Parent Resources

Uniform dress code policy:

• Slacks and skirts should be tan, black or blue
• Shirts must be collared and navy blue or white
• Shoes must be black or white
• Hoodies are allowed during cool weather, but must be gray, blue, or black
  • Hoods must be down

Gumdrop Uniforms (vendor)

While you do not have to purchase through our vendor, school-specific, dress code appropriate apparel can be purchased via the Gumdrops company. They set up at school on many of our parent nights, including Meet Your Teacher. They have many available packages.

Social Media Tips

Apps Stirring Up Trouble In School

Technology Addiction in Teens

Social Media Red Flags that Parents Should Know About

Leaving a Child at Home?

According to the Department of Family and Children Services:

• Age 8 or under: Should never be home alone
• Age 9-12: Can stay alone up to 2 hours
• Age 13 and over: Can stay alone up to 12 hours and can perform the role of babysitter

Need Inexpensive Internet Access?

Comcast Internet Essentials

• GCPS uses My Payments Plus to pay for a variety of school lunches, fees, and fines.

  • Meals & Autopay
    Pay for meals, view cafeteria purchases, receive low balance alerts, or enroll in autopay
  • Student Account Management
    Gain 24/7 access to school payments & history for all your students in one place
  • Products & Events
    Browse products available for purchase and sign your student up for school events
  • My Payments Plus Links

    • Setting Up Your Account

      Reviewing & Signing Documents

      Overview of First Login for the Year

  We use ParentSquare to communicate with home and to sign off on most paperwork with simple clicks.

  • Digital Forms
    Eliminate paperwork by completing forms and signing school documents online
  • Communicate via email, text with school and teachers
  • ParentSquare Help on GCPS Website