EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Welcome to the Gilchrist County School District's Educational Services page. Please access the links provided for information regarding assessment information, bullying prevention, employee evaluation, equity, child trafficking education, mental and emotional health education, and substance use/abuse education.

In Gilchrist County, our goal is to provide a strong focus on student achievement while maintaining our goals of student safety, preparedness, and character. The educational services that we provide are intended to prepare students as life-long learners, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers. While student success and continuous improvement are driving forces, we must also ensure that students feel good about coming to school, are safe, are taught by the most effective teachers possible, and are exposed to every opportunity to learn and thrive. In addition, we must be compliant with rules and regulations. We need your help to fulfill all of these expectations, and we welcome your input and support throughout the year. Please remember to be a part of your child's education, and ensure the same high expectations at home as we do here at school.

For information regarding the educational services that we provide, please contact me at the number to the left.

TESTING

UNIFORM STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT CALENDAR

According to Section 1008.22(7)(c), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and State Board of Education Rule 6A‐1.094224, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C), each school district must complete this uniform calendar with district‐required assessment information, publish the calendar to the district website, and provide it to the Department by October 1 of each school year, beginning in 2016–17. In addition, each school must publish the completed calendar on its website.

Click here for our current Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar

If you are enrolled in Home School OR you are a McKay Scholarship student, you may sign up to take statewide assessments with GCSD.  Please contact the guidance counselor at your “home” school or call the district office (352-463-3200) for more information.  Please see the Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar for testing dates.  We cannot administer tests outside of these windows.

<<< CLICK HERE FOR PRACTICE TESTS>>>

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EQUITY INFORMATION

The Gilchrist County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status or genetic information in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scout of America Equal Access Act. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to:

Name and/or Title: Linda Gartin Equity Officer
Office Address: 310 NW 11th Avenue / Trenton, Florida32693
Phone Number (Voice/TDD): (352) 463-3200
E-mail: gartinl@mygcsd.org

In addition, the Gilchrist County School District offers a variety of career and technical education programs described on our CTE website, including career academies wherein students may earn industry certification.

The district prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment, and in access to educational programs and activities, and prohibits harassment of any individual or group on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetic information(and other protected classes included in the district’s nondiscrimination policies).

Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. The district may assess each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and, if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation.