GCSSD will be extending the Digital Learning Academy registration to July 29, 2020. Our Director of Schools, Eddie Pruett, will be addressing potential district plan changes this afternoon during his District Update. Below are a few questions we have had about the DL Academy and wanted to go ahead and address those as you make your decision on which learning environment fits for you and your student:
Before the start of school:
- Registration closes for the first 9 week Digital Learning Academy on July 29, 2020. However, we understand that these are fluid times and that things change daily. If you need to sign up or cancel Digital Learning Academy registration, please try to do so before July 29th. After July 29th you will need to contact your school to sign up or cancel your registration. A final decision on your child’s learning environment must be made before the first day of school so plans can be adjusted and made to ensure your child receives excellent education, no matter the learning environment platform.
- If you change your mind and want to attend on-campus but have already signed up for Digital Learning Academy, please contact your school BEFORE July 29th to remove your student from the registration.
After the start of school:
- DL Academy registration is for 9 weeks. We will open DL registration one week before the end of each nine weeks to register your child for the following 9 week period unless there is a level change (see below).
- If your student starts on-campus and we change levels, you will have one week to sign your student up to transition to the DL Academy. The student will continue to participate in on-campus instruction for five (5) days while we transition the student. Once you transition to the Digital Learning Academy, you will remain a DL student till the 9 week period is over, even if the district changes levels.
Please understand that we are working tirelessly to bring you the best options that are available for you and your student while thinking about the education, mental health, physical health and safety of all students. We appreciate your support during these times.
NEW Substitute Teacher information for the 2020-21 SY GCSSD. If you are interested in becoming a NEW substitute teacher, please click this link https://jobapps.lgccloud.com/GibsonSSD/login.aspx to fill out an application. Once submitted, click on this link http://appgarden1.app-garden.com/subtraining/gibsontn.pdf to complete the NEW substitute training course. The cost to take the course is $29.00. Please send the certificate at the end of the training course to Mr. Brad Garner at GCSSD. Also, for more information contact Mr. Garner. Email: garnerb@gcssd.org Phone: (731)-692-3803
NEW Substitute Teacher information for the 2020-21 SY GCSSD. If you are interested in becoming a NEW substitute teacher, please click this link https://jobapps.lgccloud.com/GibsonSSD/login.aspx to fill out an application. Once submitted, click on this link http://appgarden1.app-garden.com/subtraining/gibsontn.pdf to complete the NEW substitute training course. It will cost $29.00 to take the course. Please send the certificate at the end of the training course to Mr. Brad Garner at GCSSD. Also, for more information contact Mr. Garner. Email: garnerb@gcssd.org Phone: (731)-692-3803
Registration for Digital Learning closes this Friday! Digital Learning Academy plans have been finalized and are posted on the district website under District Updates within the COVID-19 Information section. As a reminder, DL Academy registration closes Friday July 24. All students, no matter what learning environment is chosen, must fill out the GCSSD registration through PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Link to COVID-19 Information: https://www.gcssd.org/o/gcssd/page/support-resources
Students/Parents may begin dropping off proofs of residency outside the SGCHS main office on the table. A student seeking enrollment in the Gibson County Special School District must provide the school a copy with at least two (2) of the items below that are current as verification of their permanent address:
• Property tax records which indicate the location of student’s address
• Mortgage documents or property deeds
• Residential Lease
• Current utility bills showing permanent residence address
• Phone Bill
• Cable Bill
SGCHS Bass Fishing Team 2020/2021 season
If you are an upcoming Freshman to Senior class and want to join the SGCHS Bass Fishing Team, please come to a meeting being held at the park from 6-8 pm on Thursday, July 23. The fishing coach will have a table set-up in the parking lot between the park and the middle school. You can come and ask questions and find out more about what it takes to be a part of one of the largest growing high school sports in the state. The 2019/2020 season was our first season participating again in the sport and we would like to grow our team this year.
We want to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS to our Beta members who placed at National Convention! Quiz Bowl (Ethan White, Sam Smith, Alex Pruett, and Andrew Lencioni) placed 7th, 2 Dimensional Design (Maddie Cooper, Maddy Harris, Avery Rainey, Jamie Johns, and Hailey Cannon) placed 4th, and Addi Whittemore placed 10th in Jewelry Making! Congratulations again! We’re so proud of you!
District Update: 1
In addition to normal COVID-19 meetings, the District team will set aside time weekly to discuss the COVID-19 spread within the community, information gathered from local and state health officials, and TDOE guidance to decide if the current operating level will change. Each week, if a level change happens, all GCSSD stakeholders will be made aware of the change by Friday to prepare for the following week. By Friday, July 24, GCSSD will announce the reopening level of operations.
Additionally, based on recommendations from the regional health department, GCSSD will require masks for all staff and students regardless of the level as we begin school. (We understand there will be case-by-case exceptions.)
If you need to review the GCSSD COVID-19 Levels, please see our Reopening Plan located at https://www.gcssd.org/o/gcssd/page/information-updates
Digital Learning Academy plans have been finalized and are posted on the district website under District Updates within the COVID-19 Information section. As a reminder, DL Academy registration closes Friday July 24. All students, no matter what learning environment is chosen, must fill out the GCSSD registration through PowerSchool Parent Portal. A District Update from our Director of Schools, Eddie Pruett, will be posted later today to address current GCSSD plans and reopening.
Link to COVID-19 Information: https://www.gcssd.org/o/gcssd/page/support-resources
SGCHS parents, please make sure you have registered your child online for the upcoming school year. Even if you are choosing the distance learning you must register your child. Also, the Digital Learning Academy registration is now open. Students choosing the off-campus learning environment for the 2020-2021 school year first 9 weeks must fill out this registration form by Friday, July 24. This form is located on our school webpage and our social media outlets. Please contact the main office if you have any questions.
The Digital Learning Academy Registration is now open. Students choosing the off-campus learning environment for the 2020-21 SY first 9 weeks must fill out this registration form by Friday, July 24, 2020. See the News section for more information
As of July 13, 2020, Gibson County Special School District is going to start school at a Level 3. Our goal as a district and community is to keep students and their families as safe as possible while providing exceptional education for your student. We understand that COVID-19 cases have risen lately and are monitoring and gathering new information daily from local, state, and national sources. We will alert all parent/guardians if the level changes. Please see the News section for COVID documentation about the 20-21SY
GCSSD RETURNING Substitute Teachers please check your My Benefits Channel for a Substitute Teacher Training Course for the upcoming 2020-21 school year.
Training for NEW Substitute Teachers will be announced later this week.
Take a look in the News section for the GCSSD reopening plan for 2020-21SY. We are currently planning on starting at Level 3 but will coordinate with health department officials weekly to determine the appropriate level.
Click here to view the full document. https://5il.co/i73l
Students/Parents may begin dropping off proofs of residency beginning Monday, July 13, 2020 at SGCHS main office.
Verification of Residency Application
The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a student seeking enrollment in the Gibson County Special School District must provide the school a copy with at least two (2) of the items below that are current as verification of their permanent address:
• Property tax records which indicate the location of student’s address
• Mortgage documents or property deeds
• Residential Lease
• Current utility bills showing permanent residence address
• Phone Bill
• Cable Bill
Substitute Teacher Training for the 2020-21 SY GCSSD RETURNING Substitute Teachers please check your My Benefits Channel for a Substitute Teacher Training Course for the upcoming 2020-21 school year.
Training for NEW Substitute Teachers will be announced at a later date.
For more information contact Mr. Brad Garner
email: garnerb@gcssd.org
phone: (731) 692-3803
The COVID-19 Family Food Assistance program has been extended until July 13th - see news article for more information.
Substitute Teacher Training for the 2020-21 SY GCSSD RETURNING Substitute Teachers please check your My Benefits Channel for a Substitute Teacher Training Course for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. Training for NEW Substitute Teachers will be announced at a later date. For more information contact: Mr. Brad Garner: email: garnerb@gcssd.org phone: (731) 692-3803
Substitute Teacher Training for the 2020-21 SY
GCSSD RETURNING Substitute Teachers please check your My Benefits Channel for a Substitute Teacher Training Course for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. Training for NEW Substitute Teachers will be announced at a later date. For more information contact: Mr. Brad Garner: email: garnerb@gcssd.org phone: (731) 692-3803
2020-21 SY reigistration is now open! Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal today to register your GCSSD student for the school year. All GCSSD students must register. Check out Register Your Child under the For Parents section of the website for more information or to locate a time to visit your school for assistance.
