Books for Teens (Fiction Ebooks):

• All American Boys by Jason Reynolds
• All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
• Black Boy, White School by Brian F. Walker 
• The Color Purple by Alice Walker
• Dear Martin by Nic Stone
• Electric Arches by Eve Ewing
• Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
• The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
• How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon
• I’m Not Dying With You Tonight by Gilly Segal & Kimberly Jones
• Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
• Monster by Walter Dean Myers
• Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson
• The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
• Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
• Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles
• When You Ask Me Where I’m Going by Jasmin Kaur

Congratulations on being accepted into cc. Don’t forget to set a calendar reminder to tune into our Live AP Capstone Student & Parent Event at 8pm tonight, May 21^st. This will help you to start getting oriented to your future life in Hornet Nation by introducing you to our dedicated staff and telling you how to sign up for your 9^th grade classes. To log into the event download the Microsoft Teams App for your phone (iPhone, Android, Windows) or use your computer’s web browser to access the meeting with the link below:  

Join Live Capstone Parent Meeting Here 5/21/20 @ 8:00 pm

Have a great afternoon and GO HORNETS!

Final FAQ Seniors

Final K-11 FAQ GCS

Good evening Hornet Seniors:

I am happy to announce that the Friday, May 1^st from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon) p.m., the graduation company, Herff Jones, will set up outside in the parking lot and will distribute graduation materials drive through style.

• No student or parent will need to exit their car
• All mandated safety precautions will be in place
• They ask that all balances be paid prior to delivery date – this will save time and will allow the line to move quickly and efficiently.
• The payment center is open 24/7 – www.highschool.herffjones.com
• Payment can also be made by phone – 336.228.7770
• They will accept cash payment (ONLY) on delivery day.
• It is my understanding that they will have additional items for purchase as well.

Also, those students who have not placed an order can do so, on delivery day. 

I miss you all tremendously, be safe and be well. 

Have a great week and GO HORNETS! 

HBCU VIRTUAL College Tour

They can be ordered at www.herffjones.com from here on out. Herff Jones will NOT be back on campus. Their local number is 336-228-7770. The prices increase significantly as we get closer to graduation. Order your Cap and Gown ASAP. All students must wear a cap and gown to graduation and you must order from Herff Jones.

GCS has released a master plan designed to address the overwhelming need to improve our district’s facilities. The plan was presented on Nov. 26 to the joint facilities committee, which includes Board of Education members and Board of County Commissioners members.

Under the proposal, every school in the district would see upgrades for technology and safety. Many schools would undergo extensive renovations, and some would be completely rebuilt or would close to make way for brand-new schools. Mobile classrooms, which were never meant to be permanent structures, would be removed from all school campuses.

This plan is a potential game changer for students, staff, families and our community. Buildings would meet today’s need for technology infrastructure and safety features. New buildings would be more energy efficient, saving thousands of dollars each year in energy costs. Schools would be designed to accommodate new magnet and technical programs to better prepare students for future careers.

Click here to read the plan. We are just beginning the long process of making it a reality. On Dec. 19, the committee will discuss a timeline and prioritized list of projects, as well as possible funding sources. The district plans to hold Information sessions and launch an online survey to seek feedback after winter break from parents, employees and the public.

Reminder NO LATE START Wednesday this year!