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CHSAA announces 2020-21 athletics and activities calendar The Colorado High School Activities Association has announced its 2020-2021 interscholastic athletics and activities calendar.

Hello Golf Fans! We appreciate your continued flexibility and patience, as we are sending information to you as we receive it.

Boys Golf was approved this morning by Denver Public Schools and the Department of Health. DPS Boys Golf will compete during the CHSAA season, which begins with tryouts and official practice on Monday, August 3.

Here are your required steps for tryouts on Monday, August 3. Tryouts will take place the week of Aug. 3rd and these steps are a quick turnaround for your tryout eligibility. Coach Barotz will be sent an “approved for tryouts” email by Monday 8/3. Students that meet the requirements listed below will be able to try-out and attend practice. Please remember you need to Register through familyID (Link below), pay by credit card, and have a completed and a current physical (emailed to [email protected]).

Provide family consent and registration for Boys Golf: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/george-washington-high-school
Pay to Play will need to paid by credit card through familyid
Provide a current physical exam to [email protected]
Coach Barotz will be setting up the team/parent communication as well as a zoom meeting providing all Fall golf sports information. Questions please reach out via email to [email protected]
Health screenings for staff and students will take place prior to practice and events.
Denver Parks and Recreation, Denver Public Schools, Denver City Golf Courses will not allow spectators or fans this golf season. In order for schools to launch the golf season, this was a required agreement. We understand that you will find this frustrating, however, please know that this agreement is in place for the safety of everyone involved.
Transportation: In order to tryout, you also understand that there will be no transportation to and from practice and events. Students and families will need to find their own transportation for the 2020 season. This agreement is in place for everyone’s safety.
August 3, 2020 by GWHS

George Washington High School | FamilyID Programs Name Dates Price Registration George Washington - 2020 Fall Athletic Registration (Boys Golf) Aug 03, 2020 - Oct 06, 2020 $0 Open

SCHOOL STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
DPS announced that schools will be in the remote learning environment until at least October 16. If health conditions allow us to bring small groups of students into the building prior to October 16, we will prioritize students with IEPs and our Emerging Bilingual students.

In order to support the fluidity between remote learning and hybrid in-person instruction, DPS has directed that secondary schools shift to a quarter block schedule with students taking 3-4 classes at a time. In this model, students will take 3-4 classes each semester, completing a year’s worth of content for those classes within the fall semester. In the spring, students will take a new set of 3-4 classes.

REMOTE LEARNING PLAN
As we continue to stay home and distance ourselves from others to support our healthcare providers and essential workers, GW’s faculty and staff have been preparing to launch online-learning beginning Tuesday, April 7.

We will provide a comprehensive set of resources, instructions, and guides for students and their families on Friday, April 3, but today we wanted to provide a general summary of what GW’s online learning will look like.

The following system was developed with an understanding that both our students and faculty have additional responsibilities to balance while we follow the stay-at-home orders. We feel strongly that simplicity is important as we move into online learning and this belief is reflected in our online-learning plan. As we adapt to this new method of learning, we will continue monitor and evaluate our systems and adjust as needed.

THE STRUCTURE

Classes will be given one set of assignments each week. All assignments will be posted in Schoology by 7:00am on Monday mornings.
Students will have one week to complete the assignments for all classes. Assignments are due by Sunday at 6:00pm.
Teachers will hold online office hours Monday - Thursday for two hours each day where students can receive targeted academic support and guidance on completing assignments.
Fridays will be utilized as a planning day for staff.
GRADING
Grading during online-learning will be an opportunity for students to enhance the grade they had on the last day of school. We recognize the extraordinary circumstances we are living and learning in today and we believe that, while we adjust to this new manner of education, penalizing students for turning in work that would negatively impact their grade is neither equitable nor compassionate. If work is turned in that does not meet expectations, teachers will work with students to provide feedback and opportunities for resubmission. Additionally, we encourage students to use this time to submit missing work and have asked our teachers to accept these late submissions.

If students are not engaging in the virtual learning process, teachers will refer these students to a member of our administration so that we may connect with the family and understand what challenges the student is facing that may be impacting the ability to participate in online-learning.

ATTENDANCE
Attendance will be taken on a weekly basis and will be a reflection of assignments completed and submitted. We will have a more thorough update on this process on Friday.

THE TOOLS
Schoology will be used in every class to share assignments and resources and to record grading.
Schoology, email, telephone, and GoogleMeets video conferencing are the primary communication tools our staff will use to connect with students.
Teachers will be using a variety of tools including recorded lessons, videos, Khan Academy, Screencastify, and others, to enhance learning for students and to support assignment completion.
TEACHER COMMUNICATION:
Telephone: All GW faculty have a GoogleVoice phone number that will be published in a new staff directory.
Email: Staff members will be available via email. Please allow 24 hours for response.
Google Meets: Teachers may schedule their office hours or individual meetings via video chat through Google Meets.
Schoology: Assignments, classroom resources, and class messages will be posted in Schoology.
ADDITIONAL CHROMEBOOK DISTRIBUTION
If you need a computer to participate in online-learning, there will be another Chromebook distribution on Monday, April 6. Times will be announced in Friday's update.

TESTING DATE MODIFICATIONS

CMAS: Colorado has paused all state K-12 assessments. This means our juniors will not be required to take the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) in science
Colorado PSAT / SAT: The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is working with the College Board to generate possible solutions for the Colorado administration of the PSAT and SAT tests. Additional information will come from the CDE as it becomes available.
National SAT: The College Board has canceled the May 2, 2020 national SAT administration. More info HERE.
ACT: ACT has rescheduled its April 4 national test date to June 13. More info HERE.
AP: Traditional face-to-face exam administrations will not take place. Students will take a 45-minute online free-response exam at home. These exams will cover content through mid-March. For each AP subject, there will be two different testing dates. For any questions, contact [email protected].
IB: The International Baccalaureate Organization has announced that the May examinations for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme will not be held this year. For any questions, please contact [email protected].
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
If you need mental health support, please call the Colorado Crisis Hotline at 844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255.

FOOD
Daily Grab and Go Meals: If you need meals while DPS is closed, there are several school locations that will be serving free grab-and-go breakfast and lunches. Please click HERE for more information on locations and times.

GW Food Pantry: The GWHS Food Pantry will be making deliveries during the school closures. If you would like to sign up, please email [email protected] or text 720-244-8742 to sign up. If you would like to donate grocery gift cards to support the food pantry, please call or email.

INTERNET
Comcast is offering two options to support families while schools are closed:

Xfinity WiF Hotspots: WiFi hotspots across the country are available to anyone who needs them for free - including non-Xfinity internet subscribers. Once at a hotspot, users should select “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser.
The Internet Essentials package provides up to 60 days of free internet access to support families given the impact of the coronavirus.
DENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
The Denver Scholarship Foundation advisors are working remotely during this extended spring break to support our seniors. Advisors are conducting proactive outreach using DSF and DPS platforms that include:

Remind and Google voice text message
Google Voice phone calls
Naviance email blasts
DPS and DSF email contacts
Google Meetup to allow for student-to-advisor screen sharing to support completing financial aid applications

Spring sports and activities suspended until April 6
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All spring sports and activities will be suspended until early April to address concerns surrounding the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, CHSAA commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green announced on Thursday.

The 2020 spring sports season — including all practices and competition — the state speech tournament, and student leadership's Advisor U are suspended through April 6. All music festivals are canceled through April 6. Additionally, an outreach with the Colorado Athletic Directors Association will be conducted remotely at a date to be announced.

The decision is effective Friday, March 13. The decision to continue competition on Thursday is up to local schools and school districts.

The situation will be monitored and evaluated with key decision-makers from around the state to determine when, or if, to resume the spring season.

On Wednesday morning, Blanford-Green convened a digital conference with more than 50 administrators, representing diverse levels of leadership from all parts of the state to collaboratively create a plan. That group arrived at a consensus to support the decision made by the CHSAA office.

"I want to thank the Board of Directors, membership and CHSAA staff for their support and guidance," Blanford-Green said. "The collaborative decision-making has been in the best interest of our students and school communities, and it hasn't gone unnoticed."

Further information about the spring sports season will be communicated via CHSAANow, when available.

By GWHS in Announcements on March 3, 2020
Denver Public Schools (DPS) is actively communicating with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) and with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Right now, this virus is not spreading in the United States, Colorado has no cases of the disease, and the vast majority of Americans have a low risk of exposure.

We are still taking this health threat very seriously, continuing to monitor schools for outbreaks, and regularly disinfecting schools during and after school hours. When there are respiratory or gastrointestinal outbreaks, DPS school nurses and school leaders will use the existing illness outbreak processes to track illnesses, notify health department officials, disinfect schools, and notify staff and parents. We are also advising parents do not send your child to school if they may be sick. Keeping your sick child home will be a great benefit for the health and wellness of all students and staff.

What you need to know

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a type of virus that causes diseases of varying severities, ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory disease.

How is it spread?

Through coughing and sneezing
Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands
Because Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is new, we are learning more each day about the transmission patterns and incubation periods.
What are the symptoms?

Fever
Cough
Difficulty Breathing
Severe Illness
What can I do?

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
Help your young students to wash their hands well
Do not drop off your sick child at school
Stay home when you’re sick
Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms
What is GW doing?

DPS is disinfecting their facilities more aggressively during this time.
The school nurse will continue to send reminders to staff and students that handwashing is the single most important thing we can do for prevention. Handwashing signs are being posted throughout the school during this week.
We are setting up hand sanitizing stations on each floor of our building
The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is changing rapidly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CDPHE are providing updated information.

If you have any questions regarding the GWHS response to the corona virus or need to report an absence due to respiratory illness, please email Nurse Ari at [email protected].

MORP

February 1, 2020 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
GW Gym and North Lobby

Actual Event Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm (doors close at 9:00pm)
Questions: [email protected]

Event Details: GW's first MORP! Tickets are $10.

Academic Awards Night

January 29, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
GW Auditorium, GW North Lobby, GW Pikes Peak Lobby

Actual Event Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Questions: [email protected]

Event Details: George is hosting its annual Academic Awards Night in the GWHS Auditorium at 6:30pm on Thursday, January 30.

Award recipient invitations were mailed out with student report cards. Families and friends are invited to come out and celebrate our students’ hard work.

All students receiving awards should arrive to check in at 6:00pm!

GW is hosting a MORP Spirit Week January 27 – 31! Come show your spirit as we prepare for our first MORP Dance! The days are:

Monday – PJ Day
Tuesday – Meme Day
Wednesday- Disney Day
Thursday – Tie Dye Day
Green vs. White Friday
Seniors and Junior Wear Green
Sophomores and Freshmen Wear White

November 12, 2019

Dear GW Community –

Last week our School Leadership Team, a group of colleague-elected teaching faculty and administrative leaders, finalized two key decisions that will begin to address the gaps in opportunity for our students and change the long history of racial and economic segregation at George Washington High School. First, our International Baccalaureate courses will be open to any student. While our IB Diploma Program will remain in place, it is no longer a prerequisite that students be seeking an IB Diploma in order to take an IB course. Second, all incoming 9th graders will be enrolled in English 1 Honors. Both of these initiatives will begin in the 2020-2021 school year.

When we ask our students what they value most about George, their reply is often led with a testament to the powerful impact of belonging to this diverse community. Indeed, our students come from families representing over 60 countries of origin and we hear dozens of languages spoken in our halls every day. However, when we step into a classroom at George, gone is the treasured diversity that is a hallmark of the George community.

Demographically, George’s student body is 39% White, 28% Hispanic, 22% Black, while 50% of our students receive Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL). In stark contrast, however, our 9th grade honors classrooms are 62% white, 14% Hispanic, and 11% black, while our IB Diploma Program for juniors and seniors is 65% White, 12% Hispanic, and 9% Black. While we can’t measure the diversity of socioeconomic status in our classrooms due to federal confidentiality protections, we do know that FRL students are not proportionally represented in all of our classrooms. In short, the demographic composition of our classrooms and advanced academic programs does not mirror that of our student body, and that division begins in 9th grade. In 2019, 65 years after Brown v. Board of Education, our students are attending class in a racially and economically segregated learning environment. While we have met small successes in the past five years with broadened access to our honors and IB programs, there has been no measurable shift in the outcomes for our historically underserved students (see page 2).

We believe not only that every student deserves a rigorous education, but also they deserve to be immersed in a learning environment that is diverse in culture, language, experience, origin, and beliefs. We must do more to make this belief a meaningful reality for all of our students.

9TH GRADE ENGLISH HONORS FOR ALL
By enrolling each of our 9th graders in English 1 Honors, we are joining other Denver area high schools such as East High School, North High School, and Northfield High School in setting high expectations for every student. Research has shown that when students are placed in a heterogenous classroom and given access to a rigorous curriculum, all students experience measurable gains in achievement.

Three years ago the GW English department aligned their English 1 and English 1 Honors classes. Students of all abilities were provided with the same rigorous and engaging curriculum in 9th grade, and outcomes improved across the board. In the years since this shift we have seen a measurable increase in 10th grade English honors enrollment. This re-calibration, paired with a passionate team of 9th grade teachers who believe in their students, made the English department a natural fit for an Honors for All course for 9th graders.

In order for this new program to be successful, it is imperative that we provide students with robust, innovative, and targeted academic support that is built into their school day. As we continue to plan for the ‘20-’21 school year, we will be restructuring our school resources to strengthen support for our 9th graders. We are committing to class sizes no larger than 25 students for our 9th grade core-contents to promote meaningful relationships between teachers and students and create an environment where teachers are empowered to differentiate their instruction. To support our teachers, we are mapping out additional time for planning, collaboration and training.

OPEN IB
IB has a long history at George Washington High School. As one of the oldest IB diploma programs in Colorado, GW IB has existed largely unchanged for decades. With a reputation for being academically, racially, and socially insulated, the program has been described as “a school within a school.” Five years ago our community worked to broaden IB access by shifting the decision to enter the program to students’ sophomore year, instead of 8th grade. While this was a step in the right direction, it did little to change the demographic composition of GW IB. Our students of color still face significant hurdles to feeling a sense of belonging in a program that has served predominantly white students for over 30 years.

We believe offering the option for students to take individual IB courses will increase diverse thoughts and perspectives in the classroom, furthering the GW and IB mission to cultivate lifelong learners who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. We will continue to offer a robust IB diploma program, dedicating resources to a full time IB Program Manager, professional development for teachers, and high expectations for all students enrolled in IB courses.

Both of these initiatives, 9th Grade English Honors for All and Open IB, took root last spring when our community came together in collaboration on the One George 2019 strategic planning process. This past summer, following recommendations from the Patriot Pathways committee, we began examining what it would require to open the IB program further and also enroll each of our freshmen in at least one honors course. We met with over 350 students to hear their opinions and concerns. We visited other schools with these programs to understand where they are experiencing success, and what challenges they are facing. We met with our academic departments to play through the implications of these initiatives. By engaging these stakeholder groups throughout this process, we feel confident that we have the support of our community as we implement these initiatives in ‘20-’21.

We must continue the important work of dismantling systemic racism, segregation, and inequity in education, and specifically at George Washington High School. While this may feel to some as a large shift in our school’s educational infrastructure, this is a relatively small, albeit significant, step in a much larger process. The system as it exists today does not meet the needs of all of our students and we, the teachers, leaders, parents, students, and community members, have the power to change that reality.

Let’s get to work.

Sincerely,







Kristin Waters, Ph.D.
Principal | George Washington High School

Movie Night

December 5, 2019 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
GW Library

Actual Event Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Questions: [email protected]

Event Details: Student Leadership is hosting a movie night to bring everyone together before the semester ends. Come out to watch Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Thursday, December 5, 4:30pm - 6:30pm in the Library. Admission is free, but students must have a ticket to enter. Tickets can be picked up in period 2 classes beginning Monday, December 2. No entry without ticket.

Modified Bell Schedule

October 17, 2019 9:05 am - 2:30 pm