Volleyball this week!
Gordon Central events for the week of Sept. 12-17!
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Gordon Central High School, I would like to share our respect and appreciation toward all service members, first responders, and veterans for their continued dedication to serving our country, protecting our citizens, and defending our rights and liberties.
We are blessed to be in a supportive community of people looking to provide and care for one another. September 11th was a tragic moment in our nation's history, and its lasting impression will always be a reminder of how we united and stood together to face adversity together. Please take a moment to think about our real-life heroes who continue to fight every day for our safety, health, and freedom.
Mr. Brian Hall
Principal
Gordon Central High School
Happy Grandparents day!
Thank you to Georgia State University for visiting with students during lunch today!
Gameday!
STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP AWARD: Gordon County Schools Special Education Director, Alecia Segursky, was announced as the winner of the prestigious 2022 Phil Pickens Leadership Award by the Georgia Department of Education’s Parent Mentor Partnership!
The Phil Pickens Leadership Award is a statewide honor recognizing outstanding leadership in the collaborative work between home, school, and community to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, outstanding contributions to the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership program, and consistent outstanding leadership accomplishments in special education.
“I am honored to receive this award,” said Ms. Segursky. “It is a blessing to work in Gordon County Schools and have the opportunity serve our students with disabilities and their families.”
Segursky won the award during a virtual conference held yesterday in front of the Special Education Services team, her family, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Fraker, Assistant Superintendent Alice Mashburn, Director of Early Learning and Elementary Education Beth Herod, and Director of Federal Programs and Professional Learning Patricia Boswell.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Segursky in the comments below!
To learn more about the award, visit www.gcbe.org/news
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WORK-BASED LEARNING SPOTLIGHT✨
Tristan Beckman is a junior at Gordon Central High School who has completed the Construction Career Pathway and is currently participating in his first year of work-based learning working at Battlefield Building Supply.
“Tristan is a hard worker and is learning more each day,” stated Battlefield Building Supply owner Ernie Smith. Battlefield Building Supply has employed many Gordon County WBL students and is a valued partner in preparing students to join the workforce.
Interested in learning more about the Gordon County Schools work-based learning program? Visit www.gcbe.org/workbasedlearning
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AP Exam Information...
If you are planning on taking an exam for a Year-Long or Fall Semester AP® class, exam deposits of $40 per exam are due by Thursday, October 6, 2022. Final exam fee balances are due by Thursday, November 3, 2022.
Payments can be made with cash, check, or on the online web store. If paying by check, please make the check payable to GCHS or Gordon Central High School. See Ms. Pruitt in the Media Center to make payments and for exam fee balances. For questions for more information, please contact Ms. Pruitt at 706-629-7391 ext. 4739 or by email at spruitt@gcbe.org.
You can find more detailed information about AP® Exams and access the AP® Fee Waiver form at https://wke.lt/w/s/Gbqdeg.
Thank you to Georgia Highlands College for visiting with students during lunch today!
Did you know that completing the Free & Reduced Lunch application helps beyond just receiving a free or reduced lunch price? It helps with school funding, possible scholarship eligibility, discount fees for home internet, and possible discounts on test fees.
You can apply online at www.schoolcafe.com, through the SchoolCafé mobile app, or you can get a paper application at your child's school or at www.gcbe.org/mealapplication.
The deadline to submit an application is September 15th!
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College Admission Testing Information...
GEORGIA TECH ADMISSIONS VISITING GORDON CENTRAL......
Sean Kilgore, Admissions Counselor at the Georgia Institute of Technology will be at Gordon Central at 8:00 am on Tuesday, September 27 to speak with students who are interested in attending Georgia Tech. Students who are interested need to see Mr. Wood in the Front Office to sign-up.
HOSA Meeting!
Thank you to the Army National Guard for visiting with students today during lunch!
The College Board recently named 13 Gordon County Schools students as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars.
The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. Students can earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP exams.
College Board recognizes three levels of achievement based on student performance and AP exams.
Five students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are Addison Baker, Isaac Campuzano, Catherine Hughes, Drew Luginbuhl, and Matthew Spence.
Three students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Yadira De Leon-Matute, Kayla Silvers, and Austin Tims.
Five students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Examinations, with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are Aranxa Campos, Nathan Clance, Breanna Manning, Priya Patel, and Ava Perez.
Pictured (from left to right): Nathan Clance, Catherine Hughes, Ava Perez, and Kayla Silvers.
Not Pictured, 2022 Graduates: Addison Baker, Aranxa Campos, Isaac Campuzano, Yadira De Leon-Matute, Drew Luginbuhl, Breanna Manning, Priya Patel, Matthew Spence, and Austin Tims.
Yearbooks are now $70 through September 16. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1039988/Gordon-Central-High-School/2023-Yearbook/20220805141558730126/CATALOG_SHOP/
Senior Spotlight!
ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH: Did you know? Missing 10% of school (more than 2 days a month) can make it harder to:
· Gain early reading and math skills
· Build relationships
· Develop good attendance habits
Help your child by ensuring he/she is at school every day and on time, sending notes when they must be absent due to illness, and supporting your child to develop good attendance habits!
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Meet the Agricultural Teacher and FFA Advisor Drop in Day!
