Nominate a GCPS educator for AJC Celebrating Teacher Awards!

So, here's your chance to brag on some of Gwinnett's awesome educators!  Again this year, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is sponsoring its community recognition program to make sure the “best of the best” in the classroom get the recognition they deserve.

Selection of the winners of the AJC Celebrating Teachers Awards will be based on how nominees went above and beyond to educate, inspire, and encourage students during the 2017-18 school year.

Students can nominate their own teacher. Parents can nominate their child's teacher. Or, you can nominate an incredible co-worker or a friend who is amazing, in and out of the classroom. Just make sure to submit your nomination by the May 27 deadline. Be prepared to share how your nominee inspires and encourages students, helping to prepare the next generation for college, career, and life.

Ten honorees will be selected from among the nominations by a panel of academic leaders representing Georgia’s local universities and professional education standards, specialize in a variety of fields. Winners will be honored at a special event hosted by the AJC.

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Catch up or get ahead with HS summer classes

Gwinnett high school students can catch up or get ahead with summer classes. Registration is open for online classes and for face-to-face summer classes available at three locations. June 3 is the deadline to register for online summer classes through Gwinnett Online Campus (GOC). The face-to-face summer program is conducting online registration through June 4, with in-person registration for face-to-face classes set for June 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Discovery HS. Online, learn more about summer options for high school students, including rising 9th graders.

May 10 is deadline for new kindergartners to register for DLI program

Registration for GCPS’ Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for the 2018–19 school year closes on May 10 at 3 p.m. Families of rising kindergartners interested in DLI can learn more on the GCPS website. The program is available at eight schools—Spanish at Annistown, Baldwin, Bethesda, Camp Creek, Ivy Creek, Level Creek, and Meadowcreek elementary schools and French at Trip ES. The schools will accept transfers if available slots are not filled by students in the school zone. Out-of-zone families must provide transportation. Note: Families also must register at the school to which their child is zoned.

2018-19 registration continues for some programs

Some reminders about remaining registration opportunities for special career-focused opportunities for high school students:   

• Maxwell High School of Technology: Registration for the 2018–19 school year is underway.
• Grayson HS Technical Education Program: Online registration for 2018-19 continues. Students can apply from any GCPS computer, and must be in the GCPS network to apply.

Make plans for career camps before deadline

Deadlines are approaching for middle school students interested in exploring careers at one of two upcoming summer camps set for May 29-June 1. Learn more about the programs online.

May 4 is the deadline for the Maxwell HS of Technology MS Summer Camp. Possible programs for the morning session include Automotive Services, Cake Decorating, Collision Repair, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education/Babysitter Bootcamp, Junior Firefighter Camp, Law and Justice, Programming, or Science Camp.

Students who want to participate in morning, afternoon, or full-day options for the Grayson HS Technical Education Program Summer Career Academy should register by May 18. Programs include Culinary Arts, Entrepreneurship/Shark Tank, Graphic Design, Music Production, Photography, Sports Medicine, Veterinary Science, and Video Production. 

Kindergarten Registration on May 3 is right around the corner!

And so the adventure begins… If you have a child who will be five years old on or before Sept. 1, make sure you’re prepared for Kindergarten Registration at your child’s new school on Thursday, May 3! You still have time to start the online portion of registration on the school website, but remember that you and your child must complete the process with a visit to the school to submit required information, including state-required health documents. Times and activities for Kindergarten Registration vary from school to school so check the school website or call your school for registration times for the May 3 event. Visit the Kindergarten Registration web page for a tipsheet about getting ready for kindergarten and what to expect next year, information about the Academic Knowledge and Skills curriculum, and more! Call the Planning Department at 678-301-7085 if you’re uncertain which school your child will attend.