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Stand with Israel
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Stand with Israel

ByMary Ellen Hunt October 8, 2023October 8, 2023

Dear JCHS School Community, This is horribly real and none of us – in Israel or here – were prepared.  It is heartbreaking to hear…

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JCHS CELEBRATES LATINES HERITAGE MONTH
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JCHS CELEBRATES LATINES HERITAGE MONTH

ByKayla Evans September 16, 2022September 15, 2023

Latines Heritage Month is Sept. 15 – Oct. 15th.  The culture we celebrate this month includes communities from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South…

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2023-2024 Parent/Guardian Book Club
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2023-2024 Parent/Guardian Book Club

ByKayla Evans August 19, 2022September 15, 2023

Oct. 19, 2023: Textile Discussion led by Merav Rozenblum, JCHS Hebrew teacher January 18, 2024: One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost…

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Back to School Night on Sept 10
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Back to School Night on Sept 10

ByKayla Evans August 19, 2022August 16, 2024

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…

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Student Life News

ByMary Ellen Hunt September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

Student leaders have stepped up to launch over 25 clubs this year, ranging from activity-based (Lit Mag, Self Defense, Debate Club) to affinity-based (GSA, PoC…

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Rashim Elections 2023
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Rashim Elections 2023

ByMary Ellen Hunt September 1, 2023

It’s time for the 10th-12th grade Rashim elections! (9th-grade elections will be held later in September).  We encourage anyone who is interested in representing their grade to consider running for a spot…

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Tefillah Program
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Tefillah Program

ByMary Ellen Hunt August 25, 2023August 25, 2023

Although most popularly translated as “prayer” or “worship,” tefillah is more literally defined as introspection and reflection. Our Tefillah program is meant to promote personal and…

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9th Grade Orientation
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9th Grade Orientation

ByElaine Bregman August 17, 2023August 20, 2023

The JCHS Student Life Team is thrilled to welcome all incoming ninth graders to orientation on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm….

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SUMMER CLASS ASSIGNMENTS 2023
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SUMMER CLASS ASSIGNMENTS 2023

ByKayla Evans June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

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…

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Health & Safety 2023
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Health & Safety 2023

ByMary Ellen Hunt August 18, 2023August 18, 2023

We are looking forward to another engaging year of learning with each other in person on campus. For all of last year and again this…

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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:

Key Dates 2022-2023

This calendar is subject to change.
Please refer to the JCHS website calendar for the most up-to-date information

Tuesday, August 23Freshman Welcome Retreat
Wednesday, August 24Transfer Orientation
Thursday, August 25 First Day of Classes
Monday, September 5No Classes – Labor Day
Thursday, September 8Back to School Night/New Parent Orientation
Friday – Sunday, September 23-25All-School Shabbaton
Monday – Tuesday, September 26-27 .No Classes – Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 28No Classes – Professional Development Day
Tuesday, October 4Virtual Day – 2:20 Early Release – Erev Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 5No Classes – Yom Kippur
Monday – Tuesday, October 10-11No Classes – Sukkot
Monday – Tuesday, October 17-18No Classes – Shemini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah
Thursday, November 10No Classes – Faculty Meeting Day /Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening)
Friday, November 11No Classes – Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 21Virtual Day – 3:20 Release – Thanksgiving Week
Tuesday, November 22Virtual Day – 3:20 Release – Thanksgiving Week
Wednesday – Friday, November 23–25No Classes – Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 19 – Monday, January 2No Classes – Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3Classes Resume
Monday, January 16No Classes – MLK Day
Thursday, February 16Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening)
Friday, February 17No Classes – Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, February 20No Classes – Presidents Day
Sunday – Monday, March 5–20Journey (Grade 11)
Sunday – Thursday, March 12-16Journey (Grades 9, 10 & 12)
Friday, March 17No Classes for Grades 9, 10 & 12 – Journey Recovery Day
Tuesday, March 21No Classes for Grade 11 – Journey Recovery Day
Monday – Friday, April 3–14No Classes – Pesach Break
Friday, May 26No Classes – Shavuot I
Monday, May 29No Classes – Memorial Day
Friday & Monday – Thursday, June 2 & 5-8Final Exams (Grades 9-11)
Thursday, June 8Graduation
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