In Focus @ GWA
Back to School Edition
July 28, 2016
Email: info@gwa.com
Website: www.gwa.com
Phone: (770) 267-7578
Facebook: facebook.com/GeorgeWaltonAcademy/
Twitter: @georgewalton
Open House Information
Middle and High School Open House
Thursday, August 4th
Dawg Shop Open 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Parents and students can choose from two sessions. Bring your schedule posted on RenWeb and report first to your homeroom. You will then proceed to each class according to your schedule using the time assignments below.
9:00 am
1st Session Middle and High School Open House
1st Period, 9:00 am - 9:10 am
2nd Period, 9:15 am - 9:25 am
3rd Period, 9:30 am - 9:40 am
4th Period, 9:45 am - 9:55 am
5th Period, 10:00 am -10:10 am
6th Period, 10:15 am - 10:25 am
10:35 am
2nd Session Middle and High School Open House
1st Period, 10:35 am - 10:45 am
2nd Period, 10:50 am -11:00 am
3rd Period, 11:05 am - 11:15 am
4th Period, 11:20 am - 11:30 am
5th Period, 11:35 am - 11:45 am
6th Period, 11:50 am – 12:00 pm
Lower School Open House
Friday, August 5th
Dawg Shop Open 8:30 am -12:30 pm
K4 Orientation
9:00 am (Nicholson Center). This is the only session for K4.
Grades K5 – 5th
Parents and their students will find out their classroom assignment
when they arrive for open house, 9:00 am - 11:30 am.
Parents can come to any of the session times listed below.
Sessions will be held in your student’s classroom.
Session 1 – 9:00 am
Session 2 – 9:45 am
Session 3 – 10:30 am
There have been a few changes to the student dress code for the upcoming school year.
To summarize:
- A GWA insignia is required on all sweatshirts and hoodies. No other insignia is allowed.
- Collared shirts with a GWA insignia must be worn throughout the day, even under sweatshirts.
- GWA spirit-wear may be worn during the school day as long as it has a collar.
- Undershirts are to be solid red, black, white or gray.
- Gym attire: There are no color requirements on gym shorts, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Appropriate athletic shoes must be worn.
- Shoes must be closed heel and toes. There are no restrictions to the color of shoes.
- Girls' earrings are to be conservative in size and number.
Click HERE to access the full Dress Code.
Social Media Policy
A new social media policy has been adopted by the Board of Trustees. Students will be briefed on this policy by administration when school starts back. Click HERE to read the policy.
Help Us Welcome Dr. Dolan to GWA by Posting a Video Message!
This fun campaign will run through the first day of school, August 9. We can't wait to see your videos!
The Baileys #WelcomeDrDolan
The Allens #WelcomeDrDolan
Welcome to the GWA Family!
Lindsey Bailey - Upper School Counselor
Johnny Griffin - Upper School Social Studies
Steve Reagan - Upper School Art
Ursula Kirk - Upper School Math
Pam Rossi - Upper School Science
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Off to New Adventures
School Meal Program
Other Important Dates
Tuesday, Aug. 9………………...……………………………....…First Day of School
Thursday, Aug. 25………………………………………….…....…..Ice Cream Social
Monday, Sept. 5…………………………………………………....…………….HOLIDAY
Friday, Sept. 23…………………………………………………....…..…..Homecoming
Saturday, Sept. 24……………………………………….….....Homecoming Dance
October 5, 6 & 7……………………………………....……………………………...Exams
October 10 and 11………………………….............……………………..…Fall Break
October 11 ……………………………....……………......…………Teacher Workday
Monday, Oct. 17……………...…….…..Dawgs Unleashed Golf Tournament
Tuesday, Oct. 18………....………...Dawgs Unleashed Tennis Tournament
Wednesday, Oct. 19…….......PSAT and Stone Mountain trip for Seniors
Saturday, Oct. 22……………....…….………………DAWGS Unleashed Festival
Friday, Oct. 28…………………....…...…………………………….……….Senior Night