Graham High School

Yesterday GHS Foods class collaborated with our World Language department. Ms. Martin (French teacher) lived in France and shared her love of crepes with the Foods class. GHS embraces the cross collaboration amongst our various content areas.

Great Sunday. GHS Family. I hope everyone has enjoyed the weekend. Please see the items listed below. Teacher Made Exam Exemption Policy High school students may be exempt from a final exam that is not state required 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. All students shall be permitted the opportunity to take the examination, even if they are eligible for the examination exemption. If a student decides to take the examination then the examination grade will count as 20% of their final grade for the course. Exempted students that choose not to take the exam will determine their final course grade by averaging their two quarter grades equally. In order for us to adhere to this district policy, all assignments that must be graded, have to be submitted by May 24th. Teachers should use the F1 grade. Attendance cut off date will be May 28 th. Absences after May 28th day will not impact the criteria towards the TME exemption. This Week- Monday- May 6th- Staff Meeting 3:55 PM (Media Center) Tuesday- May 7th- AP English Lang. & Composition Exam (8AM) Wednesday- May 8th- AP World History Exam (8AM) Thursday- May 9th- Friday- May 10th- Enjoy the rest of your week. Upcoming Dates May 17th Progress reports Due May 21st- School Leadership/ School Improvement Meeting 3:55 PM Media Center (Parents welcome to attend) May 21st- PTO Meeting 5:30 PM (Media Center Classroom) May 23rd- GHS Art Show (Aud. Lobby), Dance Performance 7PM May 23rd- Senior Awards 9AM, 1:45 PM Senior Walks (N. Graham, S. Graham, Haw River) May 27th- Memorial Day (No School) May 29th, 30th, 31st Teacher Made Exams June 3rd EOC/CTE Exams June 7th- Last Day of School! June 8th- Graduation, 12:30 PM Greensboro Coliseum July 30 - Aug. 9 HS Summer School: (7/30 - 8/1) and (8/5 - 8/9) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gran Domingo. Familia GHS. Espero que todos hayan disfrutado del fin de semana. Por favor vea los articulos listados abajo. Política de Exención de Exámenes Hechos por Maestros Como recordatorio, por favor no le digan a los estudiantes que no vengan a la escuela en estos días. Estos días todavía se consideran días de instrucción. Los estudiantes de secundaria pueden ser exentos de un examen final que no es requerido por el estado si el estudiante cumple con los criterios a continuación. Una calificación de «A» y no más de cinco (5) ausencias durante el semestre Una calificación de «B» y no más de cuatro (4) ausencias durante el semestre Una calificación de «C» y no más de tres (3) ausencias durante el semestre Todas las ausencias (legales o ilegales) cuentan para el límite de exención de examen, excepto las excursiones patrocinadas por la escuela, las actividades aprobadas por la escuela, las fiestas religiosas y las exenciones por dificultades médicas aprobadas por el distrito. Todos los alumnos tendrán la oportunidad de presentarse al examen, incluso si reúnen los requisitos para la exención de examen. Si un alumno decide presentarse al examen, la nota del examen contará como el 20% de su nota final del curso. Los estudiantes exentos que decidan no presentarse al examen determinarán su nota final del curso haciendo la media de sus dos notas trimestrales por igual. Para poder adherirnos a esta política del distrito, todas las tareas que deban ser calificadas, tienen que ser entregadas antes del 24 de mayo. Los maestros deben usar la calificación F1. La fecha límite de asistencia será el 28 de mayo. Las ausencias después del 28 de mayo no afectarán los criterios para la exención de TME. Traducción realizada con la versión gratuita del traductor DeepL.com

GHS Teacher Appreciation Day 5 is in the books. Staff were treated to personalized “Game Changer “ shirts and an ice cream social to end the day. Thank you to our Athletic Boosters for helping create the shirts. Thank you to our PTO parents for purchasing the ice cream.

Last night, the GHS Theatre Department performed a one-act version of Don Zolidis' "The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza" in the Graham High School Auditorium. t The students did an amazing job. Way to go GHS Fine Arts!

Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week GHS PTO gave the staff a treat. The cater was GHS Alumni Cheryl Carter owner of Lola's Kitchen. Cupcakes provided by Alamance County Commissioner Pam Thompson. Thank you all for the awesome meal and treats. GHS has the best PTO in ABSS!

Taking a moment to recognize or Nurse, Ms. Pettiford. We appreciate all that you do and the support you give our students.

Tonight GHS students were recognized at the Elon Academy celebration. Dr.Pyne, Noel Sobalvarro, Venus Soto, Chloe Grandsire, Dr.Connie Ledoux, President Elon University are all pictured. Congratulations you all. Way to represent the Red Devil family.

Tonight was Senior Night for the GHS Women’s Soccer team. They came up short against E. Randolph, however we are proud of their fight and effort. Thank you seniors for the years and dedication to Graham athletics.

Day 3 of Teacher Appreciation Week. GHS staff was treated to a yogurt parfait bar. Thank you GHS PTO representative Ms. Adam’s for your generous support and organizing this healthy treat. Big thank you to the boosters for the personalized GHS cups.

GHS would like to thank J. Griffin McClure (Green & McClure Furniture) for the ABSS community sponsored staff luncheon. Lunch was provided by Danny’s Cafe (110 W. Front Street, Burlington). Thank you all for your dedication to ABSS teachers.

Good Evening Graham High School Seniors and Parents, this is Jennifer Lackey, Assistant Principal, with a friendly reminder. Senior Parent Meeting, is tomorrow, May 7th at 6:00 in the auditorium. All End of Year activities will be discussed, including graduation, along with expectations and details needed for each event. Parents and/or seniors should attend this meeting. Following the meeting, Cap and Gowns and other graduation items purchased will be distributed. All balances must be paid in full. If you have not purchased your cap and gown, please see Ms. Lackey ASAP. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Have a good evening.

Day 1 of Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you Ms. Walston and the GHS Athletic Boosters for supplying a sweet treat to start the week.

Great Sunday. GHS Family. I hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend so far. This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you for all of the time and effort you all put into GHS and most importantly our students. Parents, if there are any items you would like to donate throughout the week, please drop them off at the Main Office. This Week- Monday- May 6th- Tuesday- May 7th- Wednesday- May 8th- AP Lit. Exam (8AM Aud. Lobby), Women's Soccer v. Eastern Randolph (Sr. Night 6pm) Thursday- May 9th- AP Psychology (Noon) Friday- May 10th- Upcoming Dates May 17th Progress reports Due May 27th- Memorial Day (No School) June 3rd EOC/CTE Exams June 7th- Last Day of School! June 8th- Graduation, 12:30 PM Greensboro Coliseum June 10th Mandatory Teacher Workday June 11th- 13th Teacher Workdays July 29- Teacher Workday July 30 - Aug. 9 HS Summer School: (7/30 - 8/1) and (8/5 - 8/9)

✨38 Days, 38 Schools - Graham High School For students charting their course after high school, Graham High School offers a comprehensive array of programs to prepare them for college, entrepreneurship, or direct workforce entry. Whether bound for further academics or eager to launch a career, the staff at Graham equips students with the skills and knowledge to find success. The Pre-Collegiate Academy is a standout offering, providing an accelerated academic track for those eager to get a head start on their college journey. Not all paths lead to a four-year college or university, though! That's why we've invested in robust #ABSSCTE programs like Public Safety and Welding. These hands-on programs equip students with valuable skills and industry certifications, opening doors to rewarding careers straight out of high school. No matter which route students choose, Graham High School creates an inclusive environment where every student feels at home. Their supportive community nurtures personal growth, maturity, and the confidence to tackle post-secondary goals head-on. We're committed to empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and skilled professionals – all while instilling that Red Devil pride.

Good Evening Graham High School Seniors and Parents, this is Jennifer Lackey, Assistant Principal, with an important announcement. We will host a Senior Parent Meeting, next Tuesday, May 7th at 6:00. All End of Year activities will be discussed, including graduation, along with expectations and details needed for each event. Parents and seniors should attend this meeting. Following the meeting, Cap and Gowns will be distributed. All balances must be paid in full. If you have not purchased your cap and gown, please see Ms. Lackey ASAP. All Seniors and Parents need to attend this meeting.

Come out and learn more about sports in ABSS.

Last night GHS 2022-23 Teacher of the Year, Angela Uribe Romero was recognized by the Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED), as a 2024 #TeachingInColor Educator of the Year. Congratulations Ms. Uribe. Way to represent GHS. It’s a great day to be a Red Devil.

GHS would like to take a moment to say a special thank you to our Administrative Professional Team. These ladies greet all of our students and families with a smile on their face each and every day. Thank you for all that you do.

See the schedule for this week’s athletic events.

Public Safety students participated in a mock Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) situation, partnering with the Alamance County Sheriff's Office. During this scenario, students practiced treating patients at a crash site, used a drone to find individuals in a wooded area, and utilized search and rescue techniques. The mock "crash" site was on Graham High School campus and at Bill Cook Park. All ABSS high school students can take courses in the Public Safety Academy at Graham High School through Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses and in partnership with Alamance Community College. Public Safety courses explore careers in corrections, emergency and fire management, security and protection, law enforcement, and legal services. Students in the program have the chance to earn credentials for free, including FEMA, CERT, and the National Basic 911 Dispatch Certification. Students can take EMT courses at ACC each spring in a special cohort for high school students, and will also have the opportunity to take Firefighter courses at Graham next year. #ABSSCTE