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Remond@ghaps.org with any changes.
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Check out our Dance Guidelines here
EXAM SCHEDULE - Also click here for Math Lab schedule during exam week
FORMS (Enrollment, Transcript, School of Choice)
GRADUATION
Grad Requirements
GRADES LOOK UP
High School Library Blog
Important Events Upcoming
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Michigan Merit Exam (MME)
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MEAP/ACT/SAT: Planning and Dates
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NCAA Eligibility Requirements
Parent Guides for Teens
Parent Involvement Plan
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Scholarship Book for 2009-2010
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Teachers - Click here to locate teachers by department.
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Check out some current student art work here
NOTICES

ATTENTION PARENTS
Attached here is information on how to prevent the spread of germs as well as guidelines as to when to keep children at home. Click here. The Ottawa County Health Dept. also has information regarding Swine Flu here

Are you registered to vote? If not, we can register you in the main office of the high school. TO REGISTER TO VOTE YOU MUST BE: A U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age by election day and a resident of Michigan and the city or township where you are applying to register to vote. Our office is open from 7 AM - 4 PM, M-F.

GHHS is not issuing Bus Passes to students this year except for emergency reasons. This policy is being enforced this year due to the lack of room on the busses for non-registered students. If you would like to review the policy, please go to our Student Handbook, page 16 or view it here online: Link to Student Handbook.

 

Parents - The high school has opened a math lab to assist students who are having trouble with their math skills. The lab is located in the Pod 6 conference room and is open on:

Monday: 8 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 3:30 PM

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17001 Ferris St.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Telephone: 616.850.6000 · Fax: 616.850.6010

Main Office
Hours: 7 am-4 pm
Summer 8 am-3 pm

Student Services Office
Telephone: 616.850.6020 Fax: 616.850.6025
Hours: 7:15 am - 3:30 pm
Summer: 8 am-3 pm

Attendance Office
Telephone: 616.850.6050
Fax: 616.850.6010
Hours: 7:15 am - 3:15 pm
Closed summer

Athletic Office
Telephone: 616.850.6030
Fax: 616.850.6035
Hours: 8 am-4 pm
Summer: 8 am- 3 pm

Media Center
Telephone
: 616.850.6100
Open M-F, 7 AM - 4 PM
Closed summer

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GHHS has been recognized as one of America's Best High Schools by US News and World Report. Click on the icon above to see the report.

 

Welcome to Grand Haven High School
HOME OF THE BUCCANEERS

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Calendar

Sports Schedule

In case of inclement weather, please tune in to WGHN or www.ghaps.org for school closing information

GHHS ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN FEBRUARY 2. Click on http://www.ghaps.org/ghhs/aca_counseling.shtml#reg to access the curriculum guide, registration instructions, and practice forms. This program is only compatible with Internet Explorer.

CLASS OF 1970 REUNION LINK to website http://ghhs1970.com.

Attention Students: Don't forget to take your first trimester report card to My Auto Import Center to be included in the drawing for a brand new Nissan Cube. The only criteria is that you earned a 3.0 for the trimester.

 

Grand Haven Area Public Schools' GHTV, that was previously on cable tv channel 5, has moved to channels 98 and 993.

 

Dear Parents & Students: Michigan school funding is in a crisis. Please watch this video from our Superintendent, Mr. Keith Konarska to get the full measure of what GHAPS is facing:
http://www.ghaps.org/videos/michiganschoolfundingcrisis/michiganschoolfundingcrisis/michiganschoolfundingcrisis.html

 

Grand Haven High School and My Auto Import Center in Muskegon are sponsoring a program called the GPA, as in “Grades Providing Automobile.” Yes, you heard it right, this program will reward one lucky student the opportunity to win a brand new 2009 Nissan Cube. (No cost to our school district at all) Click here to read all about it.

 

2008-2009 YEARBOOKS - Books for the 2009 graduates can be picked up in the main office. Current students who did not pick up books at lunch can pick their books up from 1108 or Pod 1 lounge before school at 7:30 AM, during B lunch, or after school until 3:30 PM in room 1108. Or during first hour in room 0205. Please bring your receipt with you if possible.

 

NEW TECHNOLOGY AT GHHS! Thank you to the Grand Haven Area Community for supporting our technology initiatives!

Testing timelines for 2009-2010 can be accessed here.

Information regarding Michigan Merit Exam

ATTENTION PARENTS: Our 2009-2010 Course Selection Guide is now online to help your child to make the best choices for their classes next year. Click on Cover (includes letter to student from principal) & Course Guide links here.

Addendum to Course Guide: Please use this as Grand Haven High School’s list of approved courses for NCAA Clearinghouse. There are some errors in the printed Course Description Guide, however, the information on our website has been updated. To see the NCAA’s complete approved list, go to www.ncaaclearinghouse.com

FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS

Check out our monthly school calendar.

Speaking of calendars.....click here to go to the GHAPS Arts calendar

Students: Do you want to contact the City of Grand Haven's Human Relations Commission about an issue of concern? If so, click on this link cseise@grandhaven.org

Parents and Students
Use this link to access a great website to help you prepare for the MME or ACT Test. MME/ACT

You can also access your student's EDP information to the left under Links








 

 





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scholarships Now Available

2010 American Legion Scholarships

Midwest Student Exchange Program

Epilepsy Council Of West Michigan Scholarship

Army Rotc Scholarships

KFC Colonel’s Scholarship - Due 2/10/10

MEA Scholarship – Due 2/12/10

Rosa Parks Scholarship – Due 3/01/10

Sammy Got Milk Award – Due 3/5/10

Ottawa County Sheriffs Assoc. Deputy David Lee Steenwyk Scholarship Due 3/5/10

All the Elementary and Middle School PTA Scholarships are available - Due 3/19/10

Adam Provencal Memorial Scholarship – Due 3/26/10

McMillan-OakesScholarship – Due 3/26/10

Myrtle M. Armstead Scholarship – Due 3/26/10

Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Foundation Due 4/1/10

Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund – Due 4/01/10

Michigan Retailers Association – Due 4/01/10


 

 

 

 

 

 



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UPCOMING IMPORTANT EVENTS:



Feb. 8 - Jostens Senior Ready Day @ lunches
Feb. 9 - NHS Meeting, 7:10 AM in PAC
Feb. 11 - Jostens Freshman Ring Meeting, 2nd hour
Feb. 16 - MSBOA Pre-Festival Orchestra Concert, 7:00 PM in PAC
Feb. 18 - Jostens at lunches to take ring orders
Feb. 18 - Pre-Festival Band Concert, 7:30 PM in PAC
Feb. 19 - Jostens at lunches to take ring orders
Feb. 22 - Springcoming Week begins through Feb. 26
March 2 - Incoming Freshman Night
March 3- Exams - Full day of School
March 4 -Exams, 1/2 day of school (AM Exams, PM Records Day)
March 5 - Exams, 1/2 day of school (AM Exams, PM Records Day)
March 5 - End of the 2nd trimester

 






 

September 8
First Day of School (Full day)
October 16
Mid-terms mailed home
October 21
No School for Students
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:15 - 2:45 & 6:30-9:00 PM
November 23
Exams (Full day of School)
November 24
Exams (1/2 day of School)
End of First Trimester
November 25
No School for Students / Staff Records Day
November 26
THANKSGIVING RECESS - No School
November 27
THANKSGIVING RECESS - No School
November 30
No School for Students / Staff Professional Development
December 8 December 10
First Trimester report cards mailed home
December 21 - January 1
HOLIDAY RECESS
January 4
School Resumes
January 22
Mid-terms mailed home
January 27
No School for Students
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:15 - 2:45 & 6:30 - 9:00 PM
March 3
Exams (Full day of School)
March 4
Exams (1/2 day of School)
March 5
Exams (1/2 day of School)
End of Second Trimester
March 8
No School for Students / Staff Professional Development
March 16
Second Trimester report cards mailed home
April 2
No School - Spring Recess begins
April 5-9
SPRING RECESS
April 16
Mid-terms mailed home
April 21
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 6:30-9:00 PM only
May 5
No School for Students / Staff Inservice
May 25
Zero hour Senior Exam
May 26
Senior Exams
May 27
Senior Exams
May 28
Senior Exams
Last day for Seniors
May 31
MEMORIAL DAY RECESS
June 3
GRADUATION, 7 PM, Buccaneer Stadium
June 9
Underclassmen Exams (Full day of School)
June 10
Underclassmen Exams (1/2 day of School)
June 11
Underclassmen Exams (1/2 day of School)
Last day for Underclassmen
END OF THIRD TRIMESTER
June 17
Third Trimester report cards mailed home


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Advantages at Grand Haven High School:
Professional Staff: 112; 75% have advanced degrees
5-period day: all classes meet five days per week for 70 minutes each.
Enrollment: Approximately 1,850 students in grades 9-12.
State and National reputation of excellence for Science Olympiad
Nationally recognized student newspaper, The Bucs' Blade
Outstanding tradition of excellence in choir, band, and orchestra
Comprehensive interscholastic athletic program
Wide variety of vocational programs available to students in-house or at the area vocational center.
Internship Program, Dual Enrollment, Independent Study, Cooperative Education, 13 AP Classes, Alternative Education.