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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Grades K-12: Beginning of Year Contributions and Handbook Sign-Off
To kick off the new school year, MyPaymentsPlus is your go to resource for making beginning of year contributions. We encourage all families to login to their student's MyPaymentsPlus account to complete all necessary items. If you need assistance with MyPaymentsPlus, click HERE to visit the GCPS MyPaymentsPlus information page.
The GOC Student & Parent Handbook sign-off form was sent out to parents via ParentSquare on July 31. This document contains important information for the 2025-26 school year. Please make sure you review the information and sign-off. If you need assistance with ParentSquare, click HERE to visit the GCPS ParentSquare information page.
Grades K-12: GCPS Student Passwords
Directions for Logging into your GCPS Chromebook OR GCPS Student Portal for the first time this 2025-26 School Year
Grades 6-12 Password Information:
Your initial password is your 8-digit DATE OF BIRTH (MMDDYYYY). For example, if your birthday is January 5, 2000, your initial portal password will be 01052000. You will be asked to change your password, and you will then be asked to choose two pictures for multi-factor authentication (MFA). Directions for setting up MFA can be found here. Going forward, you will be asked for your password and the two pictures you select during MFA setup to access the student portal.
If you do not know your password or your pictures, you will need to contact one of your teachers.
*If you are prompted to change your password, please choose one that is secure and easy to remember.
Grades K-5 Password Information:
Username: Student ID
Password: Two Pictures
Your password is the same as it was last year.
Please see this document for logging into the portal for the first time.
Grades K-12: Medical Plans
Please contact our Cluster Nurse Amy Ezell if your student has a medical plan, needs a medical plan, or has any questions or concerns regarding medical plans.
Grades K-12: School Council Nominations
We are looking for parents, community members, and business members to join our school council. Parents who are interested in nominating themselves or another parent for the 2025-26 GOC School Council may email Ms. Dee Godfrey with their nomination form no later than Tuesday, September 2. New board members will be notified via email.
The following GOC School Council members have been re-nominated for the 2025-26 school year:
Timothy Adams
Jacobus Boers
Dr. Shirleta Lawrence
Jason Shelton
Grades K-12: Car Rider Arrival & Dismissal Plan
In order to prepare for drop off or pick up through the car rider line, please review our Arrival & Dismissal plan prior to coming to campus for a scheduled event or for testing.
Grades K-12: Update on Expectations for In-Person Testing at GOC
We would like to inform you of an important update regarding expectations for in-person testing at GOC.
Grades K-5 are expected to come to the GOC campus for iReady testing. Testing begins on August 13th.
All final exams for high school courses, including middle school Carnegie Unit courses, will be administered in-person on campus. This update ensures a consistent and secure testing environment for all students and aligns with district and state assessment guidelines.
Key points to note:
In-person attendance is required for all students enrolled in these courses
A detailed exam schedule, including dates, times, and room assignments, will be shared by the GOC testing team
Alternative testing options will be available for students with approved absences
We appreciate your continued partnership in supporting academic success. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the testing office.
Grades K-5: iReady Diagnostic
Students in grades K-5 will participate in the iReady Diagnostic in person at GOC on August 13th & 14th. Please click here for the schedule. Detailed information was sent out via email from Melissa Torrens and reminders will be sent next week. We look forward to seeing our students on campus. If you have any questions please email the testing office.
Grades 6-8: iReady Diagnostic
Students in grades 6-8 will participate in the iReady Diagnostic virtually the week of August 11th. Please click here for the schedule. Detailed information was sent out via email from Melissa Torrens and reminders will be sent next week. If you have any questions please email the testing office.
Grades K-12: Welcome Week Orientation Resources
It has been a great week at GOC, meeting so many of our families and learning how to navigate this new school year together!
If you missed any of the sessions, or just need a recap, please visit the orientation resources from this week on our website:
Grades 6-12: Homeroom Teacher Virtual Meet & Greet
All Middle & High School students should have received an email inviting them to an important homeroom meeting tomorrow, August 8 with their homeroom teacher.
Middle School: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
High School: 11:30- a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
If you did not get an email invitation, please email your homeroom teacher!
Grades 6-12: Counseling Lessons
During the month of August, our middle school students will receive a lesson on Title IX and our high school students will receive lessons on both Title IX and appropriate device care.
Our school counselors look forward to working with your students this year!
Grade 12: Senior Parent Night
Class of 2026!
Please join us on Tuesday, August 19 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for important information regarding senior year, as well as a virtual college fair for students and parents! This will be a virtual event.
Please reach out to Dwight Jackson for more information.
Grades K-12: ParentSquare is GCPS' Communication Tool for Families
ParentSquare is a simple-to-use platform that provides a safe way for schools and families to communicate and connect. ParentSquare is your go-to platform for communication and reminders. We encourage all parents to take advantage of this powerful tool to stay connected, engaged, and actively involved in their child's educational journey.
With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through newsletters, posts and emergency alerts. The integrated translation feature enables automatic translations for multilingual families. For more information, click HERE to go to the GCPS ParentSquare information page.
Grades K-12: Back to School Bash
Attention All GOC Full-Time Students & Families!
Join us for a fun-filled event to connect with teachers & counselors, meet new friends, and explore all the exciting clubs and activities planned for this school year. This free event will take place at Gwinnett Online Campus on Friday, August 22. Please RSVP HERE.
Grades 6–8: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Grades 9–12: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Grades K–5: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Show your school spirit: Wear your GOC Spirit Wear, available at the Owl's Nest Café.
Grades 3-12: Student Leadership Meeting
Leadership Meeting
We’re excited for our first leadership meeting of the school year for Grades 3-12 in the GOC Auditorium on Tuesday, August 19.
Leadership Board Members: Arrive at 12:00 p.m.
General Members: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Optional Fun Activity: 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Hosted by our HS Peer Leadership Team)
GSLT Members: Stay until 4:00 p.m.
Membership Dues & Swag:
Pay annual leadership dues on MyPaymentsPlus so we can order leadership swag for this year
Want a personalized name badge? Be sure to order that on MyPaymentsPlus as well
Questions about joining leadership? Contact Mrs. Hope Campbell.
Grades 6-12: Georgia Student Council Leadership Summit
The Georgia Student Council Leadership Summit is Monday, September 22 at the University of Georgia in Athens. We will travel by school bus. This event is for Grades 6-12 ONLY.
The Georgia Student Council Leadership Summit is Monday, September 22 at the University of Georgia in Athens. We will travel by school bus. This event is for Grades 6-12 ONLY.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus - space is limited!
For questions about the Summit, contact Dr. Kyle R. Johnson
Grades 6-12: Theatre Kick-Off Meeting
If you are a student in grades 6–12 and interested in theatre this year, come to our information meeting on Friday, August 29 in the GOC Auditorium.
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Information Meeting for parents and students to hear about our exciting plans for the school year
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Bring your own lunch
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Workshop for students to sharpen their on-stage and behind-the-scenes skills
Email Mrs. Hope Campbell with questions.
Please pay your theatre dues on MyPaymentsPlus so we can order you this year’s troupe shirt.
Grades K-12: Parent Support Meeting
Join us for the first of the monthly virtual parent support meetings for all full-time parents K-12 on Friday, August 15 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Please RSVP HERE
A link will be sent by email to those parents who RSVP
Grades K-12: PAC Updates
PAC = Parent Advisory Committee
We loved getting to meet so many of you during welcome week this week and look forward to getting to know you all this year.
Check out our PAC Page on the GOC website.
Our first PAC meeting of the school year is Thursday, August 14th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Zoom. RSVP HERE.
Our first Family Skate Night of the school year is Tuesday, August 26th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm. This is not a drop off event so please join your kids and meet some GOC parents. RSVP HERE.
Email us at gwinnettonlineparents@gmail.com to connect and ask any questions.
Grades K-12: Box Tops
Welcome back to a new school year, Gwinnett Online Campus families! Our school is participating in Box Tops, which means that you can earn cash with the products you already buy to help support events at our school.
Here's how you can help:
If you haven't done so already, download the Box Tops app on your smartphone. Use referral code HF4U17RD
Buy Box Tops products, scan your receipt with the Box Tops app within 14 days of purchase and earn for Gwinnett Online Campus with every Box Tops product you buy.
Refer your friends, family and other parents in the school to sign up for Box Tops. You'll earn Bonus Box Tops for our school when your referral scans their first receipt!
Extra Money Bonus Opportunities in August
Activate the monthly Challenge in the Box Tops app
Refer! Refer! Refer! share your referral code or the one above = +$5 for our school and +$5 for new member school (extra if for GOC too) once first receipt is scanned
Walmart: Link your Walmart Account = +$5 AND earn double Box Tops on all participating products at Walmart
Publix: earn 40 Bonus Box Tops for our school when you buy 4 participating products on one receipt (up to 5x) = +$4
Target: earn 40 Bonus Box Tops for our school when you buy 4 participating products on one receipt (up to 5x) = +$4
Sam's Club: earn 20 Bonus Box Tops for our school when you buy participating products (up to 5x) = +$2 per item
Costco: earn 10 Bonus Box Tops for our school when you buy participating products (up to 5x) = +$1 per item
Let's work together to give our students what they need to succeed — and see how much we can earn this year!
Grades K-12: 2025-26 Owls Nest Café
We are kicking off year 7 of the Owls Nest Café, with some changes! As part of a district-wide initiative to improve efficiency and convenience, the café will now be completely cashless. This means faster, safer transactions for students, staff, and families alike.
We will now accept all electronic forms of payment to include: Credit & Debit Cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
In addition, for the first time since the café opened, there will be a small price adjustment on all menu items to help us continue providing quality service and products.
Looking to show off your GOC school pride? We have added three brand-new shirt designs to our merchandise collection this year! Stop by the Owls Nest Café to check them out; supplies are limited, so don’t miss your chance to grab exclusive GOC gear!
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