5 Things Happening at Gulf Coast

1. Summer Hours:

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Administration Building will have a summer schedule from June 3rd through July 26th. Offices will be closed 6/07, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/19, and 7/26 as well as July 4th.

GCHS will have office hours on Wednesdays from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, except for July 3rd.

2. Yearbooks:

Yearbooks will be available for pick up at front reception during the summer office hours on Wednesdays. There are some available for sale for $100 (cash or check) as well.

3. Upcoming Events:

Athletics:

Fall sports officially start on July 31, 2024. The Activities office will be open through June 11 and will reopen on July 15 for clearances and questions.

All potential athletes must be cleared through Aktivate prior to participation.

For more information about GCHS sports, including the coach information, sports physical form, insurance information, FHSAA, etc. – please visit the GCHS Activities tab and go to Athletics at Gulf Coast High.

Cheer:

GCHS Cheerleaders will have a cheerette camp July 8-11 for children ages 4-13. Please see the attached document with detailed information and registration form. To download attachments, please open the 5 THINGS in your browser (cannot download from email).

JROTC:

June 3-6: JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge Camp

June 9-14: JROTC National Flight Academy

June 17-20: JROTC Command and Staff Training Week

Drama:

The GCHS Drama Department will perform their production of Little Shop of Horrors, November 15th – November 17th. Auditions will take place the first week of school on Saturday, August 17th.

Students can now sign up for an audition time by clicking here. Any questions, please feel free to contact our Director, Kim Kirtman – kirtmk@collierschools.com

4. SHARK PRIDE!

Here at Gulf Coast High, we certainly have Shark Pride. We are so proud of our graduates… our students who continue to make learning gains… our students who are INVOLVED in school and their community… our students who make good choices every day… our students who show kindness to one another…. The list is never-ending. The administration, faculty, and staff want to wish our students a FAN-TAS-TIC summer of fun, adventure, relaxation, learning, and connection with family and friends. Make good choices – and be safe. See you in AUGUST!

5. Important Dates:

06/05-06/27 – MON-THU from 7:10-2:05 High School Summer School

07/04 – Holiday – CCPS and GCHS closed

08/06 – Teachers start date

08/13 – First day of school

We wish Lisa Townsend a fond farewell as she enters into the next chapter of her life - RETIREMENT!

Staff out at the bus loop waiting for the big send off!

Coach Palmisano, Ms. Crudele, Mrs. Kramer, Ms. Silano, Mrs. Merkosky, Mrs. Plisko, Ms. Vargas, and Mrs. Kelly

Some of our staff waving to our buses... see you in AUGUST!

Auditions Saturday, August 17th

Performances November 15-17

Open the 5 THINGS in browser to download the attached document of info and registration form.

Open the 5 THINGS in your browser to download the attached forms.

On June 3, 2024, CCPS will launch its Summer Learning webpage where students can find fun and engaging activities to sharpen skills, learn new content, explore virtual field trips and journey to faraway places through the magic of books.

In support of the School Board’s Academic Priorities, the District will introduce new titles on the CCPS Classics reading list to inspire lifelong readers. Students who read three books from the CCPS Classics reading list will earn reading rewards when they return to school in August.

For more information, please visit the Summer Learning webpage at collierschools.com/SummerLearning.

End-of-Year Report Cards will be available electronically on the FOCUS Portal on Monday, June 10, 2024. To access Report Cards online:

• Log into the CCPS Portal
• Visit the CCPS Portal at https://portal.collierschools.com
• Enter login credentials and scroll to the Parent/Guardian section
• Click on FOCUS
• Under the student's picture, click the REPORTS tab

Click on the Quarter 4 Report Card

A device for every student is one benefit of CCPS enrollment. Current high school students (except graduating seniors) will be the only students bringing their laptops home for the summer. Elementary and middle school student laptops will remain at the student’s school over the summer. High school students attending Summer School are reminded to take their charged laptops to school each day.

High school parents, please take initiative to ensure your child(ren):

• Do not leave the laptop continuously plugged into the charger. "A charge overnight is just right."
• Securely store the laptop when not in use, avoiding extremely hot temperatures in vehicles.
• Carry the laptop in a plastic, waterproof bag in the event of rain.
• Browse safely and responsibly at all times, rules of use apply whether on or off campus.

CCPS staff are ready to assist parents and students this summer. Visit www.collierschools.com/CollierConnect for a list of technology-related troubleshooting and how to receive help. You can also send an email to StudentLaptop@collierschools.com for technical support.

School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.

Las políticas de la Junta Directiva Escolar 2266, 3362, y 5517 – prohíben la discriminación o el acoso basado en la raza, color, religión, país de origen, sexo (incluyendo la orientación sexual y/o la identidad de género), discapacidad o edad en cuanto a la provisión de oportunidades educativas o de empleo y beneficios. Conforme los requisitos del Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972, la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar no discrimina por motivos de sexo o discapacidad en los programas y actividades educativas que opera.

Para más información o para reportar sobre asuntos del Título IX o cualquier otra inquietud sobre discriminación o acoso, comuníquese con la señora Valerie Wenrich, Primer Oficial de Recursos Humanos/Coordinadora del Título IX, al número (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com o a la dirección 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.

Règleman Konsèy Administrasyon Lekòl la 2266, 3362, ak 5517 – anpeche diskriminasyon oswa asèlman akoz ras, koulè, relijyon, orijin nasyonal, sèks (ki enkli oryantasyon seksyèl ak/oubyen idantite sèks yon moun), andikap, oubyen laj yon moun nan sa ki konsène opòtinite edikasyonèl oswa opòtinite travay ak benefis. Konsèy Administrasyon Lekòl la pa fè diskriminasyon sou baz sèks oswa pwoblèm andikap nan pwogram edikasyon ansanm avèk aktivite ke li opere, an rapò avèk ekzijans Tit IX nan Amandman Edikasyon 1972 la.

Pou plis enfòmasyon oubyen pou rapòte Tit IX oswa nenpòt sa ki konsène ou apwopo diskriminasyon/asèlman, kontakte Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Ofisye an Chèf Resous Imèn/ Koòdinatris Tit IX, nan (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com oubyen nan 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.