Back to School Night on Sept 10
All JCHS Parents and Guardians are invited to spend the evening at JCHS on September 10, for New Parent Orientation, the Parent Association Nosh, and…
All JCHS Parents and Guardians are invited to spend the evening at JCHS on September 10, for New Parent Orientation, the Parent Association Nosh, and…
Add/Drop Period Students who wish to make changes to their schedule may do so during the Add/Drop period. Students may add or change a course during…
CLICK HERE TO APPLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 JCHS Student Ambassador Vision To help foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging atmosphere at JCHS by…
ASSIGNMENT LIST To ensure that you are prepared for fall classes, students, please click here for our 2023 summer assignment list.This document can also be…
JCHS is authorized to issue work permits to students who have gained employment. You do not need to apply for a permit on the SFUSD…
SUNDAY: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM MONDAY – THURSDAY: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM FRIDAY – SATURDAY: CLOSED Closed on the Following Dates:Wednesday 6.11 –…
Where: Front CourtyardWhen: 8:30 am-12:55 pm 9TH, 10TH, AND 11TH GRADE: MugsyClicks will be on campus for 9th-11th grade from 8:45 am until the end…
The Summer Ahead 2023: Chutzpah & Humility Rabbi Howard Jacoby Ruben, Head of School The story is told of Novardok, the great 19th-century yeshiva in…
CELEBRATE THE AMAZING CLASS OF 2023 WITH US! We hope you can join us for a uniquely memorable Commencement ceremony COMMENCEMENT LIVESTREAM The livestream will…
Evan Wolkenstein, Director of Experiential Education; Jewish Studies Teacher When I was in fifth grade, our teacher told us that if we gave an educational…
Jewish Community High School of the Bay
1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: 415.345.9777
The Jewish Community High School of the Bay (JCHS) is a unique college preparatory high school committed to integrating deep learning, universal wisdom, and Jewish values. We empower each student to embrace their Jewish identity, generate empathy and compassion, delight in lifelong education, and improve the world.
JCHS is Title IX compliant. Find out more here.
JCHS is grateful for generous operational, programmatic, and financial support from:
This calendar is subject to change.
Please refer to the JCHS website calendar for the most up-to-date information
Tuesday, August 23 | Freshman Welcome Retreat |
Wednesday, August 24 | Transfer Orientation |
Thursday, August 25 | First Day of Classes |
Monday, September 5 | No Classes – Labor Day |
Thursday, September 8 | Back to School Night/New Parent Orientation |
Friday – Sunday, September 23-25 | All-School Shabbaton |
Monday – Tuesday, September 26-27 . | No Classes – Rosh Hashanah |
Wednesday, September 28 | No Classes – Professional Development Day |
Tuesday, October 4 | Virtual Day – 2:20 Early Release – Erev Yom Kippur |
Wednesday, October 5 | No Classes – Yom Kippur |
Monday – Tuesday, October 10-11 | No Classes – Sukkot |
Monday – Tuesday, October 17-18 | No Classes – Shemini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah |
Thursday, November 10 | No Classes – Faculty Meeting Day /Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening) |
Friday, November 11 | No Classes – Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences |
Monday, November 21 | Virtual Day – 3:20 Release – Thanksgiving Week |
Tuesday, November 22 | Virtual Day – 3:20 Release – Thanksgiving Week |
Wednesday – Friday, November 23–25 | No Classes – Thanksgiving Break |
Monday, December 19 – Monday, January 2 | No Classes – Winter Break |
Tuesday, January 3 | Classes Resume |
Monday, January 16 | No Classes – MLK Day |
Thursday, February 16 | Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening) |
Friday, February 17 | No Classes – Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences |
Monday, February 20 | No Classes – Presidents Day |
Sunday – Monday, March 5–20 | Journey (Grade 11) |
Sunday – Thursday, March 12-16 | Journey (Grades 9, 10 & 12) |
Friday, March 17 | No Classes for Grades 9, 10 & 12 – Journey Recovery Day |
Tuesday, March 21 | No Classes for Grade 11 – Journey Recovery Day |
Monday – Friday, April 3–14 | No Classes – Pesach Break |
Friday, May 26 | No Classes – Shavuot I |
Monday, May 29 | No Classes – Memorial Day |
Friday & Monday – Thursday, June 2 & 5-8 | Final Exams (Grades 9-11) |
Thursday, June 8 | Graduation |