Everything families need to know for GHC's Summer Transition Academy

Everything families need to know for GHC's Summer Transition Academy
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As we prepare to welcome our newest Highlanders, here is everything families need to know about Summer Transition Academy (STA). 

STA is Required

Summer Transition Academy (STA) is a graduation requirement for all Granada Hills Charter (GHC) students. Completion of STA is required to participate in the GHC graduation ceremony and receive a GHC high school diploma.

Incoming students are automatically enrolled once registration is complete. Students earn elective credit upon successful completion of STA.

Attendance Matters

Attendance is required every day of STA. Students build essential academic, technology, and campus-readiness skills while connecting with teachers, staff, and classmates before the school year begins. 

  • Attendance is required for the entire first and last days of STA.
  • Students who are absent on the first day will be dropped and will receive an ATF for the program. Students who are absent on the final day will receive an academic fail in their STA classes. 
  • Students who miss more than 4 hours total will receive an Attendance Fail (ATF) on their transcripts. Students who receive an academic fail or ATF must complete STA the following summer. 

Families should make every effort to avoid absences during STA.

June 25-27: Chromebook Pickup & Student Accounts

During Chromebook pickup, students will receive:

  • Their Chromebook and login credentials
  • Student email access information
  • Canvas account information
  • Minga account information
  • Technology setup support

View the flyer to schedule your pickup date. Can't attend Chromebook pickup? Students should arrive early on the first day of STA for assistance, as lines are long.

STA begins Monday, June 29. Gates open at 7:15 a.m. Classes start promptly at 8 a.m.

July 9: Parent Night

Families are strongly encouraged to attend STA Parent Night to learn about expectations, resources, and ways to stay connected throughout the school year.

During Parent Night, families will receive:

  • Home Access Center (HAC) login information
  • Canvas student pairing code to create an observer account
  • Information about Canvas Observer accounts
  • School communication resources and support

STA Parent Night begins at 5:30 p.m.

Stay Connected

Throughout the summer and school year, families should:

Understanding Our Communication Platforms

Granada Hills Charter's primary platform for school-wide news, announcements, updates, and family communications is managed through the School’s communications office. Please review GHC’s Communications Hub for information about official communication channels.

Canvas

Canvas is where students and families can view class assignments, coursework, and instructional materials. Parents will create a Canvas Observer account at STA Parent Night to monitor student progress.

Home Access Center (HAC)

HAC is the official system for:

  • Grades

  • Attendance
  • Detentions
  • State assessment scores

  • Student schedules will be available in HAC on August 12 — the day before the first day of school.

For more information about Summer Transition Academy (STA) or Accelerated Math, contact the STA Team:

📧 STA@ghctk12.com
📞 (818) 360-2361, ext. 845

Download the STA Flyer

Download the STA Bell Schedule