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

Week of March 11

March 18: New Morning Drop Off Process Begins

March 18: After School Credit Recovery Begins

March 21: Multicultural Festival

March 21: Title I Planning Meeting

March 22-23: Little Shop Musical

Mark Your Calendars

March 26: SAT School Day (11th graders only)

March 26: Gwinnett Writes

March 27: Progress Reports Sent Home

March 27: HBCU College Fair

March 28: End of Year Fine Arts Showcase

April 1-5: Spring Break (no school)

iMatter Week

We are excited to announce the upcoming iMatter Week, a time dedicated to fostering connection, well-being, and a sense of belonging within our school community. This special week provides us with the opportunity to come together and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, emphasizing that every voice MATTERS.

2024 AP Honor Schools from GCPS

Berkmar High School has been recognized as a 2024 AP Honor School in the specific categories listed below. Congratulations to the AP Students and Teachers who worked hard to earn these distinctions!

• AP Access and Support Schools
• Schools with at least 30% of AP exams taken by students who identified themselves as African American and/or Hispanic and 30% of all AP exams earning scores of 3 or higher.
• AP Expansion Schools (only 4 schools were honored)
  
• AP schools with 25% growth in AP student participation from May 2022 to May 2023 and a minimum of 25 students testing in May 2022.
• AP Humanities Schools
  
• Schools with a minimum of five exams administered in each of the following AP categories: one ELA course, two history/social science courses, one fine arts course, and one world language course, and a minimum of 25 total exams administered.
• AP STEM Schools
  
• Schools with a minimum of five students testing in at least four AP STEM courses. (AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles)

New Process for Morning Drop Off Begins Today

Effective March 18th, we will be implementing a new parent drop-off location at the back of the building on Berkmar Drive. This change is aimed at alleviating the traffic congestion we consistently experience at the front entrance on Pleasant Hill Road.

Morning Drop Off Details:

1. Entry Point: Parents will enter off Lawrenceville Highway at the Pep Boys entry.
2. Drop-off Area: Parents will drop off their students on Berkmar Drive in front of C Building at the designated drop off signs/markers.
3. Exit Route: After dropping off their students, parents will exit down by the tennis courts, returning onto Lawrenceville Highway.
4. Traffic Flow: The flow of traffic is one-way, entering at Pep Boys and exiting by the tennis courts.
5. Additional Information:

• Students must stay on the sidewalks and refrain from walking on the road.
• Students are encouraged to move swiftly when exiting vehicles to facilitate the flow of traffic.
• U-turns on Berkmar Drive are strictly prohibited.
• The gates to Berkmar Drive will be closed at 6:55am to ensure the safety of staff and students as they transition to class to start the day.

THIS NEW PROCESS IS FOR MORNING DROP OFF ONLY. We will continue to follow the normal process in the afternoon for student pickup. It is crucial that all members of our school community adhere to these guidelines to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the new drop-off location. We kindly ask for everyone's cooperation in following the directions provided by our adult supervisors on duty in the mornings.

Credit Recovery Opportunities for Spring Semester

Our next credit recovery session is scheduled for Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22

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.

Multicultural Festival

Thursday, March 21 ~ 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Join us at Berkmar's Multicultural Festival as we embrace and learn more about the different countries and cultures around us through performances, activities, and food. Feel free to wear your own cultural clothing and celebrate with us! Buy your ticket today.

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 graduation)
• Purchase Yearbook (The deadline to guarantee a book is Saturday, March 30, 2024)
• 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

*NEW* 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.

Cap and Gown Pictures Are Here!

Cap & Gown portraits are now available to view and purchase through CADY! Celebrate this achievement with new and exclusive products like tassel frames, yard signs, mugs, and more. Deadline to order your items to receive them by graduation is Thursday, April 4th. cady.com/capgown24

12th Grade Cap & Gown Packages

Go to scholasticimages.com and buy your Cap & Gown Package now! There are three packages to choose from and your personalized yard sign in included! 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.

* Packages B & C are only available through March 15, 2024

* 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

• April 13, 2024 ~ March 8, 2024/March 22, 2024
  
• 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

A Dangerous Cocktail

Whether it’s done by accident or on purpose, mixing drugs or drinking alcohol and taking drugs at the same time is risky business. Not only can this practice increase the risk of side effects or magnify the side effects, but it can also lead to overdose and death. Chronic abuse can, over time, lead to deteriorations of your physical and mental health, negatively affect your relationships, drain your finances, and decrease your performance at school or work. Mixing alcohol and street drugs is a particularly dangerous combination. More than 14% of emergency room visits are due to people mixing drugs and alcohol. Alcohol was most often mixed with cocaine, marijuana, and heroin.

Title I Planning Meeting

Thursday, March 21, 2024 ~ 6:00 PM

The Planning Meeting is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community stakeholders to provide input on the Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI) goals for the upcoming year. It is also an opportunity to provide input on the Needs Assessment, The Plan...The Promise..., and Budget.

We need your input - English Video

We need your input - Spanish Video

Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Family Night

March 19, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

During this session, GCPS families of students in grades K - 12 will receive information about the definition of PBIS, PBIS Components, and How families can help connect with schools and use PBIS at home. Click here to register.

Parent Mentors Present: “Planning for an Engaging Summer Break”

Who: Parents/Guardians of students receiving Special Education services

What: Parent Mentors Present: “Planning for an Engaging Summer Break”

When: Tuesday, March 19, 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/tJhvHVf2HKzdu4CA7

Zoom registration link for 6pm session: https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlf-6rqjwiHt2Nz09we1uIJ1Cu5qnm-5h9

Please use the following link to access the parent letters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XYUlOamB7HgasYQyZp0CgVxOorB9iLXw?usp=sharing

Family-School Partnership Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting

March 28, 2024 ~ 6:00 PM

Families are invited to join us in person at the GCPS Instructional Support Center (Grayson Room). During this in-person meeting, GCPS families will receive information about Title III Multilingual Learners, Early Learning and School Readiness, Homeless Education Program, Migratory Students, and the Foster Care Program. Families will have the opportunity to provide input on how these funds are utilized to support students, staff, and our schools.

Spring Family-School Partnership (PAC) Meeting, March Flyer, Multiple Languages

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

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

• March 26, 2024
  
• 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

• April 9, 2024
  
• June 11, 2024
• August 13, 2024
• October 8, 2024
• December 10, 2024