Calendar

Aug
8
Tue
SPS ‘well-resourced’ school meeting @ Garfield Commons
Aug 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Garfield hosts the first of several SPS meetings seeking input on what a “well-resourced” school is. See full info.

Aug
22
Tue
Deadline: IEP/504 accommodations for in-school SAT
Aug 22 all-day

Students in Grade 12 with 504 plan or IEP: The College Board (creator of the SAT) requires requests for accommodations on the Oct. 11, 2023, SAT to be filed by this day (Aug. 22, 2023).

  • Oct. 11 is when seniors at Garfield take the free, in-school administration of this college entrance exam.
  • More info on the College Board website.
  • Garfield parent Emily Lieberman has experience with this process and can be contacted for support.
Sep
6
Wed
First Day of School
Sep 6 all-day

Sept. 6 is not an early release Wednesday!

Oct
1
Sun
UNCF College/Career Fair @ Garfield High School
Oct 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

UNCF’s annual College & Career Fair is at Garfield! Meet college admissions counselors, and network with community organizations and corporate vendors. Workshops and panels for students and adults, giveaways, food trucks, music and performances! Wear your favorite pair of sneakers! All are welcome. Free! Registration requested.

[Additional event at 9:30 am – “Sneaker Brunch”]

Oct
13
Fri
State In-service Day (no school for students)
Oct 13 all-day
Oct
19
Thu
Great ShakeOut – earthquake preparedness
Oct 19 @ 10:19 am – 11:19 am

International day for earthquake preparedness, with many Washington participants. May NOT involve any Garfield activities.

Nov
1
Wed
SAT Scores Released
Nov 1 all-day

Expected release day of scores for school-day SAT administered on Oct. 11, 2023

Nov
4
Sat
Black College Expo @ Rainier Beach High School
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Seattle Public Schools is hosting a Black College Expo organized by National College Resources Foundation! Seniors, juniors, and college transfer students can meet one-on-one with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), other colleges, universities and educational programs. Juniors and seniors can bring transcripts and potentially be accepted by colleges ON THE SPOT!

This FREE event is open to students of ALL ages. Request tickets in advance. Learn more.

 

Nov
10
Fri
Veterans Day Observed (no school)
Nov 10 all-day
Nov
16
Thu
PSAT scores available
Nov 16 all-day

Log into College Board account, or first see info here.