South Gibson Co. High School

Updated COVID-19 information has been posted for GCSSD protocols. Please click below to review. We look forward to the first day of school on Monday, August 2! (1/2 day for students) Link to view updated COVID-19 information: https://www.gcssd.org/page/information-and-updates

Estimated bus morning pick-up times are now available on the www.GCSSD.org website under Transportation. Please visit https://www.gcssd.org/page/bus-routes to view bus routes, pick-up times, bus number, and driver names.

Dismissal times for August 2 for SGC schools: 11:10am SGCMS will dismiss car RIDERS SGCES will dismiss bus RIDERS 11:20am SGCES will dismiss car RIDERS SGCMS will dismiss bus RIDERS SGCHS will dismiss car DRIVERS 11:30am SGCHS will dismiss bus RIDERS and car RIDERS

GCSSD is currently accepting applications for NEW Substitute Teachers. The substitute training course cost is $29.00. Once you have submitted a completed substitute teacher application, go to gcssd.org >Menu >Quick Links >Substitute Training Course. Please send the certificate at the end of the training course to Brad Garner at GCSSD. Contact Brad Garner at garnerb@gcssd.org for more information. Returning Substitute Teachers…check your My Benefits Channel for the 2021-22 Substitute Training Course.

Gibson County Special School District is currently accepting applications for Substitute Teachers. To be a substitute teacher you will need to complete the substitute training course. The cost to take the course is $29.00. Once you have submitted a completed substitute teacher application, go to our district website at gcssd.org >Menu >Quick Links >Substitute Training Course. Please send the certificate at the end of the training course to Brad Garner at GCSSD. Position Summary: The Substitute Teacher is responsible for educating each student under his or her care based on the work assigned by the teacher or school system for the assigned days. Other responsibilities may include bus duty, playground supervision or other duties as assigned. Required Education/Certification/Endorsement: • High School Diploma or GED For additional information contact Brad Garner at garnerb@gcssd.org Returning Substitute Teachers…please check your My Benefits Channel for the 2021-2022 Substitute Training Course.

Date Updated: SGCHS will be hosting tryouts for Boys Soccer on Friday, July 30th from 8-9:30 am. Students that are interested but currently play football do not need to attend. Those trying out will need to bring a completed physical form in order to participate.

Any SGCHS student who did not pickup their laptop can come to SGCHS on July 26 from 8am-12 or July 28 from 12-3:30pm. A parent/guardian and the student must be present. Please bring the $25 technology fee when you come to pickup your laptop.

Students need to do the following: 1. Register for school on PowerSchool. If you don’t know how, see social media or website for specific directions. This must be done before you can pick up a laptop. 2. Pick up your laptop from the SGCHS library media center at the designated time. See schedule found below for date and time. Both student AND a parent must come and bring $25 tech fee (cash or check). 3. Drop off 2 proofs of residency (lease, mortgage, utility bill, property tax document, or cable bill) when you pick up your laptop. There are grade level boxes in the main lobby. Put your proofs in an envelope with your name, grade, and HR teacher’s name. 4. Schedule for Laptop Pick Up: Class of 2022 (12th): Mon., 7/19, 3-7 PM Class of 2023 (11th): Tues., 7/20, 3-7 PM Class of 2024 (10th): Wed., 7/21, 3-7 PM Class of 2025 (9th):: Thurs., 7/22, 3-7 PM Questions: Call the school at 783-0999.

Please note the following information regarding the 1:1 program for school issued laptops: 1) Online student registration should be complete BEFORE coming to pick up your student's laptop. 2) Personal devices will not be allowed to be used for the 1:1 Program. GCSSD devices are configured to seamlessly work within our network, ensure complete program/software access, and are designed to be safe and secure through filtering software. Identical devices for all students also will allow for ease of material distribution and maintenance/support/repair for teachers, staff and students. 3) If you are unable to attend on your assigned pick-up night, an alternative time will be announced on Friday, July 23. Please check back on regular information outlets for the day and time.

We are excited that GCSSD’s high schools will be transitioning to becoming 1 to 1 schools. Students will now have the opportunity to receive a laptop for their educational needs while at school and home. In order to receive a laptop, online registration must be complete, students and a parent/guardian must sign a contract in person, and a district technology fee of $25 must be paid by cash or check. Students and parents/guardians can pick up issued laptops, sign contracts, and pay fees on the following dates at SGCHS: Class of 2022 (12th): Monday, July 19 from 3-7pm Class of 2023 (11th): Tuesday, July 20 from 3-7pm Class of 2024 (10th): Wednesday, July 21 from 3-7pm Class of 2025 (9th): Thursday, July 22 from 3-7pm If you have any questions before these nights, call the front office at 783-0999.

SGCHS is a National Testing Site for ACT. The deadline to register for the September 11th ACT is August 6th. If you are planning on taking the ACT in September, please register at myact.org as soon as possible to ensure you receive a spot. Seats will be limited.

If you have not registered your student for the 2021-2022 school year, here are directions for you to complete the process. Every student must complete the online registration process before receiving a class schedule and school laptop. If the article hyperlink does not work in the app, please see our social media or school website for directions on registering. https://www.sgchs.org/o/sgchs/article/493259

UPDATE: Pick up is at SGCHS. We are excited that GCSSD’s high schools will be transitioning to becoming 1 to 1 schools. Students will now have the opportunity to receive a laptop for their educational needs while at school and home. In order to receive a laptop, online registration must be complete, students and a parent/guardian must sign a contract in person, and a district technology fee of $25 must be paid by cash or check. Students and parents/guardians can pick up issued laptops, sign contracts, and pay fees on the following dates at SGCHS: Class of 2022 (12th): Mon., 7/19, 3-7 PM Class of 2023 (11th): Tues., 7/20, 3-7 PM Class of 2024 (10th): Wed., 7/21, 3-7 PM Class of 2025 (9th):: Thurs., 7/22, 3-7 PM If you have any questions before these nights, call the front office at 783-0999.

Job Opportunities ~ Working at GCSSD is exciting & rewarding! For the latest job opportunities go to https://gcssd.mysmarthire.com/jobs/ (Use Google Chrome) Equal Employment Opportunity

Job Opportunities ~ Working at GCSSD is exciting & rewarding! For the latest job opportunities go to https://gcssd.mysmarthire.com/jobs/ (Use Google Chrome) Equal Employment Opportunity

GCSSD is happy to report that we have been selected to participate in the Second Harvest Summer Backpack Feeding Program. This grant is funded by the “Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation” and will provide free breakfast and lunch daily this summer beginning Tuesday, June 1 through Monday, June 28, 2021. Food will be sent home with eligible students attending the Summer Learning Camp or may be picked up with food from the cafeteria at Dyer School or South Gibson County Elementary School (SGCES). Food will also be available for pick-up at Dyer School and SGCES on June 21st from 1:30—2:30 by families associated with any school in GCSSD. Click here to view the menu: https://www.gcssd.org/browse/144850

We were informed this morning by TDOE that we will not be receiving all 3-8 and EOC TNReady scores until June 10. We are required to count TNReady scores if they are returned within 5 business days of the last day of school. Since the state did not meet this deadline, we are not required to count the test scores in the overall student average. We recognize the need to finalize student grades. Therefore, we will not count spring TNReady scores. This will allow teachers to finalize grades at this time. Report cards will be finalized by June 3.

Please view the video below and provide feedback about the direction GCSSD plans to go with utilizing funding from ESSER 3.0. Feedback survey is open until June 22, 2021. Link to video: https://youtu.be/B632UjAeSOc Link to feedback survey: https://forms.gle/YT2Kb4wrYVRgjvPm6

GCSSD will receive TNReady scores on May 28, 2021. Your students TNReady score is added as a part of their Q4 grade. The score will only be added to the students grade if the score will improve the students overall grade. Teachers will be adding those scores to the gradebook on or before June 4, 2021. Grades will then be finalized and report cards will be posted via PowerSchool Parent Portal on June 7, 2021.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMENT: If your child qualified for our Summer Camp Program, he/she received a letter of conformation on Monday. The letter must be returned to your child's teacher no later than Wednesday, May 21st.