NOVEMBER LUNCH AND LEARNS
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib NOVEMBER 20 Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib will join our Lunch and Learn on 11/20. Ahmed is an American writer and analyst who grew…
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib NOVEMBER 20 Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib will join our Lunch and Learn on 11/20. Ahmed is an American writer and analyst who grew…
On September 26th during Flex block, JCHS is excited to host Israeli and Palestinian peace activists Rotem Levin and Osama lliwat, for an optional talk…
Hi JCHS Parents and Guardians, Did you know you can sign up to donate at the JCHS Fall Blood Drive on Friday, September 27? If you have questions about eligibility,…
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 12 It’s time for the 9th-grade Rashim elections! We encourage anyone who is interested in representing their grade to consider running for a spot on Knesset. Stay tuned for more…
Service Learning Kick-Off & Service Fair Thursday, September 12 Get inspired for a year of service! Sign up to volunteer with any of our partner organizations (ie; Jewish Family &…
When: Tuesday, September 10 @ 11:20 amWhere: The Commons Student leaders have stepped up to launch 22 clubs this year, ranging from activity-based to affinity-based,…
FLEX BLOCK | AUGUST 30
CELEBRATE THE AMAZING CLASS OF 2025 WITH US! We hope you can join us for a uniquely memorable Commencement ceremony COMMENCEMENT LIVESTREAM The livestream will…
JCHS invites parents and guardians of all Bay Area Jewish teens (middle school and high school) for an evening of learning together. March 7, 2024…
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 |