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Welcome

Golden High School is located in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado. GHS, founded in 1873, is the oldest school in Colorado with over 125 years of history.
Our Mission: We ensure learning and belonging for all students.

Office Hours

Office Staff (Remote) 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, M-F
Please call 303.982.4200 or email Lorraine.Ramirez@jeffco.k12.co.us with any questions - Masks are required when on school grounds.

Attendance Line - 303.982.4260
Please call the Attendance line to report all student absences and early releases, doctor notes can be emailed to Dana Hornecker at dana.hornecker@jeffco.k12.co.us
Link to Pre-Arranged Absence Form

Latest News & Information

Check out the latest G@G newsletter here: G@G Week of Apr. 5

Golden High School Trident - Student Digital Publication
Check out the Golden Weekly Scoop! Watch the latest awesome GHS Demon News weekly announcements here:

GHS invites you to a powerful mental health presentation from the wonderful Nick Thompson!

We’re looking forward to having you join us Thursday, April 29th, as Nick Thompson, counselor, parent coach, and popular author of the podcast, “Perspectives for Parents,” spends time with Jeffco parents and caregivers, simplifying problems that we all face. This event is one you do not want to miss!

Student Presentation - 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Family Presentation - 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Hear what the staff of Golden High School has to say about Nick - Nick Thompson Promotional Video - Why should you come see him?!

RSVP Here - Nick Thompson Presentation (Student RSVP) / (Parent/Guardian RSVP)

Link to Tutoring for GHS Students

GHS Testing Schedule - spring 2021

Revised Spring Testing Schedule
Additional Information
- Make-up SAT: Tuesday, April 27th
- Make up: PSAT 8/9: Wednesday, April 28th
- Make up PSAT 10: Thursday, April 29th
-Buses will pick up at the following times on testing days - Tuesday, April 13th - 12:45pm; Wednesday, April 14th - 11:30am; Thursday, April 15th - 12:00pm.
- Students with accommodations will test longer. Release times vary per individual. In some situations a student with accommodations may be scheduled over multiple days. Please plan transportation accordingly. Please contact Christina Gese at cgese@jeffcoschools.us or 303-982-6024 if you have questions about the timing for your student with accommodations.
- Lunch will be served each test day.

AP Exam Info

Please see the AP Exam Student Letter for details on ordering, payment, cancellation of exams, and deadlines.
AP Exam Cancellation Policies and Refund Requests: College Board is not charging an exam cancellation fee this year, you must complete this form to cancel an exam and to receive a refund: AP Exam Cancellation Request
May 2021 GHS Exam Dates and Times

Bell schedules

In Person Bell Schedule 2020-2021
Regular 100% Remote Learning Bell Schedule 2020-2021

Updated Graduation REquirements

Updated Graduation Requirements starting in 2020-21 School Year

Jeffco students graduating in and after 2021 must meet or exceed the new graduation requirements:

accumulate a minimum of 23 credits in required courses AND

demonstrate their knowledge in English and math to show they are ready to pursue a career after high school. Visit the Jeffco Public School website for detailed information on demonstration of knowledge requirements.