GJH Parent Portal
December 2023
After-School Events
Also, please make sure you have a plan for your child to be picked up within10 minutes of the end of the event. Students should be aware of ride arrangements prior to attending events.
Staff members running these events have other responsibilities and families waiting at home for them, and we appreciate your help with this. Students who are consistently picked up late from events may be asked not to attend these events anymore.
GJHS Apparel Available to Purchase
Goshen Junior High apparel is available for purchase from the bookkeeper, Michelle Strite. Short Sleeved T-Shirts are $10, 3/4-Sleeve Baseball Tees, $15, and Hoodies are $20. Cash or check only. All items are adult sizes. You are welcome to stop in during the day to purchase.
7-2 Students Experience Geocaching in Math Class
Mr. Fish’s 7th Grade Pre-Algebra classes used geocaching to learn about the characteristics of Linear Equations. Geocaching outside of school is a worldwide scavenger where people use an app to locate different items hidden around their location. Geocaching for Mr. Fish’s class required students to use information about linear equations to graph lines on a map of the school. The location of the cache would be located where the two lines cross. Student groups would then find the hidden marker at each of these locations in the school. These pictures are some of the selfies that the students took at each of the locations.
7-2 Scientists Have Been Busy!
In today's world, it is essential for students to understand the impact they have on the environment and the importance of sustainable practices.
One of the activities that stood out during their learning journey was the creation of a synthetic gel worm. This hands-on experiment allowed the students to understand the harmful effects of plastic waste on marine life.
In addition to the gel worm experiment, the students put their design process to the test by building standing towers out of marshmallows and toothpicks. This activity aimed to enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As the students collaborated and faced various challenges along the way, they realized the significance of teamwork and effective communication. Through trial and error, they learned how to construct stable towers, demonstrating their ability to apply their knowledge in a practical setting.
Lastly, the students became scientists themselves as they participated in a fossil digging and resource exploration activity. Equipped with tools (toothpicks ☺️), they excavated simulated archaeological sites (cookies), searching for fossils and natural resources. This immersive experience allowed them to understand the significance of preserving our natural resources and how to utilize resources responsibly.
Overall, these activities not only provided valuable hands-on experiences but also fostered a sense of responsibility towards the environment within the students.
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About Us
Email: lherschberger@goshenschools.org
Website: https://gjhs.goshenschools.org/
Location: 1216 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: (574)533-0391
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Twitter: @GoshenJrHigh