........................................................................ Testing Dates: Nov. 16th - ASVAB Nov. 18th - Post-Test - ELA and SS Nov. 19th - Post-Test - Sci Nov. 20th - Post-Test - Make Ups Dec. 1st – Diagnostic GHSGT - ELA/SS Dec. 2nd – Diagnostic GHSGT - M/Sci Dec. 7th and 8th - EOCT - Algebra, Geometry, Math I and II Dec. 9th and 10th - EOCT - Bio, Phy Sci, US Hist, Econ Dec. 11th - EOCT – Make Up and Post-Test - Algebra, Geometry, Math I and II Dec. 14th and 15th - EOCT - 9th and 11th Lit. Dec. 16th - EOCT - Make Up The 2007-08 Glynn County School year calendar includes a later start that past school years and as a result, the semester was extended six days after the holiday break. When the first semester exam schedule was planned, it was clear that sending students home for a two week break and then giving them their final semester exams would be counter productive to our students’ academic performance. As a result both GA and BHS will be giving final exams prior to the Holiday Break. The Glynn Academy exam schedule is as follows: Monday, December 17th, - 0 period at 7:30 am and 9th period during after school class times Tuesday, December 18th - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th period exams Wednesday, December 19th - 8th, 7th, 6th, and 5th period exams On Tuesday and Wednesday, any students who have completed their exams are free to leave campus at the conclusion of all testing at 12:15 p.m. providing they have parent provided or approved transportation. Freshmen will be required to bring a note to the Freshmen Academy office on each day the plan to leave early. Upper school students are free to leave at 12:15 p.m., as they have in past years by promptly leaving campus at 12:15 p.m. All freshmen who bring notes and all upper school students are not required to stand in line to check out; they are simply free t o leave. Students who do not have parent provided or approved transportation will be supervised by teachers and administrators until the end of the respective school day when buses are scheduled to take them home. On Tuesday buses will pick up students at the normal time of 3:15 p.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 19, an Early Release Day, students will be picked up two hours early at 1:15 p.m. to take all students home for the holiday break. Please know that the official end of the first semester is January 10, 2008, and when we return for the break there will be six days remaining in the first semester. We had originally announced that the first semester would end at the break; however, we have altered form our original plans to allow for additional instruction and intervention opportunities for students who may benefit from the additional time. Again we hope the second half of the school year is even better than the first! Please feel free to contact Glynn Academy if you have any questions or if we can provide additional assistance! May your holidays be merry, happy and safe. Davis Baker, Glynn Academy Principal PS – On the back is information regarding Student Identification Cards on the Glynn Academy campus. Visitors are reminded to stop by the attendance office for a visitor’s pass during school hours. Mix It Up Day!! When: Tuesday, November 13th during lunch-both Freshman lunches will be combined for a 50-minute lunch period from 10:30 – 11:20. What: The purpose of Mix It Up Day is to have students connect with different people than they normally “mix” with. Mix it up is a project that supports student efforts to identify, question, and cross social boundaries within their schools. How: Guardian Terrors will be sitting throughout the cafeteria and outside waiting for their mentorees to join them for lunch. The Guardian Terrors will hand out Mardi Gras beads to their mentorees, which will be exchanged when students participate. Guardian Terrors will support and encourage intermingling between groups. The goal is for students to get different color beads from their peers in different groups by sharing and learning something about someone new. Why: Interaction across group lines can help reduce prejudice and improve intergroup relations. Students thrive socially and academically in environments that are inclusive. Who: All freshmen students are encouraged to participate, as well as Freshmen Academy Teachers and the Guardian Terrors. Let’s ALL “Mix It Up!” and have a Blast. Music/D.J. by our very own “M. C. Carter” Prizes will be awarded for participation!!! *******Make sure you go to the Freshman Icon on this website-it has important dates and information on it!!!************ 9/5/07***Check out the PTSA website: www.glynnacademyptsa.com A great organization! Please join! Also, the "newsflash" icon has all my latest up to date info. on it for you! 8/30/07*** Parents are reminded to establish an account on www.MyGCBE.com, a web site maintained by the Glynn County School System that allows parents to access important information about their child. To establish an account, visit www.MyGCBE.com and follow the steps in the "New Users" box. 6/4/07 ***Tardy Policy***** Click on FAQ icon. ***Cell Phone Policy**Click on FAQ icon. *If your student is not passing at this time, they need to make sure they are meeting with their teachers before/after school for one on one help regularly. *Spend time on homework for each subject every single night. *Use your agenda to write down all assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests. *Get on the Weekly Progress Report plan through the Guidance Office. *An excellent website for you and your student: GAcollege411.org Please go to this site and open an account and start looking around! *Test Prep for EOCT (End of Course Tests) Log on to: www.usatestprep.com For log in information, contact Loren Dittmar