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

Week of April 15

April 15-19: Relay For Life Week

April 15: Career Exploration '24

April 17: Cap and Gown Delivery During All Lunches

April 17: Crossman Classic

April 19-20: Spring Dance Concert

April 20: Parent Principal's Corner

Mark Your Calendars

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

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

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.

🚨 URGENT REMINDER - Credit Recovery Opportunities for Spring Semester 🚨

The deadline to register for the April 22 After-School Credit Recovery session is fast approaching! Don't miss out! The last day to register is Monday, April 15. Secure your spot now! Students must see their assigned counselor to register for credit recovery.

• The purpose of credit recovery is to provide high school students with an opportunity to recover credit for selected courses previously attempted and failed with a grade between a 50 – 69 %.
• The course is designed for students to complete with limited or NO assistance from a local school monitor or teacher.
• Students must attend in person after school from 2:40 pm - 5:40 pm on the designated days for the session.
• If they finish before the session ends, then they do not have to stay after school.
• Students may work on their course anytime. This means they can work on it at home, before school, during lunch, or anytime it is convenient.
• Again, they must report to the assigned room the week they have signed up for, until it is completed.

Relay For Life - Week of April 15

• Monday: Leis For Relay
• Tuesday: Skate Night
• Wednesday: Crossman Classic
• Thursday: Chili Cookoff
• Friday: Purple Out

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

Important Dates

• Pay Senior Dues (Dues must be paid to participate in Senior Week and Graduation)
• Purchase Yearbook
• April 17: Cap and Gowns Delivered During All Lunches (to seniors that have paid dues)
• 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 Cap & Gown Delivery

Students who have paid their senior dues by Sunday, April 14th will receive their Cap and Gown during lunch on Wednesday, April 17th. Students need their Cap and Gown to participate in the Farewell Tour as we visit cluster elementary schools during Senior Week. If seniors pay their dues late, they can participate in all of Senior Week except the Farewell Tour. You can order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone during office hours at (770) 614-9353.

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

Help your teen understand two key lessons

"Two of the most important lessons children can learn are that they matter and that they are counted on," wrote columnist William Raspberry. One effective way to teach your teen these lessons is to set limits. If you set and enforce a regular study time, for example, you make it clear that your teen's education is a priority for you. When you expect responsible behavior, you show that you believe your teen can do it and you can count on it. 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 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