GULFPORT HIGH SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT NEWSLETTER

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Admiral News

Mike Lindsey, Principal Week of October 7-11, 2013

BULLYING PREVENTION

October 7- A Day Regular Bell Schedule Math I Planning/Scoring Day Great Book Swap Donations in Library After-School Tutoring Bus Runs for Students GSD Board of Trustees’ Meeting at 5:00 p.m. October 8- B Day Regular Bell Schedule School Picture Re-Takes GSD Connections Great Book Swap Donations in Library October 9- A Day Regular Bell Schedule International Walk to School Day English 10 Unit 2 Test Great Book Swap Donations in Library After-School Tutoring Bus Runs for Students October 10- B Day Pep Rally Schedule WLOX Pep Rally in New Gym at 3:10 p.m. Great Book Swap Donations in Library October 11- A Day Regular Bell Schedule Last Day To Update Teachers’ Licenses WLOX Showing of GHS Pep Rally onThe Morning Show English 10 Planning/Scoring Day Great Book Swap Donations in Library Teacher Assistant Holiday GHS Football at Home vs. Hancock

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and GHS encourages all students to become allies, not bystanders, in order to prevent and to stop bullying at our high school. We at GHS know that bullying can threaten students’ physical and emotional safety and can negatively impact their ability to learn. The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts! Join our efforts to stop bullying! Our Seniors are leading the way!

LOOKING AHEAD:

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society.

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October 14-Fall Break October 16- Boss’s Day 9 Weeks’ Assessments 1st, 3rd, and 5th Blocks PSAT Test October 17- 9 Weeks’ Assessments 6th, 8th, and 10th Blocks October 18- GHS Homecoming (GHS Vs. Hattiesburg) Homecoming Pep Rally in a.m. (New Gym) No Exams October 21- School Bus Safety Week Begins 9 Weeks’ Assessments 7th and 9th Blocks 9 Weeks’ Assessments for English and History Common Core Classes GSD Board of Trustees’ Meeting at 5:00 p.m. October 22- 9 Weeks’ Assessments 2nd and 4th Blocks 9 Weeks’ Assessments for Math, Science, and History Common Core Classes October 23- HOSA Blood Drive Video Streaming Training in Katrina Lab GHS Great Book Swap Perils of LuLu in Little Theatre at 7:00 p.m. October 24- Godwin Group Public Relations Staff Development for Administrators GHS Great Book Swap Perils of LuLu in Little Theatre at 7:00 p.m. October 28- Talk About It Session with Mr. East in Little Theatre October 29- NISL Training for Administrators Mad Hatter Performance-GHS Choir October 30- NISL Training for Administrators December 5- GSD Reading Fair February 18- GSD Science Fair

The Gulfport High Sailing Club will be participating in their first regatta of the season this Saturday, October 12, in the Monk Smith Regatta at Bay-Waveland Yacht Club. Come out to support your Admiral Sailors! Sailing begins at 10:30 a.m. and will be completed by 4 p.m. when awards will be presented.

MONK SMITH REGATTA PLANNED

WHY ARE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS IMPORTANT?

Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. Standards provide an important first step — a clear roadmap for learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly- defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career.

FEEDBACK FROM PARENTS REQUESTED

Please take a quick survey to help us improve our practices in the Gulfport School District and at Gulfport High School. Your input is important to us and is essential for us to refine our practices! Responses to the survey are anonymous, and your privacy is respected. Go to the following website http://www.advanc-

ed.org/survey/public/section/response/create?surveyConfigId=140792&institutionId=23138 to complete the quick survey. Thank you!

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The National Honor Society applications were delivered last week. GHS is seeking accepting applications from qualified potential members for the 2013-2014 school year. If you are a senior and believe you have a 90 or higher cumulative average or a junior with a cumulative average of 3.5 or higher, please go by Ms. Zahedi's office in the counselor's office and put your name on the list. The deadline for completed packets is October 29th, 2013, at 3:30 pm. A link to the packet can be found on GHS’s main website.

If you have any questions, please contact

Mr. Tucker in Room VO-3 or Mr. Bush in Room 152.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS: The tutoring bus will begin running this week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Our teachers offer extra help before and after school. A copy of this year’s tutoring schedule can be found on our school website. We encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity to improve his/her academic standing. Please take a look at the tutoring schedule!

IMPORTANT ACT/PLAN STRATEGY FOR STUDENTS: *When students hear that the last 5 minutes remain, all students should select an answer choice, remain consistent with the answer choice, completely bubble in all remaining answers, and continue to make educated guesses. No question should be left unanswered. Parents, please encourage and remind your child to use the strategies taught in class.

The Gulfport High Gamers Club now has a Twitter account. Follow @Gulfport_Gamers for updates on meeting times and and other activities. Mr. Gault is the club sponsor of the GHS Gamers Club.

GHS GAMERS CLUB ON TWITTER

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM JUNIORS AND SENIORS

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O’KEEFE CAFÉ NOW OPEN AT GULFPORT HIGH SCHOOL

When you talk to the teacher, don’t worry about covering everything. Instead, keep the conversation focused on the most important things. Ask questions such as: *Is my child comfortable using coordinates in algebra and geometry? *Can my child break a complex problem down into parts and apply the math he or she knows to problems outside of mathematics? *Does my child have the knowledge to learn advanced mathematics after high school if he/she so chooses? *Is my child becoming skilled at gathering information, evaluating sources, and citing material accurately? *Is my child asserting and defending claims, conveying what he or she understands about what he or she has read and researched? *Is my child speaking clearly and appropriately, listening attentively when discussing findings and evidence, and building on others’ good ideas while expressing his or her ideas persuasively? Ask to see samples of your child’s work. Ask the teacher questions such as: Is this piece of work satisfactory? How could it be better? How can I help my child improve or excel in this area?

PARENTS’ TIPS FOR TALKING TO HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS ABOUT THEIR CHILD’S PROGRESS

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SENIOR CHECKLIST FOR THIS MONTH:

Work on your ACT score. Go and visit the colleges that interest you most. Register for the December14th ACT test. Apply for admission on colleges’ websites. All colleges have a net price calculator on their website that

will help you determine how much it will cost you to attend based on income, ACT score, your academic record, etc. Try it out!

Don’t stress about scholarships yet. Read the Scholarship Newsletter on GHS’s website for more information. Use the Get2 College Center in Ocean Springs for FREE help with applying to college, ACT prep,

scholarships, and more! Their website is great www.esfweb.com! You can call 875-4441 for assistance with anything. It’s worth making an appointment and driving to Ocean Springs.

Complete your senior profile.

YOU ARE COLLEGE MATERIAL!

Nine Weeks Exam Schedule Schedule for Seniors, Academic Institutes, and Electives October 16th- 1st, 3rd, and 5th Blocks October 17th- 6th, 8th, and 10th Blocks October 18th-No Exams October 21st-7th and 9th Blocks October 22nd-2nd and 4th Blocks Schedule for Common Core Classes October 21st-English and History Classes October 22nd-Math, Science, and History Classes

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND RED CROSS HOST GHS BLOOD DRIVE GIVE BLOOD! Red Cross will be hosting another blood drive for Gulfport High School. It will be in the CTE Building on October 23, 2013. Find someone in the HHS institute to sign up! Everyone in the institute will have a sign up sheet on them. You must fit the weight and height requirement on the back of the sheet. If not, you will not be able to donate. If you are only 16 years old, you will need to get a parent permission sheet signed and returned. Sign up! You could save THREE lives!

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STAY INFORMED BY ACCESSING GULFPORT HIGH SCHOOL’S CALENDAR ■ Parents, we encourage you to stay informed and get involved at Gulfport High School. Please access the monthly calendar at http://tinyurl.com/d7spl7c

DRESS CODE REMINDER: All young men are to have shirts tucked, and no sagging pants are allowed. Young ladies need to be mindful of the appropriate length (no shorter than 4 inches above the knee) of shorts, skirts, and dresses. Razor-back shirts and spaghetti strap shirts are not permitted. Cleavage must not be exposed.