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"Take Charge of Education"
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What's on GCEN?
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If you are an alumnus of GCIT, click the logo above to register. You can search the alumni directory, post a memoir and read alumni news. |
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Cheetah Choices
for Healthy Living
The GCIT Health Services office web page includes information focused on health issues of importance for GCIT students and the GCIT Community. Please take a few moments to review this information and our newsletter.
Health Services web page
Health Services newsletter
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Covenant House
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 On January 9, 2015, 30 Gloucester County Institute of Technology students and teachers volunteered to shut off the heat, ditch their pillows, and sleep on the cold, hard floor of the gymnasium within the school. The gesture was initiated by the SkillsUSA Community Service Team to raise awareness and funds for the homeless children in America in conjunction with the Covenant House. The Covenant House is a nonprofit charity that serves homeless youth in various locations within the United States.
To read more of the story and see photos, click here...
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Fundraisers
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Parade of Pricesses
The Cosmetology Department of GCIT will be hosting a fashion show "Parade of Princesses "on February 27th in the west gym. Tickets are $10 and will be donated to "Friends Are Buy Your Side" (wigs for cancer patients.) Bring all the princes and princesses to get a picture with your favorite princess. A basket raffle will be extra fun. Come out to experience our magical event. Click here for the flyer.
Magnet Sale 
During the months of December, January & February, the Career Pathways Arts and Communication SkillsUSA team will be selling specialized magnets for the holiday season. The price will be 1/$3 or 2/$5.
They are available during lunch and at the Senior Drama Performance, February 3rd-6th. The money will be donated to Helen Keller International, an organization dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged both locally and internationally.
Eye Glass Drive
Students are collecting gently used eye glasses to donate to a local Lions Club. Collection boxes will be placed in the main offices. Thanks as always for your support!
Texas Roadhouse Spirit Night
The girls softball team will be hosting a fundraiser on March 12th from 4-10pm at the Texas Roadhouse in Sicklerville, NJ. 10% of all food purchases will be given to the team with presented flyer. Look for the flyer to be posted on the GCIT website in early March or see one of the softball players. Please remember to bring the flyer with you. Click here for the flyer.
Dancing with the Teachers
GCIT's 3rd Annual Dancing with the Teachers event will take place Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00pm.
Ticket cost will be $7 each and they will go on sale March 1, 2015. If the event is not sold out tickets will be available the night of the show. Any questions please contact Mrs. DeVito at kdevito@gcecnj.org.
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Guidance News
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Bing Awarded $1,000 from Comcast Foundation 
The Comcast Foundation recognized GCIT senior Gabrielle Bing, Academy of Finance and Business Management, as a 2015-2016 Comcast Leaders and Achievers� Scholarship Program recipient. The scholarship is an award of $1,000. This scholarship is to recognize the efforts of young people who are helping make our communities stronger.
Wagner Receives Widener Scholarship and Award
 President James T. Harris, III of Widener University and NBC10 selected Cassidy Wagner, junior in the Academy of Allied Health & Medical Science, to receive the Widener University High School Leadership Award. This awards program is designed to recognize high school students like Cassidy Wagner in the region who embody the university's commitment to develop and inspire leaders to affect positive change. With this award, the Widener University High School Leadership Awards Committee recognizes Cassidy's ability to demonstrate courage by standing up for what is right, finding a way to address a wrong or making a difference in a significant way. Cassidy is invited to join other selected students at a special awards event at the National Constitution Center on March 25th followed by a unique leadership experience in fall 2015 where all the 2015 student award winners will convene on Widener's campus for an exciting day of leadership training. Additionally, if Cassidy chooses to enroll at Widener University, a $20,000 scholarship over four years will also be awarded. |
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Athletics
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Senior Girls Volleyball player Ashley McGinn has received an athletic scholarship to play Beach Volleyball at Georgia State University. The 4-year starter was named to all-state team this past fall and was also a three time 1st team all-conference player.
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Allied Health & Medical Science News
| American Red Cross Blood Drive 
The Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive was held on January 8th. AHMS students assisted in recruiting, educating and supporting students throughout the donation process.
Our goal this year was to obtain 92 pints of blood. At the end of the day we obtained
97 productive pints. Thanks to all the GCIT students who donated or attempted to donate blood. Your contributions may have saved as many as 291 lives!
HOSA
On Saturday, February 7th, many AHMS student's will be attending the HOSA Southern Regional Leadership Conference hosted by Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health Sciences. Many vocational schools, from the southern New Jersey region, will be traveling to this exciting event to compete in over thirty health related events. First place winners will move on to the HOSA State Leadership Conference where they will compete on a state level. Good luck to all!
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IT/DC News
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Congratulations to all of the 9th grade students in the Academy of Information Technology & Digital Communications for passing their first computer certification exam.
 The students passed their first of three IC3 exams, Computing Fundamentals. They worked very hard in their first year at GCIT to pass the exam. The test includes computer hardware basics, identifying Windows operating system functions, and understanding the basics of system/utilities software and application software.
Up next, they will take the second exam, Living Online. After passing all three exams, students will be IC3 certified and have the opportunity to use that computer literacy certification for college credit.
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Holiday Hallway Decorating Contest Winner
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Congratulations to the Mathematics Department for
 winning the Holiday Hallway Decorating Contest. Their winning theme of "Winter Wonderland" featured comical representations of both math department faculty and administration. Congratulations to second place Foreign Language and third place English and all other departments who participated in the contest. The contest was an enjoyable event for faculty, staff, and students. |
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Performing Arts
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See the Senior Class Drama Performance of
"As You Like It"
February 3-6 @ 7:00pm
Tickets: $7 each
($5 with school i.d.)
Come see Shakespeare like you've  never seen it before in this edgy, innovative, contemporary take on a Shakespeare classic. Escape to the Forest of Arden for an evening of intrigue, comedy, romance and mistaken identity that will make you believe in the power of love and laughter.
For addition information and to purchase tickets, contact the Department of Drama box office at 856-468-1445 ext. 2158 or kpalomo@gcecnj.org.
"The Miracle Worker"
Congratulations to the Performing Arts Junior drama class for a successful run of the challenging play The Miracle Worker! Please click here for photos...
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New Image Salon Open For Business
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Start your day with a beauty service at GCIT! GCIT's New Image Salon is open for personal beauty service in the Cosmetology Clinic.
Clinic hours are: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am (Closed Friday's.)
For a full list of services, click here...
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GCIT Apparel & Gear
| Buy Customized GCIT
Apparel & Gear Online!
Get $10 OFF your purchase or 50% OFF a custom t-shirt. We are proud to introduce GCIT branded apparel and gear that you can customize and buy online! You can now design and personalize many products for GCIT Cheetah clubs, sports, classes, activities, staff, friends and family. Our logo is even included in the design! For information, click here... |
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Home & School Association
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The Home & School Association is made up of parents that represent the students of GCIT. The association holds meetings the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in the 400 wing commons. During the meetings, they discuss fundraising ideas to be able to help provide our students with support for their programs and activities. They also provide support for groups and clubs associated with GCIT by donating, helping or assisting events.
Home & School Scholarship Award
Seniors can apply to win scholarships through the Home & School Association. Participating families of the GCIT Home and School, that have a senior in GCIT, can apply for scholarship by submitting an essay and application by April 30, 2015. Over $4,000 has been awarded to our seniors in the past 3 years!
For more information about the Home & School Association, click here...
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Mr. GCIT
|  Student Council will be hosting its annual Mr. GCIT competition on Friday, February 20, 2015 from 7:00pm-9:00pm in the GCIT theater.
Tickets are $7 and will be on sale during school lunches from February 9th - 12th. Tickets are sure to sell out quickly. Please bring the appropriate dollar amount.
All proceeds will go to Christine's Hope for Kids Foundation, a foundation that desires to help underprivileged children. Support our state charity and our twelve brave contestants. To learn more about the foundation, click here... |
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ARC Lifeguard Training
| GCIT will be conducting American Red Cross
Lifeguard Training Classes.
Please stop by the GCIT Fitness Center from 3:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday to sign up for class. They will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
For more information email Mr. Hennessey at ehennessey@gcecnj.org
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School Based Youth Services
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Counseling 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.
8am - 7pm
Friday
8am - 3pm
Summer Hours
Monday - 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 x2691.
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. For more information, please contact a SBYS counselor.
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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"Show Us Your Grades" Program
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GCIT is once again participating in the Jack Frost/Big Boulder  Show us your Grades Program. Any student who earns Principal's List or Honor Roll for the first marking period will receive a FREE Snow Pass to JFBB. This ticket may be used anytime during the 2014-15 season. The Snow Pass has a value of up to $45.
Tickets will be distributed to students once we receive them from Jack Frost. For more information, please contact a School Based Youth Services staff member.
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General School Announcements
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Pay for Student Breakfast & Lunch Online
We are excited to announce that GCIT 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 MasterCard 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.
Free & Reduced Lunch ApplicationThe application for high school students in the Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District is now available.
You can apply anytime during the school year. Please return the completed application to the cafeteria staff or mail the completed application to the school to the attention of Mr. Bruce DeMerice.
For more information and the application, click here...
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Parents & Students Can Subscribe to
Teacher Class Pages
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Now students and parents can subscribe to teacher class pages on the GCIT web site and receive automated emails each day as teachers post assignments to their class pages.
This feature is known as the "Student Vault." The feature is only available for teachers who have created class pages on the GCIT site.
Parents can create an  account and add their children's classes to their "My Classes" list. The parent account will customize the website and allow parents to see just the classes that they subscribe to and will also send assignment notifications to the email address associated with the account.
Students can create their own account with the added bonus of being able to submit assignments online should their teacher set the assignment up that way. In order to do this, students should print out their verification code that is generated during the registration process and bring it to one of their teachers for verification. This will then allow their account to submit assignments online to teachers that allow it.
Please see the documents below to help you in creating either a student or parent account.
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Get Connected and Stay Connected to GCIT
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Power Announcement - EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
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 x2519.
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