The Pulse Post
Vol. 1 Issue 22| February 7th-11th
Upcoming RBES Parent Perception Survey
The survey will open from Friday, February 11, 2022, at 8:00 AM to Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 11:59 PM. The survey link will be sent out on Friday, February 11th, in The Pulse Post and posted on the MHSHS website.
The purpose of the Results-Based Evaluation System (RBES) Parent Perception Survey is to gather feedback from parents/guardians about the quality of education that each school is providing. The results are summarized across all parent/guardian responses to the survey and are used to provide feedback to schools about their performance.
The confidential survey is available in English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese and should take 10 minutes or less of your time. Please complete one survey per school where you have one or more students enrolled.
Your participation helps to continuously improve our school. Thank you in advance for making your voice heard.
February 1st-28th: National African American History Month
The 2022 Theme for National African American History Month is Black Health and Wellness.
The theme for 2022 focuses on the importance of Black Health and Wellness. This theme acknowledges the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, but also other ways of knowing throughout the African Diaspora. The 2022 theme considers activities, rituals and initiatives that Black communities have done to be well. To read more about this years theme, visit: https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/
Happy National Counselor Appreciation Week
Thank you to our MHSHS Counselors
Marcellus Howell, Sylvia Rowe, and Jordyn Tinsley
Please visit our MHSHS Counseling Page to see all the great things that our counseling office has to offer MHSHS students and Families.
Happy National Counselor Appreciation Week
February 11th: Freshman Class Event: Time Capsule
Location: MHSHS Commons
Enjoy games and activities, but most importantly write your future self a letter. Scan the QR code for more information.
February 17th-21st Student Teacher Holiday
February 25th: Winter Wonderland Dance
Location: MHSHS Commons
Tickets: Sold on GoFan for $6 per person for this event. Tickets are only available for MHSHS Students.
MHSHS Parking Information/Certificate of Enrollment for Drivers License or Learners Permit
Parking cost for the 2021-2022 school year is $40. Payments should be made through
www.mypaymentsplus.com . The parking form, proof of payment and the required documentation (found on MHSHS website) to the MHSHS Attendance Office. A LEGIBLE COPY OF YOUR CURRENT PROOF OF INSURANCE & DRIVER’S LICENSE MUST ACCOMPANY THE COMPLETED APPLICATION.
To request a certificate of enrollment for your students Driver's License & Learners Permit, please log-in to www.mypaymentsplus.com to request the document and pay the $5.00 fee. Once the document and fee have been paid and requested, then the school will prepare the document for your student.
MHSHS Graduation Information
MHSHS Class of 2022 Graduation Information
Date: Wednesday, May 25
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Gas South Exhibit Halls A/B
MHSHS Family Action Items
- Free and Reduced Lunch Form
- Parent Portal Access Form
- 2021-2022 Junior & Senior Parking Form and Pay Parking Fee on My Payments Plus
- Pay School Fees
- Sign-off that you have read and reviewed the student/parent handbook.
- Sign-off that you have read and reviewed Title I documents.
Senior and Junior Dues
Class of 2022 Senior Dues are $200 and can be paid through www.scholasticimages.com. Senior dues include Cap & Gown, the Official MHSHS Stole, Class of 2022 Tassel, Diploma, Diploma Cover, Senior t-shirt, Senior week activities, Senior Breakfast, Official 2022 Yearbook, and selected senior events. Dues must be in by October 1st. If dues are paid after October 1st the price will increase to $250.
Class of 2023 Junior Dues are $100 and can be paid through My Payments Plus. Junior dues include prom, class t-shirt, spirit week, and selected class events. Dues must be in by October 1st. If dues are paid after October 1st the price will increase to $150.
Sever Weather Preparedness Week (February 7th-11th)
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, encourages Georgians to learn and understand the threats of severe weather as well as prepare for various weather events during Severe Weather Preparedness Week on Feb. 7-11.
“Georgia has seen severe weather happen at any time of the year,” said GEMA/HS Director Chris Stallings. “We always want our citizens to be well prepared before any type of weather event strikes, so they have ample time to review or change their plan of action if needed.”
Spring is traditionally a period where the threat of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail and lightning from severe thunderstorms greatly increases. Severe Weather Preparedness Week serves as a reminder to review emergency procedures and prepare for weather-related hazards.
- Monday, Feb. 7 – Family Preparedness/NOAA Weather Radio Day: Purchase a life-saving NOAA Weather Radio and choose an out-of-state friend as a “check-in” contact to call if your family gets separated.
- Tuesday, Feb. 8 – Thunderstorm Safety: Learn the difference between a thunderstorm watch and a thunderstorm warning.
- Wednesday, Feb. 9 – Tornado Safety (Drill at 9 a.m.): Determine in advance where you will take shelter in case of a tornado warning.
- Thursday, Feb. 10 – Lightning Safety: Learn the 30/30 rule. If after seeing lightning, you cannot count to 30 before hearing thunder, go indoors. Stay indoors for 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder.
- Friday, Feb. 11 – Flood Safety: Copy important documents, seal them in a watertight container and add them to your Ready kit.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week isn’t just for individuals and their families. GEMA/HS highly encourages schools, businesses and other organizations to use this as an opportunity to evaluate their preparedness for a severe weather event.
Local emergency management agencies are also a great resource for information or tips to help families, schools and organizations stay prepared.
For more resources on how you can prepare your home, school or business for severe weather emergencies and other disasters, visit gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia and follow @GeorgiaEMAHS on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for preparedness tips and emergency information.
Links to the Digital Resources on the GCPS Website
Clothing & Shoes Recycle Bin
Digital Learning provided through GOC in 2022-23
time at GOC rather than being enrolled at their local neighborhood/zoned school.
Gwinnett Online Campus registration will be held February 1-28, 2022, for students who wish to learn digitally in the 2022-23 school year. Visit the school’s website (https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/7748) for more on the GOC registration process. Registration during this timeframe will allow the school to staff appropriately to serve students next school year.
Families can learn more about Gwinnett Online Campus and digital learning next school year through GOC information sessions.
- Virtual information sessions are scheduled for Monday, February 7, at noon, and Monday, February 14, at 4 p.m. These sessions will be recorded and will be available on the school’s website for viewing later.
- In-person information sessions are scheduled for the following dates/times:
- Thursday, February 3 at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, February 9 at 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, February 15 at 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 23 at 10 a.m.
GOC offers a flexible learning environment, extensive support from teachers and counselors, individualized instruction, and a full range of courses. The school offers special education, ESOL, and gifted services. GOC students must meet all promotion and graduation requirements. Gwinnett Online Campus is the school district’s full-time, diploma-granting school for grades K-12. While GOC classes are digital, students are required to participate in some face-to-face meetings to take part in hands-on labs, interactive learning labs, and testing. Transportation is not provided for in-person sessions. Gwinnett Online Campus accepts students in grades K-12 who reside within the Gwinnett County Public Schools attendance zone. The student’s custodial parent(s) or guardian(s) also must reside within the GCPS district.
GCPS COVID-19 Information and Guidelines
While teaching and learning is the core business of Gwinnett County Public Schools, the health and safety of our students and staff is our key focus, particularly during the ongoing pandemic. Combatting COVID-19 requires a community effort, and everyone in the GCPS community is expected to do their part as we work to keep schools open and students learning in person. The information in the below link reflects current practices and will be updated as changes occur.
Adopted 2022-23 Calendar now available online
Mobile Walk-In Vaccination Clinic in Gwinnett County Public Schools
GCPS encourages our community to learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations and take advantage of opportunities to get vaccinated. In an ongoing partnership with the Gwinnett Health Department and other health partners, GCPS continues to host vaccination clinics at high schools around the county during January and February. No appointment is necessary.
Mobile Walk-In Vaccination Clinic in Gwinnett County Public Schools link
GCPS Parent Resources
We know that families want easy access and one, go-to location for need-to-know information about their student's education— from records to resources. Just as important, you want an easy way to stay in touch with the school. The Updated Parent Portal gives parents access to grades, assignments, and communication with teachers. The Parent Portal gives families a direct line to the classroom, with 24/7 real-time information and anytime, anywhere access, with in-portal translation in multiple languages. And that's just the beginning...