Dear Griffin Region College & Career Academy (GRCCA) families, Please see below for important information concerning the start of school.
GRCCA Bell Schedule
1st Block 8:45 AM - 10:05 AM
2nd Block 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM
3rd Block 12:20 PM - 1:35 PM
4th Block 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) Important Dates:
Wednesday, August 9 - Classes begin at the GRCCA
Wednesday, August 17 - Classes begin on SCTC Campus (Auto & Film Only)
Thursday, August 17 to Thursday, August 24 - Drop/Add Timeline
Monday, November 6 - Withdrawal Deadline
Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) Workshop - This workshop is only for students taking SCTC Classes. It will be held at the GRCCA at 221 Spalding Drive, Griffin, GA 30224. SCTC staff will hold a workshop to help students with the following topics: Okta setup and login instructions, an overview of the Okta dashboard, Banner, Blackboard, OneDrive, student email, tutoring and library services. It is required that students attend one workshop at one of following times below:
Monday, August 7 at 9:00am
Monday, August 7 at 12:30pm
Tuesday, August 8 at 9:00am
Tuesday, August 8 at 12:30pm
ID Badges & Parking Permit: Students may get their Parking Pass and/or ID Tuesday through Thursday during the following times: 8:30-8:45, 10:00-10:15, 11:45-12:00 or 2:50 to 3:10. (We accept cash or check only)
Parking Permits: Students who drive will need to purchase a Parking Pass. You request one in our Front Office as you enter the GRCCA Foyer. The cost is $10.
ID Badges: Students will be required to wear an ID badge while at the GRCCA. You can request one in our Career Center. There is no cost for an ID Badge.
Student Parking
All students that have purchased a parking pass may park in the GRCCA Student Parking Lot. Students may not park in the front Faculty Parking or Southern Crescent Technical College Parking across the street. These areas will be monitored and students in violation will be notified initially, and towed if necessary.
Gordon State College (GSC) Important Dates:
Wednesday, August 16 - Classes begin at the GRCCA
Wednesday, August 16 to Tuesday, August 22 - Drop/Add Timeline
Friday, October 13 - Withdrawal Deadline
Entering and Exiting the GRCCA Facility
Entering: Students may enter the building through the Main Foyer front doors. Due to new security protocol students will not be able to enter through the rear doors.
Exiting: Students may exit the building through the Main Foyer front and rear doors only.
Dress Code:
Clothing: We continue to address dress code. A few reminders - Hats and hoodies must be removed while in the building and holes in jeans are not allowed.
Lanyards: All students must wear a lanyard while on the GRCCA Campus. This helps us insure that each student transitions into and off of our campus in the most efficient way possible and increases the security in our facility.
GSCS Remote At-Home Learning Day: Friday, August 18
GHS & SHS Students will observe the GSCS Virtual-At-Home Learning Day
JHS, PCHS & ZHS Students can come to the GRCCA and remain in the Student Center
Again, we are excited about having you at the Griffin Region College & Career Academy. If you have any questions please contact us via "Let's Talk" by clicking the following link, https://t2m.io/GRCCALetsTalk, or scanning the QR Code.
Sincerely,
Chad D. Pruitt 8/6/23
Chad D. Pruitt
GRCCA CEO/Principal