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Our sincerest thanks go out to our families and community members. Because of you, GHC has been able to manage the ongoing coronavirus pandemic since March 2020. It is a testament to you and our staff that our focus continues to be on the growth of our students. For the moment, I ask that you turn your attention to what matters most: our students and their learning. Throughout the pandemic, the daily magic that occurs at GHC – breakthroughs in the classroom, discoveries during after-school clubs, and triumphs on the playing field – has continued to inspire and motivate me.

I am pleased to share that over 99 percent of our age-eligible students (12 years of age and older) are in compliance with the GHC COVID-19 Student Vaccination Policy.  The spring semester will begin with over 99 percent of our students on the high school campus and nearly 40 percent of students on the TK-8 campus fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  (Grades TK-8 students under age 12 are not required to vaccinate against COVID-19.) These high vaccination rates are a tremendous step forward in ensuring that our campuses are safe and that we are doing our part to reduce the community transmission of COVID-19.

At its Monday, October 11, 2021 meeting, the GHC Governing Board approved a policy requiring an approved COVID-19 vaccination for all GHC students, age 12 and older. This policy ensures the safest learning environment for all students and aligns with local and state guidance and directives related to COVID-19 vaccination for all age-eligible students. 

Due to evolving public health conditions, beginning Monday, August 2, 2021, all staff and students, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, who are working or learning on campus must participate in ongoing weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing. This decision is in accordance with the most recent guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) and the Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) requirement for independent charter schools operating on LAUSD-owned property. [1]

I trust this communication finds you and your family safe and healthy. With the start of the 2021-22 school year fast approaching on Thursday, August 12, 2021, I am writing to convey important health and safety reminders and updates, including required COVID-19 testing, the option to provide GHC with proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, and COVID-19 vaccination clinics on campus

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! We are busy preparing for a strong start of our 19th year as an independent charter school. Please read the following information carefully as we get ready for the first day of school on August 12, 2021. All new and returning students in grades 10, 11, and 12 must attend a mandatory grade level summer registration appointment in order to receive classes/class schedule and photo identification card, and to complete a baseline COVID-19 test.