GPHS Parent Newsletter
May 2023
From the Desk of Ms. Sharma, GPHS Mental Health Clinician
Keep an eye out for trivia questions around the school each week and listen closely to the announcements for mental health trivia questions on Mondays and Wednesdays. You can earn prizes for correct answers! Please leave the questions up (you can take pictures or write down the question's number to remember it) so other students have a chance to answer them as well.
Parent Donations Needed - Teacher Appreciation Snack Station
Calendar Check
May 2, 2023 - PTSA Meeting - 6:30 pm
May 2, 2023 - Senior Parent Meeting - Virtual
May 3, 2023 - Gwynn Park High School College, Career, Military Signing Day - 8:30 am - PARENTS ARE INVITED
May 4, 2023 - Senior Check-out will begin - Senior Checkout Form
May 5, 2023 - Principals' Student Advisory-SRO Group - 8:00 am
May 6, 2023 - FFA Senior Symposium Awards
May 9, 2023 - Grade appeal Window Closes for teachers - Noon
May 12, 2023 - Prom
May 12, 2023 - Honor Roll Assembly - 8:15 am - PARENTS ARE INVITED
May 12, 2023 - Senior Grading Window Opens
May 12, 2023 - Last Day for Seniors
May 15, 2023 - Senior Grading Window Closes
May 18, 2023 - Band Spring Concert - 6:30 pm
May 22, 2023 - Senior Awards Breakfast - Large Gym - 8:00 am
May 24, 2023 - Senior Picnic
May 24, 2023 - Graduation Rehearsal
May 30, 2023 - Graduation Showplace Arena - Gwynn Park High School Closed
June 12, 2023 - Two Hour Early Dismissal - Students
June 13, 2023 - Two Hour Early Dismissal - Students - Last Day of School
Edgenuity Course Completion Deadlines - PLEASE READ
Seniors - May 5, 2023
Underclassmen - June 2, 2023
Senior Awards Nights
Thank you, Mrs. Henson-Hubb for organizing our athletic events.
Senior Awards Nights
Tennis- 5/4Boys Lacrosse- 5/1
Girls Lacrosse- 5/4
Baseball- 5/5
Softball- 5/5
Track- will recognize at the banquet
Spring Athletic Banquet - Wednesday, May 17th - 6 pm
Congratulations - IT Academy Certifications! - Our Scholars Rock!!!
We did it!!!
- 92.7% graduation rate - One of the highest in our district!!!
- Increased 9th-grade promotion rate
- Exited Maryland State Department of Education TSI (Targeted School Improvement Status)
- Revitalized PTSA
- The BEST homecoming pep rally and dance
- The highest number of CTE IT certifications
We got this! Let's continue to "Win" across all categories as we approach the testing season. Please encourage your child to do their best on the upcoming state and national assessments.
Summer School Registration
Click link for more information: 2023 High School Summer Learning Program Website
Program Description
The PGCPS High School Summer Learning Program offers students an opportunity to earn original credits and/or recover failed credits towards fulfilling graduation requirements. Students will complete courses in-person and/or online with daily instructional support provided from a PGCPS certified content teacher.
Who Should Apply - Summer classes in the PGCPS High School Summer Learning Program are for students currently enrolled in Grades 9-12 in Prince George’s County Public Schools only.
How To Apply
Students must complete and submit a registration form with assistance from the Professional School Counselor assigned from their SY 2022-2023 base school.
Registration Dates:
Session One: May 22 - June 16th, 2023 (Virtual; Summer Graduating Seniors Only)
Session Two: July 10 - July 21st, 2023 (Grades 9-12)
Session Three: July 24- August 4th, 2023 (Grades 9-12)
In order to prepare for registration, students must be familiar with their PGCPS email login credentials (username & password). Parents are asked to register for or update their Family Portal account. Email will be the primary mode of communication. Students should contact the technology representative of their base school if they need PGCPS Student email/login support.
Promotion Requirements - PLEASE READ
Adapted the promotion information from AP 5123.3
(1) From Grade 9 to 10, a student must have a total of five units of credit, including one credit of English and one credit in math. Progress toward fulfilling the graduation requirement with regards to the Maryland High School Assessment or MCAP or MISA assessment should be included.
(2) From Grade 10 to 11, a student must have a total of 10 units of credit, including two credits of English, one credit of mathematics, one credit of science, and one credit of social studies. Progress toward fulfilling the graduation requirement with regards to the Maryland High School Assessment or MCAP or MISA assessment should be included.
(3) From Grade 11 to 12, a student must have a total of 14 units of credits, including three credits of English, two credits of mathematics, one credit of science, one credit of social studies, and be able to fulfill all requirements, not to exceed nine original credits per year during the regular school day, for a Maryland High School diploma in June. In addition, the student must have taken all assessments. An exception will be made for students entering a high school their senior year from another Maryland LEA or from out of state. Students must sit for the appropriate high school assessment at the end of the course before being promoted to 12th grade.
(4) Students must meet the assessment requirements or alternative option per entry year in high school in order to graduate with a Maryland High School Diploma.
(5) Students must meet the service-learning requirements per entry year in high school in order to graduate with a Maryland High School Diploma.
Check Out Our FFA Students - Environmental Science Academy
EANR student leaders had the opportunity to compete at the National Junior MANRRS competition thanks to the sponsorship of Merck Animal Health, CHS, Smithfield Foods, and UMES MANRRS in Atlanta, Georgia. While on this trip students had the opportunity to meet minority leaders in agriculture from across the country shaping their future in the industry and seeing the collegiate opportunities.
FREE SAT Prep Session
I am excited to announce that Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland will be sponsoring a SAT Test Prep Workshop on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 9 AM. The workshop is designed to help high school students prepare for the SAT and achieve their best possible scores. This Workshop is free, and it is virtual!!
The SAT is an important standardized test used by colleges and universities to evaluate applicants. It is crucial for students to perform well on the SAT in order to gain admission to their desired schools and qualify for scholarships. Our workshop will provide students with the tools and strategies they need to succeed on the test.
During the workshop, students will learn about the structure of the SAT, as well as effective test-taking strategies from a nationally recognized SAT Prep Workshop presenter, Shuyinthia Hembry. They will also receive feedback on their strengths and weaknesses and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
If you are interested in registering for the workshop, please complete the registration form, link found below.
Feel free to share the registration link with your colleagues and students. Early registration is highly encouraged.
We look forward to helping your student achieve their best possible SAT scores!
Best regards,
Kappa Foundation of Maryland