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Goshen High School is holding a Preview Night for current 8th graders to help them prepare for the transition to 9th grade.

This event will be on Wednesday, March 20, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

There will be a presentation in English and Spanish from 6:00-6:30 in the GHS auditorium.

From 6:30-7:30, students will be able to take tours of the school and visit the resource fair to learn about opportunities in clubs, athletics, and music. Students and parents will also be able to get information about technology, counseling resources, and the Triple P parent support program. The GHS Bookstore will also be open to purchase RedHawk gear!

All 8th grade students and parents are encouraged to attend, as this will be an important step in a smooth transition to GHS!

Golf (for boys and girls in 6th, 7th, & 8th grade):

Start date is Monday, March 18th from 4:00-5:30pm

• Clubs can be dropped off with Coach Smith.
• Meet outside the Athletic Office after school to check in.
• The first couple practices will be @ GJH and then we will transition to Black Squirrel. A schedule will be handed out the first day of practice.

Track (boys and girls in 7th & 8th grade)

Start date is Wednesday, March 20th from 4:00-6:00pm

• Meet in the Main Gym after school to check in.
• A season schedule will be handed out on the first day of practice.

Tennis (boys and girls in 6th, 7th, & 8th grade)

Tryout dates are March 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th from 4:15-6:00pm

• Students should plan to attend all tryout dates
• Meet in the Main Gym on the 25th to check in

Requirements for ALL Spring Sports:

1. You must have a 23-24 IHSAA Sports Physical completed and submitted before you are eligible to practice or tryout.
2. All forms must be completed on Final Forms. Go to: goshen-in.finalforms.com to complete these forms.

Contact Mrs. Worthman in the GJH Athletic Office with questions at 533-0391 or email mjworthman@goshenschools.org

GCS District Goal: All students will attend 94% days of school. This is 10 or fewer absences (total excused and unexcused) by the end of the school year. We know that students demonstrate better academic performance when they attend school consistently.

As of 3/13/24 (127 days of school):

• 657 students (72%) had 10 or fewer absences

• 30 students (3%) had NO ABSENCES!
• 258 students (28%) have more than 10 absences

If you have concerns about your child's attendance or would like support in decreasing his/her absences, please contact Mr. Sheets or your child's school counselor.

We are planning a reward field trip for each grade level at the end of the school year.

Qualifying 7th graders will have the opportunity to go to Deep River Water Park on June 13th.

Qualifying 8th graders will be able to go to Cedar Point on June 11th.

Students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for these trips. All students were given a fresh start after hearing about the criteria. For 7th graders, the "count" starts on Monday, September 25. For 8th graders, the "count" starts on Monday, October 2nd. Talk with your child about monitoring his/her attendance and behavior to meet this goal!

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.

If your child attends after school activities or athletic events, s/he should go home and be brought back to school for the event. Students are not allowed to stay after school waiting for the event, as supervision is not available.

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.

Students are invited to stay after school to do homework on Thursdays from 4:00-4:55 in room 258. This will be a quiet place to work on assignments with teacher support. Homework club is open to all 7th and 8th grade students. Students can take the late bus home at 5:00 if needed.

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.

March 29 - Good Friday, No School

April 1-5 - Spring Break, No School

April 8 - E-Learning Day

April 15-26 - ILEARN Testing Window

May 27 - Memorial Day, No School

May 31 - Last Day of School for Students

Goshen Community Schools Dress Code can be found in the online student handbook at https://gjhs.goshenschools.org/about/

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). 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