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Statement of Understanding

Welcome to the
Graduation Achievement Charter High School

Graduation Achievement
Center
GAC

Orientation

6001 Chatham Center Drive


Suite 350, Orleans Building
Savannah, GA 31405
912-344-9695

What is the GRADUATION


ACHIEVEMENT CHARTER HIGH
SCHOOL?
We are a state charter high school that
provide students with another option to
reach their educational goals. Our studentfocused program provides students with an
opportunity to earn a high school diploma at
a pace suitable to their schedule, lifestyle
and learning needs. Students experience an
abbreviated, flexible school day that
maximize online learning to focus on
required courses. A custom curriculum,
providing individualized support and
counseling give students a complete road

GACHS Mission
The mission of the GRADUATION
ACHIEVEMENT CHARTER HIGH
SCHOOL (GACHS) is to provide
historically under-served students
with a flexible and highly
individualized virtual high school
experience.

Meet Our Staff Members


Ms. Pugh, Learning Manager/Math
Facilitator
Penelope.Pugh@gradgeorgia.com
912-344-9695
Mr. Baez, Literacy Specialist
Ian.Baez@gradgeorgia.com
Mrs Durham~Tutor/Paraprofessional
Courtney.Durham@gradgeorgia.c
om

GAC-Graduation Achievement
Center Program Outline
Edgenuity.com (Offers state standardsaligned online courses.)
Small Group Activities ( 8~GA
Milestones)
OWN IT (10-unit mini-course that prepares
students with the mindset they need to own their
learning.)
Achieve3000( Delivers significant reading
gains.)
Core Values (Intregrity, Respect,
Empowerment, Compassion, Commitment)

Session Hours
Monday-Thursday
AM Session 8am
-12pm
PM Session 1pm-5pm
No sessions on Friday
Students asked to arrive at least 15 minutes

ONLY ENTER AND EXIT THE


STAIRWAY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF
THE BUILDING.

State of Georgia-Graduation
Requirements

Upcoming Schedule

Testing Dates

Lab Rules

You must sign in and sign out everyday.

Make sure to follow the bathroom


procedure: One student at a time can Sign
out to use the restroom. Be sure to return
everything to the way you found it when
you return (and sign in again)!

Students must use the conference room for


essential phone calls only

School issued headphones must be worn at


all times

No eating in the labBottled drinks are

MALE DRESS CODE

FEMALE DRESS CODE

Additional School Dress Code


Rules
No pajama type or sleep wear
clothing are to be worn to the
center.
Acceptable foot wear is to be worn.
(bedroom slippers are not allowed).

How to Ask for Help in the


lab???

Pick up a cup at the sign in


table.

To ask for help, quietly place


this cup upside down on the
desk to the left of your
workstation.
The cup should remain
BELOW your chair if you DO
NOT need assistance.
Students should not stand
up, raise hands to call over a
tutor or staff. Please be

Attendance Policy

Students are expected and required to:


Log in to the system a minimum of five days during a
seven-day period which equates to a total of 30 hours of
coursework.
Center Students are required to attend the sessions
Monday through Thursday.
Check and respond to Announcements and Messages on
a daily basis.
Stay on pace or ahead of pace in all coursework.
Participate in all required assessments/testing, including
district-mandated benchmark tests (and state-mandated
tests
Communicate with their teachers and school counselor
regularly in a respectful manner)
**Technology issues are not valid excuses for
absences.**

Campus ground rules


Students entering after 8:15 or 1:15 will be
asked to return the next day on time.
Loitering is prohibited on the campus.
All students must enter or exit through the
designated entrance accompanied by staff.
Smoking , drug use or alcohol are not permitted
on campus grounds.
No students are allowed to walk near the lake
under any circumstances. (per building rules)

Statement 0f
Understanding
Students will be held
accountable for their
behavior upon the signing
of this document.

Questions?
Transcripts, withdrawal, and laptop requests
are available on the website (
www.gradgeorgia.com)
Letter of enrollment request goes to
Sharon.Johnson@gradgeorgia.com
Work Permit, certificate of attendance, SSA,
or Department of Motor Vehicle
documentation should be addressed to
Jasmine.Hardaway@Gradgeorgia.com
Questions regarding technical issues with
Edgenuity 877.202.0338 option 3or by
using the website. The hours of operation

COUNSELORs Contact
Information

Mrs. Joseph
Last names beginning withRo-Z andBa-Br
Alona.Joseph@gradgeorgia.com
770-820-4890
Ms. Garfield
Last names beginning withJo-Ri andA
Karla.Garfield@gradgeorgia.com
404-272-6075
Ms. Agha
Last names beginning withD-Ji andBu-C
Hibbah.Agha@gradgeorgia.com
404-273-8214

www.GRADGEORGIA.COM

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Please view the student experience at___


.www.learning.edgenuity.com
1. Experience
2. Instructional model

Complete Own It

Go
towww.Ownit
U.com

Classes will
open after
completing
Own It

Code of Conduct
If you were blind Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=aYrmKlAR0g0
Motivational Speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=wzhzkKccBi8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=41Zjh3AirjU

GACHS Facebook information:

Parents:www.facebook.co
m/groups/ProvostParentS
upport
Students:www.facebook.c
om/groups/145475405634
868/

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School Motto

The time is now to


get your cap and
gown.

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