Golden Family Newsletter

In the summer of 2024, twenty-three Golden students and staff traveled to Peru and had an incredible time exploring ancient Incan sites, getting to know local people, enjoying delicious food, taking in rich history and art, and stunning natural beauty. We are thrilled to announce that in the summer of 2026, we are returning to the "Land of the Inca". All current Golden students are welcome to join. We are hosting an online informational meeting February 27, at 6:30 p.m. for interested families to learn more. Please RSVP if you plan on attending the informational meeting. If you have any questions, please reach out to Steve Watson (stephen.watson@jeffco.k12.co.us)

If you have not yet ordered a yearbook, now is the time! We need to finalize our order and get an appropriate number of books. This presale is the only guaranteed way to ensure a book, as we don't order many extras. If you are planning to purchase at the end of the school year, please reconsider. If you can't pay in full now, it's easy to set up a payment plan through Jostens!

If you have already ordered, thank you so much for supporting the students and our yearbook program. They are working so hard to put together the best book possible. Ready to order your yearbook? www.jostensyearbook.com

The School Store closes Monday, February 17. There are some new designs including Class of '25 gear. Check it out and order at GHS School Store.

The Jeffco Listens: Annual Family Survey has been extended until February 18th. This survey is a valuable tool that provides us with insights into our families' experiences. It will help us better understand what we are doing well and inform us how we can better support our students and families. This important feedback will direct our decision-making as we work to provide a world-class education for all Jeffco students and prepare them for bright and successful futures. https://jps.click/family-survey

ASCENT stands for Accelerating Students through Concurrent ENrollmenT. It is a 5th Year scholarship program that allows eligible seniors to remain enrolled at the high school and take a fifth year consisting entirely of college classes at one of our ASCENT partner colleges. The scholarship covers the tuition cost for 12-18 credits plus student fees. Students are responsible for books, materials, transportation and living expenses.

What is TREP?
TREP stands for Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation program.
It is a two year program that allows eligible seniors to remain enrolled at the high school and take a fifth and sixth year consisting entirely of college classes. The cost of 12-18 credits of tuition is covered by the school district.

If you're interested or have questions, stop by the Counseling Office and see Mr. Best.

Student registration for the 2025-2026 school year is about to begin. Our school builds the schedule based on student requests. To help with this process, counselors will be visiting Math classrooms during the week of February 24 to explain the registration process in detail. Parents are encouraged to review the GHS Course Guide 25-26 and discuss with their students what courses to take next year.

Join us for a Real Estate Career Speaker on 2/27 during Demon Academy! Join us for an inspiring session with an industry expert who will take you through the incredible opportunities in the world of real estate! Learn about buying, selling, investing, and developing properties. Discover the steps to kick off your career and hear about the earning potential, flexible career paths, and how real estate offers both stability and excitement. Sign up under Career Speaker-Real Estate.

The GHS PTA is pleased to once again offer five $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors whose families are PTA members in good standing. If you are not a member, you have until March 1st to register. Applications are due by March 14. Access the application here.

For additional scholarships available to solely GHS seniors, visit our website.

Your student can register to attend these visits in their Naviance account. It’s an excellent opportunity to get their foot in the door or to ask questions that will help them decide where to go! These visits occur in the counseling office at GHS. Advanced registration is required.

• Regis University: 2/18 at 1:30 p.m.
• University of Missouri - Columbia: 2/21 at 1:30 p.m.
• Western Colorado University: 2/25 at 10 a.m.

Join us for this month's Parent Academy, taking place on February 20th from 6 to 8 p.m. in the GHS Library. This month’s topic, Internet Safety and Signs of Trafficking, will be presented by Cheezo, a specialized unit within the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office dedicated to these critical issues. This session promises to be highly informative and beneficial.

GHS Baseball is back with their Rockies Tickets Fundraiser. For $50 you can purchase a ticket voucher which includes a unique offer code for 2 tickets to select 2025 Rockies home games. This is a $100 ticket value for only $50. Vouchers can be redeemed online starting on Monday, January 27 at ROCKIES.COM/HSBB.

For more information, check out the Ticket Voucher Redemption Info.

February 10 -14 - Parent/Teacher Virtual Conferences (by appointment only)

February 11 - Accountability Committee (4:30 p.m.)

February 11 - PTA Meeting (5:30 p.m.)

February 14 - Teacher Work Day: No School

February 17 - President's Day: No School

February 26 - Choir Concert (7 p.m.)