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Final Exam Schedule
Posted by Shalena Sarver on 5/5/2021 9:00:00 AMFinal Exams
What courses have a GCS Final Exam?
Other courses still have "Teacher-Made" exams which will be announced by your teachers.
Wednesday, May 19th- Friday, May 21st Teacher made, CTE and GCS Final Exams.
Social Studies
Science
English
Math
Civics and Economics
Earth and Environmental
English 1
Math 2
American History 1
Physical Science
English 3
American History 2
Chemistry
English 4
World History
Physics
During these days students will only report to two classes each day.May 19th 1st and 2nd blocks
May 20th 3rd and 4th blocks
May 21st 5th and 6th blocks
The Tentative Schedule
9:40-12:40 Session 1
Breakfast 9:40-9:50 a.m.
12:45-4:05 Session 2
Lunch 12:50-1:25 p.m.
Thursday, May 20th-Friday, May 21st CTE EOCs (If applicable)
Monday, May 24th-Tuesday, May 25th CTE EOCs (If applicable)
Monday, May 24th-Tuesday, May 25th Enrichment Day/Flex Schedule Day
Wednesday, May 26th Math I & III (EOC)
Thursday, May 27th Biology (EOC)
Friday, May 28th English II-Online (EOC)
FAQs:
Can students be exempt from exams?
Yes, students can be exempt from teacher made exams ONLY at this time. If a student has an A (90-100) in the class they may be exempt.
Do students have to come in-person to test?
Yes, all GCS Final Exams and EOCs are required to be taken in-person
How much will the exam weigh?
It VARIES. GCS Final Exams will count as 20% of the final grade, IF it helps the student’s grade. EOCs will count as 20% but we may receive additional guidance.
GCS Final Exams will be online assessments that will be accessed via Performance Matters (administration guide attached).
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Summer College Courses - Low Tuition!
Posted by Shalena Sarver on 4/29/2021 11:05:00 AMWesleyan College Summer Courses
Take courses this summer and earn college credit! Very low tuition fees!
Don't miss this!
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Rising Juniors and Seniors - FREE College!
Posted by Shalena Sarver on 4/29/2021 10:05:00 AMEarn College Credit During High School
Career and College
Promise (CCP) Program
Virtual Webinars for Families
Thursday, May 6, 2021
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Would you like a jumpstart on your college experience or workplace experience? If so, there is an opportunity for you to complete high school while taking college classes and earning college credit. Guilford County Schools has partnered with Guilford Technical Community College to offer the Career and College Promise Program. By attending this parent session, you will learn about the requirements and how to apply for this exciting program.
CLICK HERE Career and College Promise (CCP) (office.com) to register for the Career and College Promise virtual sessions. A link to join the session will be sent via email.
To learn more about this workshop or other GPA offerings, visit www.gcsnc.com,email parentacademy@gcsnc.com or call 336.279.4924.
Crédito Universitario Durante La Escuela Secundaria
Programa Promesa (PCC)
Carrera y Universidad
Seminarios Virtuales Para Familias
Jueves, 6 de Mayo del 2021
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Martes, 11 de Mayo del 2021
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
¿Le gustaría un impulso en su experiencia universitaria o experiencia en el lugar de trabajo? Si es así, hay una oportunidad para que usted termine la escuela secundaria mientras toma clases universitarias y recibe crédito universitario. Guilford County Schools se ha asociado con Guilford Technical Community College para ofrecer el Programa Promesa de Carrera y Universidad. Al asistir a esta sesión los padres aprenderan sobre los requisitos y cómo aplicar para este gran programa.
HAGA CLIC AQUI para registrarse para las sesiones virtuales promesas de carrera y universidad. Se enviará un enlace para unirse a la sesión por correo electrónico.
Para obtener más información sobre este más alto u otras ofertas de GPA, visite www.gcsnc.com,Envíe un correo electrónico parentacademy@gcsnc.com o llame al 336.279.4924.
Guilford Parent Academy es un departamento de Escuelas del Condado de Guilford financiado por el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Las Escuelas del Condado de Guilford administran todos los programas educativos, actividades laborales y admisiones sin discriminación debido a la raza, religión, origen nacional o étnico, color, edad, servicio militar, discapacidad, estado civil, estado parental o género, excepto cuando la exención es exención es
apropiado y permitido por la ley.
ACADEMIA DE PADRES DE GUILFORD
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Rising Juniors and Seniors - Help with Prep and Apps to College!
Posted by Shalena Sarver on 4/29/2021 9:05:00 AMHelp Preparing for and Applying to College!
First Generation College Student Ambassador Program- May 4th 6 p.m.
In case you missed it. Application details for the 2021-2022 FGCSA cohort can be found here
Information Session- Register for the information session to learn more about this program by clicking here
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Senior Financial Need Based Scholarship Info Session TONIGHT!
Posted by Shalena Sarver on 4/29/2021 8:05:00 AMCash for College- TONIGHT, April 29th, 2021
Join this session to learn more about ways to maximize cash for college! This includes scholarships, grants, and many other resources to help reduce the cost of college.
Register today here
College Planning Series - Say Yes Guilford
SYG Information Session- May 6th 6 p.m.
Join SYG for an information session to learn more about our scholarship program.
Click here to register today
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Food Giveaway!
Posted by Shalena Sarver on 4/14/2021 12:05:00 AMSATURDAY, MAY 15,11AM-1PM
AT
LAWNDALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3505
LAWNDALE DR, GREENSBORO, NC
A DRIVE-THRU
PICK-UP LOCATION FOR
THE GUILFORD CARES
FOOD GIVEAWAY.Guilford Cares:
Feeding the Community Food Drive is to distribute 500 boxes of food bi-weekly at various locations totaling 5000 boxes from different alternating locations throughout the county. Each box will include enough food for two weeks and include meat and fresh produce. For more info go to https://www.guilfordcountync.govGuilford Cares Food Giveaway
We are partnering with Guilford Cares. They will have 500 boxes of food, including fresh vegetables, frozen meat and canned goods at each location for a total of 5,000 boxes being given away. Here are the food distribution locations:
Date
Location
Address
March 6, 2021
Hayes Taylor YMCA
2630 E. Florida St., Greensboro, NC 27401
March 20, 2021
Shiloh Baptist Church
1210 Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27406
April 3, 2021
Crossover Community Church
711 Knightdale Ave., High Point, NC 27263
April 17, 2021
Calvary Baptist Church
808 Hilltop St., High Point, NC 27260
May 1, 2021
First Baptist Church
1000 Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401
May 15, 2021
Lawndale Baptist Church
3505 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro, NC 27408
May 29, 2021
OPEN
June 12, 2021
Second Harvest Food Bank Site
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Scholarship Opportunity in Psychology
Posted by Shalena Sarver on 4/14/2021Forwarded Message:
Hello,
My name is Alisia Negron, and I am a psychology intern for Mr. Baig at his mental health practice in Virginia. We are writing to you in hopes of developing a professional relationship. Mr. Baig is a board-certified licensed professional counselor. He conducts mental health evaluations and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and family therapy to clients of all ages. He has experience in working with clients of a variety of backgrounds and presenting concerns.
Mr. Baig has a scholarship program called 'Growth.' This is a grant opportunity for high school seniors belonging to the underprivileged community applying to colleges to major in psychology.
We are asking if you could disseminate this information to your staff in hopes of finding an exceptional individual who could benefit from this grant. Details about this are on his website (www.mohammadbaig.com).
We welcome your referrals, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a consistent relationship with our referral sources. Prospective clients can reach out to us via the phone number listed or via email. They are welcome to visit our website (www.mohammadbaig.com) and view our professional Instagram account (grow_withmo) to know our services better.
Please advise your referrals that we will return their message within one business day. If we do not respond within this time, they get a free 60-minute session with Mr. Baig!
Thank you for taking the time to review this email. If I can provide you with any further information, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Respectfully,
Alisia Negron
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pzEekNJ-NvkP6Jgyva_4kzBUow92sMa1/view?usp=drivesdk
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Respectfully,
Mohammad Baig, MEd, MA, LPC, NCC
Board-Certified Licensed Professional Counselor
Owner, Mohammad Baig LLC
IG: @grow_withmo
703-203-9629
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Posted by Shalena Sarver on 3/19/2021 9:00:00 AMWe're awarding a full-tuition scholarship and more!
Dear Parent,
I am excited to share a NEW opportunity from Liberty University’s Division of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE). IDE is offering free roundtrip airfare to underrepresented graduating high school seniors and undergraduate transfer students plus one parent or guardian to attend College for a Weekend (CFAW). CFAW is taking place in Lynchburg, VA, on April 8-10, 2021. As I said before, during this event, we are awarding a full-tuition scholarship. We are also awarding over 30 scholarships that could make the difference in starting your career path. Please review the qualifications below to apply:Here is what you need…
- Must be a 20-21 High School Graduating Senior
- Completed application
- Completed essay
- Unofficial Transcript
- Complete FAFSA (Liberty University Code: 010392)
- Register for CFAW. There is a $50 registration fee for the student, which covers campus access, select event access, and meals for the entire weekend.
- Submit your fully refundable $250 Enrollment Deposit and lock in your generous award package.
- If you decide not to attend, request your refund by emailing admissions@liberty.edu before the May 1st deadline. If you decide to attend LU, your $250 will be applied to your financial account.
CFAW is $50 per student to attend. If you pay the $250 confirmation deposit prior to registering for CFAW the $50 fee will be waived.
Once you have completed this checklist, please contact us at IDE@Liberty.edu.
We encourage everyone to book their hotel rooms as they are filling up quickly. We have blocked off a limited number of rooms at the following location:
Comfort Inn & Suites:
15001 Wards Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 266-1111Arrival Date– April 8th
Departure Date – April 11thRoom Type: 2 Queen Beds at$149/night
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to seeing you at CFAW.
Sincerely,
Inclusion, Diversity, and EquityLiberty University | Training Champions for Christ since 1971
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Junior Girls - Scholarship Opportunity!
Posted by Shalena Sarver on 2/26/2021 12:10:00 PMDistinguished Young Women of Guilford County is part of a national program which
awards scholarships for young women’s achievement. College scholarships are available to all participants...
AND IT’S FREE TO PARTICIPATE!
If you are:
◊ A young woman in the High School
Class of 2022
and live in Guilford County
◊ Outstanding in academics, leadership,
athletics or the arts
◊ Interested in earning scholarships
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU!
SIGN UP TODAY!
Guilford.NC.DistinguishedYW.org
Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2021
Interest Meeting will be held on
Feb. 28, 2021
At 2:00pm on zoom
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72509639263?pwd=aWw5TWl3Tk8vbXpYZDRmWGp5M2o3QT09
Passcode MR3ita
Questions?
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Scholarship! Math & Science
Posted by Shalena Sarver on 2/26/2021 10:05:00 AM