HAPPY NEW YEAR!
A new year means a fresh start and new opportunities. Opportunities to start the new year with a positive mindset and create a positive environment for our children. We can encourage our children to have a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset. “A child’s mindset influences how they perceive and respond to their world. In a growth mindset, children understand that challenges and failure framed as learning opportunities can help them to become smarter. Struggling and working on a challenge or set back is good for the brain’s neurological growth. Whereas in a fixed mindset children work to look smart, avoid challenges and shy away from taking risks where there is the possibility of failure. This can impact a child’s development at school, sport and their relationships.” (Growth-Mindset-Parenting, 2016, p.2). Check out the Parent Tool on Growth Mindset Praise & Feedback and The Center for Parenting Education on tips to “Encourage A Positive Attitude By Creating A Positive Environment”.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • January 9: School Resume
  • January 16: Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School
  • January 26: STUDENT FREE DAY
  • January 28: Saturday School Begins
  • January 30: S.S.C Meeting


For detailed information of Ganesha events and activities, click on the centralized calendar button below.
Our students during Finals week enjoying our Stress-Less Express Activity held in Room 35.
COUNSELING TEAM
Second semester has officially begun! Grades and credits for first semester are being posted and should be available for review through your Parent Connect within the upcoming days. As a reminder, if you are having trouble logging on to your Parent Connect, please contact the main office for assistance. Credits will also be updated based on first semester grades.
Credits Towards Graduation
At the completion of each semester students should be earning 30 credits. If your student has earned less than 30 credits for the fall semester, it could be because they did not pass a class. Counselors are available to discuss classes, credits and graduation plans as they pertain to your student.
By the end of the first semester students should have at least:
  • Grade 9: 30 Credits
  • Grade 10: 90 Credits
  • Grade 11: 150 Credits
  • Grade 12: 210 Credits
GHS COORDINATION OF SERVICES TEAM (COST)

The Ganesha Coordination of Services Team is a Tier II intervention that supports the needs of students and the school overall. The COST refers students to resources, interventions, and support student's academic success and healthy development. If your child is in need of support, please complete the online COST Referral by clicking on the link below.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Our Community School Social Worker, Ms. Puma, was one of our "Naughty or Nice" Christmas door decorating contest winners with her "Stress- Less Express" train door.
Our Community School Team, Ms. Murillo and Ms. Garcia, were one of the other "Naughty or Nice" Christmas door decorating contest winners with their "elf on the shelf" door.
If you are in need of clothes or food please make an appointment with Heidi Garcia by calling (909)397-4400 Ext. 30150 or stopping by Ganesha HS, Community Center, in room 42.
RESOURCE CENTER

  • RESOURCE CENTER CLOSURE: RC will be closed the first week back to school, January 9 - January 13. There will be NO AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING during this week. RC, After-School tutoring, and college tutor support will resume on Tuesday, January 17th.

Tutoring Services are held in room 22
  • M - Th - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

For more information contact:
YoungJi Lee, Intervention Teacher
  • youngji.lee@pusd.org
  • Ext. 30022
Erin Lariviere, Resource Teacher
  • Erin.Lariviere@pusd.org
  • Ext. 30154
PARENT INVOLVEMENT MEETINGS
Please join us IN PERSON this year for all of our Parent Involvement Meetings:


SAC/ELAC

Coffee with School Leaders

School Site Council
PARENT CENTER
Some of our parents also joined in on the fun for our "Naughty or Nice" door decorating contest in December with their "Grinch" door.
COLLEGE AND CAREER

WORK PERMITS
You can pick up a work permit request in room 45 and once completed return it to room 1 to be able to receive your actual Work Permit. Limited amount of requests are also available in the front office.
CSU Applications still OPEN
The following link has a list of all the campuses still currently accepting applications
Please visit the Career Center for assistance.
CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarship
$500 to $40,000 scholarship
FAFSA and DREAM ACT Application Opened October 1st
Priority Deadline March 2nd!!!

Seniors are highly encouraged to visit their counselor or career center to get assistance with their applications now through March 2nd.
For more information contact: Stephanie Ortega, College and Career Tech
Career Center Location: Room 45 Ext. 30131
PROJECT CAMINOS
Project Caminos has two upcoming application completion workshops for the FAFSA or DREAM, where students may ask questions directly to one of their Financial Aid & Scholarship representatives. They are also available to support students through the next phase of the admission cycle. Click on the link below to register for their workshops.
 
As a reminder, Cal Poly Pomona remains open for hospitality management majors through March 1 on Cal State Apply.  
BRIGHT PROSPECT
UPWARD BOUND
CITY OF POMONA PARKS AND RECREATION
 The city of Pomona PArks and Recreation will be having another Teen Game Night on Friday, January 27th at the Kennedy Community Center from 3:30p-5:30p. It’s open to students ages 13-17 and they will have pizza, video games, board games, pool, ping pong, and foosball. Students are required to sign up beforehand on the link below.
CITY OF POMONA JOBS FOR TEENS
COMMUNITY NEEDS SURVEY
ATTENDANCE MATTERS