| Upcoming Events
October
| 1-3 | HSPA Testing
(Seniors) | | 4 | Junior Ring Breakfast | | 4 | Soph. Semi-Formal
Dance 7-10pm | | 8-10 | HSPA Makeup
Testing (Seniors) | | 10 | Open House 6-8pm | | 16 | PSAT Testing | | 17 | Thespian Induction Ceremony 7pm | | 20 | Out of the Darkness
Suicide Prevention Walk 9am | |
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Home & School
Assoc. Meeting 6pm
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November
| 4 | Underclassmen
Picture Makeup's | | 11 | Home & School
Assoc. Meeting 6pm | | 13 | Information Session
6pm | | 14 | NHS/NTHS Induction Ceremony 6pm | | 15 | "The Cheetah Pit"
BBQ Dinner 6pm | | 19-22 | Drama Jr. Class
Performance 7pm | | | |
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Early Dismissals
& School Closings
October
| 4 | 12:15pm
Student Dismissal | | 14 |
School Closed
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November
| 6-8 |
School Closed
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12:15pm
Student Dismissal
| | 28-29 | School Closed | | | |
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Target
"Take Charge of Education"
Fundraiser
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SAT Test Dates
October 5, 2013
November 2, 2013
December 7, 2013
January 25, 2014
March 8, 2014
May 3, 2014
June 7, 2014
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No Child Left Behind
To read "Benefits of NCLB for You and Your Children",
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Go Green
Fundraiser
Help Support
our Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO's) with our new
Go Green fundraiser.
You can save money on your electric bill and make a difference in the environment while
helping GCIT to raise funds for our CTSO's.
GCIT will receive $2 for every customer that signs up and $2 per month as long as they are a customer.
For more information,
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GCIT's Annual Open House
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Come visit GCIT during our annual open house, Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 6:00-8:00pm.
This annual event provides an opportunity for parents, guardians, family members, and the community to visit program areas and classrooms. Visitors will be able to see student demonstrations and projects.
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Get Connected and Stay Connected to GCIT
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Power Announcement
In case of emergencies, GCIT uses a notification system called Power Announcement. Power Announcement allows GCIT to send messages using email, voice, and text messaging.
Now parents can enter and maintain their own contact information and communication preferences through PowerSchool. View the Power Announcement Instructions.
It is important that all parents/guardians log into PowerSchool and add/update their emergency contact information through Power Announcement as soon as possible.
Click to log into PowerSchool now...
PowerSchool
PowerSchool is the online system you use to view your child's grades, report cards, progress reports, schedule, and attendance. If you misplaced your PowerSchool login or do not have Internet access, please call the guidance office at 856-468-1445 X 2103.
Class Pages
Many of our teachers utilize a class page to post homework assignments, handouts, class calendar, and more. You can create a parent account on our website and add your child's classes to your list. You will receive an email when teachers post assignments, including due dates.
Social Media
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General School Announcements
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Junior Ring Breakfast
A "Ring Breakfast" has been scheduled for October 4, 2013, for juniors to receive their class rings.
Pay for Student Breakfast & Lunch OnlineWe are excited to announce that Gloucester County Institute of Technology now offers My School Bucks, a payment service over the Internet for school breakfast and lunch. MySchoolBucks.com offers a secure online payment portal that accepts VISA and Master Cards as a means of adding money to your child's meal account. Credit or debit cards can also be used. To get started, all you need is a computer, Internet access, and an email account.
Attention All Seniors with Parking Passes For your safety, please adhere to the following requirements:
- Always use the crosswalks in the parking lot
- Stop for pedestrians in the crosswalks and drive slowly
A violation of any of the above may result in suspended, or loss of, driving privileges.
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Admissions Information
| Parent / Student Information Sessions
The Admissions Department will hold three 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:
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Sessions begin at 6:00pm on week nights
and 10:00am on Saturday.
Online Application The 2014-2015 student application will be available online starting October 1, 2013. Please visit www.gcit.org/admissions to apply. |
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Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk
|  Save the Date - October 20, 2013
Registration - 8:30am to 9:45am
Walk begins - 10:00am GCIT, in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and School Based Youth Services, is sponsoring the fourth Southern New Jersey Suicide Prevention Walk. To register for the walk, click here... |
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The Cheetah Pit BBQ Fundraiser
| November 15, 2013 
Doors Open 5:30pm
Dinner Starts 6:30pm
The Cheetah Pit BBQ fundraising dinner will feature barbecue specialties from around the country with entertainment provided by GCIT students.
Proceeds will benefit GCIT Career-Technical Student Organizations and School Based Youth Services endeavors.
Tickets are $25.00 per person. Please pay by check only.
We are also accepting donations of baskets, goods and services for the basket auction. To make a donation, or for questions regarding tickets, please contact Maureen Hand at 856-468-1445 x2510 or via mhand@gcecnj.org. |
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Fundraisers
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Robotics Team Book Drive
GCIT's Robotics Team is holding a book drive to benefit Success Won't Wait, a non-profit organization that promotes literacy, primarily in children.
They will be collecting all types of books, with the exception of manuals and textbooks, through October 17, 2013. Collection boxes will be placed at the 400 and 600 reception areas and the 100 and 400 wing offices. If you require assistance with unloading books, please contact Mrs. Belding at 856-468-1445 x2232 or sbelding@gcecnj.org.
Scrapbooking Event
Saturday, November 16, 2013 8:00am - 8:00pm $25 per person
Who loves to scrapbook? If you do, come join us! The GCIT Home and School Association will be holding an All Day Scrap Event and would love for you to join us! All proceeds benefit the GCIT Home & School Association.
Entertainment Book Sales
Books will be on sale until December 1, 2013. Proceeds will benefit students competing within their Career-Technical Student Organization's (CTSO's.) The costs of the books are $25. Please click here for more information.
Christmas Bazaar
December 7, 2013
9:00am to 4:00pm
Join us for the shopping event of the season! A large variety of vendors will be on hand to help you complete that special holiday list. For more information, click here...
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Robotics Team Competitions
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The GCIT Robotics Team will be participating in two off-season competitions.
Duel on the Delaware
Salem Community College
Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 8:30am - 4:00pm
Ramp Riot
Wissahickon High School in Ambler, PA
Saturday, November 2, 2013
All are welcome to come cheer on the team as our robot shoots frisbees into goals and pulls itself up on a pyramid at the end of the game. Admission is free. This is a great opportunity to see what the Robotics team is all about.
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Sarah Mae Medalla Attends HOSA Leadership Academy in DC
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The Academy of Allied Health & Medical Science is proud to announce that senior student Sarah Mae Medalla was selected to attend a gathering of state HOSA leaders at the Washington Leadership Academy in Washington D.C. from September 21 through 24, 2013. Sarah Mae was the chosen New Jersey State HOSA Representative. She was elected last spring as the Regional Officer.
Sarah Mae's agenda included leadership sessions, a tour of the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History, a tour of the Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery and a visit to Congress. Congratulations to Sarah Mae and we are proud for her representation of GCIT during her visit.
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School Based Youth Services
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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.
8am - 7pm
Friday
8am - 3pm
In addition, SBYS hosts many recreational and leadership trips during the school year. For more information, visit www.gcit.org/sbys or call Kim Glazer, Director of SBYS, at 856-468-1445 X 2691.
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, 200 wing. Sessions begin promptly at 3:30pm and end at 5:00pm. The first meeting of the 2013-2014 school year is scheduled for Thursday, September, 26, 2013. For more information, please contact a SBYS counselor.
Red Ribbon Week and School Violence Awareness Week
We will be celebrating RRW in October, 2013. Please continue to check the website for more information.
Bystander Intervention
SBYS will continue to train GCIT students in Bystander Intervention. This valuable program encourages youth to intervene in situations where harm may be caused to another person, while keeping themselves safe. Personal safety and suicide prevention will also be discussed during the presentation.
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