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If you need help, please contact Ms. Medina in our Parent Center

Week of April 22

April 22: After School Credit Recovery Begins

April 23: Senior Awards Night

April 24: Chorus Concert

April 25-26: Little Shop of Horrors Musical

April 27: Gwinnett Relay For Life

April 27: Prom Night

Mark Your Calendars

May 3-4: Senior-Directed One-Acts

May 6: After School Credit Recovery Begins

May 6: AP Testing Begins

May 7: Band Concert

May 8: Senior Final Exams Begin

May 9: Orchestra Concert

May 17: Final Exams Begin

Milestones Testing

Due to Milestones Testing, we will have a schedule change for the next few weeks.

• Monday, April 22: American Literature (Part I) - Periods 1-3-4
• Tuesday, April 23: American Literature (Part 2 & 3) - Periods 5-7-8
• Wednesday, April 24: Make-up - Periods 2-3-4
• Thursday, April 25: Make-up - Periods 6-7-8
• Friday, April 26: Make-up - Regular Patriot Day Schedule
• Monday, April 29: Biology - Periods 1-3-4
• Tuesday, April 30: US History - Periods 5-7-8
• Wednesday, May 1: Make-up - Periods 2-3-4
• Thursday, May 2: Algebra C&C - Periods 6-7-8
• Friday, May 3: Make-up - Periods 1-7-4-8

Face-to-Face High School Summer School

Gwinnett County Public Schools' Face-to-Face High School Summer School is a fee-based program that allows students to take courses to get ahead or to make up a class previously failed. Courses are available to all high school students, including selected courses for rising 9th graders. Registration for the upcoming session closes on May 23, 2024. The closest school for summer school is Meadowcreek High School. More information and how to register can be found here.

Prom: A Night in Venice - 11th and 12th Graders

Saturday, April 27, 2024

It's time to buy your 2024 Prom tickets! The price is $100. You can buy your ticket(s) on GoFan. If you have questions about guest tickets, please see Ms. Pickford in room 8.117 or send an email to brittany.pickford@gcpsk12.org

• Location: 550 Trackside in Lawrenceville GA
• Theme: A Night in Venice
• GoFan Link: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4841?activity=Prom

Final Exams

More information on Underclassman exams can be found on our website. Seniors take their exams early during the school day and the schedule is below. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions.

Important Dates

• Pay Senior Dues (Dues must be paid to participate in Senior Week and Graduation)
• Purchase Yearbook
• Week of April 22: Senior Week (Senior dues must be paid in order to participate)
  
• April 27, 2024: Prom - Buy Prom tickets via GoFan
• April 30, 2024: Senior Letters Due
• May 3, 2024: Senior Trip to Six Flags - 7pm-2am (about $115)
• May 23, 2024: Graduation at Gas South Arena at 7:30 PM

Senior Awards Night

Tuesday, April 23 @ 6:00 PM

Congratulations to all the seniors that are being honored at our Senior Awards Night. Invitations have been mailed as well as sent via ParentSquare. Please make sure you RSVP.

Senior Exemption From Exams

Graduating seniors meeting the following criteria may be exempt from taking local final exams:

• Seniors with an overall “A” average, 90% or greater in a class may be exempted from that particular course final exam.
• Seniors must not have been suspended (ISS or OSS) during 2nd semester.
• Seniors may be exempted only from local final exams.

Seniors will be allowed to submit requests for senior exam exemption via a form on eClass which will be available through April 23rd at 2:10 PM. All information entered will be verified. An exemption list will be posted on eClass before senior finals begin.

Senior Week (Dues must be paid to participate) - Week of April 22

• Monday: Senior Citizen vs Kindergarten
• Tuesday: Disney Bound
• Wednesday: Throw It Way Back
• Thursday: Farewell Tour
• Friday: Senior Day (Carnival Day)

Senior Letters (12th Grade Letters)

Know a Senior who is graduating this year? Want to send them a Senior Letter? All letters are due by April 30, 2024. Please contact Jennifer Valentine if you have any questions.

12th Grade Cap & Gown Packages

Go to scholasticimages.com and buy your Cap & Gown Package now! Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card with $4.95 processing fee). You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353.

* The personalized yard sign is only available through March 31, 2024

Yearbook

Yearbooks may be purchased at yearbookordercenter.com. School code: 14851. Order now for the lowest price of the year: $70. The deadline to guarantee a book is Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Test Date ~ Registration Deadline/Late Registration

SAT

• May 4, 2024 (Digital) ~ April 19, 2024/ April 23, 2024
  
• June 1, 2024 (Digital) ~ May 16, 2024/ May 21, 2024

ACT

• June 8, 2024 ~ May 3, 2024/May 17, 2024
  
• July 13, 2024 ~ June 7, 2024/June 21, 2024

Click here for information about registration and Fee Waivers

Educational Tips For Parents

Before you answer, give your teen time to think

Before you answer your teen's questions or intervene to correct behavior or a mistake, stop and

take a deep breath. The short break will help you avoid answering questions or making decisions

your teen can answer or make independently if given time to think about it. You'll also avoid

acting or replying without thinking…and then having to apologize or change your mind. Click here for more Educational Tips.

Parents of 10th Graders

If your student is 16 years old, NOW is a great time to get the meningitis (MCV4) booster shot for 11th grade. Appointments are available at the health department, or your student may see their own doctor. Update your immunization form 3231 before the fall rush and turn in a copy to Ms. Medina in the Parent Center (Room 8.237). This is a state requirement for 11th grade. Read more about the requirement here.

Parent Mentors Present: “Locating and Understanding Resources within the Community”

Who: Parents/Guardians of students receiving Special Education services

What: Parent Mentors Present: “Locating and Understanding Resources within the Community”

When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 10:00 – 11:30 AM or 6:00 -7:30 PM

Where: In-Person registration link for 10:00 AM session: https://forms.gle/qUDptcwAtFTsEVXj7

Zoom registration link for 6pm session: https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqcOCrrTwqE9zYkv4plbaci5fNYPS4QFyV

Parent Portal

ParentSquare

GCPS has adopted a communication platform called ParentSquare. This communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools. The easiest way to access ParentSquare is through the Parent Portal. More information can be found here.

ParentVUE App

• ParentVUE allows parents to view schedules, grades, assignments, and more. Find the app on Google Play or Apple App Store and use the same email address and password as your Parent Portal account.
• Parents must first have an active Parent Portal account to activate the app.
• If you need help, please contact Ms. Medina in our Parent Center.

Parent Principal's Corner

The Principal’s Corner is an opportunity for you to meet and greet with our principal, Durrant Williams, to learn about new and exciting programs and initiatives at Berkmar High School or share your thoughts, comments, concerns, or suggestions.

Time: English 10:30 am / Spanish 11:30 am

Virtual Location: Zoom Link is pinned to the top in ParentSquare

2023-2024 Dates

• April 20
  
• May 18

Find Help In Your Community

Whether it’s financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area, essential resources can be found here.

Gwinnett County Mobile Food Distribution for 2024

Gwinnett County delivers fresh fruits and vegetables and shelf-stable foods directly to our communities.

• Free!
• Begins at 3:00 pm until supplies last
• Identification is not required
• Contactless drive-thru distribution

Best Friend Park in Norcross

• May 28, 2024
  
• July 23, 2024
• September 24, 2024
• November 26, 2024

Bryson Park in Lilburn

• April 23, 2024
  
• June 25, 2024
• August 27, 2024
• October 22, 2024
• December 17, 2024

Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville

• May 14, 2024
  
• July 9, 2024
• September 10, 2024
• November 12, 2024

Rock Springs Park in Lawrenceville

• June 11, 2024
• August 13, 2024
• October 8, 2024
• December 10, 2024