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 8: School Resume
  • January 13: Saturday School
  • January 15: Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School
  • January 18: Parent Workshop
  • January 20: Saturday School
  • January 25: STUDENT FREE DAY
  • January 27: Saturday School
  • 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 the Wellness Center.
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
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 8 - January 12. There will be NO AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING during this week. RC, After-School tutoring, and college tutor support will resume on Tuesday, January 16th.

Tutoring Services are held in room 22
M - Th - 8:00am - 8:30am
-Lunch (Room 46)
-3:30pm:4:30pm

Friday - 8:00am - 9:00am
-Lunch(Room 46)

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 and Workshops
PARENT AMBASSADORS
Do you want to be a Parent Ambassador? 
 
We are proud to be launching our first ever Parent Ambassador Program. This will provide parents and guardians of Ganesha High School an opportunity to develop leadership and advocacy skills while supporting parent engagement and the academic success of Giant scholars. The ambassadors program enhances the skills, knowledge, and confidence of parents necessary to create meaningful change in their schools and community. 

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Heidi Garcia, at (909)397-4400 Ext. 30150
COLLEGE AND CAREER

WORK PERMITS
You can pick up a work permit from Ms. Ortega in the Career Center (Rm. 45)

Ms. Moulton in room 11 signs them!

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.
FAFSA and DREAM ACT 
Application are now open. Workshops and support to complete the application will be provided to students and parents in January
CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarship
$500 to $40,000 scholarship
HAYNES: FAMILY OF PROGRAMS
TRI-CITY MENTAL HEALTH
ATTENDANCE MATTERS