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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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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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HOW TO OBTAIN A WORK PERMIT
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HOW TO OBTAIN A WORK PERMIT

ByKayla Evans June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

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…

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JCHS SUMMER BUILDING HOURS
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JCHS SUMMER BUILDING HOURS

ByKayla Evans June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 6:00pmSunday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Building will be closed: Thursday, 6/19Friday, 7/4, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 Starting 7/28 the building hours will be : 8:00am –…

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LUNCHELLA!
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LUNCHELLA!

ByKayla Evans May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

Tuesday, May 9: Celebrate Lag B’Omer — a happy day during the 49 days of somber reflection — with Lunchella! Live Rock and Roll in…

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KNESSET EXEC ELECTIONS 23-24
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KNESSET EXEC ELECTIONS 23-24

ByKayla Evans April 28, 2023May 1, 2023

Knesset Exec Elections for the 23-24 school year will be held on May 18 and 19! If you are interested in running for any of the…

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“Coming Out of Your Shell” with Evan Wolkenstein
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“Coming Out of Your Shell” with Evan Wolkenstein

ByKayla Evans April 17, 2023April 28, 2023

CLICK HERE TO RSVP Part of the Bay Area Book Festival, this event features Evan Wolkenstein, author of Turtle Boy, a middle grade novel about…

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Community Block: Consent and Healthy Relationships
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Community Block: Consent and Healthy Relationships

ByKayla Evans March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

On March 28, 2023 The assembly features dramatic presentations of Bay Area high school student’s real accounts of sexual harm and their experiences navigating consent. It…

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The Golden Tallis 2023
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The Golden Tallis 2023

ByKayla Evans January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

Volunteers Needed! Contact Coach Sean Moler for details.

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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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