Calendar

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.
Aug
24
Thu
Open House for new students & families @ GHS-Quincy Jones Performance Center
Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Incoming 9th-graders and other new students, parents, and guardians are invited to a GHS Open House. Meet the administrative team and tour the building! No RSVP.

Sep
7
Thu
Picture Day #1 @ Garfield High School Commons
Sep 7 all-day

Yuen Lui Studio takes photos to be used on Student ID Card and in the yearbook. Also will be available for purchase. (Ordering details here.) Remind your student to wear something nice and bring their best smiles to Picture Days!

 

Sep
8
Fri
Picture Day #2 @ Garfield High School Commons
Sep 8 all-day

Yuen Lui Studio takes photos to be used on Student ID Card and in the yearbook. Also will be available for purchase (Ordering details here.) Remind your student to wear something nice and bring their best smiles to Picture Days!

—> Running Start students are asked to come on this day.

 

Sep
22
Fri
Garfield Music Night Welcome Event @ Garfield Commons
Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hear from the teachers and meet other music families. Info about 2023-24 events and how to volunteer for Friends of Garfield Music. Info.

Sep
27
Wed
Yearbook Ordering Window Starts
Sep 27 all-day

Check the “SchoolPay” tab in The Source.

Oct
9
Mon
Spirit Week / Homecoming @ Garfield HS
Oct 9 all-day
  • M-Th: ASB Elections
  • M-F: Special dress-up days, more
  • Th: Homecoming Pep Rally
  • F: No school, but: Football vs. Rainier Beach (7:45 pm, Memorial Stadium)
  • Sat: Homecoming Dance @GHS

Full info.

Oct
10
Tue
Spirit Week / Homecoming @ Garfield HS
Oct 10 all-day
  • M-Th: ASB Elections
  • M-F: Special dress-up days, more
  • Th: Homecoming Pep Rally
  • F: No school, but: Football vs. Rainier Beach (7:45 pm, Memorial Stadium)
  • Sat: Homecoming Dance @GHS

Full info.

Oct
11
Wed
SAT testing (Gr12)
Oct 11 all-day

Free SAT college entrance exam for all seniors* during school day. (Rest of school: normal classes and bell schedule, although some classroom locations may differ.) More info about SAT and PSAT.

  • Bring: approved calculator, #2 pencils, student ID or government ID, clear plastic water bottle (must be left at the back of the classroom)
  • Don’t bring: computers, electronic devices, etc. Cell phones must be off and put away during test.
  • * Seniors with 504 plan or IEP who registered with the College Board for accommodations will take the SAT on Oct. 26. More info.

Note: Garfield will provide a free digital in-school PSAT exam for juniors on Oct. 26.

Spirit Week / Homecoming @ Garfield HS
Oct 11 all-day
  • M-Th: ASB Elections
  • M-F: Special dress-up days, more
  • Th: Homecoming Pep Rally
  • F: No school, but: Football vs. Rainier Beach (7:45 pm, Memorial Stadium)
  • Sat: Homecoming Dance @GHS

Full info.