RoBee Report

Dear Global Impact Academy Families,

Welcome to the new school year at Global Impact Academy! We are thrilled to have our students return and embark on another journey of learning and growth. Our dedicated team of educators has been working tirelessly to prepare an enriching curriculum that not only meets academic standards but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness. Our theme this year is "Learning for Impact, to Succeed Globally!" and we plan on doing just that!

As we kick off this exciting new chapter, we encourage you to stay engaged and involved in your child's education. Open communication between families and the school is key to our collective success. Please take advantage of the various resources and support systems we have in place, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Together, we can ensure that this school year is productive, enjoyable, and impactful for all. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Here's to a fantastic year ahead

Educationally Yours,

Johnathan Hall

Principal

Global Impact Academy

The City of Fairburn will begin installing sidewalks on Shaw Drive for the month of August. They will continue on to Fairview Drive the following month. Please note that Shaw Drive will become a one lane street from 9:00am-3:00pm beginning on August 5th. It is imperative to get your student to school between 8:00am-8:55am to ensure you beat the traffic! We are excited about these new safety measures being added to keep our students safe!

The building opens up at 8:00am Monday-Friday. Students who are car riders may enter from the side entrance of the school and make their way to the Commons until the bell rings. The front doors will open up at 8:30am. Bus riders will enter from the rear of the school once they arrive.

Please see above for Bus departure and arrival times. Students should be dropped off to their home school by the time the bus departs to ensure they make it to GIA on time.

Please review the letter sent to all families in regard to FLEX Friday. More information can be found on the infographic below. We are excited about this new venture at GIA!

Please click here for information regarding senior packages. Please reach out to Ms. Wilson regarding senior packages.

Senior Packages 2024-2025.pdf

Excused Absences – A hold harmless absence that has been documented, and relates to one of the following circumstances in accordance with State Board of Education Rule 160-5-1.10 and Georgia State Code, O.C.G.A. 20-2-690.1:

Personal illness or when attendance in school would be detrimental to the health of the student or others

A serious illness in the student’s immediate family necessitating absence from school

A death in the student’s family necessitating absence from school

Observance of religious holidays necessitating absence from school

Compliance with a court order or an order issued by a governmental agency mandating an absence from school

Visitation with an immediate family member who is on leave from or is being deployed to military service

Important family events/celebrations for an immediate family member (graduation, wedding, religious ceremony, etc.)

Compliance with an order for a pre-induction physical examination for service in the armed forces

An absence for registering to vote or participating as an active voter in a local, state, or federal election

A verified interview for college admission or a documented college visit

A specialized, supplemental, or extracurricular program/event

Other absences pre-approved by the principal

Please complete the form below to submit excuses for excused absences.

All schedules for the 24-25 school year will be in Infinite Campus to view the week of July 29th.

Schedule changes will only be honored for the following reasons:

1. Failed a class OR have not taken a pre-requisite course for a class.

2. Incorrectly Scheduled: i.e. You are scheduled for a course above or below your grade level (9th grader in 12th grade course) or you are missing a core class required for graduation.

3. Previously earned credit in same course or made up the course in summer school.

4. Missing a class/No class scheduled for a period in the day.

Should you need a schedule change, please view the QR Code below to submit your request. Remember, changes will only be honored for the reasons mentioned above.

Greetings Robees,

Welcome back!!! All students who are scheduled for Dual Enrollment during periods 1 and/or 2, report to school August 5th, the beginning of 2nd period, 10:50 am. DO NOT check in, simply enter the building and report to Room 137 for Dual Enrollment Orientation. You will follow your GIA schedule for the remainder of the day.

All students who are scheduled for Dual Enrollment during periods 3 and/or 4, report to school August 5th, at normal time, 8:50am. However, at the beginning of 3rd period, report to Room 137 for Dual Enrollment Orientation. You must leave campus IMMEDIATELY after 3rd period. Please make sure your transportation is here to pick you up by 2:20 pm.

Students who are full time dual enrollment, please report to GIA, August 5th at 10:50 am, for Dual Enrollment Orientation. DO NOT check in, simply report to Room 137. You must leave campus IMMEDIATELY after 2nd Period.

It is mandatory for you to attend this orientation to ensure you receive information and passes needed for dual enrollment dismissal. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Turner at turnerdm@fultonschools.org.

We have included a copy of the 2024-2025 Code of Conduct below. While we do not anticipate any issues, I want to ensure parents and students are made aware of the Designated Attendance Zone School Clause which can also be found below:

Designated Attendance Zone School

Students attending a school outside of their designated attendance zone is a privilege. Any student attending a school outside of their designated attendance zone per Board policy AD School Attendance Zones who receives a long-term suspension or expulsion will lose their privilege to attend the school or program outside their designated attendance zone school. For clarity, “designated attendance zone school” refers to any school of the District a student attends other than the student’s home/zone school. This does not refer to schools/programs a student is placed into for special education services pursuant to an IEP team decision

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1721096257/fultonschoolsorg/nq59d6qmjsxrgssidmmu/2024-25StudentCodeOfConduct.pdf

PARENT PTO MEETINGS

All Meetings are held on Tuesdays @ 7:30 pm except the in-person meetings.

8/13/2024 In-Person meeting @GIA @ 6:30pm (Commons Area)

9/10/2024-via Zoom @7:30pm

10/8/2024-via Zoom @7:30pm

11/12/2024-vis Zoom @7:30pm 1

2/10/2024-via Zoom @7:30pm

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