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McClure Health Science High School will have their graduation ceremony on May 24th at 5:00pm in the Gas South Exhibit Halls C & D. For more information or to look up other Graduation information, click HERE.

Mental Health America features a variety of topics to explore for mental health and wellness. The focus this week is on healthy eating habits and they can help your mental wellness. Among other benefits, good food can:

• boost your energy

• lower the risk of developing certain diseases

• provide fuel to your brain

• counteract the impact of stress on your body

• affect mood-related body chemicals

In an unhappy twist, good nutrition can help at times of stress, but that's exactly when lots of us tend to eat less well. According to a recent survey nearly half of Americans overeat or eat unhealthy food to cope with stress. In fact, it's not just that we're seeking creamy comfort—our stress hormones actually make us hungrier! Still, if you follow some reasonable guidelines you may be able to reduce your stress and promote your overall health and well-being.

Click HERE for more specific tips!

MHSHS Families - We will be collecting all school-issued Chromebooks at the end of the year for summer cleaning and storage. Please see below to help your students prepare for this process.

Seniors can return their Chromebook, charger, and carrying case at any time during the week of May 15th, once they finish their last final exam. They will be turning these directly into the Media Center. All personal stickers should be removed.

9th-11th grade students will return their Chromebook and charger to their 7th period teacher on May 24th once they finish their final exam. They should keep their carrying case over the summer. All personal stickers should be removed, but their name tag should remain so we can renew that Chromebook for them when they return in August.

Any students taking Summer School or Credit Recovery will receive the plan for their renewal in the coming weeks.

Go Pulse!

Who: Families of students who are receiving special education services

What: Each state is required to conduct a parent survey to measure parent/family perceptions of the success of parent engagement between home and local schools.

When: Available January 23, 2023 – May 31, 2023

Where: Parents can complete the survey via the survey link below.

Please use the following link to access the survey: https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey

Join Emory University, Rice University, University of Michigan and University of Washington for a virtual information session for counselors, prospective students and their families. Event times are listed in Central Daylight Time.

• Engaging Distinctive Universities - Student Session
  Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 PM
  
• Engaging Distinctive Universities - Student Session
  Sunday, May 21 at 3:00 PM

Check out the link below for a great resource detailing a variety of summer day camp opportunities this summer.

https://www.atlantaparent.com/summer-day-camps-listings-atlanta-georgia/

What is Posse?

Posse is a four year, full-tuition, merit-based leadership scholarship and program for students who may be overlooked by the traditional college admissions process, who represent diversity of background and experience, and who are ready to truly develop their leadership skills. Posse sends students in teams of ten to one of our partner institutions so they can support one another.

Who is eligible for Posse?

Rising Seniors in the Metro Atlanta area are eligible to be nominated for Posse.

For more information on the Atlanta branch of Posse, click 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.

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