PSAT DAY - 10/16/24
GHS CTE OPEN HOUSE 10/15
Do you like fixing cars? Or can you create fancy hairstyles and nails? Or perhaps you want to develop your leadership skills? Then we have a program for you!
Learn more about the Automotive, Cosmetology and NJROTC programs here at Gaithersburg HS! You are invited to an interest meeting to learn more about these programs and meet the instructors and visit the workspaces.
Test your knowledge of CTE and win prizes!
Meeting Date: Tuesday October 15, 2024
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Place: GHS Media Center (2nd Floor)
¿Te gusta arreglar autos? ¿O puedes crear peinados y uñas elegantes? ¿O quizás quieres desarrollar tus habilidades de liderazgo? ¡Entonces tenemos un programa para ti!
¡Obtén más información sobre los programas de Automoción, Cosmetología y NJROTC aquí en Gaithersburg HS! Estás invitado a una reunión de interés para obtener más información sobre estos programas, conocer a los instructores y visitar los espacios de trabajo.
¡Pon a prueba tus conocimientos de CTE y gana premios!
Fecha de la reunión: martes 15 de octubre de 2024
Hora de la reunión: 6:00 p. m.
Lugar de la reunión: Centro de medios de GHS (segundo piso)
(posted 10/9/24)
MCPS ATTENDANCE & GRADING POLICIES
MCPS Regulation JEA-RA Student Attendance
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.
MCPS Regulation IKA-RA Grading and Reporting
(updated 10/03/24)
ANONYMOUS REPORTING FORM
Please fill out this form to report any incidents at Gaithersburg HS. Form is available to staff, students, and caregivers.
(posted 9/15/24)
HOMECOMING
Students: if you wish to bring a non-GHS student as a guest to Homecoming, you must complete and submit the guest approval form by October 14, 2024. No forms will be accepted after this date. The form must be completed prior to the purchase of tickets.
(posted 09/27/24)
BE WELL TO EXCEL
Donte's Boxing and Wellness Foundation is accepting applications for the second and final session of Be Well to Excel. The deadline is October 14. For more information and to apply, go to bewell.dontesfoundation.org.
(posted 9/26/27)
GIRLS WITH IMPACT
Student Enrollment is open and closes at 5PM on Friday, October 4. The program is fully virtual and runs Tuesday, October 8 – Wednesday, December 11. The class is one hour and is available Tuesdays at 7PM, Wednesdays at 4:30 PM, and Wednesdays at 8PM. The graduation ceremony will be Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
The Winter sessions will run January 13- March 26 and the Spring session will run March 3- May 21.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Davida Gurstelle, coordinator, Department of Partnerships, at 240-740-5599 or via email at Davida Gurstelle@mcpsmd.org
Girls with Impact website: https://www.girlswithimpact.org/mcps-gwi-registration
Informational Flier (to be posted on Canvas, too): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GyjxNc8iiyyKF0QmlaCYlgRdfIS2Qs7A
ADDITIONAL DATES FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS
Seniors - additional dates for senior portraits have been announced:
Sept 20; Oct 30-31; Nov 1; Dec 11-13
Even if you are not doing a cap and gown photo, please go get your picture taken for the yearbook! You can make an appointment for your sitting HERE.
(posted 9/4/24)
PICTURE DAY!
Students will be photographed for the yearbook and ID cards during the day at Gaithersburg High School on Tuesday, September 3rd and Wednesday, September 4th.
Photo packages may be ordered both before and after the photo is taken. All is needed is the student’s name and ID number.
Go to Shop.Legacystudios.com and enter code 4616F25 to order photo packages.
Please contact Patricia_E_Donner@mcpsmd.org with any questions.
(posted 8/15/24)
STUDENT PARKING INFORMATION
The application process for all student parking is now open. Students need to fill out this form to begin the process. All students who park on campus must have a student parking permit and the cost is $39.00 per semester.
Please reach out to Patricia_E_Donner@mcpsmd.org with any questions.
(posted 8/12/24)
ACT/SAT PREP CLASSES
Planning to take the ACT/SAT this year? Get ready with prep classes offered through MC. They offer both in-person and online (Zoom) options during September, October, and November, as well as self-study option. More information as well as the fall schedule and registration link can be found HERE.
(posted 8/7/24)
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.