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

Week of May 10

May 20-22: Early Release for Final Exams

May 22: Final Day of School and all Chromebooks Must be Turned In

May 22: Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice

Mark Your Calendars

July 27: Cluster-wide Welcome Back Block Party

August 5: First Day of School for the 2024-2025 School Year

Finals Schedule (All Early Release Days)

Monday, May 20: 1st and 3rd Periods

Tuesday, May 21: 4th and 6th Periods

Wednesday, May 22: 7th and 8th Periods

Final Exams

More information on Underclassman exams can be found on our website. Seniors take their exams early during the school day. There has been a date change - Senior Finals will be May 13 - 16. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions.

Chromebooks

• Underclassman (Grades 9-11): On Wednesday, May 22nd, 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will return their Chromebook and Charger to their 8th period teacher after they complete their final exam. Students can check eCLASS to verify the Chromebook they have in their possession is the one checked out to them. Regardless, the student needs to return any Chromebook they have on May 22. If the student does not return their Chromebook, a fine will be assessed and posted on My Payments Plus. Students are allowed to keep the case and re-use next school year.
• Seniors (12th Grade): Chromebooks must be turned in after students take exams. All seniors must turn in their Chromebooks on or before May 22 to the media center.

*NEW* Author's Club Literary Magazine

Please take a minute to view the Authors Club's very first literary magazine! We have some extraordinary talents here at Berkmar so enjoy their work!

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.
• Meadowcreek Summer School students: Only about 10 seats remain available on the Meadowcreek Bus! This summer, the bus will transport students from Berkmar High School to Meadowcreek High School around 6:30 AM and return them to Berkmar High School approximately at 3:45 PM following the afternoon dismissal. Visit Ms. Medina in the Parent Center to obtain a Summer School Transportation Request Form. Secure your spot now!

Important Dates

• Pay Senior Dues (Dues must be paid to participate in Senior Week and Graduation)
• May 22, 2024: Seniors turn in Chromebooks after all finals have been taken
  
• May 22, 2024: Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice (also pick up graduation tickets)
• May 23, 2024: Graduation at Gas South Arena at 7:30 PM

All Things Graduation

Please checkout our 12th Grade webpage that has everything you need to know about graduation. It is the most up to date place to get your information about this wonderful day! Congratulations to the Graduates and their families!

Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice

• Senior Breakfast begins at 7:00 AM (optional)
• Mandatory Graduation Practice begins after breakfast

Chromebook Check and Return

Seniors will be returning all Chromebooks checked out to them at any time while in GCPS schools to the Berkmar High School Media Center.

• Check the Barcode on the Chromebook: Please make sure the barcode number on the bottom of your device matches the barcode number listed in eClass. If your barcode is scratched or missing, you can check the ID by opening your device. Before you log in, the asset ID will appear in the top right corner of the screen. If your device is broken, please bring it to the media center immediately to get fixed. Do not wait until final exams.

• Seniors Turn in Chromebooks After Final Exams: All Senior Chromebooks must be turned in to the media center on or before May 22.
  

Test Date ~ Registration Deadline/Late Registration

SAT

• June 1, 2024 (Digital) ~ May 16, 2024/ May 21, 2024
  

ACT

• July 13, 2024 ~ June 7, 2024/June 21, 2024
  

Click here for information about registration and Fee Waivers

Educational Tips For Parents

Summertime is a time to explore hobbies or passion projects

Summer is an excellent time for children to explore hobbies or pursue passion projects they may not have had time for during the school year. Whether it's painting, coding, gardening, or learning a musical instrument, encourage your child to dedicate some time each day to their interests. More Summer Planning Tips for Parents.

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 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.

Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services' Hiring Event

Join us on Tuesday, May 28, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at 3608 Braselton Highway in Dacula.

Apply in advance to save time.

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

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

Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville

• 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