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We hope you enjoy your Valentine's Day!

Check out the link here for some healthy Valentine's Day treats!

Students will return in the building on February 21st - we hope you have a wonderful break!

The second semester of school can be hard for some teens. The pressure of finishing high school, the stress of exams, and all of life's extra demands can be overwhelming. However, there is hope and support through strong relationships at home and school. Read these items below from the CDC about how to improve teen mental health and click here for more information on this topic.

Fortunately, the same prevention strategies that promote mental health—like helping students feel connected to school/family—help prevent a range of negative experiences, like drug use and violence. Building strong bonds and relationships with adults and friends at school, at home and in the community provides youth with a sense of connectedness.

Congratulations Madison Lee! She is State Bound and the first female in our cluster's history to qualify for State Swim & Dive. Go Pulse!

Families of current 9th, 10th and 11th Graders: We are now working toward registration for courses for the 2023-24 School Year.

Elective Registration will take place in Advisement on 2/21 and 2/23. This will be an opportunity for students to provide their preferences for Elective Courses for next school year.

Your students will receive more information on the details of this process during Advisement class.

The survey for 6 - 12 grades will open from Monday, February 13th through Friday, March 3rd. Students at MHSHS will take the survey on Tuesday, February 14th.

• There will be a link in the student portal.
• The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
• More information can be found on the GCPS website, here.
• Parents may opt out of the survey in Parent Vue or in writing. You will use the same process as for the EES Student Survey to process opt-out requests.

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

See a copy of the parent letter below.

The Gwinnett Youth Commission is a year-long leadership development program for high school-age students in Gwinnett County. GYC focuses on personal and professional development, civic engagement, and public service. Gwinnett’s Youth Commissioners are representative voices of the County’s youth and serve as representatives to its elected officials.

Students who participate in this program will:

• Earn volunteer service hours, build lasting relationships, and become better equipped to serve our vibrantly connected community.
• Attend behind-the-scenes tours of county government departments and facilities.
• Meet with elected and appointed officials to discuss ways youth can affect change in the community.

There is no cost to participate in this program. Meals are provided during the summer training sessions, however transportation to and from all GYC events is the participant’s responsibility.

To be considered for the program, youth must:

• Be a resident of Gwinnett County
• Attend a school in Gwinnett County (Gwinnett County Public Schools, Buford City Schools, private, home school, or charter schools)
• Be a rising freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in the 2023-2024 academic year
• Submit a completed application.

Interested candidates must complete an application, to which eligibility will be verified. The application deadline for the 2023 – 2024 cohort is Friday, April 7 at 10:00pm. Accepted Youth will be notified by early May.

Please contact Community Outreach Programs Coordinator Michael Rabalais at Michael.Rabalais@gwinnettcounty.com with any questions.

Click HERE for the Application link.

For more information, and all program details, visit the Gwinnett Youth Commission Website.

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.

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