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Yearbooks available now for $20. See Mrs. Clements in the Art room.
8th Grade ELA has been reading Carson McCullers' "The Member of the Wedding."
CCHS students participating in CAG's 9th Grade Lit. Publishing Party - Friday, 04.12.13.
C.A. Gray Jr. High: "In Relentless Pursuit of Excellence..."
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Teacher of the Year


Mr. Michael Rewis

Video Broadcasting Instructor
SKILLS USA Advisor
Technology Club Advisor
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10th Grade Course Change Request - Survey Link

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C.A. Gray is a No-Bullying Zone!

*Parent Information on Bullying - 02.26.13

C.A. Gray Junior High School is committed to providing all students with a safe and civil school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. In accordance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures and practices, C.A. Gray Junior High School expressly prohibits the bullying, harassment or intimidation of any person, by any means or method, which occurs on school property, on school vehicles, at designated school bus stops, or at school related functions or activities, or by use of data or software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronic technology of a local school system. Students who witness bullying or who are victims of bullying behaviors should make a report to a teacher or school administrator so that an appropriate investigation can take place. If, after an investigation, a student is found to be in violation of the Code of Conduct bullying policy, the student shall be disciplined by appropriate measures up to, and including, suspension and expulsion. Retaliation following a report of bullying is strictly prohibited and may result in strong disciplinary action. For more information on the Colquitt County School System’s policies on bullying click HERE. The following resource offers additional information about this important matter: What Does Bullying and Victim Behavior Look Like?

ESEA Flexibility Information

Georgia's HOPE Scholarship Program Overview

Expectations For Students

In order to have a successful and productive year:
1. Students must be on time daily to class.
2. Students must be well organized for class and extracurricular activities.
3. Students must manage their time well.
4. Students must learn how to adapt to different teachers, coaches, and sponsors.
5. Students must follow all rules.
6. Students must be aware of their body language and non-verbal behavior.
7. Students must be aware of their verbal behavior at all times.
8. Students must avoid conflicts with their fellow students.
9. Students must take responsibility for their actions.

Parents' Right to Know

Parents have the right to receive the following information on their child's teacher(s):
-Whether the teacher has met state qualifying and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject in which they are teaching;
-Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;
-The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and other graduate certification or degree(s) held by the teacher, including the field of discipline of the certification or degree; and
-Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals, and, if so, their qualifications.

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Spring Semester Exams - May 21st through May 23rd
Announcements for May 2013- Thursday, May 2, BRAVO Reception (4:30 pm Cox Cafeteria)
- Monday, May 6, ROTC Awards Banquet, C. A. Gray Cafeteria
- May 6-17, AP Tests (Thursday, May 16 – World History AP Test)
- May 6-10, EOCT Tests (Monday-May 6: 9TH Grade Lit; Tuesday-May 7: CCGPS Math; Wednesday-May8:  Biology/Physical Science)
- Tuesday, May 7, Leadership Mtg.
- Tuesday, May 7, Parent Meeting, C. A. Gray Cafeteria @ 6:30pm (Rising 9th Grade Accelerated Mtg.)
- Thursday, May 9, Parent Conferences
- Thursday, May 9, Band Banquet - Cafeteria
- Friday, May 10, Last day to check-out from Media Center
- Sunday, May 12, Mother’s Day
- Monday, May 13 through the End of School – All Library Books Due
- Monday-Friday, May 13-16, 9th Grade Battleball
- May 15-16, CRCT Retakes (Reading and Math)
- Thursday, May 16, World History AP Test
- Thursday, May 16, C. A. Gray Jr. High School Honors Night (6:30 pm-C. A. Gray Cafeteria)
- Friday, May 17, Last Day for Computer Use in Room 717 and Media Lab
- Friday, May 17, HOSA Banquet (10:30-12:00 ) Southern Styles Restaurant
- Friday, May 17, HOSA and FBLA Field Trip to Wild Adventures (12:30-8:00)
- Friday, May 17, Talent Show
- May 21-23, 2nd Semester Finals
- Tuesday, May 21, Leadership Mtg.
- Tuesday, May 21, School Council Mtg. 12 noon – Student Services Conference Room

Perfect Solutions Car Wash
Mrs. Kinsey's and Ms. Gourley's classes will have a car wash for all interested 
staff members beginning the week of April 22nd.The car wash will be on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 am until 2:30 pm. Signup sheets will be available
in the mailroom or you can call Mrs. Kinsey at X-548 to schedule a time. Prices
will be as follows: Car $10, Van/SUV/Truck $15, Interior $5, and Air Freshener $2.
Sign up and let us clean up your car for the summer!&l
School Newspapers... Yearbooks... and Homecoming DVD's for sale!


Current issue of the C.A. Gray Gazette (#6) as well as previous issues ON SALE for $2 each.
Also Available: YEARBOOKS
- See Mrs. Clements in the Art Room. - $20
HOMECOMING DVD's -
See Mr. Rewis in the 9th Grade Building. - Sale Price = $5

C.A. Gray Jr. High 9th Grade Choir Students are Superior!


The C.A. Gray 9th grade choir students recently participated in the Carowinds Festival of Music in Charlotte, North Carolina. The students that were able to attend the Festival did an outstanding job and received a score rating of superior.  Choir teacher Beth Miller shared, "I am so proud of the hard work and talent we have in Colquitt County Schools! They deserve recognition." Read more about the Carowinds Festival HERE.
New NCAA 2016 Academic Requirements: 180 point SAT increase and more!


Click HERE for more information.
2013 Seamless Summer Feeding Program
CCHS Cheerleaders Present... Mini-Camp 2013


Click HERE for more information.
C.A. Gray's FFA Chapter Installs Flags


The 8th grade FFA Chapter at C. A. Gray installed American Flags in the school’s classrooms.  The flags were donated
by the administration and the students provided the labor.  Pictured are Faith H., Griffin S., Trinity S., and Jacob S.
State Tech Fair Winners


Students from all over the state traveled to compete at the Georgia Educational Technology Fair held in Macon on Saturday, March 9th. All of the first place winners from the Colquitt County Schools Regional Technology Fair were invited to attend, and fourteen of our projects placed among the winners. Winners pictured above: Darrell Harris and GaETF director Tom Lamb (left), McCoy Hancock & Chrissy Snyder (middle top), Catalina Arnett (middle bottom), Evan Gambill (top right – awards for 2 categories) Click for full press release.
Farm Bureau Essay Contest Winners


C.A. Gray agriculture students recently participarted in the Colquitt County Farm Bureau essay contest. Shown here are the school winners, Danelis Tepetate and Cassidy Weaver, with Mr. Eddie Murray who teaches both girls in agriculture classes. The essay topic for this year was "How has agriculture changed in Georgia in the last 75 years?"
8th grade Spelling Bee winners (Moultrie Observer)


C.A.Gray Junior High School held the annual eighth grade spelling bee on Jan. 18. The first place winner, shown here on the left, is Savonte Wilson, and the runner-up, on the right, is Stephany Mendoza. Angela Livingston served as the pronouncer, and the judges were Brenda Arnold, Jan Barrow and Deidre Carter.
C.A.G. Technology Fair Winners


The C.A. Gray Technology Club represented Gray very well this past weekend at the Colquitt County Technology Fair. All first place winners will be advancing to the State Tech Fair in Macon. Let's congratulate:
Division 3 (8th grade): Jake Nichols, 2nd place, Hardware; Alex Turner, 1st place, Animated Graphics; Remi Odel, 1st place, Multimedia and 2nd place Tech Literacy; Scott Passmore, 1st place, Digital Video Production; Josh Morgan, 1st place, 3D Modeling; Tyler Robinson, 3rd place, Hardware.
Division 4 (9th grade): John Gregory, 1st place, 3D Modeling; Evan Gambill, 1st place Hardware and 1st place Tech Literacy; Catalina Arnett, 1st place, Non-Animated Graphics; Jordan Forehand, 1st place, Digital Video Editing; Alexis Oglesby, 2nd place, Digital Video Editing and 3rd place Tech Literacy.

Congratulations to all students on a job well done!
C.A. Gray Drama Department presents "How to Eat Like a Child"


Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 6:00 p.m. - Adults $3 / Students $1
Congratulations to the CAGJHS Academic Bowl Team - 1st place finish!


Congratulations to C.A. Gray Junior High's Academic Bowl team for achieving a regional first place finish. The competition, which is sponsored by the PAGE Foundation (Professional Association of Georgia Educators), was held on Saturday, January 12th at Thomas County Middle School. Academic Club sponsors, Mrs. Melissa Brown and Mrs. Angela Livingston, are extremely proud of the students' performance and the hard work that went into preparing for this event.
New Postings to GaDOE Website


We are pleased to share with you resources that have been posted to the GaDOE website relative to the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT).
CRCT Parent Brochure 2013:
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/CRCT.aspx

CRCT Study Guides:
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/CRCT-Study-Guides.aspx

Revisions have been made to the CRCT Study Guides as a result of the transition to the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) in the content areas of Reading, English Language Arts, and Mathematics.
HOSA and SkillsUSA Observe National Red Ribbon Week


Click HERE for additional information.

"Teen Maze" promotes positive decision making for local students (WCTV)


Click HERE to read the article and watch the newsreel.
ROTC's Colonel and Gunny: Training leaders since 1996 (Moultrie Observer)


Retired Lt. Col. Paul Nagy, left, and retired Gunnery Sgt. Emmett Bryant have directed the
Colquitt County JROTC program since 1996. Click HERE to read more in The Moultrie Observer.
Thinking Maps: A Language for Learning


Mrs. McCoy and Mrs. McCracken's students recently created a "Flow Map" to assist in sequencing information for the Hero's Journey as it relates to the film, "Darius Goes West." Students at Gray are using "Thinking Maps" this year in each of their classes as "a language for learning." 
C.A. Gray Junior High has a lot to offer!


For more information, contact your child's teacher or an administrator at 229.890.6189.
2012-2013 Calendar
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Yearbooks are on sale now! See Mrs. Clements in the Art room.

Georgia Poetry Society Contests

The general rules, such as the format required for all entries, are provided here.More

Great Web Resources for Review

Practice quizzes, tests, instructional videos, interactives, and more for enrichment and remediation purposes.More

PARCC Information

PARCC (Partnership for Assessment for College and Careers)

PARCC Model Content Frameworks
http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-model-content-frameworks

PARCC Item and Task Prototypes
http://www.parcconline.org/samples/item-task-prototypes

Student Infinite Campus Logins

Students, follow this link  http://bit.ly/ccstudentlogin  for reminders on how to login to your Infinite Campus portal.More
AYP Status
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Information:

2012 - Met   |   2011 - Met   |   2010 - Met

  2009 - Did Not Meet   |  
2008 - Did Not Meet   |   2007 - Met

Quote for the Week

"The pessimist may be right in the long run, but the optimist has a better time during the trip."
(Daniel L. Reardon)