Student Spotlight Ninth grader Jeremy De Leon Valdez joined the GHS community in sixth grade. He says he appreciates the steps GHS takes to prepare students for the real world.    “I like things like STEAM Week and woodworking, because they give the opportunity for creativity,” says Jeremy.    Ninth grade advisor Ms. V. says Jeremy is learning to be organized and to understand self-advocacy in his first year of high school.    “I have really enjoyed being his advisor, especia

Student Spotlight Tenth grader Cai Sutton-Charlemagne’s educational journey has included several meaningful chapters at Gifft Hill School. He returned in ninth grade and plans to remain at GHS through graduation. He says he was able to fit right in when he returned to GHS due to the welcoming nature of his classmates.    “I like the community and how tight-knit it is,” says Cai. “Everybody’s cool with each other.”   Tenth grade advisor Ms. S. says she loves that Cai is “unapo

Student Spotlight This is second grader Amaia Peters’ first year at Gifft Hill School. Second grade teacher Ms. Sammy says Amaia is “the biggest helper, so responsible, and always wants to do her best.”    “She’s kind to everyone and has a lot of integrity,” says Ms. Sammy. “Amaia is accountable for herself and her work and will always try to help others.”   Amaia has jumped several reading levels this year and she’s grown a lot in math as well. She advocates for herself by c