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Finalsite Connect Messages - Fall 2026

November 8

Red-Gray Schedule: We will be on a Gray Week Schedule.

  • During Red Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

No School: There will be no school Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day.

Student Day: Saturday Student Day will be available November 14 and December 5 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This is for select PE, English, and Humanities classes. Please check with your teachers to see if they are participating. This is an opportunity for students to get additional support to improve their grades before the end of the semester.

Looking ahead –

  • Every School Safe Student Assembly will be November 17.
  • School will be closed November 23 to November 27. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Break.

Athletic Schedule: For the most up-to-date athletic schedule, please refer to the calendar below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QU7T5NzQfXM47YP9j1nezg6XxUJXwD91XGqoxKPicWE/edit?usp=sharing

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

November 1

Red-Gray Schedule: We will be on a Red Week Schedule.

  • During Red Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

Yoga in the LANDing Ground: Mr. Vanek will offer a brief 8 AM yoga session in L-109 this Friday. Students and staff are welcome. There are no shoes allowed in the space so please plan accordingly.

Athletic Schedule: For the most up-to-date athletic schedule, please refer to the calendar below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QU7T5NzQfXM47YP9j1nezg6XxUJXwD91XGqoxKPicWE/edit?usp=sharing

Looking ahead:

  • There is no school on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

October 25

Red-Gray Schedule: We will be on a Gray Week Schedule.

  • During Gray Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

Asbestos Abatement Notification: LAUSD Facilities will be repairing a section of the exterior arcade located near the west end of the Administration Building between the walkthrough gate and small interior parking lot that is adjacent to the Textbook Room. More information is available on the school website.   

PSAT: We will be on a PSAT schedule for Tuesday, October 27. Non-test takers will attend their regular periods 1-6 classes.

Eleventh grade students who opted to take the test will adhere to the following schedule:

Period
Minutes
Time
0
56
7:26 AM - 8:22 AM
PSAT Administration
170
8:30 AM - 11:25AM
Period 4
46
11:33 AM - 12:19 PM
Lunch
30
12:19 PM - 12:49PM
Period 5
46
12:57 PM - 1:43 PM
Period 6
46
1:51PM - 2:37PM

College Night for Juniors: Class of 2028 students and parents/guardians are invited to join us for College Night on Thursday at 5 PM in the PAC.

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

October 18

Red-Gray Schedule: We will be on a Red Week Schedule.

  • During Red Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

PSAT: We will be on a PSAT schedule for Tuesday, October 20. Non-test takers will attend their regular periods 1-6 classes. NOTE: Due to unforseen circumstances, 11th grade students will NOT test on the 20th. Juniors who opted in for the PSAT will take the test on a to-be-determined date. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Those 10th grade students taking the test will adhere to the following schedule: 

Period
Minutes
Time
 
0
56
7:26 AM - 8:22 AM
 
PSAT Administration
170
8:30 AM - 11:25AM
 
Period 4
46
11:33 AM - 12:19 PM
 
Lunch
30
12:19 PM - 12:49PM
 
Period 5
46
12:57 PM - 1:43 PM
 
Period 6
46
1:51PM - 2:37PM

 

Yoga in The LANDing Ground: Mr. Vanek will be hosting a brief yoga session on Wednesday at 8:00 AM in L-109. This is open to students and staff. Shoes are not allowed in the yoga space so please wear socks (disposable ones will be available). Dress accordingly if you plan to participate.

Coffee with the Administrations: Join us on Thursday at 10 AM in the Parent Center for Coffee with the Administrators. We will discussing budget updates, the next Every School Safe module, eChoices, and school safety. 

Looking ahead:

  • Every School Safe Student Assembly will take place on Tuesday, October 27.

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

October 11

Red-Gray Schedule: We will be on a Gray Week Schedule.

  • During Gray Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

Yoga in The LANDing Ground: Mr. Vanek will be hosting a brief yoga session on Tuesday at 8:00 AM in L-109. This is open to students and staff. Shoes are not allowed in the yoga space so please wear socks (disposable ones will be available). Dress accordingly if you plan to participate.

Parent Conferencing: This Thursday we will host parent conferences from 2:40 PM to 4:40 PM. Appointments are available via Zoom or in-person. Please contact the teacher directly via Schoology or email to schedule a meeting.

Great Shakeout: We will participate in a statewide earthquake drill this Thursday during period 2. Please plan accordingly as anyone on campus at the time will be part of the activity.

Looking ahead:

  • PSAT for grade 10 and select students in grade 11 who opted in will take place on Tuesday, October 20.
  • Every School Safe Student Assembly will take place on Tuesday, October 27.

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

October 4

Red-Gray Schedule: For the Week of October 5, we will be on a Red Week Schedule.

  • During Red Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

Homecoming Spirit Week: Join in on the spirit week activities by dressing up every day.

  • Monday: Secret Agents vs. Aliens
  • Tuesday: Multiverse Movie Madness (dress as your favorite multiverse character)
  • Wednesday: Glitch in the Matrix (dress in your favorite decade’s attire)
  • Thursday: In Another Universe I Would Be… (dress as your favorite, animal, person, thing or don the attire for another career)
  • Friday: School Colors (red, black, and white)

Looking ahead:

  • Great ShakeOut Drill is period 2 on October 15. Please plan accordingly.
  • PHBAO Parent Conferencing is October 15 from 2:40 PM to 4:40 PM. Spring PHBAO Parent Conferencing is February 18.

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

September 27

Red-Gray Schedule: For the Week of September 28, we will be on a Gray Week Schedule.

  • During Gray Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

Class of 2027: Seniors and their parent/guardian are invited to join the College Counseling staff for Financial Aid Night this Wednesday at 5 PM in the PAC.

Looking ahead:

  • PHBAO Parent Conferencing is October 15 from 2:40 PM to 4:40 PM.

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

September 20

No School: There is no school this Monday.

Red-Gray Schedule: For the Week of September 21, we will be on a Red Week Schedule.

  • During Gray Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

Earthquake Drill: We will conduct an earthquake drill (non-evacuation) this Tuesday during period 1. No one will be able to enter or exit the campus during that time. Please plan accordingly.

Cookies with the Counselors: Please join us on Wednesday at 9 AM in the Parent Center for Cookies with the Counselors. We will learn a bit more about our new Juntos Resource Center.

Coffee with the Admin: Our second Coffee with the Administrators will be Thursday at 9 AM in the Parent Center. We will go over the Safe School Plan, the differences among SSPT, 504, and IEP referrals, and our PSA counselors will discuss our attendance policy.

Looking ahead:

  • PHBAO Parent Conferencing is October 15 from 2:40 PM to 4:40 PM.

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

September 13

Red-Gray Schedule: For the Week of September 14, we will be on a Gray Week Schedule.

  • During Gray Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

School Site Council: Our first SSC meeting of the school year will be Wednesday at 3:45 PM in the Principal’s Conference Room.

Lockdown Drill: We will conduct a lockdown drill this Wednesday during period 4. No one will be able to enter or exit the campus during that time. Please plan accordingly.

ID Picture Makeup for Students and Staff: If you did not take your student ID for this school year, please do so on Friday in the Library. During school, all students must have a current student ID on them at all times.

Looking ahead:

  • There is no school on Monday, September 21.
  • PHBAO Parent Conferencing is October 15 from 2:40 PM to 4:40 PM.

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

September 6

No School: There will in no school on Monday in observance of Labor Day.

Red-Gray Schedule: For the Week of September 7, we will be on a Red Week Schedule.

  • During Red Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

Cleveland Governance Council: Our first CGC meeting of the school year will be Tuesday at 3:45 PM in the Principal’s Conference Room.

Looking ahead:

  • Make-up ID Picture Day is Friday, September 18 in the Library.
  • There is no school on Monday, September 21.
  • PHBAO Parent Conferencing is October 15 from 2:40 PM to 4:40 PM.

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

 

August 30

Red-Gray Schedule: For the Week of August 31, we will be on a Gray Week Schedule.

  • During Gray Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.
  • Note that students in the Special Education program who share a bus with Miller CTC students will remain on campus until 3:37 PM. Our staff will communicate with these families individually about the school-site supervision plan.  

Back-to-School Night: Please join us Wednesday for Back-to-School Night. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to meet their child’s teacher and learn about the course and class expectations. This is not for individual conferences. We will have an opportunity for parent conferencing on October 15. On September 2, we will host several parent meetings starting at 5:00 PM. Classroom visits begin at 5:30 PM. Please adhere to the following schedule for classroom visits:

  • Period 0 & 7: 5:30 - 5:40 PM 
  • Period 1: 5:48 - 5:58 PM  
  • Period 2: 6:06 - 6:16 PM  
  • Period 3: 6:24 - 6:34 PM  
  • Period 4: 6:42 - 6:52 PM  
  • Period 5: 7:00 - 7:10 PM  
  • Period 6: 7:18 - 7:28 PM

Class Schedule Changes: Permanent program day is September 11. After the deadline, students will receive a fail if they wish to drop a class. 

School Governance Council and School Site Council Parent/Community Member Elections: We will conduct the CGC and SSC elections during Back-to-School Night in front of the PAC from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

No School: As a reminder, there will be no school on September 4 (CA Admissions Day) and September 7 (Labor Day).

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

 

August 23

Red-Gray Schedule: For the Week of August 24, we will be on a Red Week Schedule.

  • During Red Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesday, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

ID Pictures: 11th and 12th grade students will take their pictures on Monday through their Social Studies class. Ninth and 10th grade students will take pictures on Tuesday through their PE, Athletic Team, Dance, Marching Band, or Color Guard classes.

Grade-level Assemblies: Grade-level assemblies start this week. Teachers will inform students which period they will be attending.

CGC Self-Nominations: Parents or community members looking to serve on the Cleveland Governance Council may self-nominate. Forms are available on the school website and are due by Friday.

SSC Self-Nominations: We are looking for parent representatives to serve on our 2026–2027 School Site Council (SSC) The SSC is a group of parents, staff, and school leaders who work together to help improve our school. The council reviews school goals, programs, and Title I funding, and provides input on how we can best support student learning and success. The self-nomination form can be found on our school website. Deadline to self-nominate is August 28.

Class Schedule Changes: The last day for students to request fall semester schedule changes from the Counseling Department is August 28. Permanent program day is September 3. After the deadline, students will receive a fail if they wish to drop a class.  

Textbook Distribution: Students who still need textbooks should go to the Counseling Office for assistance.

iReady Testing: Makeup testing will take place this week.

Looking ahead –

  • Back-to-School Night is September 2
  • There will be no school on September 4 and 7

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

August 16

Red-Gray Schedule: For the Week of August 17, we will be on a Gray Week Schedule.

  • During Gray Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.

Textbook Distribution: We will continue distributing textbooks this week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

iReady Testing: This Tuesday and Thursday, we will administer the iReady BOY. ELA is Tuesday with Period 1 teachers; Math is Thursday with Period 2 teachers.

Coffee with the Admin: Please join us Thursday, August 20 at 9 AM in the Parent Center for our first Coffee with the Admin of the school year. You will have the chance to meet our administrative team and then we will go over the District’s We Are One resources and provide information about the first Every School Safe Module of the school year.

Class Changes: The last day to request a class change is September 4. Permanent program day is September 11. After the 11th, students seeking to drop a class will receive a fail in the course.

Looking ahead –

  • ID Picture Days are August 24-25
  • Back-to-School Night is September 2
  • There will be no school on September 4 and 7

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram.

 

August 9

First Day of School: The first day of fall semester instruction begins Wednesday, August 12. Select students who opted to take zero period start classes at 7:26 AM. All other students will begin school with period 1 at 8:30 AM. Student schedules are posted on Schoology. Please check Schoology or the school website the day before school commences as counselors will continue to adjust classes until Monday, August 10. The day before school starts, we encourage students to write down or print out their schedules, if possible. Magnet students without a period 1 class, with a “hole” in their schedule, or those who need assistance should go to the indoor Dining Hall for help. Non-magnet students with similar issues should go to the Library for assistance. Please bring school supplies, your fully charged Chromebook, your Yondr pouch, and a positive, ready-to-succeed attitude each and every day. We will be on a regular day schedule and period 6 ends at 3:37 PM.

Phone-Free School Day Policy: During the school day, all cellular phones and other SMART devices must be turned off and stored in a school-issued Yondr pouch by the first class of the student’s day. Cavaliers who were never issued a pouch may get one at the Ticket Booth next to the Performing Arts Center on Day 1. Those who forget their pouch on the first day will have their phones stored in lockers located at the Ticket Booth until the end of the school day. Phones not picked up by 4 PM will be held until the following school day in the Main Office.

Annual Forms: This year, LAUSD has transitioned Annual Forms to the One Enrollment portal at enroll.lausd.net. Please make sure to complete all mandatory forms by August 17.  

Class Changes: On the first day of school, counselors will be assisting new enrollees, those who do not have classes, students who have a “hole” in their schedules, or those who have duplicate classes. Schedule Adjustment Request forms will be available starting Thursday, August 13 from period 2 teachers and from the Counseling Office, E-8, and College and Career Center (i-121). The last day to request a class change is September 4. Permanent program day is September 11. 

Tuesday Professional Development Schedule: Every Tuesday, we will be on a professional development (PD) early dismissal schedule. On Tuesdays, period 1 begins at 8:30 AM and period 6 ends at 2:37 PM. There will be no late buses on Tuesdays.  

Red-Gray Schedule: This year, Cleveland will be using Red and Gray Week Schedules.

  • During Red Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesdays, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.  
  • During Gray Week, period 6 ends at 3:37 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Period 6 ends at 2:37 PM.
  • For the week of August 10, we will be on a Red Week Schedule.  
  • The full schedule is available at https://www.clevelandhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=206650&type=d&pREC_ID=2407564

Textbook Distribution: Textbook distribution will begin this week through select classes. Teachers have the schedule and will be assisting students with getting all their instructional materials.

Device Distribution: Students who still need a Chromebook should complete and bring signed notification form to the Ticket Office next to the Performing Arts Center before school, during nutrition, or lunch to get their device.

Lockers: Students who still need a locker may get one during nutrition or lunch through our Student Store, which is on the first floor of our two-story H building.

Parent Portal PINS: Parents can request their Parent Portal PIN through our school website! Visit clevelandhs.org and go to the tab for "Parents."  

  • If parents already haven their Parent Portal PIN, click on "Link to Parent Portal" to set up the account. 
  • If parents would like to request their Parent Portal PIN, they can click on "Request your Parent Portal PIN."  Parents will then complete a Google Form to confirm their identity to receive their child's PIN within 72 hours.  

Student Handbook: The 2026-27 LAUSD Parent/Student Handbook is a great resource that outlines the policies and procedures that guide student life across the District. The Parent/Student Handbook is electronically available via the Parent Portal. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Parent/Student Handbook.

School Meals and Food Deliveries: All students eat free. We serve a light snack at nutrition and offer lunchtime meal options. Parents and guardians, please do not drop off lunch for students or ask that students come to the offices or front of school to pick up food. In accordance with federal, state, local and school board safety and nutritional standards and policies, the District will prohibit food and beverage deliveries - of any kind - to students during school hours. We encourage you to utilize the school's cafeteria services or provide your child with a packed lunch. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter.

Stay Hydrated: It will be Valley hot this week. We have water filling stations throughout campus so students are welcome to bring water bottles and replenish them, as needed.

For up-to-date information, please check out our website at www.clevelandhs.org, Like us on Facebook at Grover Cleveland Charter High School, or follow us on Instagram or X.