Head U Gator News
Feburary 10, 2017
Vouchers and charter schools
In GCISD, you should be aware of the many choices that students and families have to make education more personally tailored to student needs. Here's a list of some of the efforts our district is making in order to achieve our LEAD 2021 goals:
ASPIRE Academy
STEM programs at elementary and middle school
Dual language programs
Leadership program at TES
An International Baccalaureate School at Dove Elementary
Telescoping for math throughout the district
Dual Credit programs for high school students
I University Prep (an online option)
Early Collegiate Academy
This is just a partial list, because leaders in our district are always looking for new ways to innovate for our students. We feel fortunate to work in a district that is focused on meeting the individual needs of students, and hope you realize that your student has many options to help them achieve their dreams.
Watch D.O.G.s program
Telescoping Exams for 17-18
Math Telescoping Exams
Testing opportunities for telescoping in math for the 2017-2018 school year are available in the spring and summer for GCISD students who are completing grades K through 7.
The Math Telescoping Information Packet will be available on the district website under the For Parents and Students Directory by selecting the link for Acceleration Exams, Math Telescoping, Grades K-7.
Parents will find information about the requirements to qualify for Math Telescoping and instructions about the TWO STEP Online Registration Process. There will be links to print the Information Packet, begin the TWO STEP Online Registration Process to register for the spring exams, view the TEKS on the TEA website, and download Study Guides for the exams purchased from UT-Austin. The online registration form will go live on February 27th for the April 29th test administration.
The exam dates and registration deadlines for each exam date are listed below:
Spring Exam Date: Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:00 AM GHS - TECC
Online Registration Opens – Spring Exam Date: February 27, 2017
Online Registration Deadline – Spring Exam Date: March 10, 2017
The online registration form will become unavailable on: March 11, 2017
Exam Fee Payment Deadline – Spring Exam Date: March 30, 2017
Summer Exam Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 9:00 AM GHS - TECC
Online Registration Opens – Summer Exam Date: May 11, 2017
Online Registration Closes – Summer Exam Date: May 25, 2017
The online registration form will become unavailable on: May 26, 2017
Exam Fee Payment Deadline – Summer Exam Date: May 31, 2017
A goal for us to meet! Please help us reach it!
Our terrific PTA is always very supportive of all the efforts for our Glenhope Gators. We currently have 447 members, and have a goal of reaching 474. If you haven't joined, or possibly only joined for one parents, would you consider making a quick visit to the PTA website and joining? This link will take you directly to the page where you can click and join. http://www.glenhopepta.org/join
Gifted and Talented identification
Running Club
Glenhope PTA is proud to offer an after-school running club with the purpose of promoting FUN, FITNESS and FELLOWSHIP within our school community! We'll start back up on Feb 17 and we can take more kids if anyone is interested. Here's a link to information and registration: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/45751
Student Holiday
Calendar
Monday, February 13
math lab 3:00-3:45
Tuesday, February 14
Valentine's Day parties- see grade levels for times
Spanish 2:55-4:00
Wednesday, February 15
2:55-4:00 3rd grade choir
Thursday, February 16
2:55-4:00 Good News
2:55-4:00 Marimba Band practice
Friday, February 17
Gatorville
Spanish 2:55-4:00
Bowman Sports
Running Club 2:55-4:00