January 20, 2023
Graduating Class of 2023
Attention Senior Parents,
In May, your child is scheduled to graduate as a member of the Class of 2023. You can show them how proud you are of their accomplishments by placing a Senior Tribute in the 2022-2023 Blue and White Yearbook. Whether you embarrass them with baby pictures, showcase their talents, or write them a special message, their Senior Tribute will be a lasting reminder of their years in high school, their achievements, and your pride. Please take a moment to review our advertising rates and deadlines. If you would like to purchase a Senior Tribute, return the completed contract along with the material you would like featured on your tribute by Feb. 15. If you have questions, please contact Amy Tolbert at [email protected].
Graduate Names on Diplomas
Please submit your graduating senior's name for their diploma by Friday, February 24, 2023. This is their name as it will appear on their diploma. First, Middle and Last name.
Senior Exam Information
Seniors will be exempt from taking seniors exams if they have an A average for the second semester of a yearlong course or an A average for a semester course. They must have missed no more than seven (7) school days for the year or during the semester in the class in which they have an A average for the second semester. Each teacher is responsible to provide seniors with the information that would show the students they are exempt from that particular class exam.
Senior Exams are scheduled for May 18th and 19th.
Denison Summer Institute
We’re excited to introduce the Summer TUTTI Performing Arts Camp, a new 8-day residential summer high school intensive in dance, music, and theatre. At Summer TUTTI, students live and learn with peers from across the disciplines and across the country. They’ll deepen their skills and talents in their chosen area while exploring new ways of making art, guided by Denison professors as well as nationally-acclaimed professional artists and ensembles, including ETHEL, Third Coast Percussion, and Available Light Theatre.
We welcome dancers (all styles), instrumentalists (strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, and percussion), composers, and students interested in all aspects of theatre-making (acting, directing, designing). Current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders
are eligible to apply. This year’s program runs from June 24 to July 1, 2023.
We’re seeking energetic, talented students from a variety of backgrounds. Tuition for the 8-day residential program is $1,500 and need-based financial assistance is available. No student should feel discouraged by financial considerations from applying. The priority application deadline is March 1, 2023.
If you know of any young performing artists who might be interested in this program, please direct them to summer tutti.denison.edu for the online application link and more information! Please also pass the word to teachers and friends who may know students who would be interested in this program.
Mount Vernon Summer Institute
Counselor Update
Empowering Teen Girls to Build Safe, Healthy & Violence Free Dating Relationships
"I Matter" is a free, annual community conference with 300+ attendees on February 26, 2023. Through inspiring sessions led by experts, girls in grades 6-12 will learn the skills they need to engage in safe and healthy dating relationships and girl moms and female mentors will gain the tools and strategies necessary to support the girls they care about. To learn more and register a free ticket, click here.
Summer Programs
The School Counselors have put together a summer program opportunities list! This is especially great for sophomores and juniors to look through as they consider ways to maximize on summer for career exploration and personal growth and development! Please continue to check this list throughout the spring.
Scholarships
Seniors- keep remembering to check this link for scholarship updates! Now is a great time to focus on scholarship applications. There is also a folder in the Schoology Class of 2023 group, under Materials.
CTEC- Day of Exploration and Application Timeline
C-TEC will be hosting a Day of Exploration open house on January 25th. Students and their parents/guardians have the opportunity to meet with lab instructors, tour the building, talk to school counselors, and fill-out an application on site. Students will choose a time slot between 8:30 am - 7 pm, and must register through this link. Sophomores interested in applying should complete their online application to C-Tec by February 3, 2023.
College Credit Plus Information (ZOOM ONLY)- Save the Date
Is your student interested in taking college courses for dual credit while in high school? The GHS school counselors and representatives from OSU-Newark and COTC will present the pros and cons, application timeline, requirements, and other considerations for exploring the College Credit Plus program. We will hold a virtual (Zoom only) info session on Monday, February 6, at 8 PM. The session will be recorded and a video will be available via this newsletter afterwards. All students interested in CCP must complete an Intent to Participate form by April 1, 2023.
Upcoming Dates
February
10th + 11th - Winter Play
15th - Orchestra Concert
16th - Parent Teacher Conferences
17th - No School ( Parent Teacher Comp Day)
20th - President's Day - No School
27th - Band Contest Concert
28th - ACT at GHS for 11th graders
Bell Schedules and Calendars
Upcoming Bell Schedules:
Week of 1/23
Monday - Regular Schedule
Tuesday - Ace Schedule
Wednesday - Late Arrival
Thursday - Ace Schedule
Friday - Regular Schedule
Week of 1/30
Monday - Regular Schedule
Tuesday - Ace Schedule
Wednesday - Late Arrival
Thursday - Ace Schedule
Friday - Regular Schedule
*Changes to the weekly schedule will be communicated in advance
School Calendar
The 2022-23 GEVSD calendar is available here.
Important Links