Message from our Principal:

Gross Catholic High School has expanded their dual enrollment offers in three years from 12 classes to 35 classes. Dual enrollment classes are classes that students are taking where they are earning high school credit and college credit at the same time from the college. Gross Catholic partners with College of Saint Mary's (CSM), Metro Community College (MCC) and University of Nebraska in Omaha (UNO) to offer these classes. While taking classes as dual enrollment is a great opportunity, they do have a cost: $225 for three credit hours at CSM, $60 for four and a half credit hours at MCC and $250 for three credit hours at UNO. With the help of generous donors and grants, the following classes will be covered for the following school year:

MCC- All classes are covered through a federal grant

CSM- All classes are covered through a federal grant

UNO- All classes are covered through a federal grant and donors EXCEPT Medical Terminology 1/2 and Statistics. Medical Terminology and Statistics are offered through MCC and is covered under that federal grant. If a student would like to take through UNO, they will have to pay the fee.

This is only for the 25-26 school year. We thank everyone who helped with the grant process and anyone who has donated to helping covering the cost of these classes for our students. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Ms. Abbott

Principal

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Spanish Version of Message from Principal:

Buenos Días:

La Escuela Preparatoria Católica Gross ha ampliado su oferta de matrícula dual en tres años, de 12 a 35 clases. Las clases de matrícula dual son cursos que los estudiantes toman para obtener créditos de la preparatoria de la universidad simultáneamente. Gross Catholic colabora con College of Saint Mary 's (CSM), Metro Community College (MCC) y la Universidad de Nebraska en Omaha (UNO) para ofrecer estas clases. Si bien tomar clases de matrícula dual es una gran oportunidad, tiene un costo: $225 por tres horas de crédito en CSM, $60 por cuatro horas y media de crédito en MCC y $250 por tres horas de crédito en . Gracias a la generosa ayuda de donantes y subvenciones, las siguientes clases estarán cubiertas para el próximo año escolar:

MCC: Todas las clases están cubiertas por una subvención federal.

CSM: Todas las clases están cubiertas por una subvención federal

UNO: Todas las clases están cubiertas por una subvención federal y donantes, EXCEPTO Terminología Médica y Estadística se ofrece a través de MCC y está cubierta por dicha subvención federal. Si un estudiante desea cursar a través de la UNO, deberá pagar la cuota.

Esto es solo para el año escolar 25-26. Agradecemos a todos los que colaboraron con el proceso de subvención y a quienes han donado para cubrir el costo de estas clases para nuestros estudiantes. No duden en contactarnos si tienen alguna pregunta.

Sta. Abbott

Office Notes

NEW GC Parents/Guardians:  Click HERE to learn more (English and Español) about Google Classroom's Guardian Summary email. If you are new to Gross Catholic this year, please check the email you provided the office for an invite to set this up. If you don’t use the email listed on FACTS, please contact the school to update your information. Returning parents, please also check that your emails are updated if you would like to receive Summary emails.

The National Honor Society at Gross will be restarting peer tutoring next week on September 4th. We will have senior NHS members available most periods of the day to help any students who need help in a variety of classes. Peer tutoring is located in the media center. 

On Wednesday, September 10th select students will receive invitations to the National Honor Society Google classroom to begin applications. To be invited to apply, students must: 

-be a junior and senior enrolled for at least one semester at Gross

-be in good standing with their Marianist Mission Hours

-have a minimum 3.9 cumulative GPA (not rounded up) - this is a change from previous years. With the change in our grading scale, an adjustment was made for eligibility for NHS. This aligns with the change in the High Honor roll status as well. This change begins this year with the juniors, class of 2027. Eligible seniors, class of 2026, will be grandfathered into the former minimum 3.5 GPA.

Applications are turned in on Google classroom and due on Sept 16th. Once the application deadline ends, the NHS faculty council will review them and determine membership, with an induction ceremony on November 12th. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Novotny at emnovotny@gcgmail.org

The National Honor Society chapter at Gross is a membership into a group of high achieving students of good character, service and leadership. NHS activities include being a peer tutor for other students at school, completing a service project during the year, and overall being leaders for your fellow students. There are National Honor Society chapters in schools all over the country.

Admissions Update

Campus Ministry

Attention all sophomore, junior, and senior parents: 

If your student is interested in attending the March for Life Pilgrimage to Washington, DC this January, please ask them to fill out this form.

Marianist Moments Newsletter

Marianist Integration Team shares this month's newsletter:

The Visible and Invisible of the Catholic Church 

Counselor's Corner

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this very important topic. We use this month to spread hope and vital information. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help if needed. Throughout the month, students will see inspirational quotes, participate in activities, and know there is always someone they can talk to at Gross Catholic High School.

Catholic Charities Mental Health Memo

Creating a Calm, Consistent Home Routine

(English and Spanish Version)

Cougar Community Events

Spots are filling quickly! Register today and enjoy a fun filled day supporting the Cougars. Registration includes:

• 18 holes with cart and boxed lunch
• Swag bag loaded with goodies
• Multiple hole-in-one prizes
• CASH prizes for flight winners
• Dinner by Eddie's Catering
• Exciting raffle prizes and numerous pin prizes

Gross Catholic Booster Club

Calling all GC supporters! There are only 47 more days left to get your Booster Club raffle ticket! Our early bird drawing will take place at the HoCo tailgate on Sept 5, at 6:15 PM. Tickets are only $50 with all proceeds directly supporting student activities and athletics. With over 30 chances to win and all money going to our students, you can't lose! Get yours today! Purchase online below or send cash or check to Gross Catholic, c/o Michele Sweetmon. Thank you!