- Paul Duke STEM HS
- Pinckneyville and Summerour Middle School Students
Rising Pinckneyville and Summerour Middle School Students
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NOTE: This page is for students coming from Summerour & Pickneyville Middle Schools. All other rising ninth grade students, please click here to find new student registration information.
The Norcross cluster of schools has two outstanding options for rising ninth graders to choose from as they enter high school. Students and their families will have the opportunity to learn about Paul Duke STEM High School and Norcross High School in October and November. Students will submit their choice for high school along with their elective course selections the first week of December.
Below is a calendar of events students and parents can attend to learn more about Norcross High School. In addition, several other documents/resources are included on the right side of this page to help students and parents make an informed decision.
Click here to view information about Norcross HS on their website.
Rising 9th Grade Registration Timeline
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Week of November 2
8th grade students view videos about both high schools during their school day at Pinckneyville Middle School and Summerour Middle School.
Monday, November 9 @ 6:30 pm - Click here for the recording
- Virtual parent meeting about Paul Duke STEM HS and Norcross HS
Thursday, November 12 @ 6:30 pm in Spanish - Click here for the recording
- Virtual parent meeting about Paul Duke STEM HS and Norcross HS in Spanish
Monday, November 16 @ 6:30 pm - Click here for the recording
- Virtual student/parent meeting with in-depth information about Paul Duke STEM HS
Tuesday, November 17 @ 6:30 pm
- Virtual student/parent meeting with in-depth information about Norcross HS
Wednesday, November 18 @ 6:30 pm in Spanish - Click here for the recording
- Virtual student/parent meeting with in-depth information about Paul Duke STEM HS
Thursday, November 19 @ 6:30 pm in Spanish
- Virtual student/parent meeting with in-depth information about Norcross HS
Week of November 30
Students submit their high school and elective course selections through eCLASS.
Recordings of each meeting will be posted online.
Reference Materials
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PDS Courses
The courses offered at Paul Duke STEM offer something for any interest or ability level.
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PDS Clubs and Activities
As a STEM school, our clubs and activities are unique in GCPS. Click here to explore the extracurricular opportunities at Paul Duke STEM.
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GCPS Freshman Book
The GCPS Freshman Book is for eighth grade students and parents as students prepare to enter high school.
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GCPS Choice Book
The GCPS Choice Book is for ninth grade students and parents and helps in planning for a student's four-year high school career.
Student Designed PDS Information Packet
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INTERESTED IN A TOUR OF PAUL DUKE STEM?
While we have limited spots available, we will have two opportunities to tour Paul Duke STEM High School in the month of November:Friday, November 13th at 7:15amandFriday, November 20th at 9:00amIf you have the availability and are interested in attending one of these two opportunities, click here to reserve your spot.Note: To reduce COVID risk, each slot reserves a space for one parent and one student. You will be required to wear a mask when entering the building.
