GRAD 2012 Hanging Basket Fundraiser - If you have ordered hanging baskets from the Grads, they are available for pick up at Avalon Gardens on Moore Road.
REPORT CARDS & LETTER TO PARENTS - Report Cards and attachments were sent home with students on Thursday, April 26th.
GFSS IS ON FACEBOOK! - Check out our Facebook Timeline. Click on the "Find us on Facebook" icon at the top right of this page and "Like" us on your Facebook and you'll receive notices of upcoming events and other school information.
GFSS Proposed Calendar and Fees 2012/13 - Click for a copy of the
proposed school calendar for next year and
proposed school fees. If parents have any questions or concerns they can contact the Principal, Mr. Stewart, at gfss@sd51.bc.ca.
Transcripts for Applying to Post Secondary Institutions - All Grads who are planning to go to a post secondary institution need to fill out a
PSI form on the Ministry of Education website. The following are instructions for ordering transcripts to be sent to your choice of post secondary institution(s):
1. go the provincial education website www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams
2. click on Student Secure web icon , enter it
3. create an account **you must know your PEN number!!**
4. click on PSI forms and follow the directions
Filling out this online form will ensure your high school transcripts are sent to the post secondary institutions,
otherwise they will not be sent out.
2012 Parent Satisfaction Survey -
Each year the Ministry of Education puts out a survey for all students in grade 10 and 12 and their parents to complete. Students answer the surveys during class time, while parents are provided an opportunity to complete the surveys online using a onetime only specific code. The information the school gathers from these surveys may be used to help staff develop certain areas of focus for their annual improvement plans.
Parents of students in grades 10 and 12 can access the survey at the following link:
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.htm
If parents wish to complete the survey, the school will email or text them a specific code that can be used to access the survey securely. The survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Codes can be accessed by emailing us at
gfss@sd51.bc.ca or by calling the school directly at 442-8285 and speaking with Mrs. Lacey. Parent surveys can be completed anytime up to May 31, 2012.
CHECK OUT THE GFSS WOLF REPORT BLOG - Have a look at the GFSS Wolf Report Blog link located just to the left of this page. It will have our newsletters and other school information for students and parents. Updated Mar. 13th.
GRAD 2012 Deadlines - Here are some
important Grad/Grad Transition Deadlines:
Wednesday, April 4th Scholarship meeting with grads / reminder of transition deadlines
Thursday, April 5th Unit #1 completed
Friday, April 13th Unit #2 completed
Thursday, April 19th Unit #3 completed
Wednesday, April 25th Scholarship applications due
Thursday, April 26th Unit #4 completed
Wednesday, May 23rd Exit interviews completed
Thursday, May 24th Grad list
Thursday, June 7th Final Grad list
Monday, June 11th Grad ceremony appeals due
Friday, June 15th Grad Rehersal
Saturday, June 16th Grad
REPORT CARD UPDATE -
Click here to see the latest letter from the Principal, Scott Stewart, regarding Teacher job action, report cards and other upcoming events.
Important Parent Health Information - Within the last few months, there have been at least 8 serious cases of ecstasy toxicity in BC, including several deaths.
Click here for information from BC Drug & Poison Info Centre and BC Coroner Service.
2011/12 Yearbooks for Pre-Sale - Yearbook orders are now being taken for this year's 2011/12 yearbook. The cost is $42.00.
Scholarship Resource Website - AcademicInvest.com is a resource website which is free for all Canadian students. Its purpose is to introduce students to grant, scholarship and bursary funding, as well as employment opportunities. Check it out at
www.academicinvest.com
Grade 12 Info and Provincial Exam Scholarship Criterion -
Click here for an update on Grad information regarding Provincial Scholarships, Passport to Education, etc..
Attendance Expectations for GFSS - If your child is away, sick or has to leave early from school (or arrive late), please call the school in the morning or give your child a written note to give to the office explaining their absence. For a full day absence, the office needs to be notified either before or on the day of the absence. Please read the policy on "excused" and "unexcused" absences at the link to the left of this page (Attendance Expectations).
2011/12 School Fees - All student fees will be collected in the Office.
Fee schedule - Student Council Activities .....................$20.00
........................... Lock Fee..................................................$8.00
........................... Grad Fee (Grade 12's only) ...............$20.00
........................... Yearbook if paid BY Jan. 18th............$37.00
........................... Yearbook after Jan. 18th ....................$42.00
**Certain elective courses have additional fees - see Student Handbook**
School Supply List -
Click here for the GFSS school supply list.
Speaking Up! - The BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) has published a parent guide to advocating for students in public schools. There is a copy of the guide in the office if any parents wish to come in and review it.
Lost & Found - Located in the office.
Medical Conditions/Allergies - Please contact the school office if your son or daughter has a medical condition or life-threatening allergy that would require administration of medication at school. A Medical Alert form and a Request for Administration of Medication at School form will need to be completed.
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