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Tuesday, 14 May 2013 |
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On Tuesday, May 14, the Hall County media specialists met at the district office to launch the 2013 summer reading initiatives. The launch will provide grade-level flyers to be distributed among students to make them aware of the multiple sources of summer reading programs that will be available to them and their families. Initiatives will include a digital bookshelf, Little Free Libraries, promotion of the public library, Gardens on Green story times, HCSC summer reading web site, and the Reading Rocket (book mobile).
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Monday, 13 May 2013 |
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Two (2) Hall County High School students have been selected by Jackson EMC (JEMC) to spend a week in Washington, D.C., this summer for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's annual Washington Youth Tour (WYT). The WYT is an all-expense paid leadership program sponsored by the nation's electric membership corporations (EMCs).
Allison Walls, Flowery Branch High School, daughter of Mark and Julie Walls of Buford; and Logan Allen, Chestatee High School, son Connie Allen of Gainesville, will be among 105 Georgia high school students during the event set for June 13-20 with stops in Georgia and Washington, D.C.
See Media Report with Photo
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Thursday, 09 May 2013 |
Summer EXperience Registration
On June 3rd – 6th, Hall County Schools will provide “eXtreme eXperiences” for students currently in grades 6-8. Each eXperience will be held at the Lanier Charter Career Academy on Monday-Thursday from 9:00 – 3:00. A modest registration fee of $ 75 is required to cover lunch, all supplies and t-shirt. Please indicate your 1st and 2nd choices, as each session is limited. Registration will continue until all slots are filled.
To register, make checks made payable to: Lanier Charter Career Academy. Mail completed application and payment to: Lanier Charter Career Academy, EXtreme EXperiences, 2719 Tumbling Creek Road, Gainesville, GA 30504.
 eXtreme_eXperience_Application_2013
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Thursday, 09 May 2013 |
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 120 Hall County seniors participating in the Work-Based Learning Program at their high schools have earned their GeorgiaBEST (Business Ethics Student Training) certification. With business and industry input, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) put together 10 standards that would be taught as part of the GeorgiaBEST program.
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Wednesday, 08 May 2013 |
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On May 7, 2013, the Georgia Department of Education released a new report card tool that replaces the "Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)" designation, which was criticized because it only rated schools as pass or fail. The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) grades schools and districts on a 100 point-scale (schools can receive up to 10 bonus points for a total possible score of 110).
HCSD_2012_CCRPI_Report
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Wednesday, 08 May 2013 |
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The chorus, under the direction of Mr. Josh Manfroni, sang the National Anthem at the May 6th Gwinnett Braves game against the Pawtucket Red Socks. Also, Principal Jackie Adams got to throw out the first pitch. The students, along with over 200 family and friends of Chestnut Mountain Creative School of Inquiry, enjoyed a great evening of baseball.
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Tuesday, 07 May 2013 |
Students from Chestatee, East Hall, Flowery Branch and the Lanier Charter Career Academy recently attended the International DECA Conference in Anaheim, California. Over 16,000 students from around the world gathered in Anaheim to compete in marketing-based events. Congratulations to the following students who won awards:
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Monday, 06 May 2013 |
 On May 4 at Laurel Park, over 300 runners from elementary aged-children to senior citizens, braved constant rain, high winds, and unseasonably low temperatures to compete in the 2nd Annual Hall County Fit Families 5K and Fun Run. The event, jointly sponsored by the Hall County School District and United Healthcare as part of their wellness initiative, was a festive affair, despite the elements, with many schools entering teams of competitors featuring students, teachers, and parents.
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Friday, 03 May 2013 |
National History Day in Georgia is sponsored by the Georgia Humanities Council. The state competition was held at Mercer University in Macon on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Approximately 425 students participated from 28 middle schools and 20 high schools.
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Thursday, 25 April 2013 |
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Annually, all 8th grade students complete the 21st Century Skills Assessment. Hall County Schools 8th grade students outperform their peers not only in the state of Georgia, but also internationally. For highlights of the 2011-2013 assessment results, view PDF below.
21st Century Skills Assessment
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