As we continue to celebrate September as Attendance Awareness Month, I’d like to take this opportunity to remind you about the important role punctuality plays in your child's success. In support of this, we will be implementing our updated Tardy Policy starting Monday, September 16.
At GLHS, we believe that being on time sets the tone for a productive and focused day. Arriving on time allows students to fully engage in their learning from the start of class and minimizes disruptions for others. Just as consistent attendance is essential, so is punctuality. It teaches responsibility and helps students build strong habits that will serve them well throughout life.
Key Points of the Tardy Policy:
- Students are expected to be in class each period and ready to learn when the bell rings.
- Tardies accumulate throughout the day: Because attendance is taken each period, students can accumulate multiple tardies in one day. For example, if a student is late to four classes in a single day, that will result in four tardies for the quarter.
- Four tardies within a quarter will result in a warning and a parent/guardian and student notification.
- Eight tardies within a quarter will lead to a meeting with our Behavior Specialist to identify and address any challenges contributing to late arrivals.
- Twelve tardies within a quarter will result in a serving an Extended School Day (after school detention) from 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM.
- Sixteen tardies within a quarter will result in a serving a Saturday School from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
- Further tardies will result in additional consequences, such as a Tardy Contract, and a continued effort to work with families to support timely attendance.
We recognize that mornings can sometimes be challenging, and we're here to help. If you or your child are experiencing difficulties with transportation, scheduling, or other barriers that may affect arrival times, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their school counselor. Our goal is to support your child’s success, not just enforce rules. We want to work together to ensure that every student has the tools and resources they need to arrive on time to class and ready to learn.
This policy aligns with our commitment to fostering a learning environment where students can thrive. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to prioritize attendance and punctuality this school year.
Go Lions!
Our Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, September 14, from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Gahanna Lincoln High School. Tickets are $15.
Emergency Medical Authorization Form
Please remember that an updated Emergency Medical Authorization Form is required for students to purchase tickets to the dance. To avoid your student not being able to attend the Homecoming Dance, we encourage you to take the following steps as soon as possible:
Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal: Click here to log in to your Parent Portal account.
Click MORE in the left-hand column
Click Online Registration from the choices on the right
Click on "Start" next to "Existing Student Registration"
If you need a visual step-by-step guide for how to complete this process, please click here.
Homecoming Dance Guest Form
If your student plans to bring a guest from another school, please make sure to fill out the Homecoming Dance Guest Form. You can access and download the form here. Your guest will not be able to purchase a ticket until your Emergency Medical Authorization Form is updated and your Homecoming Dance Guest form has been turned into the office. Please ensure the completed form is submitted to the main office by Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 3:30 PM to avoid any complications.
Homecoming Dance Tickets
Click here to review the step-by-step instructions for how to purchase your Homecoming Dance ticket.
Click here to purchase your Homecoming Dance ticket.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to the main office at (614) 478-5500.
We are looking forward to a fantastic Homecoming Dance and appreciate your cooperation in making this event safe and enjoyable for everyone!
2024-25 Immunization Requirements for 12th Grade
12th grade-2nd dose of Meningococcal (MCV4)
Proof of completed vaccinations should be provided to the school nurse:
Shelby Graham
Fall Immunization Clinic at Gahanna Lincoln
Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) is returning to Gahanna Lincoln High School on Thursday, September 26, to offer school-required immunizations to 12th graders in the high school auditorium lobby. The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be offered to 12th and 11th graders that are at least 16 years old.
If you are interested in having your child(ren) receive their immunizations, please complete this interest form. If you have more than one student, please complete a separate interest form per child.
You will receive a phone call from the NCH clinic staff to confirm and answer any questions prior to the clinic day. These services will be billed to your insurance. If you do not have insurance, vaccines may still be given. A staff member will follow up with you to collect more information.
Deadline to sign-up will be Monday, September 16th
Mark Your Calendar
September 14 Homecoming Dance
September 23 Staff Professional Development No School for Students
September 26 Family Conferences
October 1 Picture Retakes
October 1 Family Conferences
October 9 PSAT
October 18 End of 1st Quarter
October 21 No School
October 22 Staff Professional Development No School for Students