September 14th Digital Learning Day #1
Dates for the 2021 - 2022 School Year Digital Learning Days:
- September 14, 2021, Day #1.
- October 20, 2021, Day #2.
- November 9, 2021, Day #3.
- January 25, 2022, Day #4.
- March 2, 2022, Day #5.
- March 22, 2022, Day #6.
Device checkout for students:
- Parents/guardians can come to check out devices on Friday, September 10th from 7:30AM to 11:30AM. A parent/guardian must be present in order to check out a device as the device distribution form has to have a parent/guardian signature.
- Devices must be returned on Wednesday, September 15th to Mrs. Noordoorn in the Media Center.
September 29th: Annual Title I Meeting
Please join us for our Annual Title I Meeting tomorrow, September 29th at 10:00 a.m. in the MHSHS PD room or via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/j/99024365533?pwd=bVVkTGFwblg3bjc1NWFkTDRiOFJRdz09
Meeting ID: 990 2436 5533
Passcode: 627329
October 12th-15th: District Assessments-Interims
October 12th-13th: ELA and Social Studies Interims
October 14th-15th: Math and Science Interims
Student-Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form
- Free and Reduced Lunch Form
- Parent Portal Access Form
- 2021-2022 Junior & Senior Parking Form and Pay Parking Fee on My Payments Plus
- Pay School Fees
- Sign-off that you have read and reviewed the student/parent handbook.
- Sign-off that you have read and reviewed Title I documents.
Vote for 21-22 School Council.
Please vote for School Council. Voting for school council representatives will begin on Tuesday, September 7th, and conclude on Thursday, September 9th.
Vote for School Council Representative Ballot (Google Form)
What is the Local School Council?
The A+ Education Reform Act of 2000 established school councils in Georgia to “bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to achieve the following:
- solve difficult education problems
- improve academic achievement
- provide support for teachers and administrators
- bring parents into the school-based decision-making process
School councils provide advice, recommendations, and assistance to principals and local boards of education. The law details the composition of the council, its responsibilities, and procedures for conducting business.
At a minimum, a School Council is composed of seven members, including the following:
- The Principal
- Two certificated teachers elected by the teachers
- Four parents (or guardians) elected by the parents (please list as “Parent”); two of the parents must be businesspersons
- The school council may, within its bylaws, increase the number of members, as long as the parents remain the majority.
Information from the MHSHS Parent Instructional Coordinator, Ms. Wells
Dear McClure Health Science High School Community,
As part of my role as the Parent Instructional Coordinator and the Title 1 Program, ongoing staff training will be provided in parent/family engagement and effective parent/family communication.
It is key to build relationships with our families and to work with our students for academic success.
Below is a link to an article from EdTech Magazine regarding communication with families.
Article: Communication Keeps Families Engaged with Students’ Schooling | EdTech Magazine
I will send out ongoing training articles, videos, and resources throughout the school year in the McClure HSHS Memo.
Please email me directly if you have any questions, need assistance reaching out to our families, or simply want to say hello.
Thank you for being an integral part of the McClure HSHS community! Go PULSE!
MHSHS Online Store-Deadline to Order is Tuesday September 7th at 11:59 pm.
Our Fall 2021 version of our school's online storefront is now live!! Click on the link below to order now!! All orders will be delivered to our school by October 8th. The deadline to order is Tuesday, September 7th at 11:59 pm. Go Pulse!!
Class of 2022 Senior Dues are $200 and can be paid through www.scholasticimages.com. Senior dues include Cap & Gown, the Official MHSHS Stole, Class of 2022 Tassel, Diploma, Diploma Cover, Senior t-shirt, Senior week activities, Senior Breakfast, Official 2022 Yearbook, and selected senior events. Dues must be in by October 1st. If dues are paid after October 1st the price will increase to $250.
Class of 2023 Junior Dues are $100 and can be paid through My Payments Plus. Junior dues include prom, class t-shirt, spirit week, and selected class events. Dues must be in by October 1st. If dues are paid after October 1st the price will increase to $150.
Clothing & Shoes Recycle Bin
GCPS Parent Resources
We know that families want easy access and one, go-to location for need-to-know information about their student's education— from records to resources. Just as important, you want an easy way to stay in touch with the school. The Updated Parent Portal gives parents access to grades, assignments, and communication with teachers. The Parent Portal gives families a direct line to the classroom, with 24/7 real-time information and anytime, anywhere access, with in-portal translation in multiple languages. And that's just the beginning...
Masks in GCPS
In late July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), updated its guidance for schools, recommending that children, teachers, and others in K-12 schools across the nation wear masks this school year, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. This recommendation is in line with those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Based on this guidance and for the safety of our students, staff, and visitors, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) requires the wearing of masks or cloth face coverings in our schools and facilities and on school buses, regardless of vaccination status.
The CDC indicates correct and consistent mask use is a critical step everyone can take to prevent getting and spreading COVID-19. Masks work best when everyone wears them, but not all masks provide the same protection. With that in mind, Gwinnett County Public Schools requires masks to:
- Fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin.
- Fit securely against both sides of the face.
Masks that have an exhalation valve or vent and masks made from mesh fabrics are not recommended by the CDC as they allow virus particles to escape and spread. As a result, these types of masks do not meet GCPS’ mask requirement.
Gwinnett County Public Schools is using the most recent CDC guidance and information about transmission and case rates within our community as part of its decision-making process regarding mitigation efforts. The district will continue to monitor current conditions and updates to guidance, using this information to make changes to its mask requirement and other mitigation strategies during the 2021–22 school year as needed.
