GJH Parent Portal

Parent-Teacher confernces will be held on Monday, February 13, from 4:30-8:00 p.m. These conferences will be held by appointment only.

Teachers will contact parents to set up meetings as needed. If you do not hear from your child's teachers and would like to set up a meeting, please call the office and we will get it scheduled for you.

GJH students will take the iLearn practice test this Thursday, February 9th, during their Homeroom class.

The iLearn test will be given to students from April 18th through April 28th. Please ensure that your child is in school all day on these testing days. Avoiding scheduling appointments during the testing window will be very helpful.

On January 28th, GJH 9 choir soloists and one ensemble of 6 choir students participate in ISSMA Solo and Ensemble contest at Fairfield Jr./Sr. High School. All students/ensembles performed well and received "Gold" awards. Congratulations to all the choir students who participated!

Did you know that school attendance is the number one indicator of academic success for students? Students who attend school regularly will feel more connected to classmates and staff. They are more likely to participate in extra-curricular activities, which will in turn motivate them to perform well academically.

Students who average 14 absences per year miss nearly an entire year of school by 12th grade. This learning gap can be very difficult to overcome. The learning that takes place in the classrom with teacher support cannot be duplicated when making up work independently.

Talk with your child about the importance of attending school. As students prepare to transition to earning high school credits toward graduation, regular attendance becomes even more critical.

If your child has missed more than 5 days of school this year for reasons other than confirmed illness (such as fever, vomiting, positive Covid test), talk with him/her about a plan to improve attendance. GJH counselors and administrators will be happy to help you with creating that plan!

SAVE THE DATES!! Important information regarding transition to high school:

At GHS – Parents are invited to attend one of the Q and A session in the cafeteria, followed by building tours. Parents are asked to view this GHS Transition Powerpoint before attending these sessions. Due to size limitations, only one parent & their 8th grader should attend this session.

• Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 – from 6-7:30 PM at GHS (starting in cafeteria)
• Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 – from 9-10:30 AM at GHS (starting in cafeteria)

• At GJHS – High school counselors offer four follow up Q & A sessions in the auditorium. In addition, parents are encouraged to attend one of the presentations at GHS prior to attending this Q & A session:

• Monday, Feb. 13th - Start times at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 p.m.

• August 15th, 2023 (the day before school starts) GHS Freshman Orientation from 9 to noon. Students will listen to basic information in the auditorium, be able to take a building tour and then do a walk-through of their schedule

During the month of January, GHS counselors met with eighth grade students regarding electives course selections and developing a Flight Plan for high school graduation. Students should have brought home a copy of their selections for parents to sign approval and return to GJHS. Students will finalize their course selections when the counselors return to GJHS on February 16 and 17. For introductory information regarding GHS student Flight Plans and Graduation Pathways, please view this GHS Flight Plans video.

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.

The Goshen Public Library is offering many events and activities for teens this month. Check out the flier below for more information!

Orders for the 2022-23 yearbook are now being accepted. The cost is $30. You may send in cash or check, made payable to GJHS, with your student along with the order form below. Or you may order online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob with the yearbook ID 14773223. Yearbooks will be distributed at the end of this school year. Orders are due March 31.

Beginning Theatre performance: Ancient Greek Mythology

Friday, 2/10, 7pm

Advanced and Competition Theatre performance: Shakespeare Showcase

Friday, 2/24, 7pm

All tickets are $3.

These performances are required for Theatre students.

For questions, contact Mrs. Stoltzfus astoltzfus@goshenschools.org

The 8th grade dance will take place Feb. 18; from 7-9 pm; in the lobby of GJHS. The theme will be GLOW! All 8th grade students are invited to come as they are to enjoy snacks, and glow sticks while you dance with friends. Save the prom dress up atmosphere for high school!

Many 8th grade students are working in committees to create the tickets, posters and lists of decorations, food and entertainment.

Tickets will cost $10 and will go on sale Feb. 1 in the cafeteria.

Student committees will help decorate and set on Feb. 18 from 10am to noon.

If you have your volunteer form turned in and you would like to be a dance chaperone, please contact Mrs. Bickel at rbickel@goshenschools.org

21st Century Scholars Program

The 21st Century Scholars program offers income-eligible Hoosier students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after they graduate from high school.

Students can only enroll in seventh or eighth grade. In high school they participate in the Scholar Success Program and are connected to programs and resources to help them prepare for college and career success. Once in college, Scholars receive support to complete their college degrees and connect to career opportunities.

Learn more here

Attention Parents of 8th Grade HONORS ALGEBRA Students:

JOHN G. BLAKESLEY MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP FOR 8TH GRADE

Awards: Annually, one new recipient will be selected to receive this four-year award. This scholarship awards approximately $1,250 each of four years for a total of $5,000. Awards will be distributed beginning in the fall following the student’s high school graduation.

The scholarship application opens February 1, 2023 and applications are due to 8th grade school counselor Mrs. Desmarais-Morse NO LATER THAN March 6, 2023. Mrs. Desmarais-Morse will be providing students more information in their Honors Algebra classes at the end of January.

Learn more about the John G. Blakesley scholarship here.

Friday, Feb. 10 - End of 2nd Trimester for 7th Grade

Monday, Feb. 13, 4:30-8:00 p.m. - Parent Teacher Conferences (appointment only)

Monday, Feb. 20 - Presidents Day - No School

March 30 - April 7 Spring Break - No School

April 18 - April 28 iLearn Testing

GCS provides many valuable online resources for parents and students. Skyward, Canvas, Parent Square, GoGuardian . . . 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
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