Student Spotlight Preschooler Jayce Marrero is new to the GHS community this year. Preschool teacher Ms. Maya says Jayce is a sweet and kind student who comes in every morning with a big smile on his face and a hug for his classmates.    “He’s one to persist,” says Ms. Maya. “If something doesn’t work, he’ll try a new way. He doesn’t give up.”   Jayce is highly attentive and engaged during preschool’s academic lessons.    “He really wants to learn,” says Ms. Maya. “He’s a ver

Student Spotlight Second grader Rennard Prentice, who goes by RJ, has been part of the GHS community since preschool. Second grade teacher Ms. Sammy says RJ is consistently happy to be at school.    “He’s a genuinely positive, kind, considerate boy,” says Ms. Sammy. “He has amazing sportsmanship and he’s a very hard worker.”    RJ asks thoughtful questions and always does his best work with enthusiasm. His reading has skyrocketed in the last year.    “He’s someone his classma

Student Spotlight Eighth grader D’Andre Cornelius, who goes by Dre, is new to Gifft Hill School this year. He says he likes how the GHS community welcomed him.    “I like the environment,” he says of his new school. “I like the way teachers explain the subject to me.”    Dre says science is his favorite subject because he loves experimenting.    Eighth grade advisor Mr. Bill says Dre joined the large eighth grade class with ease.    “He has a positive attitude,” says Mr. Bill