The College Board has recently honored eight exceptional students from Gordon Central High School for their outstanding achievements as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars during the 2023-24 school year. This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and academic excellence of these students and their schools.
These Warrior students earned the distinction of AP Scholar:
Keira Bryson - AP Scholar
Anna Caroline Parker - AP Scholar with Honor
Madilyn Payne - AP Scholar
Samantha Ruiz - AP Scholar
Kaiman Smith - AP Scholar with Honor (returning graduated senior)
Max Stone - AP Scholar with Distinction (returning graduated senior)
Randy Vicente - AP Scholar
Evan Wood - AP Scholar with Distinction
AP Scholar achievements are categorized into different levels of recognition:
AP Scholar: Awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
AP Scholar with Distinction: Conferred upon students who maintain an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
AP International Diploma: Presented to students who exhibit exceptional achievement across various disciplines, subject to eligibility requirements.
These exemplary students have not only demonstrated academic prowess but have also exemplified the values of hard work and dedication, which will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavors.
The Gordon Central High School community commends these scholars on their outstanding achievements and wishes them continued success in their educational pursuits.
Gordon Central High School band director Neal Crawford loves his new band room, and so does his Blue Wave drumline! Also, media specialist Sheri Pruitt spends time getting to know students and helps them with book checkouts and technology.
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Mrs. Albright’s Level 1 Teaching as a Profession class completed an activity called How Well Can You Teach. Students were partnered up back to back and had to teach their partner to write or draw the same thing as they were. Students realized the importance of giving clear instructions and listening closely. At the end they enjoyed comparing their papers to see how similar (or different) theirs was compared to their partner.
Dr. Watters' Theatre Tech students are already in motion with projects for local events and homecoming.
Ms. Wood's Advanced Art students are applying photo emulsion to frames to prepare them for the silk screen printing process.
Order a 2024-25 Gordon Central Yearbook! We have a new yearbook vendor this year and a new low price of $45.00 available if you order by Friday, August 16th. Use the web address on the image to link to the yearbook ordering page. (bit.ly/3M68D9D)
Ms. Freeman's ELA classes have been busy with engaging classroom activities to start the school year. One of them is called Finding the Common Ground and the other one is a scavenger hunt for the Hero's Journey.
Upcoming Events at GCHS
Student Government Results!
Gordon Central students are getting the most out of their gymnasium before the new one is ready! Happy Friday, Warriors! Don't forget the football scrimmage game tonight at Coahulla Creek at 7:30.
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The first day of school at Gordon Central High School was a huge success!
Together, we are Gordon County Schools. #TogetherGCHS #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS
Gordon Central High School is getting ready for Open House, and the Warriors cannot wait to their renovation progress to families at Freshman Orientation!
Good afternoon, Warrior Families!
As we gear up for our return to school on Tuesday, please take a moment to review the new traffic flow patterns for morning arrival and afternoon departure during the 24-25 school year. Check out the attached graphics for detailed routes and instructions to ensure a safe and smooth process for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation!
🚍 Morning Arrival at Gordon Central High School 🚗
To ensure a smooth and safe arrival for everyone, please take note of the following procedures:
Buses will use the middle lanes for student drop-off.
Faculty members will be on duty to assist with stopping traffic at the crosswalk.
Car riders should use the lane closest to the building for drop-off. Please PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD to maximize lane usage, especially as traffic increases.
All students must enter through the main office area. Please note that the gym and ramp tower entrances will not be open in the morning.
🚌 Afternoon Dismissal at Gordon Central High School 🚗
Please review the following procedures for a safe and efficient afternoon dismissal:
Buses will be staged in the three main lanes in front of the school as shown in the graphic:
Tolbert buses will be closest to the building.
Swain buses will be in the middle lanes.
Belwood/Red Bud buses will be in the lane farthest away from the building.
Car rider traffic will enter the new gym parking lot area by turning in at the 4-way stop and line up as indicated in the graphic.
Cars will be stopped at the curb before moving into the traffic lanes in front of the school. Cars that arrive early should NOT park in front of the main entrance of the school. A faculty member will hold car rider traffic in front of the gym until bus traffic has cleared. NOTE THAT ALL CAR RIDER TRAFFIC WILL BE HELD UNTIL BUSES ARE LOADED AND HAVE LEFT THE CAMPUS.
Once bus traffic has cleared (approximately 3:30 pm), car rider traffic will then be released to exit via the lane closest to the school, following the green arrow pattern.
Please be aware that this pattern is subject to change as we assess traffic flow with the ongoing renovation. We appreciate your flexibility and awareness in the interest of safety.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope you have had a restful summer and are looking forward to another school year. I am writing to inform you of an important change in our school system procedure regarding student cellphone and earbud use. Effective the 2024-2025 school year, Gordon County Schools will no longer allow students to use their cellphones and earbuds during school instructional time. This decision has been made with the well-being and academic success of our students as our top priority.
Recent studies have highlighted several detrimental effects of social media and excessive internet use on school-aged children. These include: Distraction from Learning: 1. The constant notifications and easy access to social media can significantly distract students from their studies, reducing their attention span and hindering their academic performance. 2. Mental Health Issues: Prolonged use of social media has been linked to increased levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness among young people. The comparison culture prevalent on these platforms can negatively impact their self-esteem and mental well-being. 3.Sleep Disruption: The blue light emitted from cellphone screens can interfere with sleep patterns, leading to sleep deprivation. This lack of sleep can affect students’ concentration, memory, and overall health. 4. Cyberbullying: Unfortunately, social media can also be a platform for bullying and harassment. By limiting cellphone use during school hours, we aim to create a safer and more supportive environment for all students. To support this new procedure, we ask that you encourage your children; follow their school's procedures for phone storage in the school building.
We understand that this may be an adjustment for both students and parents, but we firmly believe that this change will foster a more focused and positive educational environment. Additionally, please be aware that there will be disciplinary action taken for students who violate this cellphone and earbud use procedure, including taking up the cell phone or ear buds for the remainder of the school day, detention or suspension.We appreciate your support as we implement this new procedure.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us create a better learning environment for our students.
Warm regards,
Alice Mashburn
Superintendent
Gordon County Schools
Gordon Central High School is excited to introduce our new hires for the 2024-2025 school year. Join us in welcoming them to the Warrior Nation!
Join us for Freshman Open House on August 5 . Families are welcome to drop-in between 4-6 pm . Schedules and school tours will be available at that time. We can't wait to welcome our new GC Warriors!
We are looking forward to our rapidly-approaching opening of the 2024-2025 school year at Gordon Central High School. We will have more information on the first days of school in the days ahead; however, this message is to provide our families with information on how to obtain their parking passes and class schedules.
This year, Gordon Central High School will be issuing student parking permits and distributing class schedules by grade level and academic performance during the 23-24 school year. Students in each grade level will receive advanced access to these items if they were on honor roll, merit list, or had perfect attendance last school year. More information and the schedule for pick up may be found on our website at https://www.gcbe.org/o/gchs/page/parking. Please read this information carefully, as there are important pieces of information that must be available at time of purchase for parking permits.
Unless otherwise communicated, all pickups will be at the main entrance of Gordon Central High School. Questions about parking should be directed to Heather Mashburn at hmashburn@gcbe.org.
Gordon County Schools is introducing My Ride K-12, a parent communication app, to its transportation operations. My Ride K-12 will be integrated with our transportation software for families to access estimated times of arrival or departure for buses.
My Ride K-12 is designed so you can access your student’s bus schedules efficiently. GPS technology on the bus works with the district’s software to automatically calculate the timing of a bus route to give you the most accurate ETAs with real-time updates and route changes.
My Ride K-12 is now available for you to download on your Apple or Android mobile device. Our flyer provides step-by-step registration instructions, and you can access the app to download in a variety of ways. Scan the QR code on the flyer, follow the hyperlinks below, or search your app store for “My Ride K-12” to download and register your family on the app. Student bus route information will be available August 2nd on My Ride K-12.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tylertech.myridek12&hl=en_US
Check out the Gordon County Schools Open House dates and times:
Elementary Schools: Thursday, August 1st
Pre-K at 8:30 AM, Kindergarten through 5th grade from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Middle Schools: Friday, August 2nd
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
High Schools: Monday, August 5th
Freshmen Orientation from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Gordon County Schools Summer Enrollment Information:
Please review the flyer to know where to go for summer enrollment at Gordon County Schools. Enrollment opens June 18th and ends July 11th. Visit the feeder school's registration location Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Prior to arriving, please visit https://gordoncountyschoolsga.sites.thrillshare.com/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety. Packets are available at each location if you are unable to pre-register.
