Archives for September 2020

One of the best defenses against the flu is getting your flu vaccine!  We would like to notify you of four different flu clinics that may be of interest to you and your family:

• Through a partnership with Kroger, Goochland County Public Schools is sponsoring a drive-thru flu vaccination clinic on Tuesday, October 6, from 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Goochland High School.   If you have health insurance, bring your card for billing purposes.  If you do not have health insurance, the cost is $25 per vaccine.  Online registration is required.  Please see the flyer attached HERE for registration links, as well as other important information for the clinic.
• The Chickahominy Health District is offering a free drive-through clinic as well. This drive-through clinic is scheduled for October 3, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fire Station #6 in Hadensville (4810 Three Chopt Rd). See attached flyer below.
• Bon Secours is also hosting two separate drive-through flu clinics.  These vaccinations are free of charge, regardless of whether or not families have insurance.  Flyers for these clinics are also attached below.
  • October 3, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Bon Secours Short Pump Emergency Center (Flyer)
  • October 10, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bon Secours Westchester Emergency Center (Flyer)

If you have any questions, please contact Kent Duffey, Lead Nurse for GCPS, at kduffey@glnd.k12.va.us or 804-556-5322 (extension 4875) or Jen Waggener, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, at jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us or 804-556-5625.

 

¡Una de las mejores defensas contra la influenza es recibir su vacuna contra la influenza!  Nos gustaría notificarle de cuatro diferentes clínicas contra la influenza que pueden ser de interés para usted y su familia:

 

• A través de una asociación con Kroger, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Goochland patrocinan una clínica de vacunación contra la influenza el martes 6 de octubre, de 3:30 p.m. a 6:00 p.m.en la Escuela Preparatoria Goochland.   Si tiene seguro médico, traiga su tarjeta para fines de facturación.  Si usted no tiene seguro médico, el costo es de $25 pagadero en cheque o en efectivo.  Se requiere registro en línea.  Consulte el folleto adjunto a este correo electrónico para obtener enlaces de registro, así como otra información importante para la clínica.
• El Distrito de Salud de Chickahominy también ofrece una clínica gratuita. Esta clínica de autoservicio está programada para el 3 de octubre de 2020 de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. en la estación de bomberos # 6 en Hadensville (4810 Three Chopt Rd). Ver folleto adjunto.

• Bon Secours también está organizando dos clínicas separadas contra la influenza.  Estas vacunas son gratuitas, independientemente de si las familias tienen o no seguro.  Folletos para estas clínicas también están adjuntos.
  • Octubre 3, de 2020 de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. en el Centro de Emergencias Bon Secours Short Pump
  • Octubre 10, de 2020 de 9:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en el Centro de Emergencias Bon Secours Westchester.

As a reminder, GCPS will be closed on Friday, September 25th for a Teacher Professional Development Day. We hope you enjoy your three day weekend!

Last week our school counselors presented information to seniors about planning for after high school during six work sessions. They also presented the same information to seniors and their parents at Senior Parent Night on Thursday evening. During those meetings, our school counselors went into great detail regarding the process of applying to college. The link to their presentation can be found here.

Parents, please encourage your senior son or daughter to make an appointment with his or her school counselor by contacting their school counselor (see links below).

Mr. Getter (A-G)

Ms. Guza (H-Q)

Mrs. Ferrell (R-Z)

Our school counselors will meet with each student one-on-one to discuss individual post-high school plans. They are extremely knowledgeable about the college admissions process, so we hope that our students will take advantage of these individual meeting opportunities! Please see the links below, as needed.

Scholarships in Schoology

Student Information Sheet (required for Counselor Letter of Recommendation)

If your self-view view is not up-to-date (Parchment Transcript)

Opportunities Workbook- Virginia English | Spanish

 

Advance College Academy (ACA) is a 62-credit associates degree program available to Goochland High School students as dual enrollment through J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Successful students take rigorous classes in their 9th and 10th grades, while completing the majority of their college coursework in 11th and 12th grades. While most students are admitted to ACA in their 8th-grade year, eligible 9th and 10th graders can still apply to be in the program each fall. Interested 9th and 10th graders should fill out this ACA Application. Completed applications must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at 3:00 pm for admissions consideration.

Any questions regarding the ACA application process can be directed to Dr. Beth Fowler, Advanced Programs and Equity Specialist (bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us).

As part of our overall effort to engage our students in their learning and to accomplish our mission to maximize the potential of every learner, Goochland County Public Schools provides all of our students with outstanding technology resources in the form of Apple iPads and MacBooks. This year these devices are an essential link to learning during our phased reopening plan.

We charge a low ($30 per student MacBook laptop) insurance premium each year that allows our staff to repair devices, provide replacement or loaner devices, and covers one replacement device in the event of severe damage or loss.  Without the insurance premium, the family risks assuming the full cost of repairs. These premiums can be paid by credit card online through your child’s online payment system, which you can find at (insert school link).

If this premium cost is a hardship for your family at this time, please contact Mr. Nash (anash@glnd.k12.va.us) or Ms. Hendricks (yhendricks@glnd.k12.va.us) at Goochland High School to set up a payment plan. The insurance premium should be paid for each student with a device in your family.

Please pay your insurance premium now to ensure that your child’s device is covered for this school year. Thank you for your support!

Now that our division has finished two full weeks of distance learning, we are interested in learning more about your experience. Our school division is committed to excellence in everything we do. Please take a moment to complete the GCPS Distance Learning Survey 2020-21 (Fall) (Spanish Version) google form. We plan to send out brief surveys like this one periodically in order to identify where we might need adjustments to ultimately provide a better experience for our students, staff, and families. Please take a moment to share your thoughts with us. All responses will be anonymous. We look forward to hearing from you!