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GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL CALENDAR
BERKMAR HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BERKMAR BELL SCHEDULE 2024-2025
(A)= Away
January 6- 31: Use clear backpacks
January 13: English classes at Berkmar High School for parents, guardians and other interested community members
January 18: Principal's corner
Future dates
January 20: Martin Luther King Holiday (MLK Day) (No school)
January 22: Second Semester 3 Week Progress Report
January 30: Newcomers Academy/Welcome to BHS
February 1: Parent Community Session (Attendance, grades): Location: Park on Sweetwater
February 27: Multilingual workshop
March 4: Parent Needs Assessment
March 27: Newcomers Academy/Welcome to BHS
April 5: Parent Community Session (Graduation requirements, Milestones testing): Location: : Wesley St. Claire Apartment Homes
April 26: Parent Community Session (Finishing the school year strong; Keeping on-track over the summer): Location: Countryside Village of Atlanta
Berkmar Parent Center Upcoming Activities
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The Berkmar Parent Center invites you to join us for a series of informational sessions. These sessions are designed to help you navigate and thrive at Berkmar High School.
Sessions at the Berkmar High School Parent Center (Room 8.237):
- Thursday, January 30th, 7 PM: Welcome to Berkmar and Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Thursday, February 27th, 7 PM: Multilingual Parent Workshop
- Tuesday, March 4th, 7 PM: Parent Needs Assessment – Developing and Understanding the Local School Improvement Plan
- Thursday, March 27th, 7 PM: Welcome to Berkmar and Gwinnett County Public Schools
Sessions at Housing/Apartment Complexes in the Berkmar Cluster
- Saturday, February 1st, 10 AM – 1 PM
- Topic: Attendance, Grades, and Encouraging Your Student to Read
- Location: Park on Sweetwater, 3400 Sweetwater Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
- Saturday, April 5th, 10 AM – 1 PM
- Topic: Graduation Requirements, Milestones, and Strengthening Community Involvement
- Location: Wesley St. Claire Apartment Homes, 3350 Sweetwater Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
- Saturday, April 26th, 10 AM – 1 PM
- Topic: Keeping on track over the summer
- Location: Countryside Village of Atlanta, 10 Sweetwater Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
We look forward to seeing you at these events!
For additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr. Mizell, Parent Instructional Support Coordinator.
Berkmar Parent Center Community Acknowledgements
Our community is a fantastic place to live, learn, and grow, filled with thoughtful neighbors and outstanding community partners...…because....
I Believe in YOU! I Believe in ME! I Believe in the B!
Our community partners definitely believe in the B!
If you would like to support the efforts of the Parent Center, please contact Dr. Jason Mizell, Parent Instructional Support Coordinator.
Link for the Parent Center: https://berkmarhs.gcpsk12.org/parents/parent-centertitle-i
Contact person: Dr. Jason Mizell; jason.mizell@gcpsk12.org or 770-806-3774
Let's Celebrate Berkmar's Accomplishments!
Dear Berkmar Community Members,
We would love to know how we can help you share all the positive things happening at Berkmar. Please let us know how we can communicate with you more effectively and how you prefer to share good news with others.
To provide your input, please use the link or QR code below to answer a few quick questions.
Parent Information Regarding Safe Schools
The school district is committed to providing a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. It works closely with national, state, and local safety personnel— police, fire, emergency medical services, emergency management agencies, and public health— to ensure our schools are well prepared for an emergency.
School Resource Officers, or SROs, are police officers employed by the school system. These officers are housed at all Gwinnett high schools and middle schools and also at some elementary schools. In addition to policing school campuses, these officers focus on educating students and staff on safety issues and working with school administrators on school safety plans.
In addition, GCPS updates its district and school emergency operations plans annually. These plans, which are approved by the Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management, are the guides to help staff and our public-safety partners respond swiftly should a crisis occur in our schools.
Link for more resources: https://www.gcpsk12.org/students/handbook-information-for-students-and-families/parent-information-regarding-safe-schools#:~:text=Gwinnett%20County%20Public%20Schools%20operates,via%20this%20confidential%20tip%20line.
Emergencies and Anonymous Tips
Reporting Emergencies
To report a non life-threatening emergency or to make a police report, parents should call 770-513-6715.
In a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1.
GCPS has partnered with P3 Campus to provide an Anonymous Tip tool.
We now have 3 ways to contact us without disclosing your identity:
- Go to www.p3campus.com/5105 and complete the tip form.
- Scan this QR Code and download the GCPS Tips app for your Apple or Android device and use it to communicate with School Leadership anytime you become aware of something you think they should know about! You do not have to provide your name.
- The GCPS Tip Line is also available. Please call 770-822-6513 or Text GCPS to 738477 to help keep our schools safe!
If you believe someone may be considering self-harm, if you think someone may be carrying a weapon, drugs, or alcohol on school property, or if you believe that you or someone you know have been the target of violence or threat of violence, or have witnessed violent or threatening conduct by another person, please let us know using any of the available resources.
Get to know your student's counselor
Counselors can assist with the following:
- Ensuring your student is on track for graduation
- Exploring career options
- Selecting and changing classes
- And much more!
Counseling website: https://berkmarhs.gcpsk12.org/counseling/about-counseling
Students and parents may make appointments with the assigned counselor as needed. Parents who would like to meet with all their student’s teachers, please contact Ms. Gutierrez at 770-806-8922. If parents would like to meet with one or two teachers, please contact the teacher directly. Email addresses can be found in our staff directory.
If you need to schedule an appointment, do not hesitate to reach out to your student's counselor.
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
2024-2025 Dates
- January 18
- February 22
- March 15
- April 19
- May 17
Find Help In Your Community
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