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“Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their souls encourages another to be brave and true.”
Charles Dickens
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Briza Perez
My name is Briza Perez and I am Griffin Academy High’s Associated Student Body President. I have been attending Griffin Academy High since my freshman year back in 2020. I have never been one to get deeply involved in my school, I always complained about why something was this way and not the other way around. In the 10th grade a friend who was an advocate for the students at Griffin, invited me into her ASB committee. I obviously said no, as I was an introvert, don’t get me wrong, I still am. She went against my request and put me in it, either way, it was one of the best decisions she could’ve ever made for me. In the 11th grade after a lot of thinking I decided to run for ASB President, as it was our first year having a senior class, and surprisingly, I won! Within the past two years, I've become part of something that feels like home. My main goal this year is to stand as an advocate for the students at Griffin Academy High, to expand my connections, and to give others the same feeling of familiarity and acceptance that I got upon joining our Griffin community. This year I will be applying to UC Irvine, UC Davis, CSU Chico, UC Merced, CSU Sacramento, and San Francisco State University. Be on the lookout for my acceptance into one of these universities and if you ever see me around don’t hesitate to say hello! |
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Dear Parents,
As part of our ongoing focus on improving school attendance, we frequently monitor the attendance of all pupils in school. This year’s expectation, set by the District, is that attendance should be above 97%. From now on, if your child's attendance drops below 91%, you will receive a letter notifying you that we will be closely monitoring your child's attendance.
Punctuality Matters too! As a school, we are aware lateness can severely affect achievement. We monitor punctuality closely and have structured timings to help you get your child to school on time. School gates open at 6:30 am for pupil drop off. School starts at 8:30 am and pupils are expected to be in class at this time. Lateness is recorded at 8:50 am and if late after 8:50 am then your child will be marked as absent for the morning session.
Attendance is essential and counts every single day. To improve attendance we will begin having monthly competitions between classes and grades as a fun way to have fun and incentivize positive attendance.
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Next Grading Period ends on October 13th
- High School students Quarter 1 grades are due on October 13th.
- MS Progress Report 2 Grades are due on October 13th.
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All Griffin Scholars are required to follow the dress code every day unless directed otherwise. All students have received complimentary 2 Uniform Polos and a Hooded Sweatshirt.
As the weather getting cold, students may wear additional sweater or jackets, as long it is SOLID Black, White or Grey with no logos.
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Hello Griffin Families!
We have some upcoming college events!
Wednesday October 4th, 2023
Friday October 6th, 2023
October 10th, 2023
October 11th, 2023
October 12th, 2023
October 24th, 2023
October 31st, 2023
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In October 2022 both MIT Academy and Griffin Academy High Schools were granted an Associative CIF Membership into the Bay Area Charter School Athletic Conference (BACSAC) of the
Oakland Section. MIT fielded its very first CIF sanctioned Baseball team, Boys Basketball Team and Girls Soccer team while Griffin Academy fielded its first CIF sanctioned Boys Volleyball team and Girls
Soccer team. For 2023 both schools will be offering Boys Soccer & Girls Volleyball in the fall, Boys & Girls Basketball in the winter, and Boys Volleyball & Girls Soccer in the spring. MIT will also be joining as
a Boys Baseball BACSAC League participant this spring.
Depending on availability of students, both MIT Academy's and Griffin Academy's Middle School students will be participating in the Richmond Charter League in the sports of Winter Boys Basketball, Winter Co-Ed Soccer, Late Winter Girls Basketball, and Girls Volleyball in the spring. These will serve as feeder programs to prepare our middle schoolers on the expectations and philosophies of our respective high school athletic programs.
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Please join GA SSC !!
ADVANTAGES of School Site Council
Schools benefit from having School Site Councils because they:
provide an open forum for discussing educational issues provide an opportunity for interaction by parents, teachers and administrators foster the importance of decision making at the site level contribute to the Single Plan for Student Achievement assist in defining educational needs and problems
ORGANIZATION of School Site Council
To ensure parity at the secondary levels, the Council must be made up of:
the Site Director (principal) elected classroom teachers (2) elected parents (2) other elected school personnel (1) elected students (2)
If you are interested in becoming SSC member,
please email Ms. Akram [rakram@mitacademy.org]
SSC meetings will be held on third Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:15 on the following dates: 10/19/23, 11/30/23, 12/21/24, 2/15/24, 3/21/24, 4/18/24, and 5/16/24. The meetings will be hybrid (both in-person and virtual). Please email me if you are interested in serving on SSC.
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One breakfast and one lunch meal will be provided each day to all students at no cost. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 am- 8:15 am in the cafeteria.
Students are allowed to bring their own lunch or dropped of by the family member on record; however, they will not be allowed to receive food deliveries (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.).
Students are not allowed to leave campus during lunch, or at any time of the school day unless signed out by a parent.
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Riffat Akram
Director
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