PLAN B (MCPS Code Yellow)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025

Montgomery County Schools decided to open late today, therefore the GISW is running on Plan B.

- Classes start at 9:55 am.
- Morning buses pick up students later and follow the Plan B bus schedule.
- Afternoon Program and Extended Care take place as scheduled.
- All afternoon and evening events take place as scheduled.

Please be aware that in the event of worsening conditions, Montgomery County's decision regarding school closures may be reevaluated at 7 am, possibly resulting in a full-day closure.

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Nachdem Montgomery County heute einen verspäteten Unterrichtsbeginn beschlossen hat gilt an der GISW Plan B.

- Der Unterricht beginnt um 9:55 Uhr.
- Die Schulbusse fahren morgens später und folgen dem Plan B Buszeitplan.
- Das Nachmittagsprogramm und die Spätbetreuung finden statt.
- Alle Nachmittags- und Abendveranstaltungen finden statt.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass im Falle einer Verschlechterung der Bedingungen die Entscheidung des Montgomery County um 7 Uhr morgens revidiert werden kann, was möglicherweise zu einer ganztägigen Schließung führt.

Mint-EC-Camp „Molecular Biology“

2019-06-12 02:13

Sixteen students from all over Germany, Turkey (Istanbul Lisesi) and the US (GISW) attended the Mint-EC-Camp “Molecular Biology” from May 6^th to 10^th, 2019. The camp took place in the Heissenberg-Gymnasium (HeiG) in Dortmund and was organized in collaboration with Bayer AG. The focus of this camp was the molecular genetic methods that are the foundation of diagnostics, research and practice in medicine and biology.

After a brief welcome by the organizers of the Mint-EC-Camp, we began our work in the lab of the Heissenberg Gymnasium. We started with isolating an unknown organism. Following this, we practiced methods of PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and gel electrophoresis. During PCR, the genetic material is multiplied and during gel electrophoresis, the different lengths of DNA-Fragments are separated. These methods are taught in Biology class in the upper grades; however, many schools are lacking the necessary equipment to perform lab procedures.

During the second and the third day we visited Bayer AG in Bergkamen. There, we got the chance to work in a Level 1 lab. We learned microbiological techniques, such as different inoculation techniques, streaking techniques to isolate single organisms and analysis of microorganisms in different growth media. In addition, we analyzed different cell cultures and studied the underlying theory.

We also went on a tour of the different facilities at the Bayer-AG.

To get a well-earned break from all the lab work, we visited the soccer museum and the DASA-Arbeitswelt exhibition in Dortmund.

On the last day, we analyzed the findings of the first day as well as the results of the DNA sequencing.

In recognition of our efforts all participants received certificates.

All-in-all the Mint-EC-Camp was very interesting and a complete success.

Ann-July E. (10A)