GJH Parent Portal

GJH students can SOAR to success by demonstrating Safety, Ownership, Achievement, and Respect. Students can earn SOAR bucks to redeem in our school store for rewards. Ask your child how they have demonstrated these qualities this week!

Congratulations to the winners of the German class spelling bee: Violet Jordan, Camila Rivera, Elijah Omovudu, Imran Ousmane, Emmy Ditmars, and Shelby Weddell. Herzlichen Glückwunsch!

Click on the documents below to see details about September events for teens at Goshen Public Library. You will also find information here about GPL summer reading program!

Congratulations to Marvin, our first English Student of the Month! He was selected by the teachers as Student of the Month for August. Marvin puts in effort in Health and Language Arts classes; Marvin has the best attitude of all my students; Marvin always comes in trying to do his best; Marvin asks good questions when he needs help. Martin was presented with a certificate and candy in front of his classmates. Congratulations, Marvin, and well done!

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.

September 24 - Picture Retake Day

October 10 - End of Quarter 1

October 14 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - No school for students.

October 20-24 - Fall Break; 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