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Richard Woods, the state superintendent, has provided an update on accountability and the 2023 CCRPI. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) approved Georgia's COVID-19 State Plan Addendum for the 2021-2022 school year on May 26, 2022. Because the approved changes through the Addendum are not limited to SY 2021-2022, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) must submit an updated ESEA Consolidated State Plan that incorporates those approved changes.

Additionally, GaDOE is requesting the following changes to the state’s accountability system.

• Align the literacy indicator with the Georgia Milestones on-grade-level reading measure

• Expand the high school College and Career Readiness indicator to include military readiness as measured by performance on the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) as an additional option to demonstrate postsecondary readiness

• Include additional content areas (career exploratory, computer science) in the Beyond the Core indicator

• Eliminate the overall, single 0-100 score while maintaining 0-100 scores for all indicators and components

• Incorporate students with significant cognitive disabilities who participate in the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA) 2.0 in the ELA and mathematics Progress indicators

• Update the Closing Gaps improvement target formula to align with the maintenance level and to reward districts and schools that meet improvement targets for the most at-risk student populations (Economically Disadvantaged, English Learners, Students with Disabilities)

• Continue utilizing the staged Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) identification approach approved in Georgia’s one-year addendum (2022), updated to include all components

• Eliminate the Promise Schools designation and replace it with a Universal Supports Schools designation to enable the state to support statewide improvement efforts to provide a high-quality education for all students in Georgia’s schools

The proposed updated ESEA Consolidated State Plan and a summary of changes can be viewed online.

Prior to submitting this Amendment, GaDOE is providing public notice to all interested parties in the state with a reasonable opportunity to comment on this request via survey no later than 2:00 p.m. January 31, 2023. Questions should be directed to Allison Timberlake, Deputy Superintendent for Assessment & Accountability, at atimberlake@doe.k12.ga.us.

2023 ESEA Consolidated State Plan Amendment Survey

Sleep is arguably the most underrated health tip advised. Do you or your child have a hard time waking up? Do you feel on edge or irritable during the day? Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk for many health and behavior problems. Learn how much sleep students need and how many are not getting it. Click here to view the CDC's research and advice on this topic so you and your loved ones stay healthy and well rested.

Friday, February 3 is a scheduled Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students. On scheduled Digital Learning Days, all GCPS students access lessons in eCLASS but do not have virtual class time with their teachers. To ensure that students have a nutritious breakfast and lunch to fuel their learning, our bus drivers will be on the road and at every bus stop to deliver meals prepared by the School Nutrition Program staff. Families should expect buses to run their routes from approximately 10:45 a.m. to noon, beginning at the first stops on the route. These delivered meals are provided at no cost to families and are provided to anyone 18 years old and under.

For more information about student meals, applying for free or reduced meals, our school calendar, and more, please continue to check your email regularly and visit our website, www.gcpsk12.org often.

Date & Time

Weekly on Mondays

5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Event Description

Free and open to the public, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular mindfulness meditation practice. This opportunity is for the anyone including the curious, former students, and seasoned practitioners. Inspired by the essential principles of MBSR (Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction), each session includes guided mindfulness meditation practice and discussion on practice related themes.

Register here!

Date & Time

Days vary - Register below

Event Description

With a success rate of 93 per cent, we have already supported thousands of people with mental health issues, to stay in or return to work through this service.

Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, this service helps people who are struggling at work or off sick due to mental health conditions. It's confidential, provides nine months work-focused support tailored to the individual’s needs, at no cost to you.

We'll provide an overview of the service, including:

• Facts and statistics around mental health

• Aims of the service

• Details of the eligibility criteria and referral process

• The support and interventions available.

What’s included?

• Access to the live webinar and Q&A session

• A link to download the recording and slides

• Further advice and support as required.

We are hosting this free webinar as part of our commitment to supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace.

Register here!

Stay on top of the latest news, calendar events, and emergency information by downloading our free Gwinnett County Public Schools mobile app. You can enable notifications and choose your preferred language.

Why download the app?

• Receive alerts for school closures or delays and important districtwide information.

• Check school and district events calendars.

• Access your school’s lunch menu and add money to your student's account..

• Access districtwide digital resources.

• Read the latest district news.

Search for Gwinnett County Public Schools in the App Store or Google Play to download our app for free.

Peach State Federal Credit Union is excited to announce that they are now accepting applications for their 2023 Scholarship Program! They will be awarding more than $225,000 in scholarships and educational grants to professionals seeking career advancement and graduating seniors in high school.

Visit their website to view eligibility criteria and submit your application. Applications and supporting documents must be received by the credit union by Friday, February 24 to be considered. Apply Today!

Each January, we join as a community to recognize National Mentoring Month and work to cultivate a culture of belonging to show each and every student that they are not alone. This month, we celebrate the power of empathy, equity, and supportive and meaningful mentor relationships.

If you think that someone is carrying a weapon, drugs, or alcohol on school property, or if you believe that you have been the target of violence or threat of violence, or have witnessed violent or threatening conduct by another person, please call or text the tip line at 770-822-6513. You do not have to give your name.

Other Important Telephone Numbers for Reporting:

• Violence/Threats/Crime— First, call the Local School Principal, then call Safety and Security at 770-513-6715
• Student Discipline— First, call the Local School Principal, then call the Office of Student Discipline at 770-513-6607
• Racial Discrimination/Sexual Harassment— First, call the Local School Principal, then call the local Title IX Coordinator at 678-301-6811

GCPS staff will continue to be vigilant regarding our security protocols while ensuring that each and every child experiences a safe and supportive learning environment in all of our schools, as this is our top priority.

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Our Blueprint for the Future: Building the Bridge from Empathy to Excellence defines our strategic priorities in four areas: empathy, equity, effectiveness, and excellence. To sustain the legacy of the past, GCPS developed this plan that defines the transformational work of the next five years, incorporating feedback from the GCPS community.

GCPS is made up of teachers and staff passionate about supporting students in their journey through elementary, middle, and high school. If you are interested in joining a regionally and nationally recognized team dedicated to helping students find their own passions, you’ve come to the right place! Apply today!

At McClure Health Science HS, we strive for our students to have quality learning experiences to build their promising future.

Regular attendance in school develops good habits that will carry over later in life. Good attendance, including being on time to each class, correlates very strongly with improved grades in school.

Our school is committed to continuous communication with our families to support the whole learner.

Please contact your child's teacher, counselor, the parent center coordinator, or administrator for any support you may need. Below you will find school personnel contact information.

Parent Center Coordinator

Mirielle Nurinda - (770) 806-7911 / Mirielle.Nurinda@gcpsk12.org

Front Office

Carla Moreno - (770) 806-7900 / Carla.Moreno@gcpsk12.org

Counselors

9-11 A-K: Marcellus Howell - (770) 806-7915 / Marcellus.Howell@gcpsk12.org

9-11 L-Z: Jordyn Tinsley - (770) 806-7916 / Jordyn.L.Tinsley@gcpsk12.org

12th: Sylvia Rowe - (770) 806-7857 / Sylvia.Rowe@gcpsk12.org

Counseling Clerk

Lizette Mayo - (770) 806-7917 / Lizette.Mayo@gcpsk12.org

Administrators

9-11 A-K: Jessie Zaretsky - (770) 806-7821 / Jessie.Zaretsky@gcpsk12.org

9-11 L-Z: Dr. Tom Myers - (770) 806-7902 / Tom.Myers@gcpsk12.org

12th: Dr. Jimmie McKinley - (770) 806-7909 / Jimmie.McKinley@gcpsk12.org

Social Worker

Brittany McGrady - (770) 806-7954 / Brittany.McGrady@gcpsk12.org

Principal's Office

Administrative Assistant

Maria Salazar - (770) 806-7905 / Maria.L.Salazar@gcpsk12.org

Principal

Nicole Mosley - (770) 806-7901 / Nicole.Mosley@gcpsk12.org

Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/2322
Location: 3921 Club Drive, Duluth, GA, USA
Phone: 770-806-7900