Graham High School

Good afternoon GHS families, This is Principal Joshua Brown with some important announcements. Tomorrow, January 12th, is the first day of our state testing exams. The following courses will test. English 2, Math 1, Foods & Nutrition 1 and 2 along with Principles of Family and Human Services. Students, all final exams must be taken for you to successfully complete the course. Not only do EOC/CTE exams account for 20% of a students final grade, it is also a part of our overall school letter grade. Last year GHS received a school letter grade of a “D”. For all of us, this seems bad. To counter that, Graham High School recently received our state recognition from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, that our students met their projected academic growth. This validates that when students are at school, they are in fact learning and we are reaching our goals. A portion of our letter grade depends on student participation in these important state tests. With this, we need your help to make sure your son or daughter arrives at Graham High School on time at 8:45 AM, for their test. Students, we want you to do your best. Make sure that you get a good night's sleep tonight. Arrive on time tomorrow. Go to the cafeteria and grab breakfast. Remember that you have worked hard this semester and now is your time to prove it. Thank you, parents and students for being game changers. We cannot do this alone. As always, everyday is a great day to be a Red Devil. *** Buenas tardes familias de GHS, este es el director Joshua Brown con algunos anuncios importantes. Mañana, 12 de enero, es el primer día de nuestros exámenes del estado. Los siguientes cursos tomarán el examen. Inglés 2, Matemáticas 1, Alimentos y Nutrición 1 y 2, junto con Principios de la Familia y Servicios Humanos. Estudiantes, todos los exámenes finales deben ser tomados para que puedan completar con éxito el curso. No sólo los exámenes EOC/CTE representan el 20% de la calificación final de los estudiantes, sino que también es una parte de nuestra calificación general de la escuela. El año pasado GHS recibió una calificación de una "D". Para todos nosotros, esto parece mal. Para contrarrestar eso, la escuela preparatoria Graham recientemente recibió nuestro reconocimiento estatal del Departamento de Instrucción Pública de Carolina del Norte, que nuestros estudiantes cumplieron con su crecimiento académico proyectado. Esto confirma que cuando los estudiantes están en la escuela, de hecho están aprendiendo y estamos alcanzando nuestras metas. Una parte de nuestra calificación depende de la participación de los estudiantes en estas importantes pruebas del estado. Con esto, necesitamos su ayuda para asegurarse de que su hijo/a llegue a la escuela preparatoria Graham a tiempo a las 8:45 AM, para su prueba. Estudiantes, queremos que hagan su mejor esfuerzo. Asegúrense de dormir bien esta noche. Lleguen a tiempo mañana. Vayan a la cafetería a desayunar. Recuerden que han trabajado duro este semestre y ahora es el momento de demostrarlo. Gracias, padres y alumnos, por cambiar las reglas del juego. No podemos hacerlo solos. Como siempre, cada día es un gran día para ser un Red Devil.

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Noon dismissal Schedule: 1st Period 8:45- 9:30 AM 2nd Period 9:35- 10:20 AM 3rd Period 10:25- 11:10 AM 4th Period 11:15- 12:00 PM As students dismiss, they will be able to get a grab and go lunch.

Good evening GHS families, Please see the information below for the week ahead. Wednesday, Jan. 10th are 2nd and 4th period Teacher Made Exams Thursday, Jan. 11th are 1st and 3rd period Teacher Made Exams Students may be exempt from a final exam that is not state required (EOC) if the student meets the criteria below. A grade of “A” and no more than five (5) absences during the semester. A grade of “B” and no more than four (4) absences during the semester. A grade of “C” and no more than three (3) absences during the semester. Any absences (lawful or unlawful) count toward the limit for exam exemption except school-sponsored field trips, school-approved activities, religious holidays and district-approved medical hardship waivers. Friday, Jan. 12th English 2, Math 1 and 1st period CTE Exams. Monday Jan. 8th Basketball travels to North Moore HS Friday Jan 12th Basketball travels to Southeast HS Jan. 15th- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School) Jan. 26th is the GHS PTO Sneakerball from 8PM-12 AM We would like to say thank you to all of the families and community members that came out the the GHS Alumni Basketball game. Thank you to the Athletic Boosters and other personnel for helping organize such a great event.

Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us for a fun and informative evening at the last Family University of the year, January 29th at Cummings High School! 🌟 A light dinner will be provided at no cost to families before you choose from many useful sessions on topics like registering for high school courses, career and technical education opportunities, and elementary reading and math strategies. Several sessions will also be available in Spanish (Algunas sesiones también estarán disponibles en español.) Childcare will be available for children from Pre-K to 5th grade, so the whole family can participate. The Family University is a great chance to get helpful information while connecting with other families and teachers. We hope to see you there - don't miss this valuable opportunity to support your student's growth and education!

Good afternoon GHS students. Happy New Year! Our Winter break has officially ended. We are excited to see everyone at school tomorrow. In this email are important dates and events for the month of January. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself. Students please be sure to come for your exams. This is needed to help us with our school growth and accountability. Jan. 2nd- Full school day, Bball @ Chatham Central HS Jan. 3rd-Senior Pic Jan 3rd (pending confirmation), Wrestling v. Seaforth/Williams 6 PM Jan. 4th- Yale University rep on campus during Red Time Jan. 5th- Bball v. Northwood HS Jan.6th- GHS Alumni Basketball Game (Main Gym) Jan. 8th- SIP Meeting 3:50 PM (Media Center), Bball @ North Moore Jan. 10th- Teacher Made Exams 2nd period and 4th period (Follow a No Red Time schedule) Jan. 11th- Teacher Made Exams 1st and 3rd period (Follow a No Red Time schedule) Jan. 12th- EOC (English 2/Math 1) CTE Exams (Foods 1, Foods 2, POFHS) Jan. 15th- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School) Jan. 16th- EOC (Math 3, Biology), CTE Exams (Int. Design, Acct., Foods 1, Child Development, Bus. Ess.), PTO Meeting 5:30 PM (Aud. Lobby) Jan. 17th- EOC Make-Up Exams, CTE Exams (POFHS, Foods 1, Child Dev.) Jan. 18th- EOC Make-Up Exams, CTE Make-Up Exams Jan. 19th- EOC Make-Up Exams, CTE Make-Up Exams, Bball @ Bartlett Yancey HS Jan 22nd- Teacher Workday (No School for Students) Jan 23rd- Teacher Workday (No School for Students), Bball v. Seaforth HS Jan. 24th- First Day of 2nd Semester (Students will pick up their schedules at Success Academy), Bball v. Jordan Matthews Jan. 26th- Report Cards go out during Red Time, GHS PTO Sneaker Ball 8PM-12AM Jan. 29th- ACCESS Testing Begins Runs through -Feb. 23rd Jan. 30th- Bball @ Cummings

Help us support our PTO, while also enjoying a great meal. Remember that you have to mention GHS PTO in order for proceeds to go towards the initiative.

The holiday celebrations continue. Headgear and all!

On Monday night students in the National Honors Society wrapped up their supply drive with gifts and hot chocolate, at the Ronald McDonald House in Durham. GHS proud of the initiative and drive our students have taken. #GameChangers

Please come out and support our PTO!

Chloe, a Pre-Collegiate Academy Senior, was awarded a full four-year scholarship to Duke University through QuestBridge National College Match Scholarships. This scholarship will cover the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing and food, books and supplies, and travel expenses. We are so proud of Chloe and this accomplishment - we wish her all the best!

Tonight we ask that attendees to the basketball game, have exact change ($10) for the matchups against Bartlett Yancey HS. GoFan.Co is also available if needed. We hope to see you here 2night! Go Red Devils!!!

Good afternoon GHS families. We hope the last couple of days have been wonderful and everyone was able to connect with family and friends. Any students that are interested in attending Saturday School, please complete the interest link https://forms.gle/gHnpzpkPmPyBSf3y8 GHS will utilize this time for remediation, AP review, ACT Prep, Apex and reteaching classroom concepts. Transportation will be offered on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays, each month. Students and families will be notified once Saturday sessions begin. This week during Red Time, we will have on-site representatives from the Aveda Institute, which specializes in hair and makeup (Monday). On Thursday, Elizabeth City State University will be on campus. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the NC Promise program, which offers tuition as low as $500 per semester to in-state students. Tuesday night GHS will host Eastern Alamance HS beginning at 4:30 PM with our JV boys, followed by varsity girls and varsity boys. Wednesday night at 6PM, our wrestling team will travel to compete again North Moore and Jordan Matthews. Friday our basketball team will travel across town to play Southern Alamance High. Games will begin at 4:30 PM. As a reminder, ABSS has a clear bag policy, for all sporting events. On December 5th, designated seniors will participate in the ACT Workkeys Assessment. This test is a great opportunity for seniors to show all the great skills that they have learned and how they can be applied in the workforce. Dec.11-15th NC Check-Ins (Math 1, Math 3, Biology and English 2 classes)

GHS Families, Good afternoon. We hope everyone had a great weekend. We would like to remind everyone that this week is a short week. School will be in session on Monday and Tuesday. Thank you to Ms. Carotta and the National Honor Society students for organizing the blood drive that took place on Friday. GHS had an amazing turnout. Please join SGA and FCCLA clubs in a Thanksgiving Food Drive in order to provide meals to families in need. The clubs are collecting canned food and boxed foods until Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023. Donations can be dropped off in B1 or the front office. Tuesday evening the GHS PTO will host their monthly meeting at 5:30 PM in the Media Center. All are welcome to join us. We hope everyone has a great week and remember that everyday is a great day to be a Red Devil.

Good Afternoon Graham High School Seniors and Parents. Friendly Reminder... Today is Cap and Gown Order Date from 5:00-6:30 in the auditorium commons. The first payment of $35.00 must be paid. Total Cost for the cap and gown is $64.00. Cash or Card Only. Herff Jones will also be on campus if you want to order other senior paraphernalia items. See you soon! Thank you.

Juniors and Seniors!! Do you have skills? Will those skills help you in the areas of electronics, mechanical engineering, technology, or robotics? Are you interested in being paid to finish high school and attend ACC? Would a guaranteed job after high school be helpful to you? If the answer to any or all of these questions is YES, come to the Career Accelerator Program Information Session where you can be a student apprentice and earn money. This information session will be held for parents and students on November 15th at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium. Student Apprentices are able to earn money on the job as soon as they start the apprenticeship program while also taking college classes at no cost. In fact, students actually get paid for time spent in class. See how you can get a jump start on a promising career, a college degree, and financial stability. Explore the Possibilities in Automotive, Quality Control, Electronics, Plastics, Electrical Systems, Textiles, Robotics, Engineering, Machining, Chemicals and Welding. Attendance at an information session is the first step in creating a solid foundation for your future through the CAP program. See you Wednesday, November 15th at 6 pm.

Juniors and Seniors!! Do you have skills? Will those skills help you in the areas of electronics, mechanical engineering, technology, or robotics? Are you interested in being paid to finish high school and attend ACC? Would a guaranteed job after high school be helpful to you? If the answer to any or all of these questions is YES, come to the Career Accelerator Program Information Session where you can be a student apprentice and earn money. This information session will be held for parents and students on November 15th at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium. Student Apprentices are able to earn money on the job as soon as they start the apprenticeship program while also taking college classes at no cost. In fact, students actually get paid for time spent in class. See how you can get a jump start on a promising career, a college degree, and financial stability. Explore the Possibilities in Automotive, Quality Control, Electronics, Plastics, Electrical Systems, Textiles, Robotics, Engineering, Machining, Chemicals and Welding. Attendance at an information session is the first step in creating a solid foundation for your future through the CAP program. See you Wednesday, November 15th at 6 pm.

Good Evening Graham High School Seniors and Parents, this is Jennifer Lackey, Assistant Principal, with an important announcement. It is time to order your Cap and Gown. Cap and Gown Order Date is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15th from 5:00-6:30 in the auditorium commons. The first payment of $35.00 must be paid. Total Cost for the cap and gown is $64.00. Cash or Card Only. Herff Jones will also be on campus if you want to order other senior paraphernalia items. Seniors, please check your email from Ms. Lackey for Herff Jones package details. Thank you and have a good evening.

To schedule an appointment visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 55349 The blood drive is open to the entire community, not just students and staff.

Monday- World Kindness Day (PTO and Athletic Boosters will be on campus from 12:30-2pm serving popcorn and candy. School Improvement Team meeting 3:45pm in the Media Center. Tuesday- Basketball scrimmage game 5:30-7:00 pm (JV Boys, Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys) Wednesday- CTE CAP Night 6-7:50 pm, Cap & Gown order date (GHS Media Center/Auditorium) Thursday- ACT WorkKeys Training 10:15-11:35 Media Center-MOVED to Nov 28, 2023 Friday- ASVAB Assessment (9AM Media Center), 8:30-1:30 PM National Honor Society Blood and Plasma drive at GHS. (Please see Ms. Carotta for additional details) The website to schedule an appointment is on the fliers, but I am also including it here: To schedule an appointment visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 55349 The blood drive is open to the entire community, not just students and staff. They will have three bloodmobiles located in the student parking lot so we do not have to worry about the public in the school buildings.