Welcome back to GHS
August 2021
A message from Mr. Hodges
This year will look different than any year before. We are not "back to normal" yet, but we've also made some changes to the way school looked last year. Students will still be able to bring their backpacks with them to class, but one-way hallways will not be required at the start of the year.
GHS student schedules will be available through PowerSchool on September 1st. You can access your schedule through PowerSchool, or by picking it up at GHS. Schedules will be available for pickup at GHS on September 1st from 9:00-12:00 and from 12:30-3:00. Drop/Add forms will also be available. These forms must be filled out completely and signed by a parent before counselors will begin making changes. Counselors will not begin working on schedule change requests until Tuesday, September 7th. Students should attend all classes as printed on their schedule until they receive confirmation of a change from their guidance counselor
Covid Information
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The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has issued an order requiring masking for all students, staff, and visitors. Students that are found to be in close contact with a person that tests positive for Covid-19 will be quarantined unless they are fully vaccinated or have tested positive themselves in the 90 days before their exposure.
All students must have a signed copy of the COVID Parent Agreement and Screener on file. Please sign this and send it to school with your student on the first day of school.
Transportation Information
Due to COVID-19 we will be following the following protocols.
1) Masks: Students WILL be required to wear masks while riding a bus.
2) Hand Sanitizer: Dispensers have been placed on each bus. As the students enter, they will be required to use it. PLEASE be sure their backpacks are on and their hands are free.
3) Students will have assigned seats.
4) PM parent pick-ups: Pick-ups will only be allowed at the student's designated school. Once students have boarded the bus in the afternoon they will NOT be allowed to leave the bus, except at their designated bus stop.
5) There will be no transfers
Thank you for your cooperation.
Fall Testing
Testing is optional for all students. If your student would like to take this test, please call the office or have your student come to the office no later than Friday, September 10th.
Test dates:
PSAT 9: October 6
PSAT: October 13 (make-up, October 26)
SAT: October 13 (make-up, October 28)
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Daily Schedule
GHS will open at 7:35 am with 1st hour beginning at 7:50. The student day (6th hour) ends at 2:34pm. Students are not allowed in the building prior to 7:35am unless they have made arrangements with a teacher. Additionally, all students must exit the building at the end of the day unless they are staying for an after school sport, club, or tutoring with a teacher.
Bell Schedule
Doors Open 7:35
Bus Drop Off 7:40
1st hour 7:50 8:49
2nd hour 8:54 9:53
3rd hour 9:58 10:57
1st lunch 10:57 11:22
4th hour, 1st lunch 11:27 12:26
4th hour, 2nd lunch pt 1 11:02 11:32
2nd lunch 11:32 11:57
4th hour, 2nd lunch pt 2 11:57 12:26
4th hour, 3rd lunch 11:02 12:01
3rd lunch 12:01 12:26
5th hour 12:31 1:30
6th hour 1:35 2:34
Bus Pick Up 2:34
Lunch
Breakfast and lunch will be free for all students this year.
Lunch will be based on 4th hour teacher. Students may have 1st lunch, 2nd lunch, or 3rd lunch. The lunch times for all lunches are below:
1st lunch: Students will eat lunch, and then attend 4th hour class
Lunch: 10:57-11:22
4th hour class: 11:27-12:26
2nd lunch: Students will attend 4th hour for 30 minutes, go to lunch, and then return to 4th hour
4th hour class: 11:02-11:32
Lunch: 11:32-11:57
4th hour class: 11:57-12:26
3rd Lunch: Students will attend 4th hour for 59 minutes, and then go to lunch
4th hour: 11:02-12:01
Lunch: 12:01-12:26
Free Breakfast and Lunch Details
Students will receive one breakfast and lunch per day for the 2021-2022 school year at no cost. All 7- 12 grade students may purchase an additional Ala carte item or entree. Gaylord Community Schools have mailed the free and reduced lunch applications. If your child qualifies, please fill out the application and return via mail, email, or applications may be done online by visiting www.gaylordschools.com. The applications will be saved and used to determine student eligibility for the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.
For questions, please call 989-731-0969, ext. 1254.