The Lion's Roar
Gloucester High School - Newsletter- February 16th, 2018
Partnership. Performance. Pride.
Hello Parents,
We are quickly advancing towards the end of February. Spring sports begin practicing in two weeks! Nearly all 2018-2019 course selections were entered by our our soon-to-be upperclassmen along with their guidance counselor. Wednesday's professional development sessions included staff members working on the Google Suite of Apps/Software for Education, Khan Academy, computer-based instructional warm-ups, and vertical teaming for faculty members within our Pre-AP/AP track. We had a lot of fun with the Winter Ball "Theme Days" & GHS Winter Olympics (check out the video below) and are looking forward to tomorrow night's dance.
I met with every 9th grade English and Math class throughout the week. I wanted to echo the message communicated at the outset of the school year that all members of the Class of 2021 are faced with the most challenging and stringent State testing graduation requirements of any class in New Jersey history. I am confident to my core in our staff members and know that all of our students have the necessary support in place to rise to meet these new challenges.
Parents of any Seniors who haven’t completed their FAFSA yet must plan on coming out to our final Financial Aid Workshop this Tuesday night at 6 p.m. This will be our second and final workshop of the school year. Financial Aid professionals will be at GHS to complete the forms with you. Deadlines are rapidly approaching. If 12th grade students do not complete these forms, they will not be eligible for any financial aid. For parents of students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 who are anxious about the financial requirements along the path towards a college diploma, I have included some promising information below regarding two incredible financial assistance opportunities offered exclusively to New Jersey residents.
Lastly, I am looking forward to meeting the members of the Class of 2022 officially for the first time next week at both Gloucester Middle School and Alice Costello School. We will count on them to continue to build the Lions momentum towards the greatest of heights academically, athletically, and civically.
In Partnership,
Sean Gorman
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
A meeting will be held with our Juniors on Tuesday, 2/27, during homeroom to review qualifications for the Educational Opportunity Fund. This program and the NJ STARS program are two avenues towards financial assistance for college that all parents and students should be aware of. Many of our graduates have benefited immensely from both!
- The New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) provides financial assistance and support services (e.g. counseling, tutoring, and developmental course work) to students from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who attend institutions of higher education in the State of New Jersey. Undergraduate grants range from $200 annually to $2,500 annually depending on the type of institution and financial need. These grants are renewable based upon continued eligibility. Learn whether your family qualifies and much more here...
- The New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) Program is an initiative created by the State of New Jersey that provides New Jersey's highest achieving students with free tuition at their home county college. The program covers the cost of tuition at New Jersey's 19 community colleges for up to five college semesters after high school graduation. Students who rank in the top 15 percent of their high school class at the end of either junior or senior year may be eligible. Learn more about this program here...
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, February 19th
- President’s Day---School Closed
Tuesday, February 20th
2nd Financial Aid Workshop for Senior parents @ 6 p.m.
Senior trip payment opportunity for Juniors
Wednesday, February 21st
Spring Athletic Physicals
Thursday, February 22nd
Course Selection for Gloucester Middle School 8th Grade
Friday, February 23rd
Athletics Schedule
Monday, February 19th
- JV Girls Basketball vs. Highland @ 4:00pm
- Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Highland @ 5:30pm
Tuesday, February 20th
- Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Cumberland @ 4:00pm
- JV Boys Basketball vs. Cumberland @ 4:00pm
- Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Cumberland @ 5:30pm
Thursday, February 22nd
- JV Girls Basketball vs. Deptford @ 4:00pm
- Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Deptford @ 5:30
Friday, February 23rd
- JV Boys Basketball vs. Wildwood @ 4:00pm
- Varsity Boys basketball vs. Wildwood @ 5:30pm
Photo of the Week
Upcoming Events:
Week of February 26th - “College Week” Begins
February 26th - Jr Prom Yankee Candle Fundraiser Begins
February 26th - National Honor Society Announced-Jrs & Srs
February 26th - 9th Grade: Dating Violence Program w/ GCPD
February 28th - Musical In-School Performance
March 1st through 3rd - Musical Performances
March 1st - College Acceptance Celebration Lunch
March 2nd - 3rd Marking Period Progress Report
March 2nd - Spring Sports Begin Practicing
March 2nd - “Read Across America” Day
March 4th - 150th Anniversary of Gloucester City’s Incorporation Celebration Parade
March 6th - National Honor Society Applications Due
March 7th - Spring Athletics Parent Night
March 8th - Camden County Consumer Bowl
March 9th - April ACT Registration Deadline
March 10th - SAT Administration
March 14th - AM Professional Learning Community Morning - Late Entry for Students
March 15th - Junior Homeroom Meeting Regarding Prom
March 16th - Senior Homeroom Meeting Regarding Prom
March 16th - Senior trip payment opportunity for Juniors
March 16th - 18-19 Course Selections Shared w/ Parents & Enrollment Tallies Analyzed
March 20th - 1st Day of Spring
March 20th - "Camden County College for a Day" Senior Program
March 21st - Parent Conferences/Early Dismissal
March 21st - SAT School Day Testing for Juniors
March 21st - Annual GHS “College Fair”
March 21st - Rising Senior Night Presentation to 11th Grade Students & Parents
March 22nd - Former NFL player, William Green, Substance Abuse Presentation
March 23rd - Educational Support Professionals Appreciation Day
FEATURED COLLEGE OF THE WEEK
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GHS Guidance Department
College Board---Invaluable resources for nearly everything related to "College & Career Readiness"---PSAT's, SAT's, AP classes, college & major searches, scholarship searches, etc.
NJ STARS---Free college tuition for students in the top 15% of their class!
FAFSA---Free Application for Federal Student Aid
HESSA---Everything New Jersey families need to know about financial aid.
Federal Student Aid---US Department of Education's financial aid website.
AVID---Learn more about this application-based program which has proven to prepare all students for college readiness & success in a global society since 1980.
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Gloucester, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000 ext: 1513
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