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“Your Voice/Tu Voz” DPS Family Survey Opens November 1
Fall 2023 Final Exams Schedule
Student Progress Reports
Complete the “You Benefit!” Form for Healthy Free Meals and More!
IB Exam Registration
AP Exam Registration
Community Learning Grading
City Year After School Tutoring
Math and Physics Tutoring
Yearbook Sales and Senior Portraits/Dedications
Mondays are College and Career Gear Day
France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland Summer 2024 Trip
Peru Summer 2025 Trip
The Repair Box is Open
Seniors – Important Dates
Seniors – ASCENT Program
Juniors and Seniors – Prom
Parent Webinar: Raising Media Smart Kids
Baseball Kickoff Meeting
Torchy’s Tacos Fundraiser for After Prom
Alumni Basketball Game
Varsity Cheer Mini-Camp
Support GWHS on Colorado Gives Day
Shop with a Patriot
GWHS Food Pantry – Thanksgiving Boxes
GWHS Food Pantry Open
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“YOUR VOICE/TU VOZ” DPS FAMILY SURVEY OPENS NOVEMBER 1
The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey opens Wednesday, November 1 and will close Wednesday, November 15. Families who complete the survey will be entered to win one of ten $20 King Soopers gift cards! Responses to the survey inform decisions on how we can better serve our DPS community, so we want to hear from all our families. Unlike previous years, DPS will administer the survey to families once in the fall and will administer to students once in the spring. Click HERE to see last year’s survey results.
ASSESSMENT – FALL 2023 FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULE
Final exams will run Monday, December 11 through Wednesday, December 13. Course competency days (by teacher invitation only) will run Thursday, December 14 and Friday, December 15. Please find the exam schedule HERE.
STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS
Student progress reports will be emailed to families on the following schedule:
- Wednesday, November 1
- Friday, November 17
- Wednesday, December 6
Student progress reports will include current grades in each course, as well as the number of absences and tardies accumulated. Please discuss these progress reports with your student to help them prepare for a successful finals week and semester course grades.
COMPLETE THE “YOU BENEFIT!” FORM FOR HEALTHY FREE MEALS AND MORE!
All students in DPS will have access to free healthy, nutritious school meals beginning in the 2023-24 school year thanks to the Healthy School Meals for All program approved by Colorado voters! While meals will be provided for free to all DPS students through Healthy School Meals for All, families will still need to complete a form to ensure DPS gets full access to available federal funding.
What this means for families:
- Please continue to fill out the You Benefit! form (formerly referred to as the Meals Application). We ask all DPS families to please complete the You Benefit! form during registration for the 2023-24 school year. By completing the form, you will help us access all available funds to cover the cost of meals, and other nutritional programs for students.
- Families who fill out the You Benefit! form may qualify to receive discounted school fees, class materials, bus passes, utilities support and more!
- All household income information provided through this form is strictly confidential and protected by law. Only one form is required for all children in the household. Immigration, migrant, citizenship or refugee status is not required when completing the form.
Learn more about the Healthy School Meals for All program in a short video in English and Spanish, this flier (Spanish is on page 2), or by visiting the Healthy School Meals for All website. If you have questions about completing the You Benefit! form, please contact the DPS Food & Nutrition Services department by calling 720-423-5600 or emailing the foodservices@dpsk12.org inbox.
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IB EXAM REGISTRATION
IB students, the window is open for you to register for IB exams in May. Posted around the building are FLYERS with unique QR codes for students to register. There are separate codes for Diploma seniors, Diploma juniors, and course students. Be sure you choose the correct code when signing up. Questions about exams or exam fees? Please email Ms. Stark or visit her in the Success Center.
AP EXAM REGISTRATION
AP students, as a reminder, if you are taking an AP exam in May 2024 you must pay for your exam HERE. Each exam is $102; a $10 per exam late fee begins Wednesday, November 1 and all exams must be paid for by Friday, November 10. Questions? Click HERE for a list of FAQs.
COMMUNITY LEARNING GRADING
Students, Community Learning is graded as a “Pass/Fail” course. Though it will not affect your GPA negatively or positively, a “Fail” on your transcript may affect your credit status, or even your admission to college. Be sure you attend each Community Learning class – you’ll earn your “Pass” and keep on top of important school news, surveys and lessons. Here is how grading works:
- You will have one graded assignment each week, which will be a one-point assignment (if your teacher can see that you have completed the assignment, you will receive the point)
- If you are in your Community Learning class but unable to complete that day’s assignment, you will have up to two weeks to complete it and show your teacher
- At the end of each semester, you will earn a “Pass” if you have 60% or higher
- If you are absent and your absence is excused, you will have the graded assignment marked as “excused.” If you are absent and your absence is unexcused, you will receive zero points for that assignment, and you will not have the opportunity to make it up.
CITY YEAR AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
City Year is hosting after school programing and tutoring this week! City Year will be available in room 317 until 5:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You must bring a completed permission slip to participate; you can get one HERE or visit Coach Folger in room 317.
MATH AND PHYSICS TUTORING
Need help in math or physics? Come to the Success Center Mondays and Wednesdays during Student Enrichment for support. Questions? Contact Coach T.
YEARBOOK SALES AND SENIOR PORTRAITS/DEDICATIONS
Yearbooks are now available for purchase! Seniors, baby dedications and senior portraits are both due by Friday, December 15. Senior portraits should be RGB, 640 x 800 @250dpi (dots-per-inch) for the best quality. If you have questions or if you are having trouble uploading them in e-share please contact customer support. Instructions on ordering yearbooks and uploading senior portraits/baby dedications are HERE.
MONDAYS ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER GEAR DAY
Every Monday of the 2023-2024 school year, wear your gear that represents your post-high school plans! This can be anything from a college sweatshirt to a mechanic’s worksuit – be creative and represent your goals!
FRANCE, SPAIN, ITALY, SWITZERLAND SUMMER 2024 TRIP
Interested in visiting Europe? Join Ms. Reaves and Ms. Swain on an amazing adventure this summer to the south of France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland! Open to all GWHS students. Enroll today! Click HERE for details.
PERU SUMMER 2025 TRIP
Big news, GWHS families: your student has the opportunity to travel to Peru in June 2025! Ms. Stein-Shevell will be going over all the details in an info session on Wednesday, November 8 from 5:30 to 6:30pm in the GWHS Library. Travel is so much more than just planes and trains! Your child will gain new perspectives, develop a sense of independence, and build skills for the future through this experience. RSVP to the meeting HERE. Questions? Contact Ms. Stein-Shevell.
THE REPAIR BOX IS OPEN
If you have any clothes with a rip, tear, stain or hole, drop them off in the box in the Library labeled “The Repair Box.” Fill out the short form and the GW Repair and Reuse Club will fix them up and get them looking new- or even better!- for FREE! Questions regarding the GW Repair and Reuse Club? Email gwrepairandreuse@gmail.com.
SENIORS – IMPORTANT DATES
Seniors, mark your calendars for the following:
- Mandatory Fall Senior Meeting: Wednesday, November 8 from 10:00 to 10:45am. Seniors will receive comprehensive details regarding cap and gowns, graduation, Prom, and the senior checkout procedure.
- Last Day of School for Seniors: Tuesday, May 14 is the final day of school for seniors. Seniors are required to attend.
- Senior Checkout: Thursday, May 16 from 8:00 to 9:30am.
- Senior Awards Night: Thursday, May 16 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. This event will be a moment of recognition, as seniors will receive well-deserved academic accolades earned throughout the year, in addition to their graduation cords. We will also honor Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2024.
- Graduation: The Class of 2024’s graduation ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 24 at 12:00pm at the Denver Coliseum. Further details will be provided in the spring.
Questions? Contact Malcolm Quattlebaum.
SENIORS – ASCENT PROGRAM
Seniors, are you interested in a free year of college at the following schools: Arapahoe Community College, Community College of Denver, Community College of Aurora, Front Range Community College, Red Rocks Community College. Emily Griffith Technical College, Pickens Technical College or Metropolitan State University? If so, ASCENT may be the perfect fit for you. ASCENT is a fifth-year high school program that pays for a free year of college the year after 12th grade. DPS ASCENT students receive free tuition/fees, wrap-around advising and support during the critical transition from high school to college. Students choose to attend college at one of the eight participating technical, community, or four-year colleges listed above the year following their graduation from high school. ASCENT gives students a head start in earning a certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree, all while saving time and money. Applications open Wednesday, November 1! If you’re interested, please visit Mr. Wallace in room 112F.
JUNIORS AND SENIORS – PROM
Juniors and seniors, mark your calendars! Prom will be Saturday, April 20 from 7:00 to 11:00pm. Further details will be coming soon. The location and theme will be released at Prom Reveal in the spring.
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PARENT WEBINAR: RAISING MEDIA SMART KIDS
Register HERE TO join us Wednesday, November 1 at 12:00pm for Prevention Services’ latest webinar, “Raising Media Smart Kids.” Learn tips about how to raise media smart kids, including managing family media use, choosing age-appropriate media, limiting social media, choosing cell phones and using safe district library resources.
BASEBALL KICKOFF MEETING
Interested in playing baseball this spring? Please join Coach Todd Tantillo on Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30pm at GWHS (location TBD) for a discussion of the baseball program, including the option for winter training (click HERE for details). We hope to see you there!
TORCHY’S TACOS FUNDRAISER FOR AFTER PROM
Please come out and enjoy a great meal at Torchy’s Tacos at Boulevard One in Lowry on Tuesday, November 7 from 5:00 to 10:00pm and support GWHS After Prom Party! After Prom is a party hosted by parents and staff at GWHS following Prom on Saturday, April 20. Please mention the GWHS After Prom Party when ordering in person or online – a portion of the sales will go toward After Prom.
ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAME
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 17 at 5:00pm! Join us on Chauncey Billups Court for an exhilarating evening of basketball as the George Washington High School Patriots take on the Denver East High School Angels in an electrifying Alumni Basketball Game! Tickets: Students (with Student ID): $5.00; General Admission: $10.00. Click HERE for more info and to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit GWHS athletics. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness your favorite alumni players in action, showcasing their skills and reliving their glory days on the court! Questions? Contact Mr. Quattlebaum.
VARSITY CHEER MINI-CAMP
Do you have a tiny family member or friend who wants to be a Future Patriot cheerleader? Have them come learn the basics of cheer from our very own GWHS Varsity cheerleaders! Mini-camp for little cheerleaders runs Monday, November 13, Wednesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 16. Mini cheerleaders will then perform a routine at the alumni basketball game on Friday, November 17! Click HERE for more info. Questions? Contact Coach Shenae.
SUPPORT GWHS ON COLORADO GIVES DAY
Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 5, and GWHS is participating once again this year. Scan the QR code for more info on the amazing GWHS clubs and organizations that are participating (and you can make a donation now, before the December rush!). New this year: our Athletics Booster Club is participating on behalf of all our sports teams. Choosing to support the Athletics Booster Club means all teams will benefit from renovated facilites, equipment and supplies!
SHOP WITH A PATRIOT
GWHS is hosting its second annual Shop with a Patriot event on Saturday, December 9. GWHS students will be giving $200 to 20 elementary students in need, and will take them shopping at Target to purchase holiday gifts for their families. Everyone will then spend the afternoon at GWHS in a Winter Wonderland enjoying food, wrapping gifts, and playing games. Please help us make this event magical and meaningful by donating towards the $200 for each elementary student. Donations can be made HERE on MySchoolBucks; please add a note in the comments that it is for Shop with a Patriot. Questions? Contact Ms. Kristi.
GWHS FOOD PANTRY – THANKSGIVING BOXES
GWHS Food Pantry is offering Thanksgiving boxes to GWHS students, family and staff in need of food over the break. Please click HERE to sign up for a box by Friday, November 10. Boxes will be distributed Friday, November 17. We are in need of donations! Please click HERE to sign up to donate items on our list. All non-perishable and perishable items can be dropped off to our family and community liaison, Ms. Locks, at GWHS Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 2:00pm prior to Tuesday, November 14. Here is the link of items needed. Questions? Contact Ms. Locks at 720-423-8670.
GWHS FOOD PANTRY OPEN
The GWHS Food Pantry is available to all staff, students and their families who are in need of food for meals. Please visit us every Wednesday after school until 4:00pm in room 3 (located in the sub-basement). Questions? Contact Jasmine Locks.
WEEKLY ATHLETICS UPDATE
Patriots excel in the classroom and on the field! Check out this week’s Athletics Update HERE. Winter Sports registration is now open – click HERE!
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NOVEMBER 20 – 24
Thanksgiving Break/No School
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