy of Home School State Registration (if applicable)
o Consent to Release Form – to be completed by the student.
o Media Release Form – to be completed by the parent.
3. Scan your application packet and email the documents as attachments using the attach
button to ccp@gtcc.edu. Do not copy and paste the documents into the body of the email.
Once you have submitted your application packet:
o Please be checking the email listed on your application. If something is missing, you will be notified. After the application is processed, the applicant will receive an email with Titan Account Activation Instructions.
o After activating your Titan account, please log into your GTCC Titan Email and check it frequently. You will receive registration instructions around March 1, 2021. Applicants who apply after March 15, will receive registration instructions after their application is processed.
o Once you have registered for classes, you will be sent an email with instructions for our mandatory online CCP Orientation.
Please keep in mind that the purpose of CCP is for eligible high school students to earn college credits towards a college degree, diploma, or certificate.
Dual credit for high school graduation requirements is a bonus, but should not be what drives course selection. Courses in the CCP transfer pathways should be selected based on the published bachelor degree plan for the major at the university the student intends to transfer to after high school.
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Mrs. Hudgens 10th - 12th last names S - Z
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UPCOMING DATES
Senior Picnic - May 28th 2:30 - 4:30. Completed waivers are your ticket into the picnic. They can be picked up at the front school entrance or in Mrs. Whitestone's room prior to this date.
Block 2 state exam students only attend school - dismissal between 1:30-2
ALL students (Face to face AND remote) MUST take this exam on campus
12:00PM (Noon) US Comparative Government and Politics-Digital, At-Home
12:00PM (Noon) Human Geography-Digital, At-Home
5:00 PM Coed Varsity Track Ragsdale HS Away
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Baseball Western Guilford High School Away
We are resilient, we are together, we will rise up!
We are Cowboy Strong!
We are…. SOUTHWEST
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