Summer vacation for students will be from May 22, 2008 until August 10, 2008. The 2008/2009 school year will begin on Monday, August 11, 2008 for all students. School begins at 7:20 AM each day.
Important Information for Student Drop-Off in the Mornings
Last Changed 2008-08-05
If you plan to drive your child to school, please make sure you
drop off your student in the designated parent drop-off / pick-up area between
the student parking lot and bus lane. For everyone's safety, we also ask that
parents not enter the bus lane to drop students off in the morning until all
busses have left.
New Tardy Policy to Begin at GHS
Last Changed 2008-08-04
Attention all students and parents -- GHS will begin a new tardy policy this school year. This will be reviewed with students during school; however, we also ask that all parents speak to their children about the importance of being at school and on time to classes each day. The following will be the consequences for tardies this year:
GHS Tardies: 1st – 4th tardy Warning 5th tardy Saturday School (2hrs) 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 6th tardy Saturday School (4hrs) 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon 7th tardy One day of In-School Suspension & Parent notification of loss of parking on next tardy 8th tardy Two days In-School Suspension & Loss of parking for two weeks (Parking fees are non-refundable) 9th tardy Three days In-School Suspension & Loss of parking for four additional weeks & Behavior Contract (Parking fees are non-refundable) 10th tardy + Discipline will be determined by administration and may include, but is not limited to, loss of parking privilege for six additional weeks, In-School Suspension, Out of School Suspension, and possible Out of School Suspension pending a county disciplinary panel
Technical Building Tardies: 1st – 6th tardy Warning 7th tardy Saturday School (2hrs) 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 8th tardy Saturday School (4hrs) 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon 9th tardy One day of In-School Suspension 10th tardy Two days In-School Suspension 11th tardy Three days In-School Suspension & Attendance Contract 12th tardy + Discipline will be determined by administration and may include, but is not limited to, In-School Suspension, Out of School Suspension, and possible Out of School Suspension pending a county disciplinary panel
Grayson Named a Top High School in the Nation
Last Changed 2008-08-04
Grayson High School has been named as a top high school and ranked in the top five percent of all public high schools in the nation in a recent article published by Newsweek magazine. Way to go GHS!
Grayson High School Dress Code Policy
Last Changed 2008-08-03
Students at Grayson High School are expected to dress in a manner that is supportive of a positive learning environment that is free of distractions and disruptions. There is a direct correlation between student dress and student behavior. Appropriately, dressed students behave appropriately.
In accordance with GCPS policy, local school principals can set guidelines for the use of cell phones and/or electronic items on school grounds. Therefore, we ask that all students and parents review the Electronics Policy that is in place for all students at Grayson High School. Please click here for a copy of the Electronics Policy.
Grayson Technical Program Now Accepting Phase II Applications for 2008-09
Last Changed 2008-08-01
The Grayson Technical Education Program is now accepting Phase II applications. Phase II applications will be accepted until programs are filled. Applications may be picked up from the Grayson Technical
building front office or from any high school counseling office. Applications can be turned in directly to Grayson Technical or to home school counseling offices. Many programs fill quickly, so students are encouraged to get applications in early.
Do You Need Help Preparing for a Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) or an End of Course Test (EOCT)?
Last Changed 2008-07-31
The web site www.usatestprep.com can be used by students from school or at home in preparation for a Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) or an End of Course Test (EOCT). Practice test games are available too!
For login information please contact Dwayne Wiggins, Graduation Coach.
Last Changed 2006-10-03
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday 8/11
First Day of School for 2008-09
Saturday 8/23
GHS Football Game @ Georgia Dome
Thursday 8/28
PTSA Open House
Monday 9/1
Labor Day Holiday (Teacher & Student Holiday)
Monday 9/15 -
Thursday 9/18
Georgia High School Graduation Test Retest
Monday (Language Arts)
Tuesday (Math)
Wednesday (Science)
Thursday (Social Studies)
Thursday 9/18
4.5 - Week Progress Reports Issued
Wednesday 9/24
Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test -
Main Administration (Juniors Only)
Thursday 9/25
Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test Retest
Saturday 9/27
Homecoming Dance
Monday 10/13
Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
Wednesday 10/15
PSAT (Sophomores)
Thursday 10/16
9 - Week Progress Reports Issued
GHSemailNEWS and Ramification
Last Changed 2006-09-19
The latest issues of GHSemailNEWS (GHS weekly email newsletter) and Ramification (GHS Quarterly mailed newsletter) have been posted online. Check them out online using the menu to the left.
GCPS Home Page
Summer vacation for students will be from May 22, 2008 until August 10, 2008. The 2008/2009 school year will begin on Monday, August 11, 2008 for all students. School begins at 7:20 AM each day. 
pick-up area between
the student parking lot and bus lane. For everyone's safety, we also ask that
parents not enter the bus lane to drop students off in the morning until all
busses have left. 
during school; however, we also ask that all parents speak to their children about the importance of being at school and on time to classes each day. The following will be the consequences for tardies this year:
free of distractions and disruptions. There is a direct correlation between student dress and student behavior. Appropriately, dressed students behave appropriately.
In accordance with GCPS policy, local school principals can set guidelines for the use of cell phones and/or electronic items on school grounds. Therefore, we ask that all students and parents review the Electronics Policy that is in place for all students at Grayson High School. 
The Grayson Technical Education Program is now accepting Phase II applications. Phase II applications will be accepted until programs are filled. Applications may be picked up from the Grayson Technical
preparation for a Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) or an End of Course Test (EOCT). Practice test games are available too! 
The latest issues of GHSemailNEWS (GHS weekly email newsletter) and Ramification (GHS Quarterly mailed newsletter) have been posted online. Check them out online using the menu to the left.