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Upcoming Events
August
25 Freshman Meet
and Greet 9:00am- 2:30pm
September
1 Freshman Orientation
6:30pm
7 First day of school
13 Home and School
Association Meeting
7:00pm
21 Back-to-School Night
6:00-8:00pm
30 NHS/NTHS "Meet &
Greet" 6:00-8:00pm
October
5 ndatory trip meeting
Jr. 6:00pm
Sr. 7:00pm
14 Open House
6:00pm-8:00pm
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Early Dismissals
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October
8 12:15pm Dismissal
11 School Closed
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SAT Test Dates
October 9, 2010
November 6, 2010
December 4, 2010
January 22, 2011
March 12, 2011
May 7, 2011
June 4, 2011
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Back-to-School Night - September 21,2010 | |
Meet your child's teachers and learn more about his/her program of study for the first semester.
6:00pm Pick up student schedules
6:30-8:00pm Class visitations
We look forward to seeing you. |
| Open House - October 14, 2010 |
6:00-8:00pm
This annual event provides an opportunity for parents, guardians, and family members to visit program areas and classrooms. Visitors will be able to see student demonstrations and projects. |
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Mandatory Parent/Student Trip Meetings |
The student and one parent/guardian must be in attendance at the meeting, or contact Dr. Gina Mateka at gmateka@gcit.org by October 6, 2010.
October 5, 2010 - Gymnasium
Juniors - 6:00pm
Seniors - 7:00pm
The senior trip is scheduled for June 5-9, 2011 to Disney World, Florida.
The junior trip is scheduled for May 19-21, 2011 to Williamsburg, Virginia. |
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Freshman "Meet and Greet"
For Students Only
The Freshman "Meet and Greet," facilitated by SBYS, will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, from 9:00am - 2:30pm.
This day will provide an opportunity for the incoming freshmen to meet their future classmates, instructors and other school personnel. The morning will be spent getting to know each other and having some fun, and the afternoon will consist of tours, question and answer sessions and special performances by current students.
- This event is for students only
- Attendance strongly encouraged
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided
- Please wear comfortable clothes
- Drop off and pick up at the 400-wing entrance
Freshman Orientation
For Parents and Students
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
6:30pm
Gymnasium
Students will receive their schedules and their locker combinations between 6:30 and 7:00pm. After a brief presentation and discussion on general topics, students will have the opportunity to tour the building to locate their classrooms and lockers while parents participate in a general question and answer session. |
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Announcements |
Summer Reading
Attention Parents...
Please be sure that your child has completed the summer reading and is prepared to present his or her project on September 8, 2010. Every student does not have to give an oral presentation; however, all students must bring in their assignments on that day.
Students who do not fulfill their summer reading obligation will be assigned to our Study Skills Club for freshmen or Book Club for upperclassmen during the first semester.
Student Clubs
We offer a variety of Student Clubs for full-time students. These clubs meet once a week during the regular school day. All full-time students must enroll in a club. Please be reminded, if your child opts not to do the summer reading, he/she will automatically be enrolled in the Study Skills Club for freshmen or the Book Club for upperclassmen during the first semester. Please check the website for the club brochure.
Drop & Add Classes
The drop/add period for classes will end September 13, 2010. No class changes will be allowed after that date. Students must make arrangements with their guidance counselor as soon as possible.
Student Portraits
Herff Jones Photography will be at GCIT on September 10, 2010, for seniors who still need their portraits taken or retaken.The studio will reschedule your appointment and mail you an appointment card. Individual pictures for underclassmen will be taken on September 27, 2010. Makeup appointments are scheduled for November 1, 2010.
School Rings
A representative from Balfour will be at GCIT on September 24, 2010, to collect the balance due on school rings. A "Ring Breakfast" has been scheduled for October 8, 2010, for juniors to receive their rings. |
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School Based Youth Services News |
School Based Youth Services
SBYS is a counseling agency set up in GCIT. Counselors are on staff to assist with any issue that someone might want to explore in the confidence of a trained professional.
Services are open to Gloucester County high school students.
Hours
Monday - Thursday
8am - 8pm
Friday
8am - 3pm
For more information please call Kim Glazer, Director of SBYS
The Branch The Branch is a teen drop-in group held every Thursday at GCIT when school is in session. It is open to all Gloucester County high school teenagers. The group is for teens, facilitated by trained teen leaders with adult staff present.
Topics of discussion include communication skills, enhancing self-esteem, drug and alcohol education, stress reduction and more. The group meets in the Media Center, 2nd floor of the 100 wing. It will begin promptly at 3:30pm and end at 5:00pm.
For more information, please contact a SBYS counselor.
Red Ribbon Week and School Violence Awareness Week
We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week in October, 2010. Please continue to check the website for more information. |
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"Out of the Darkness" Suicide Prevention Walk | |
Save the Date - October 24, 2010
at 9:00am
GCIT, in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and School Based Youth Services, is sponsoring the second Southern New Jersey Suicide Prevention Walk.
Last year's walk had over 700 participants and raised over $25,000 for research and education.
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Fundraisers |
The Deadliest Crab Fest
SBYS is proud to present our second annual Deadliest Crab Fest fundraiser on Friday, November 12, 2010. This fundraiser will benefit GCIT Career-Technical Student Organizations and School Based Youth Services programs.
Ticket information and details will be available in the fall. |
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"Meet and Greet"
This night will be held on September 30, 2010, at 6:00pm for all returning NHS and NTHS members.
This is a social event to get re-acquainted with your fellow society members and to meet the newly inducted officers for the 2010-2011 school year.
Mark your calendars now for this fun filled night that will take place in the GCIT courtyard.
Induction Ceremony
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
6:00pm
Gymnasium |
Parent/Student Information Sessions | |
Admissions will hold four Parent-Student Information Sessions. We will open our doors for you to learn about our programs, meet our staff, and explore our state-of-the-art facilities.
Explore your options at our Information Sessions:
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Sessions begin at 6:00pm on week nights
and 10:00am on Saturday. |
Home and School Association | | The Home and School Association will meet on September 13, 2010, at 7:00pm in the 400-wing staff lounge.
The officers for the 2010-2011 school year are:
Kathleen Whited, President
TBD, Vice-President
Gail Zelley, Treasurer
Please click here for all 2010-2011 meeting dates... |
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