GJH Parent Portal

As we approach winter break, we want to wish all of our students and families a happy and safe holiday season. Enjoy the upcoming break, and we will look forward to seeing you in January!

Basketball tryouts for 7th and 8th grade girls will be held on December 15th & 16th from 4 to 6 pm. Athletes must have the proper forms on file to participate in the tryouts. The athletic department has all forms including forms for physicals. A physical must be on file before the tryout dates. If you have any questions, please contact the athletic office at GJHS or Coach Squibb at jsquibb@goshenschools.org.

Mariangel Escandela Amaya was selected as the 8th Grade EL October Student of the Month! Mariangel has recently demonstrated excellent leadership in class by completing all her assignments on time and encouraging her classmates to do the same. Her dedication and positive attitude motivate others to stay focused and succeed.

Our 7th Grade Beginner EL November Student of the Month is Heidy Ramos Cholotle! Heidy continues to show excellent progress in our EL program. She works very hard and does a great job keeping up with her studies and getting good grades in each of her classes. Heidy has a good group of friends but is also a wonderful example of being a good friend to others. Congratulations, Heidy! We are so very proud of you!

Congratulations to the following students, who won the 7th grade German class spelling bee!

Bailey Reed, Joaquin Amador, Jocely Carrizales-Lopez, Haven Kurtz, Emiliano Avila, and Evangeline Gutierrez Espino!

Students will have a reward field trip opportunity at the end of the school year for those who qualify based on attendance, behavior, and being on time to classes.

Qualifying 7th graders will have the opportunity to go to Deep River Water Park.

Qualifying 8th graders will be able to go to Cedar Point.

Students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for these trips:

1. Six or fewer absences (excused and unexcused absences count)
2. Thirty or fewer tardies to class
3. One or less referral (excluding major referrals)

Administrators will make the final decision about eligibility for any exceptional cases.

Click on the documents below to see details about December events for teens at Goshen Public Library.

December 22- January 2 Winter Break - No School

January 16 - Teacher Data Day - No School for Students

January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. 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.

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
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Twitter: @GoshenJrHigh