ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Gaithersburg High is now offering walk-in enrollments every Tuesday and Thursday starting on Tuesday, July 23 until Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 8am until 2pm .
The MCPS transfers only need to have their residency and an ID (for the parent). All other enrollments should have (Residency, parent ID, student birth certificate, student Immunizations and transferring school records).
(posted 07/18/24)
SUMMER MATH AND READING
Hey Trojans! Don't fall into the summer slump. Reading is a great way to spend your sunny (or rainy) summer days. Check out this reading list from the English department.
And to keep your newly learned math skills sharp, the math department is giving you some opportunities to prepare for your next math class. Attention - there's a due date (9/6/24)!
(posted 6/19/24)
MCPS Student Hate-Bias Video
Trojan community –
The purpose of this message is to provide a brief overview of MCPS’ recent work around combating hate-bias - and to share the student-produced anti bullying/hate-bias video which is a key component of the MCPS communications campaign.
MCPS has created a district-wide team to develop a comprehensive approach to combatting all forms of bullying and hate-bias in our schools. An MCPS video was released in March to the community in Things to Know to preview this work. The comprehensive approach is rooted within the following three pillars:
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IMPORTANT: As part of pillar one, here is the student video that was released last week in Thursday’s Things to Know: student anti bullying/hate-bias video
comunidad troyana –
El propósito de este mensaje es proporcionar una breve descripción del trabajo reciente de MCPS para combatir el prejuicio de odio y compartir el video contra el acoso y el prejuicio de odio producido por estudiantes, que es un componente clave de la campaña de comunicaciones de MCPS.
MCPS ha creado un equipo para todo el distrito para desarrollar un enfoque integral para combatir todas las formas de intimidación y prejuicios de odio en nuestras escuelas. En marzo se publicó un vídeo de MCPS para la comunidad en Things to Know para obtener una vista previa de este trabajo. El enfoque integral se basa en los tres pilares siguientes:
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IMPORTANTE: Como parte del pilar uno, aquí está el video estudiantil que se publicó la semana pasada en Things to Know del jueves: video estudiantil contra el acoso y el prejuicio del odio.
New Revisions to Attendance and Grading Policy
GHS students and families –
MCPS will be releasing the following information after winter break – both of which will go into effect on January 30th, 2024 with the beginning of semester 2:
Revised Period Attendance Language: In alignment with the Well-Being and Family Engagement and Professional and Operational Excellence pillars of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Strategic Plan, and MCPS Regulation JEA-RA Student Attendance, each classroom teacher is responsible for recording accurate attendance for all students, every period of a school day.
The MCPS Attendance Policy outlines that students are expected to attend all of their classes – for the entire class period – unless they have an excuse.
Below is the revised MCPS period attendance calculation for secondary students that will go into effect beginning Tuesday, January 30, 2024, the first day of the second semester.
- PRESENT for Class = student is in class when the bell rings and stays for the entire class period
- LATE for Class = student is late to class for up to 50% of the scheduled class period
- ABSENT for Class = student misses more than 50% of the scheduled class period.
For more information on the MCPS Regulation JEA-RA Student Attendance please see here: https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/detail.aspx?recID=258&policyID=JEA-RA§ionID=10
Revised Grading Policy: MCPS has released updates to the Grading and Reporting guidelines that will be implemented beginning Tuesday, January 30, 2024, the first day of the second semester.
IMPORTANT Items to Note:
- The interim marking period report will inform the parent/guardian of students in danger of failing or of dropping more than one letter grade from the previous marking period.
- If a student shows a marked decline in achievement after the interim marking period report, the teacher will inform (e.g., phone call, email, or text) the parent/guardian of this decline in a timely manner and document communication.
- A “Z” in writing for each course, subject, or the gradebook is used to denote that the student did not submit an assignment by the due date but still has an opportunity to submit the missing work. If the student does not turn in the assignment after support and intervention, the teacher may change the “Z” to a final grade level of a 0%.
- Teachers must designate assignments eligible for reassessment with an “R” in the gradebook.
- Students can receive an “0” grade for making no concerted effort on an assignment and/or assessment (students must make an effort to complete the assignment and/or assessment).
(posted 01-24-24)
Senior Information
Need to take your senior portraits? Looking for graduation information? Check out the Seniors page for all the details!
GHS is a Free Breakfast School
Did you know?
A message from the Maryland Division of Food & Nutrition Services (DFNS) - Maryland Meals For Achievement (MMFA)
What is Maryland Meals For Achievement (MMFA) Breakfast?
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MMFA Breakfast provides state funding to offer free breakfast in the classroom for all students. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will be providing free student breakfast through MMFA at 117 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, including 28 new schools. By increasing access to breakfast at no charge, we are fueling students for academic success.
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Breakfast will be FREE, and students will have the opportunity to eat breakfast in their classroom. We encourage families to check out menus here and students to eat breakfast at school, fueling them to learn each day.
How does MMFA operate?
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Students are eligible to receive one free meal breakfast each. In secondary schools, students may pick up breakfast in the cafeteria to eat before period 1..
When will MMFA start?
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Schools previously operating MMFA will start MMFA operations on the first day of school.
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Free breakfast will be available to students at all MMFA schools starting with the first day of school.
(posted 08/23/23)
Parent/Guardian Consent for Use of Additional On-Line Services for High School Students
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) requires consent from parents/guardians (or eligible students) to provide high school students with access to Google’s G Suite Additional Services (such as YouTube) as part of their individual student accounts. Once parents/guardians give consent, this consent remains valid for the entire time the student is enrolled in an MCPS high school (but may be rescinded at any time).
In an effort to assist schools in assigning rights for Google Additional Services (such as YouTube) for new high school students, families can access the Google Suite Additional Services consent form in their ParentVue account.
Parents/Guardians – you can view all the applications that MCPS uses at the link below. ParentVue is where parents/guardians will (1) update any personal information, (2) register for athletics, (3) register for summer school and much more.
The link to the list of ParentVue updates is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HCNWPGEMv7fxuy-KYxeAS1F002jXTvVX/view
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our main office at 301-284-4500.
(posted 08/30/23)
Seal of Biliteracy
Did you know that you could earn the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy on your diploma if you are bilingual? The Maryland Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high school graduates who have attained high levels of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. Please complete this survey, it will help us provide you the necessary support you will need to achieve this special recognition.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Business Management and Finance
For students interested in careers in Academy of Finance or Accounting
Human Resource Services
For students interested in careers realted to Early Child Development or Fire Science and Rescue
Information Technology
For students interested in careers related to Academy of Information Technology (NAF) - IT Networking, Academy of Information Technology (NAF) - IT Programming , Academy of Information Technology (NAF) - Web Design, Cisco Networking Academy, or Computer Science
Consumer Services, Hospitality, and Tourism
For students interested in careers related to Cosmetology or Hospitality Management
Transportation Technologies
For students interested in careers related to Automotive Collision Repair/Dealership Training or Automotive Technology/Dealership Training
College/Career Research and Development (CCRD)
College/Career Research and Development is a two-year program of study that prepares students with academic, technical, and workplace skills necessary to pursue future education and employment in a career field of their interest upon graduation from high school.