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COMMUNICATION
Gwa Guide Dawgs
Consider them the official GWA welcome committee. These families reach out to new Bulldogs and will be your go-to source for all of the who, what, when, where, why and how as your family transitions into our school community. From questions regarding school electives to where to buy uniforms, Guide Dawgs are here to make sure you’re able to find the answers and information you need.
Parentsweb
Our internal site for parents, students and faculty, ParentsWeb provides access via login to information ranging from a student’s grades and scheduled classes to attendance records, announcements and athletic forms. Here you’ll also find the course catalog as well as the school activities calendar and student directory. If you’re looking for something specific to your student or current Bulldog families, chances are you’ll find it on ParentsWeb.
New families set up their ParentsWeb account upon initial enrollment at GWA. These accounts are accessible using a web browser or on the smartphone app. Please make sure your contact information in ParentsWeb is current, including email address, mailing address and phone number. You can make changes to your contact information in ParentsWeb at any time.
Student Handbook
The GWA student handbook can be found on ParentsWeb and is your comprehensive guide to academic requirements, school policies and student expectations. We encourage all parents and students to become familiar with its contents.
Email Addresses For Students
Students will receive school email addresses starting in the fifth grade. Email becomes increasingly important for teacher/ student communication as students advance in their studies, and when students reach the sixth grade, they are expected to check these school email accounts at least once daily.
WEBSITE & ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
The George Walton Academy website presents a professional snapshot of our policies, programs and school profile to the outside world. Although families will likely rely on ParentsWeb for general, internal announcements as well as student-specific information, gwa.com provides a helpful overview of life at the school. Also, the activities calendar on gwa.com mirrors the ParentsWeb calendar and may assist families looking for quick clarifications of event dates, times and locations.
NEWSLETTER: IN FOCUS
In Focus is a weekly school newsletter that comes to families via direct email every Thursday afternoon, with the exception of school holidays and extended breaks. This digital publication reports on the GWA community, announces school and athletic news, and highlights upcoming events on campus. Important upcoming schoolwide events and dates are listed right at the top of each newsletter (At A Glance). If something exciting is brewing on campus, expect to read about it in In Focus
In Focus covers all grade levels, programs, academic subjects and co-curricular activities. Although the majority of our athletic updates pertain to varsity athletics, families can expect to see standout lower school, middle school and junior varsity teams showcased as well.
We encourage you to read, enjoy and share In Focus. It’s a great way to get to know your fellow Bulldogs!
Social Media
Follow us on Facebook (George Walton Academy), and Instagram (@georgewaltonbulldogs)! Take one look at our social media feeds and you’ll see why the GWA experience is unique, friendly and fun. These accounts also provide up-tothe-minute updates on campus news.
Direct email is used for a variety of school communications, including In Focus, school closures and emergency notifications, and administrator/teacher/parent communication. Families are encouraged to use email (or phone calls) as the official mode of communication when they wish to discuss school or student matters with GWA faculty, staff and administration.
Bulldog Magazine
The Bulldog magazine is an annual publication that’s directly mailed to all enrolled families during the fall. Think of the Bulldog as a yearbook for the school community as a whole –it includes program and curricular highlights, human interest stories, alumni news, and the Annual Loyalty Fund Report. This magazine also celebrates GWA culture and outlines exciting initiatives on the school’s horizon.
