Academic Spotlight

Gulfport High School Parent/Student Newsletter GHS Issue 19

The Admiral News Gulfport Strong!

Anchored in Excellence!

Week of January 4-8, 2016 Mike Lindsey, Principal

The mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of

society.

Mission Statement

2016

2015 ACT Scores are in!! THE RESULTS ARE PHENOMENAL!!

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT—Ranked #1 in the

State!

GULFPORT HIGH SCHOOL—Ranked #3 in the State!!

What a reflection of all of the hard work everyone, students

and teachers alike, has put in over the past four years! Gulfport Admirals are blowing to top off the charts!

Hard work really does pay off and now the bar has been raised! GHS is dedicated to doing what is best for children and that means getting them ready for a successful future in the workforce. Continuing to provide our students with problem solving skills and real world experiences along with excellent, engaging academic instruction will have students ready for college and whatever their future brings. Thank you for working so hard towards reaching this goal and exceeding our expectations!

Looking Ahead at 2016

January 5-6 DCA Testing January 8 Club Picture Day January 11 Third Quarter Begins January 14 2nd Quarter Report Cards January 18 MLK Holiday

TUTORIAL BUS: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND

THURSDAY

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.

Key club visited Boyington Nursing Home to celebrate Christmas with the patients.

Spreading Some Christmas Cheer!

Spanish Service Project: Celebrating Diversity, Languages, and Cultures!

The Spanish 3 students visited with the ESL students to practice their Spanish and celebrate the spirit of Christmas while sharing a good time with Ms. Carr’s

class. Students cooked delicious dishes from Mexico, Honduras and Peru. Thomas Lee prepared his favorite Peruvian dish “Papa a la Huancaína”. Our talented students not only could speak two languages, but they also could play

music and sing beautiful Spanish Christmas carols or “villancicos”. Finn Hewes led several fun games using language and communication. Reality McFarlin accompany the students with her keyboard while singing, dancing, and playing games. Ms. Carr’s and Mrs. Varn’s students enjoyed learning about cultural

celebrations from different countries while practicing their language

skills.