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GULFPORT HIGH SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT NEWSLETTER

THE

Admiral News

Mike Lindsey, Principal Week of Sept. 29 - Oct. 3, 2014

ADMIRALS RADIATE PRIDE!

September 29- Regular Bell Schedule Eastern States Consortium Visit Begins No Tutoring Bus This Afternoon September 30- Regular Bell Schedule Slow Pitch Softball at D’Iberville Swim Meet at College Park Vertical Alignment Meeting (9th Grade Only) Volleyball Game in Ocean Springs at 5:30 p.m. October 1- AIG PR Committee Meeting at 7:45 a.m. in VO-4 Regular Bell Schedule Gov. Phil Bryant’s Healthier Teens Town Meeting (Selected Students) Teacher Academy Internships Tutoring Bus Runs in Afternoon October 2- C Schedule for Students Leadership Succession Team Meeting at 10:00 Key Club Meeting (Auditorium at 8:00 a.m.) Pep Rally (WLOX to Film) October 3- Regular Bell Schedule Teacher Assistant Holiday FCA Meeting in Little Theatre at 8:00 a.m. GHS Football Vs. Harrison Central at 7 p.m. (Pink Out Game)

The Gulfport Admirals were victorious against St. Martin this weekend with a final score of Gulfport 42, St. Martin 24. Next week on Friday night, the Admirals will host Harrison Central. Remember this is will be our annual “Pink Out” football game. Those unable to attend the game can visit the iHigh.com website and watch as GTV streams the game live. ~Photo by the Sun Herald

DRESS CODE REMINDER: All young men are to have shirts tucked, and no sagging pants are allowed. Young ladies need to be mindful of the appropriate length (no shorter than 4 inches above the knee) of shorts, skirts, and dresses. Razor-back shirts and spaghetti strap shirts are not permitted. Cleavage must not be exposed.

LOOKING AHEAD:

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each student to

become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society.


The Gulfport School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities or benefits.

October 5-Cruisin’ the Coast (AIG Students Participate) October 6- Fire Drill Learning Walks at GHS GHS 9th Grade JV Football at GHS Track at 5 School Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. October 7- Slow Pitch Softball at West Harrison Volleyball Game at St. Martin at 5:30 p.m. Choir at Handsboro Community Center October 8- National Walk to School Day School Pictures Retakes Swim Meet at College Park GHS Design Team Meeting October 9- ACT DCE (Practice Tests for Math and Science) Slow Pitch Softball at Home October 10- ACT DCE (Practice Tests for English and History) FCA Meeting in Little Theatre at 8:00 a.m. GHS Football Against Hancock (Away) October 11- DECA Club Meeting at 3:45 p.m. October 13 Fall Break Holiday (No School) October 15-17- Exams (Exam Schedule Below) October 17- FCA Meeting in Auditorium at 8:00 a.m. October 20- Tornado Drill GHS Domino’s Pizza Night (Code DN1 with Order) School Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. October 23- Report Cards Issued to Students NHS and NTHS Induction at 6 p.m. October 24- FCA Meeting in Little Theatre at 8:00 a.m.

GULFPORT STRONG! ANCHORED IN EXCELLENCE!

IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION

Has your child been absent from school and missed an important assessment or several assessments? If so, your child can participate in our free Academic Recovery program facilitated by Mrs. Flores, one of our 9th grade science teachers. Any 9th or 10 grade student who needs to make up a test is welcome to stay after school on Mondays or Wednesdays from 3:45 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in Room 404. No late students will be permitted without a pass from a teacher or an administrator. Academic Recovery provides students a quiet atmosphere to take a missed assessment without having to miss additional instruction in class. Please have your child take full advantage of this new program at Gulfport High School.

ATTENTION CLUB SPONSORS: Once your club is on the approved listing, feel free to conduct your elections for Club Sweetheart following the guidelines and recommendation forms that Mr. Fava shared with each of you. All forms and documents for the selection will need to be placed on file by the club sponsor. When the election process is complete, please send Mr. Fava the name of your sweetheart with your organization name.

CLUB SWEETHEARTS ELECTIONS TO BE HELD



The Fellowship of Christian Athletes launched an Evangelism project at Gulfport High School this month. FCA students received donations of hundreds of Post-It pads, so they could initiate their project, which involves writing Bible scriptures and verses or motivating notes to other students, teachers, and staff members. FCA members have placed these notes on students’ desks and other random locations to help inspire, uplift, and encourage those who find and read the notes. As a result, students who are not members of FCA have joined their efforts by writing and sharing their own notes with others on our campus. Many students have shared that by receiving a Post-It message, their days have been brighter at GHS.

GHS’s Future Educators of America organization (FEA) is participating in the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF program, which began in 1950 as a way to help children in the world who need much more than candy. The FEA members will go door-to-door on Halloween with UNICEF collection boxes. For $1.00, your donation could give a child 40 days of clean, safe water. For $5.00, your donation could feed a malnourished child for five days. For $10.00, your donation could vaccinate 280 children. Every donation matters! Please help support our Future Educators of America’s students with this wonderful initiative to make a positive difference in the life of a child.

GULFPORT Emily Tipton article here...

Senior parents were treated to our Senior Parent Night held on Thursday, September 25th, at GHS. Our counselors shared valuable financial aid and scholarship information, as well as discussed the process for college admissions. If parents were unable to attend, they may contact Mrs. Zahedi, our lead counselor, to receive the information that was missed.

FCA INITIATES POST-IT EVANGELISM PROJECT

FEA: MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN



Last week Teacher Academy students warmly welcomed guest speaker Dr. Tracy Daniel, Director of Technology for the Gulfport School District, who taught them about avoiding unethical practices by abiding by the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics/Standards of Conduct, guarding their professional image on social media, following the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), and implementing the ISTE Standards for Teachers. Mrs. Whittet’s Teacher Academy students actively discussed these interesting topics with Dr. Daniel and were very engaged in hearing Dr. Daniel share examples of each topic that affected their lives on a daily basis at home and during the school day.

SENIOR CHECKLIST FOR THIS MONTH: ---Work on your ACT score. ---Go visit the colleges that interest you most. ---Apply for admission on colleges’ websites. ---Don’t stress about scholarships yet. ---Read the Scholarship Newsletter on the GHS website for more information. ---Complete your senior profile.

ACADEMIC INSTITUTE’S ENGINEERING STUDENTS WORK TO PROGRAM ROBOTS

Students in Mr. Brawley’s Engineering class have learned the basics of programming a robot to function and to perform simple tasks. This past week, students learned how to construct a program to get the robots to navigate through a customized maze by itself.



Availability of GHS Library Our library opens at 8:00 a.m. No passes are required to visit. The library closes at 3:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. On Wednesdays the library is open until 4:30 p.m. All students must have a pass to visit the library during class times, and students should sign in when arriving and sign out when leaving. Our school librarian is Mrs. Shana Campbell, and her helpful assistant is Mrs. Anna Ladner.

Gulfport High School Admiral Theatre

2014-2015 Season

THE ELECTION October 15-16, 2014 7 PM It’s school election time and all that’s needed to win are a few posters and flyers, right? Wrong! Come see the fun unfold as a new candidate and an unlimited supply of money turns this election on its ear. (Comedy) LOVING LIVES December 10-12, 2014 7 PM It’s 1948, it’s the dead of winter, and it’s time for “Loving Lives,” a radio soap opera on its last legs. (Comedy) REHEARSAL FOR MURDER March 11-13, 2015 7 PM One year ago today, a playwright’s fiancée and leading lady was murdered. Now the same playwright has written a new play with the same cast of characters who were present for the murder. A thrilling, suspenseful, whodunit. (Murder Mystery) NO CRIME LIKE THE PRESENT May 13-15, 2015 7 PM A fun evening of theatre with many twists and turns that will keep you guess until the surprising end! A fun whodunit you don’t want to miss! (Comedy)

Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude. --- Ralph Marston



Because choosing a college is one of the most difficult decisions that seniors will make in high school, our counselors plan for annual visits from college recruiters. This past week college recruiters from LSU, MSU, Mississippi College, and Millsaps visited and spoke to groups of seniors at Gulfport High School. When choosing a college, seniors should consider the type of academic program and the availability of the major or majors in which they are most interested, along with other important factors. Seniors should also think about the following factors when comparing colleges:

*Location (distance from home)

*Environment (type of school, two-year or four

year, urban or rural school setting, location and size of nearest city, religious affiliation, and co-ed, male, or female environment)

*Size (physical size of campus)

*Admission requirements (deadlines, tests

required, average test scores, GPA, rank, and special requirements)

*Academics (majors offered, special

requirements, accreditation, student-faculty ratio, and typical class size)

*College expenses (tuition, room and board,

estimated total budget, application fee, and deposits)

*Financial aid (deadlines, required forms,

percent of student population receiving financial aid, scholarships, and part-time employment opportunities for students)

*Housing (residence hall requirements,

availability of housing, types and sizes of residential areas, and food plans)

*Facilities (academic and recreational facilities)

*Activities (clubs, organizations,

sororities/fraternities, and athletic intramural activities)

Louisiana State University

Mississippi State University

Mississippi College~GHS Alumni Michelle Ladner (Recruiter) recruiter)

SENIORS: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Louisiana State University

Mississippi State University



STUDENTS GATHER IN PRAYER IN HONOR OF ANNUAL EVENT

“See You at the Pole” is an annual event recognized and celebrated throughout the nation and at Gulfport High School. Members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, along with many other students, gathered in prayer to celebrate this event last week and to demonstrate the power of prayer. This annual student-initiated and student-led event brought students to our flagpole to pray for their leaders, school, and families, as well to ask God to bring moral and spiritual awakening to their campus and country. Simultaneously, across the nation at countless schools around the country, thousands of students were doing the very same thing.

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Aniya Callahan Madeline Appel Maddie Anderson Brittany Angelle Nia Goodman Emily Edwards Fallon Brown Jasmine Ball Anna Cat Kendricks Ayanna Lombard Eva Carranza Carlee Dymond Aley Woodberry Imani Peters Tea Pappas Jayla Green Najla Lombard

GHS HOMECOMING MAIDS ELECTED FOR 2014 HOMECOMING



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STAY INFORMED BY ACCESSING GULFPORT HIGH SCHOOL’S CALENDAR

■ Parents, we encourage you to stay informed and get involved at Gulfport High School. Please access the monthly calendar at http://tinyurl.com/d7spl7c

Free ACT Workshops

SATURDAYS: 8 am-noon THURSDAYS: 4:30-7:30 pm

September 6, 2014 September 11, 2014

October 18, 2014 October 23, 2014

December 6, 2014 December 11, 2014

January 31, 2015 February 5, 2015

April 11, 2015 April 16, 2015

LOCATION: Gulf Coast Get2College Center

715 Cox Avenue Ocean Springs, MS 39564

228.875.4441 REGISTRATION: Online pre-registration is required at www.get2college.org. Registration opens two weeks before each workshop. Workshops are for students who have never taken the ACT or who scored between 15 and 25 and want to increase their score. PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE WORKSHOP - ALL WORKSHOPS HAVE IDENTICAL CONTENT. The workshops include: Overview of Math, Science, English and Reading subject areas Tips to achieve your target score and time-saving strategies Resource materials

http://t.co/Uv1KSD9g

http://tinyurl.com/d7spl7c

http://www.get2college.org/

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