Yom Hashoah Assembly
On Thursday, April 24, our community will mark Yom HaShoah, a day when we remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. JCHS is…
On Thursday, April 24, our community will mark Yom HaShoah, a day when we remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. JCHS is…
We have many upcoming meets set up in the day, evening and weekends at various homes in San Francisco and East Bay! New players are…
We’re excited to celebrate Purim at JCHS! We’ll have a kick-off Hakhel on Monday, March 10 which will include the Senior Spiel. On Friday, March…
Education about consent is more than learning about navigating situations of physical intimacy — it is about learning how to understand our own boundaries, how to…
JCHS is thrilled to offer TWO new camps for middle school students this summer! Scroll or click below for more information and registration info. Filmmaking…
JANUARY 14CLUB BLOCK Curious to get off campus and learn about LGBTQ history and culture in the United States and the Bay Area in particular? For Club Block…
Monday, January 13 The Pluralism Committee is visiting 2 synagogues in San Francisco this coming Monday to learn about the various Jewish movements — strengths,…
Coffeehouse is just around the corner on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00pm. Coffeehouse is a TALENT SHOW, and a wonderful way for students and ProCom…
The new Tefillah quarter starts Monday, January 13. Contact Ms. Alouf if you have any questions! Chavurah (Mr. Wolkenstein)Chavurah is a student-centered spiritual experience that…
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.
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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 |