GJH Parent Portal

Who: 8th Grade Parents and Guardians

When: Wednesday, January 22 at 5:30 OR Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30*

Where: Goshen Junior High Auditorium

Why: Goshen High School Counselors will discuss the transition timeline for students entering 9th Grade next school year. Information about the new diploma will also be shared.

*The same information will be presented at both 5:30 and 6:30 that evening. Parents may bring their students along to either session which will last 30-45 minutes.

At GJH, our goal is for every student to have at least 94% attendance. This means students should not be absent more than 10 days during the school year (excused or unexcused). Every day at school is an opportunity for your child to learn and have experiences that contribute to academic and personal growth.

When a student misses 4 or more days of school, a letter is sent to parents to make sure they are aware of the absences. After 7 absences, another letter is sent and a staff member may contact the parent to schedule a meeting and/or discuss how can support the student with attendance.

If you have concerns about your child's attendance, don't hesitate one of our administrators or school counselors. Also click on the attachment below for important information and tips to help your child achieve strong school attendance.

The next German Club meeting will be on Thursday, January 23rd from 4-5 p.m. in Room 117.

Click on the document below to see details about January events for teens at Goshen Public Library!

Each month, Mrs. Baughman and Mrs. Tijerina choose an EL student of the month based on grades, improvement, attitude, effort, attendance, and behavior. The student receives a class acknowledgment, a bar of chocolate, a certificate (for home and the hallway), and a message to parents about the award.

The December EL student of the month was Maria Natalia Castaneda Lara. Keep up the good work, Maria!

Dr. Liz Felsted, choir accompanist at GJHS, is offering after-school piano lessons for students interested in developing their musical skills, whether they’re beginners or have some experience. Lessons will be once a week at 4:30-5:00 PM or 7:45-8:15 AM, at $20 per session. We will cover piano basics like scales, hand positioning, and reading music. Dr. Felsted is also happy to incorporate any songs or styles students enjoy to personalize their learning. If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Felsted by phone or email.

efelsted@goshenschools.org

407-432-2761

Theatre Arts classes have shows the very beginning of February. A reminder for all theatre student parents/guardians is that your student performing is graded and attendance is required.

2/7/25

Advanced Theatre will perform WE ARE MASKS written by Lindsay Price at Goshen Theater downtown. https://www.theatrefolk.com/blog/theatrefolk-featured-play-we-are-masks-by-lindsay-price Tickets are general admission and $3 at the door. A combined ticket for both performances is $5 per individual. Performance one starts at 6:30pm and a second performance begins at 7:30pm. Performer’s call time is 5:30pm directly to Goshen Theater.

2/14/25

Beginning Theatre Classes will perform their annual Greek Mythology play collection in our GJH auditorium. This year’s plays include Pandora’s Box, Orpheus & Eurydice, The Four Seasons, and Arachne. Tickets are general admission and $3 at the door. Performances start at 7pm. Call time for performers is 6:15pm.

If you have questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Stoltzfus astoltzfus@goshenschools.org

The P.E. in the Rockies backpacking trip is an elective summer course/trip offered to a maximum of 20 8th grade students who complete the school year in good standing. Students are selected based on teacher/counselor/principal recommendation and approval and should NOT have serious behavioral referrals.

Students will meet for three six-hour classroom sessions in April/May and then participate in a fifteen-day sightseeing and backpacking trip to Colorado in July. Dates are still to be determined. Those who complete the classroom experience are able to earn one high school Physical Education credit.

The trip portion of the course includes visits to Colorado Springs (Garden of the Gods), Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Telluride, the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness Area, the Ouray Hot Springs & whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. Students tent camp along the way, sharing a tent and camping equipment with a partner they have selected from the group. The trip culminates in a five-day wilderness experience during which students hike, explore and put into practice the wilderness skills they have learned in the classroom.

The cost of the trip is $500.00

The application process will begin in February, and information will be pushed out in students’ science classes.

If you have questions, please email Ana Medina Kaufman at akaufman@goshenschools.org and/or Matthew Katzer at mkatzer@goshenschools.org.

January 16- End of 1st Semester

January 17 - Staff Data Analysis Day. No School. This is NOT an eLearning day!

January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School

February 17 - Presidents Day. No School

Goshen Community Schools Dress Code can be found in the online student handbook at Student Handbooks - Google Drive

Our goal is to help students understand and evaluate appropriate settings for formal vs. informal attire, which is a skill they will use in the world beyond school. Students will see this addressed starting on the first day of school.

We appreciate parents working with us on this. If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact an administrator.

For the safety of students, car traffic is not allowed in the front parking lot during our arrival (8:45-9:30) and dismissal (3:30-4:30) times. At any time when there are buses in the front lot, parents must drop off or pick up students in the North or South lot. Please communicate with your child ahead of time so s/he will know where to find you after school.

GCS provides many valuable online resources for parents and students. Skyward, Canvas, Parent Square . . . and the list goes on!

Detailed instructions and support for using these resources can be found here: https://goshenschools.instructure.com/courses/9841

Click this link to access student handbooks in English and Spanish:

https://gjhs.goshenschools.org/about/

Do you know of a GJH staff member who has "gone the extra mile" to make a difference in the life of a child? Take a moment to recognize and thank someone who has shown the Heart of a Redhawk! Click on the link below to fill out a nomination form. This is a simple, meaningful way to thank someone for a job well done.

www.goshenschools.org/heartofaRedHawk

Email: lherschberger@goshenschools.org
Website: https://gjhs.goshenschools.org/
Location: 1216 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: (574)533-0391
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goshenjrhigh/
Twitter: @GoshenJrHigh