September GCHS Family Newsletter

We had a great couple of weeks back at GCHS! As we welcome the start of another school year, we are thrilled to see our students back in the classrooms! September brings fresh opportunities for academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. Newsletters (like this one) will be sent each month to ensure you stay informed.

Students and staff are working hard to get settled into school routines. We look forward to partnering with you in supporting your child’s success. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead filled with new challenges, achievements, and memorable experiences!

We have a busy month ahead and want you to be aware so please read fully and click on all necessary links.

As always, we invite you to connect with your child's teachers, Advisor, and the office with any questions.

Happy Fall,

Mrs. Shannon

• Our trend data shows that we are going in the right direction.
• We still have a ways to go with 23% of students chronically absent in 2024-25.
• The students that were chronically absent in 2024-25, failed 69 classes.
• ANY* absence - excused or unexcused counts toward absenteeism. *School Sponsored events are the only exception
• Be definition - Chronically absent is missing 10% or more of school. (That means missing <2 days per month, or 17 total days, over the course of the school year.)

It is GREAT to see our students doing so many great things already this school year!

What does that mean?

• Only 9th and 10th graders will assess. Wed. 10th (Reading) and Thurs. 11th (Math)
• No alternative schedule - it will be done during their regular English and Math classes
• 💻Send your student with their Chromebook fully CHARGED 🔌
• If your child has 🎧corded headphones🎧, please send them to school!
• Encourage them to TRY! 🧠All we ask is for them to DO THEIR BEST! ⭐ This gives us a glimpse of each student's math and reading levels.

Please talk to your child about the following Homecoming To Do's and Not To Do's!

To Do:

✅Participate in the events of the week hosted by Student Council

✅Make memories

✅Be safe

✅Be respectful to all people and property

Not To Do:

❌Go on community members' property without their permission

❌Give our school and family a bad reputation by taking it too far

Watch social media for a full schedule and details of Homecoming Week Sept. 15-20!

GO RAMS!

• Phones are placed in Pocket Caddy at the beginning of every period
• Phones stay in the room if a student leaves during the period (ie: to restroom)
• Smart watch may be worn, but if used beyond telling the time, it will be a phone violation
• Air Pods or any headphones cannot be worn during instructional time. Students must request teacher permission to use them during independent work time.

• 💛 Sept 10th & 11th Reading and Math screeners for 9th and 10th graders
• Week of Sept 14 HOMECOMING (follow Ram Fanatic on social media for full schedule of events)
• Sept 15 School Picture Day (order forms in the office for students to pick up!)
• Sept 19 (Friday of Homecoming) 2 hour early dismissal (1:23)
• Sept 20 Homecoming Dance
• Sept 26 Guest Speaker Laura Stack
• Sept 29 No School (Teacher Professional Development)