The Pulse Post Dec 15th Dec 19th

Dear McClure Health Science High School Families,

Thank you for your continued support as we enter the final days of the semester. Final exams begin next week, and it is important that students attend each day to complete their assessments. Please scroll down to the "Week at a Glance" section for the full exam schedule. As a reminder, final exams cannot be taken early, and students should arrive on time, prepared for each testing block. During early release days, check-out times will be limited to maintain a smooth testing environment and minimize disruptions for all students. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us protect this important instructional time.

I also want to kindly ask yo to take a few minutes to complete the Georgia State Parent Survey. The results impact our School Climate Rating and help guide decisions that strengthen teaching, learning, and the overall environment at McClure Health Science High School. Please click HERE to complete it. Your feedback is incredibly valuable!

Finally, I hope you can take part in our upcoming Engage, Equip, Empower virtual session, which offers helpful strategies for supporting your child’s mathematical learning. Details and registration can be found in the “What’s Happening” section below.

Thank you for partnering with us as we finish the semester strong.

Yours in Service,
Dr. Hernandez

Join us for our annual Fine Arts Winter Showcase on Friday, December 5th from 6:00–8:00 PM! Enjoy an evening filled with performances by our talented band, orchestra, chorus, and dance students, along with a beautiful student art gallery.

In addition to the performances, families can explore our Holiday Market, featuring student crafts, face painting, concessions, a hot chocolate bar, and more.

Our annual Fine Arts Winter Showcase was a wonderful success! Families, students, and staff filled the building with excitement as our talented band, orchestra, chorus, and dance students delivered outstanding performances. The student art gallery and holiday market added to the festive atmosphere with crafts, face painting, concessions, and a beloved hot chocolate bar.

A huge thank-you to everyone who attended, supported, and celebrated our Fine Arts programs. We are especially grateful to staff members who donated items for concessions—your contributions helped make the event warm, welcoming, and memorable for our students and community.

Your continued support allows our Fine Arts programs to thrive, and we are proud of the creativity and wonder our students shared during this special evening.

Thank you for supporting our incredible Fine Arts students and helping make this event a success!

At MHSHS, positive behavior shines—and this week’s WOW Wednesday was a powerful reminder of the pride our students take in being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready. As part of PBIS, students were invited to publicly recognize their peers for their outstanding actions, and the outpouring of positivity was incredible!

Thank you to every student who submitted a nomination and to all those who consistently contribute to making our school a welcoming and uplifting community. Your kindness and leadership do not go unnoticed.

A special congratulations to the three students who received awards for their thoughtful nominations!

✨ Keep up the amazing work—your actions matter, and you never know who’s watching or who you may inspire!

To celebrate Computer Science Education Week, Ms. Malloy hosted an engaging hands-on activity that brought coding concepts to life! Students had the opportunity to create their own binary code initial bracelets, using computer science principles to translate their initials into sequences of black and white beads—each representing the 0s and 1s of binary code.

This creative activity helped students make meaningful connections between coding and real-world applications, blending artistry with computational thinking. It also gave students a fun and accessible pathway into the world of computer science.

Thank you, Ms. Malloy, for inspiring curiosity and making CSEd Week an exciting learning experience for all!

As the fall semester comes to a close, MHSHS students and staff are embracing the holiday spirit across campus! From warm smiles to festive outfits, our school community is spreading joy and positivity during one of the busiest times of the year.

With finals week just around the corner, we are proud of the hard work, dedication, and resilience our students continue to show. Keep pushing, stay focused, and remember—we’re cheering you on every step of the way.

Good job, and Go Pulse! ☃️

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Schedules for Spring Semester will be available in your child’s Student Vue application starting Friday, January 2, 2026.

Like every semester beginning, all students need to follow this new semester schedule all day on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Please remember that McClure Health Science High School plans schedules for the entire school year – In the unlikely event that your student qualifies for a schedule adjustment (missing a pre-requisite in math or world language, missing a graduation requirement and scheduled to graduate in May 2026), our school counselors will work with the curriculum office to complete.

Join us for “Unlocking the Future: The Power of Mathematics for Your Child's Success,” a virtual event where you'll learn effective strategies to support your child's growth as a mathematician and problem solver. Discover valuable tips that can help your child excel in mathematics and explore how real-world applications can enhance their learning and unlock their full potential.

This engaging event is designed for families of students from K-12

• Elementary Session-

• Number Ninjas: Building Mathematical Confidence in Pre-K to 1st Grade Learners

• Math Marvels: Strengthening Problem-Solving Skills for 2nd and 3rd Graders

• Mathematical Masterminds: Advanced Thinking Strategies for 4th and 5th Graders

  
  

• Middle/High School Session-

• Financial Literacy for Student Success

• Math in Motion: Problem Solving and Real-World Application for Middle/High School Students

• Career Pathways in STEM and Finance

Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French.

Click here to RSVP

or

Direct Registration Link:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b958f110-69d7-477e-9d03-127fe89329c2@7de65cf9-3f2e-4e67-a469-965b0d085fbb

ENJOYTHE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH PAPA JOHNS!

Limit 1 per child present at time of purchase. WITH PURCHASE OF $10 OR MORE

Discount will be taken off at the register.

If your student arrives late to school, they will need to scan their Student ID barcode in order to receive a tardy pass. Students can access their barcode easily in StudentVUE:

1. Log into StudentVUE.
2. Click the ID icon in the bottom left corner.
3. Swipe up to display the Student ID barcode.

Please encourage your student to practice accessing their barcode ahead of time so check-in can be quick and smooth!

Link HERE

Families, please remember that students must be picked up within 15–30 minutes after an event concludes. Late pickups may result in students losing the privilege to participate in future after-school activities.

To keep dismissal safe and efficient during after-school events (such as Pink Out, Hispanic Heritage Festival, International Night, Black History Month Cookout, etc.) , please review our pick-up plan and traffic flow map before you arrive.

To help ensure smooth dismissal, please review our After-School Pick-Up Map and Plan below:
📍 View Pick-Up Plan / Map

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and ensure that events run smoothly and on time!

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Children need healthy meals to learn. Gwinnett County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $2.50 for elementary and $2.75 at middle and high schools. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. The reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. The following information includes an application for free or reduced-price meal benefits and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.

• All children in households receiving benefits from Georgia SNAP or TANF are eligible for free
• Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free
• Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free
• Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Chart. Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.

1. Free or reduced meal prices for a healthy, nutritious student meal.

2. Additional funding for technology and internet access.

3. Discounts on fees associated with the college application process.

4. Discounted fees for SAT, ACT, and AP exams along with other scholarship opportunities.

5. Increased funding to support education.

Everyday, Chick-fil-A sells lunch during all lunch periods, Monday–Friday.

Menu items include:

• Chick-n-Strip™ Slider – $3.50

• Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap® (Half) – $4.50

Payments accepted: Cash or Card.

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The Back-to-School Guide is a digital resource with district information about the new school year. Previously called the “Virtual Back-to-School Backpack,” the Back-To-School Guide will be available after July 11, 2025, by clicking HERE