{"id":2954,"date":"2020-08-17T11:03:43","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T16:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=2954"},"modified":"2020-08-17T11:09:07","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T16:09:07","slug":"principals-update-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=2954","title":{"rendered":"Principal’s Update 8\/17\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Attachments:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall Sports Spectator Rules<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lunch Menu<\/a>
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News:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Weekly lesson plans<\/a> posted by teachers.  <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    \t7th grade <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \t8th grade<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \tVirtual School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. We made a few changes to some students’ schedules as we have adjusted to virtual school and in-person classes. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s counselor. Last names A-K –efortuna@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a> or Last names L-Z –rsmith@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a> <\/li>
    2. You may have heard the high school moved to a hybrid schedule.  This only impacts the high school.  Grades kindergarten through 8 will still meet every day.<\/li>
    3. Textbook Fees can be paid in the office or online. The fees are $150.12 for 7th grade and $149.05 for 8th grade. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      If you want to purchase insurance for your child\u2019s ipad, this can be done through EZschool pay or you can send a check or cash with your child.  Insurance costs $35 and there is a $25 co-pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Virtual School Parents: If you have not picked up your child\u2019s workbooks and other materials, please stop by the front office between 7:30am and 4pm soon.  All students should be logged into Google classroom every day.  Here is the daily schedule <\/a>for students.<\/li>
      2. 2019-2020 Yearbooks are still available for $25.  Students can see Mr. Stutesman or Mr. Walker to purchase one.<\/li>
      3. The yearbook club is asking for new applicants to see Mr. Stutesman or Mr. Walker if interested in joining.<\/li>
      4. Students interested in joining Spell Bowl can attend the call-out meeting on Wednesday.  Interested students should email Mrs. Potter (lpotter@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a>) for details.   <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        COVID-19 Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This past Friday, ISDH changed the information required on the written documentation from healthcare providers in order to allow a student or staff member back to school prior to the original date given for the 10 day quarantine period.  The documentation must now state that the symptoms are not COVID-19 related OR<\/strong> give an alternate diagnosis AND<\/strong> give a specific date the student or staff member is allowed to return.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Also, a negative COVID-19 test result does not allow a student or staff member to return prior to the original date given.  It is only the written documentation from the healthcare provider mentioned above that is accepted for an early return.  If a student or staff member was identified as a direct contact to a positive COVID-19 case and is asked to quarantine for 14 days, they must remain out of school for the entire 14 days.  
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        If your child is asked to stay home for 10 days by the clinic, which is following CDC guidelines, he\/she will be coded in PowerSchool attendance as VIRT- COV — Virtual Temporary due to COVID -19. This is the coding that the Indiana Department of Education has asked us to use. This coding DOES NOT mean that your student has been moved to our corporation’s virtual program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Please understand that only staff members see this information. Also, it does not necessarily mean that your student has COVID-19, it just means that your student is absent due to a COVID-19 situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If your student is asked to quarantine, he\/she should reach out to his\/her teachers via email and\/or Google Classroom so that your child can stay connected and working during the absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As a reminder to all parents, you should NOT<\/strong> send your student to school if… <\/p>\n\n\n\n