In this issue:
Campus Cleaning Process
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
Chronic Absenteeism
Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey
Fall 2024 Final Exams Schedule
AP Exam Registration
IB Exam Registration
PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 9 Score Release
Juniors and Seniors - Seal of Biliteracy Application
HBCU/HSI Resource and College Fair
Girls Basketball Tryouts
School Store and Coffee Bar Now Open
Monday and Friday Dress Days
Friends of IB Scholars Foundation
IB Information Night
Future Patriots Showcase
The GWHS Food Pantry Needs Your Support
Weekly Athletics Update
Featured Highlight!
Campus Cleaning Process
On Wednesday, October 23, our facilities team will be conducting routine maintenance using specialized chemical removers. As part of the process, you may notice workers in hazmat suits during this time. Please don't worry; this is a standard safety precaution to ensure health and safety for everyone on campus. There is no cause for concern, and the cleaning process will be managed carefully to avoid disruptions. Questions? Contact Dr. Davis.
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
Denver Public Schools has just transitioned to a new communications platform for all its external communications. In order to ensure your student is receiving important school-based communications (including the Weekly Roundup), be sure your student has opted-in through Student Portal. Instructions are HERE.
Chronic Absenteeism
Any student who misses 10% (the equivalent of one to two days per month) or more of the time enrolled in school is considered chronically absent, as defined by state and federal policy. This includes both excused and unexcused absences, as well as suspensions, and also includes late arrivals and early pick-ups. Because absenteeism is calculated by the minute, some families recently received a DPS communication regarding their student's chronic absenteeism despite not having missed full days of school. Fact: students with high attendance (above 90%) in ninth grade are more likely to stay in school and graduate with their peers.
Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey
The Your Voice/Tu Voz Family Survey is now open! Complete the survey HERE before Friday, November 1. Review the FAQs HERE.
Fall 2024 Final Exams Schedule
Please find the Fall 2024 Final Exams Schedule HERE.
AP Exam Registration
AP students, as a reminder, if you are taking an AP exam in May 2025 you must pay for your AP exam(s) HERE. Each exam is $103; a $10 per exam late fee begins Friday, October 25 and all AP exams must be paid for by Friday, November 8. After you have paid for your AP exam(s), you must also place your exam order by joining your AP Classroom for each AP exam you plan to take. Questions? Click HERE for the AP exam registration process and some FAQs.
IB Exam Registration
If you are a student who is in the IB Diploma Program, or just taking IB courses, it's time to sign up for exams. Work with your parent/guardian and be sure to complete registration by Tuesday, November 12. Use the form that corresponds to your correct designation to complete your registration today:
IB Diploma Seniors: Click HERE
IB Diploma Juniors: Click HERE
IB Course Students (Juniors and Seniors): Click HERE
PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 9 Score Release
If you took the PSAT/NMSQT on Tuesday, October 15 or the PSAT 9 on Wednesday, October 16, most scores will be available starting Thursday, November 7. To access your score, either log in to your College Board account or create a student account HERE. As a reminder, do NOT create a new College Board account if you already have one; use the password and/or username recovery options or call College Board at 866-756-7346 for support.
Juniors and Seniors - Seal of Biliteracy Application
The DPS Seal of Biliteracy is an award for graduating high school students who prove proficiency in reading, speaking, listening, and writing in English as well as another language. It's a prestigious award that communicates to colleges and employers that you are biliterate. The Seal appears on your official transcript after graduation. Recipients also receive a sticker to affix to their diploma and an honorary cord to wear at graduation. Students may automatically earn the award by demonstrating additional language proficiency through World Language tests taken in high school, but by filling out the application HERE you specifically identify yourself to DPS as a candidate for the Seal of Biliteracy. Applications to earn the Seal in May 2025 are due Friday, November 1. Questions? Contact seal_of_biliteracy.groups@dpsk12.net.
HBCU/HSI Resource and College Fair
On Tuesday, October 29 from 6:00 to 7:30pm, there will be various HBCU/HSI colleges at East High School. If you are interested in discovering, applying and attending HBSU/HSI institutions, this is a great opportunity to learn more. It is a free event, but you must register! Click HERE for more information and to register!
Girls Basketball Tryouts
If you are interested in playing girls basketball, registration is now open. Tryouts and first practices begin Monday, November 18 at 4:00pm. To be eligible for practices and tryouts, families must complete the registration and submit the pay-to-play fee HERE. A current physical exam is required, as is a transcript review by the Athletic Director. Questions? Email Mr. Wallace or see him in room 112F.
School Store and Coffee Bar Now Open
The School Store and Coffee Bar items are available for delivery during our open hours, which are Mondays (periods 3 and 6), Tuesdays (period 2), Wednesdays (period 3), Thursdays (periods 2 and 6) and Fridays (periods 2, 3 and 6). Scan the QR code, fill out your items in the form with your name and room number, and your items will be delivered to your classroom during the period of your choice! Please be prepared to pay with credit card or ApplePay when your delivery arrives, and confirm before you order that your teacher allows deliveries. Click HERE for the form and QR code.
Monday and Friday Dress Days
Every Monday this school year, wear your gear that represents your post-high school plans! This can be anything from a college hoodie to a mechanic's worksuit - just be creative and represent your goals! Every Friday this school year, wear your greenest GWHS gear to show your Patriot pride!
Friends of IB Scholars Foundation
The Friend of the IB Scholars Foundation is seeking parents or community members to serve as volunteers. This group works to meet the educational funding needs of the IB Program, including testing fees for students, as needed, stipends for teachers that assist students with Extended Essays, tutoring and other academic supports for IB students. The Foundation meets approximately four times a year. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Julia Stone.
IB Information Night
Join us Wednesday, November 13 at 6:00pm, at a location to be determined, for an informational session for all students and families interested in the International Baccalaureate program at GWHS, and hosted by our Friends of IB Scholars Foundation. Please save the date to come enjoy refreshments and hear from administrators, teachers, and students regarding our amazing IB program.
Future Patriots Showcase
Our Future Patriots Showcase is Thursday, November 14 from 5:30 to 7:00pm! This is our premier event for rising grade 9 students and their families. If you're planning to join us, please take a moment to fill out the registration FORM. We'll kick off the evening in the GWHS Auditorium before breaking into smaller groups, where we’ll dive deeper into specific topics and address any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Contact Ms. Jaramillo.
The GWHS Food Pantry Needs Your Support
Thank you to everyone who has so generously donated to the GWHS Food Pantry or signed up to volunteer! We cannot serve the community without your help. We are still in need of donations. There are four ways to donate:
Cash or check dropped off in the Main Office (please make checks out to Patriots Care, Inc.)
Give directly with your credit card at QGiv
Zelle to GWHS.Food.Pantry@gmail.com (please put "Food Pantry" in the memo)
Venmo to @GWPC-Be-Inspired (please put "Food Pantry" in the memo)
For those that prefer to donate in-kind, you can check out our Amazon Wishlist to see what our highest use items are. Any items purchased from the wishlist can be selected for Amazon delivery directly to GWHS or dropped in the Main Office. Finally, we are also looking for volunteers to help on a weekly basis to cover a range of tasks. If you have time to give, you can sign up HERE.
Patriots Care, Inc. is a licensed 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible, and you will be provided with a receipt. If you have questions or would you like more information, please reach out to gwhs.food.pantry@gmail.com.
Weekly Athletics Update
Patriots excel in the classroom and on the field! Click HERE to read our weekly Athletics Update.
Featured Highlight!
Take a look at this ARTICLE (videos included!) about our flag football team and coaches! Way to go Coach Wilder, Coach Crawford, and all the amazing girls on the team. After finishing the regular season as 4A league champs, the team is heading into the playoffs with a bye week and will have their first playoff game on Saturday.
