McClure Health Science High School is pleased to announce that Dr. Gypsy Hernandez will be the future principal. Mrs. Nicole Mosley is collaborating closely with Dr. Hernandez during the month of December to ensure a smooth January transition.

We invite you to join us on December 12th from 7:15 to 8:30 AM for a meet-and-greet with Dr. Hernandez. This is a wonderful opportunity to warmly welcome her to the Pulse Family.

Please click here to read Dr. Hernandez's bio.

We are thrilled to announce that Beryl Prabhakar has been named our STAR Student and has chosen Teresa Brooks as his STAR Teacher!

✨ A Historic Achievement
🎓 Beryl has set a new school record with his outstanding all-time high SAT score, exemplifying hard work, dedication, and academic excellence.
🎓 Ms. Brooks has made history by being selected as the STAR Teacher for the second consecutive year, a testament to her inspiring teaching and unwavering support for her students.

Congratulations to Beryl and Ms. Brooks for this incredible recognition. You’ve made our school proud and continue to inspire us all! 🎉

We had the privilege of hosting Angel Gary, Chief Nursing Officer from Northeast Georgia Health System, as our Principal for a Day!

Ms. Gary shared her admiration for the professionalism, compassion, and sense of community she experienced during her time at our school. Her glowing feedback is a powerful testament to the incredible culture we’ve built together.

Thank you, Ms. Gary, for spending the day with us and for your inspiring leadership in the healthcare field. Together, we continue to shine as a community committed to excellence and care!

FAFSA Night was a wonderful success, providing families with the resources and support they need to navigate the financial aid process. Staff and partners worked collaboratively to ensure families felt confident and prepared for the next steps in their students' educational journeys.

Key highlights include:
✅ Families received guidance on setting up FAFSA accounts and completing applications, with personalized support available in designated areas.
✅ Expert assistance was provided by staff, counselors, and guest representatives, ensuring families had access to the information they needed.
✅ The event fostered a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, with plenty of resources, presentations, and hands-on help available throughout the evening.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and expertise to make this event such a success. Together, we’re empowering our families and students to reach their goals! 🎉

This week, our talented band and orchestra students, guided by the incredible leadership of Mr. Barnes and Mrs. Groves, delivered a performance to remember! Families and friends gathered to enjoy an evening filled with stunning melodies and remarkable teamwork.

Thank you to all the families and students who came together to make this event such a success. Your hard work, encouragement, and enthusiasm are what make our music program so extraordinary. Bravo, musicians! 🎉👏

Congratulations to Katherin Amaya Canales and Yara Moreno Sanchez for earning 3rd place in the Member Recruitment Poster Competition at the HOSA Fall Leadership Conference 2024!

Their creativity and dedication stood out among the best, and they’ve made us incredibly proud with this fantastic achievement.

👏 Join us in celebrating Katherin and Yara for representing our school and showing what leadership and teamwork are all about!

• Students can be dropped off in the back of the building, entrance at Steve Reynolds Blud starting at 6:30 am.
• No student should be dropped off before 6:30 am due to safety and security reasons.
• Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map and begin to drop off at the red line where the sidewalks begin by the intramural field and building.

• Please exit your car as soon as you see the sidewalk in the back of the building.
• Do not wait to get to the back door as this backs up traffic.
• Please do not drop off in the middle of the parking lot as this is not safe for students or drivers.
• Please do not move the cones as they are placed in the locations for the safety of all staff and students.
• Follow the green line on the map to exit out onto Steve Reynolds Blud.

• Afternoon pick-up begins at 1:52 pm.
• Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map.
• The blue line is where afternoon pick-up will take place which is on the side of the building.

• Students must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm unless they are staying with a club or teacher for help sessions.
• The latest time to pick up a student from a club or help session is 2:50 pm.

• Student drivers will enter from Steve Reynolds Blud.
• Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map
• Please pull forward into your parking spot. Do not back in as it causes traffic to back up.
• Student drivers will exit out of Steve Reynolds Blud in the afternoon.
• Follow the green exit line on the map.

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites GCPS families, Gwinnett County residents, students, and GCPS staff members to participate in the school district’s review of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum Sept. 3 through Sept. 26. The public may review proposed standards online, offering feedback on AKS that have been developed to align the curriculum with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and/or Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Click here for a list of the courses with AKS under review. To review the AKS and provide feedback, please click here to begin. Comments will be accepted through Thursday Sept. 26.

What: Annual AKS Public Review Opportunity

When: Sept. 3 through Sept. 26

• Please post / distribute information to parents, community, staff, and students.

The Office of Family Engagement's Engage, Equip, Empower Series presents Universal Screeners: i-Ready & MAP Family Night presented by Miranda McLaren, Executive Director for the Office of Accountability and Assessment on Tuesday, August 27th virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm. Please use the following advertisements provided for you translated into English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese to distribute to your families in multiple ways. You may also use the following Zoom link although a hyperlink is embedded within the PDF flyers.

The attachments include:

• PNG Images of the flyers in each language

• PDF's with hyperlinks to the flyers in each language

The Zoom Link for registration:

https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdO6qqjotGN2Rvsl1xxb3PwR9wY4vpl51

During this session, GCPS families of students in grades K - 9 will receive information about the i-Ready and MAP Universal Screeners, find out how they will help identify students' strengths and areas of need, and how they support instruction for all students.

Everything you need to know about the new FAFSA® changes

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the gateway to getting federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study for school, but there can be so much confusion around it.

The FAFSA® used to be a super long application that took a lot of time and effort—that’s now a thing of the past. The FAFSA® for the 2024-2025 academic year is the new and improved version. Check out the link below to see all the changes!

Tips on how to avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes

Every year, families postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Some skip it entirely because they think it’s a waste of time, the application is too long, or it's only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSA® package can also include college scholarships, work-study, and grants. Not filling it out—the most costly FAFSA® mistake—can result in losing money that could have helped you pay for college. Don’t be that student, and make sure you avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes by checking out the article link below!

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites GCPS families, Gwinnett County residents, students, and GCPS staff members to participate in the school district’s review of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum Sept. 3 through Sept. 26. The public may review proposed standards online, offering feedback on AKS that have been developed to align the curriculum with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and/or Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Click here for a list of the courses with AKS under review. To review the AKS and provide feedback, please click here to begin. Comments will be accepted through Thursday Sept. 26.

What: Annual AKS Public Review Opportunity

When: Sept. 3 through Sept. 26

• Please post / distribute information to parents, community, staff, and students.

GCPS has transitioned from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare for two-way communication between schools and families, and we encourage all families to download the app and create an account. With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through text, newsletters, posts, emergency alerts, and direct messaging. One of our favorite features is the integrated translation feature, which enables automatic translations for multilingual families.

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