SENIORS: As you are aware, Tuesday is our building wide testing date for students grades 9-11. You all have a few choices for the day, but you will not be in attendance here at GHS on Tuesday, October 8. It will be a day that you can spend taking care of some things you need to to prepare for graduation and beyond. (This is for senior students who attend GHS during the school day--Oaks students and CCP students will follow their typical daily schedule as we cannot excuse you from classes elsewhere.) Please take a look at your options below:

• Seniors in the building will participate in at least one of the following activities on Tuesday, October 8:

• Completing community service hours (forms in guidance)

• Working on college applications and/or scholarship applications

• Conducting career or college research using SchooLinks (via Clever)

• Job Shadow/College Visit (forms in guidance)

• Study session to complete work/missing work, projects, etc.

• Seniors in the building are to complete the Google survey to designate which task they will be completing so they are not marked as unexcused absences.

JUNIORS: Juniors will take a full length practice ACT test in the morning to help prepare for the actual spring school day ACT administration offered in March at NO CHARGE to you! It is super important that you take the practice ACT seriously and try your very best, as we use the results of the practice test to help better prepare you for the spring ACT. The ACT predicts college and career readiness--so even if you aren't sure that you are attending college, taking the test seriously helps you learn about your strengths and also areas of refinement to help you get ready for future careers!

You will take the test in your Warrior Up classroom. When you report to school, grab breakfast then head straight to Warrior Up. Testing begins promptly at 7:30 am so it is important you are here and on time! There will be no make up session. If you arrive late, you will not be permitted to join the room to test as that is an ACT rule and it is not allowed. There will be lunch, then afternoon classes that you will attend once the test session is finished. Click on the link to locate your testing location: Test Day Rosters Oct 8 2024

Sophomores: Tuesday, October 8th you will be participating in our school wide testing day. Last year on this day you took the PreACT 8/9 as a freshman. This year as a sophomore you will do the PSAT in October and then the PreACT in March. You will take the PSAT in your Warrior Up classroom and you will be there for bells 1-5. All students will then go to bells 6 and 7 to end the day. Please read the information below on the PSAT so that you are prepared for next week! The PSAT is a practice SAT, which is a type of College Entrance Exam similar to the ACT. As the ACT and the SAT are different versions of a college entrance exam, some students may perform higher on the SAT than the ACT due to different strengths and testing styles. Taking the PSAT and getting a score report that details your performance on this practice test can help you decide if taking the SAT would be a benefit to you and your future plans. If this is the case, you can register to take the real SAT anytime by going to https://mysat.collegeboard.org/login and creating an account, selecting your test date and location, and paying the required registration fee. In addition to the PSAT being a great practice college entrance exam, it is also used to identify AP courses that you could be successful in as future courses. Along with your PSAT results you will receive an AP Potential Letter which lists any and all Advanced Placement courses that you would most likely be successful in based on your performance on different parts of the test. This is very helpful when making course decisions for junior and senior year!

Lastly, the PSAT allows students to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Although you must be a junior to be considered for this honorable program, taking the PSAT as a sophomore allows you to practice the PSAT. Next year as a junior you will be offered the opportunity to take the PSAT again in order to be considered for the National Merit Scholarship program. All juniors who perform at a high level (in the top bracket of national scores) on the PSAT/NMSQT are automatically entered into consideration for the National Merit Scholarship program. If you are identified as a semifinalist by College Board based on your PSAT score from junior year, you are then offered an opportunity to complete an application which could potentially allow you to qualify as a National Merit Finalist, which can mean significant scholarship opportunities for college. In order to qualify for this program, students must be a junior in high school and take the PSAT. Please go to the following website to learn more about the PSAT. You can click on "Why Take the PSAT" to learn more information about all the benefits of taking the PSAT as well as more information about the National Merit Scholarship Program. https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt

Click on the link to locate your testing location: Test Day Rosters Oct 8 2024

Freshmen: Tuesday, October 8th all 9th graders will be taking the PreACT 8/9 which is a practice ACT test, which is a college entrance exam. This test will allow you to receive a score which will be a prediction score for future ACT testing, as all students are given the opportunity to take the actual ACT, for free and during the school day, in the Spring of their junior year. On Tuesday, October 8th you will report directly to your testing location (email will be coming out soon with room rosters and it will also be posted in the hallways Tuesday morning). You will remain in your testing room (for most students this will be your Warrior Up classroom) for bells 1-5 and then all students will report to bells 6 and 7 to end the day. Please take your time on this practice test and do your absolute best as decisions are made over the next few years regarding courses offered, tutoring opportunities, and course placement based on the results of these practice tests. Click on the link to locate your testing location: Test Day Rosters Oct 8 2024

Parent Teacher Conferences:

We invite you to attend our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on either October 10th or October 17th. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and collaborate on ways to support their success throughout the school year. To schedule a conference time, please use the link provided below to select your preferred date and time. We encourage you to sign up early to secure the most convenient spot. We look forward to meeting with you and working together to ensure a successful year for your student! https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Goshen_High_School

Monday, October 07

• 2:30 PM ESPORTS: Overwatch 2 vs. Bluffton HS

Tuesday, October 08 GHS Building Wide Testing Day

• 7:30-Lunch GHS Building Wide Testing

• 9th - Pre-ACT

• 10th - PSAT

• 11th - Practice ACT

• 12th - Community Service Day: Do Not Have to Physically Attend

• 2:30 PM Magic: The Gathering Club @ Talbot’s Classroom

• 4:30 PM Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Clinton Massie School

• 5:30 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball @ Clinton Massie School

• 5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Soccer vs Clinton Massie School @ GHS

• 6-8 PM GTAG Cast @ GHS Stage/Auditeria

• 6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer @ Clinton Massie School

• 6:30 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Clinton Massie School

• 7:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer vs Clinton Massie Senior Night @ GHS

Wednesday, October 09 Warrior Up Bell

• 4:00 PM ESPORTS: Apex Legends Drops

• 6-8 PM GTAG Cast @ GHS Stage/Auditeria

Thursday, October 10 Parent Teacher Conferences: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Goshen_High_School

• 7:40 AM SENIORS: Jostens: Grad Order Class Meeting @ Auditeria

• 2:30 PM ESPORTS: Valorant vs Tolles CTC

• 3:30-7 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences

• 5:00 PM Girls JV Soccer vs Cincinnati Hills Christian Acad @ GHS

• 6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer @ West Clermont High School

• 7:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer vs Cincinnati Hills Christian Acad @ GHS

Friday, October 11

• 8:45 AM Traveling Homecoming Pep Rally @ GMS

• 9:15 AM Traveling Homecoming Pep Rally @ Spaulding

• 9:45 AM Traveling Homecoming Pep Rally @ Marr/Cook

• 5:30 PM GHS Homecoming Parade

• 7:00 PM Boys Varsity Football vs Wilmington High School @ GHS

Saturday, October 12

• 9:00 AM Varsity Cross Country Meet @ Wilmington College

• 10:00 AM Boys Junior Varsity Football @ Wilmington High School

• Hoxworth Blood Drive Results: Thank you so much for your efforts in making last week’s blood drive a success! The blood collected will help meet the needs of over 30 hospitals in the Tri-State area, and we truly appreciate your participation. If you have any feedback from the event, please feel free to share it. Our next blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, April 24th, from 8 AM to 2 PM. Mark your calendars, and let us know if you have any questions! Here are the results:

• 35 volunteers signed up to donate.

• 27 volunteers were registered.

• 20 units of blood were collected, potentially saving up to 60 lives!

• Stanley's Driving School will begin on October 15, 2024. Applications are in the main office. Please have your application back to Mrs. Bailey by October 14.

• Attention Juniors! PSAT/NMSQT testing is coming soon to those who would like to sign up. Read the following information below carefully as this test can be an important scholarship opportunity! We will have building wide testing on Tuesday, October 8th. On this date, all juniors will be taking the practice ACT but you can choose to take the PSAT instead as participating in the PSAT as a junior allows you to be considered for the National Merit Scholarship program. Juniors who perform at a high level (in the top bracket of national scores) on the PSAT/NMSQT are automatically entered into consideration for the National Merit Scholarship program. If you are identified as a semifinalist by College Board based on your PSAT score from junior year, you are then offered an opportunity to complete an application which could potentially allow you to qualify as a National Merit Finalist, which can mean significant scholarship opportunities for college. In order to qualify for this program, students must be a junior in high school and take the PSAT on October 8th. Juniors interested in taking the PSAT in order to attempt to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program MUST EMAIL their school counselor (Mrs. Royal royalk@goshenlocalschools.org for last names A-K or Mrs. Mantz mantzk@goshenlocalschools.org for last names L-Z) in order to be added to this testing list no later than Friday, September 27th. All other juniors on October 8th will be taking a practice ACT test, so if you do not email a request to take the PSAT then you will automatically be on the list to take the practice ACT. Please go to the following website to learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT. You can click on "Why Take the PSAT" to learn more information about all the benefits of taking the PSAT as well as more information about the National Merit Scholarship Program. https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt

Every Wednesday, the College and Career Readiness Department will send a “Where To Wednesday” newsletter. Make sure that you are checking out the newsletter each week to find out important information coming out within the College and Career Readiness Department and throughout the high school! Click the link to read this week's newsletter:

• SchooLinks Overview: Warrior Up, the video below was played in each classroom. This video introduced everyone to the new College and Career program that we have now called SchooLinks. This program is a great tool for career researching, college researching, and will also be used down the road for graduation tracking. If you were unable to watch this video during Warrior Up, please click below and watch it on your own to learn about the great tools that you can access with this new program! SchooLinks Introduction Video

• Attention seniors and parents/guardians of seniors! Are you applying to college or considering that college could possibly be the pathway for you? If yes, then make sure to read the following information! During Warrior Up on Wednesday, September 18th the GHS guidance department did a presentation on how to manage the college application process. As we understand that this can be a very overwhelming process, we have all of the presented information in one comprehensive document. Please use the link below to access this document to help you as you navigate this process. Remember that we are also here to answer any questions that you have as you go through senior year. Email Mrs. Mantz or Mrs. Royal with any questions or to set up a time to meet and go over your questions! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wJu3mBM-3zBgTmp9J1FDKM5DtjdqcYQXkYG-YpI8u44/edit?usp=sharing

• HealthFORCE Careers Event Field Trip: Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Want to explore potential workplaces that might spark your interest? Visit the library and speak with Mrs. Creekmore or Ms. Meyer to sign up for more information!

It is our goal to increase communication with the school community throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Please access the following social media sites in order to keep informed:

• Follow @GoshenWarriors on TWITTER for daily updates/announcements, celebrations, extra-curricular updates and photos of daily activities.

• Follow Goshen High School on INSTAGRAM (GHSWarriors) to see photos of our students in action.

• Like Goshen Local Schools on FACEBOOK to celebrate successes in all buildings across the district.

• GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE: Check the Goshen High School website frequently for school related information as well as a calendar of important events. Goshen High School

GHS Staff Email Addresses:

The following link included all email addresses for teachers at Goshen High School. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Staff Email Address Document:

Administrative Team and Responsibilities:

If you have questions or concerns regarding your child, school or athletics, feel free to reach out:

• Mrs. Stephanie Walker, Principal: walkers@goshenlocalschools.org

• Ms. Randi Isaacs, Assistant Principal isaacsr@goshenlocalschools.org

• Mr. Chuck Boothby, Ascend Director boothbyc@goshenlocalschools.org

• Mr. Scott Wake, Athletic Director: wakes@goshenlocalschools.org

• Mrs. Kerri Mantz, Guidance Counselor L-Z mantzk@goshenlocalschools.org

• Mrs. Kelly Royal, Guidance Counselor A-K royalk@goshenlocal schools.org

Cell Phones: House Bill 250, which was signed into law by Governor DeWine, limits the use of cell phones and other wireless devices in our schools. Goshen Local Schools agrees with the research behind HB250 and with limiting the distractions that cell phone use creates for our students. With that in mind, below are the proposed changes to our cell phone practices and student handbook policies for the 2024-2025 school year, pending Board approval. Students are permitted to have cell phones on campus. Students are not permitted to use phones during class time or to take phones to the restroom. The expectation is for cell phones and wireless earbuds/headphones/AirPods to be put away and silenced in the classroom unless documented in IEP/504 or for documented health concerns. Students may access their devices before school, during lunch, and after school. To ensure compliance with these guidelines, the following consequences will be enforced:

Consequence for violating cellphone guidelines

• 1st offense (Classroom) - warning provided and parent contacted by teacher

• 2nd offense (Strike 1 in Office) - phone sent to office, parent contacted, and student can pick up phone from office at the end of the day

• 3rd offense (Strike 2 in Office) - phone sent to office, device must be picked up by the parent/guardian, and conversation is had about the repercussions if a student earns Strike 3.

• 4th offense (Strike 3 in Office) - phone sent to office, device must be picked up by the parent/guardian, and the device is not permitted to return to the school building for a designated amount of time up to and including the rest of the school year.

• Chronic abuse of cell phone privileges will result in appropriate disciplinary measures up to and including suspension from school.

Oct 15 Fall Choir Concert

Oct 17 Parent-Teacher Conferences: 3:30-7:00 pm

Oct 17 Lifetouch Fall Photo Retake Date

Oct 17 SENIORS: Jostens: Graduation Orders @ Lunch

Oct 17 End of 1st Quarter

Oct 18 Teacher Work Day- NO SCHOOL

Oct 21 NO SCHOOL- Fall Break

Oct 29 Marching Band Concert @ 7:00 pm

Nov 5 NO SCHOOL: Election Day (Teacher Work Day)

Nov 7 Sophomores: Jostens Class Ring Meeting 7:40 am @ Auditeria

Nov 11 NO SCHOOL: Veteran’s Day

Nov 15 GHS Fall Play School Performance @ GHS Auditeria 8:30 am

Nov 15 GHS Fall Play @ GHS Auditeria 7:00 pm

Nov 16 GHS Fall Play @ GHS Auditeria 7:00 pm

Nov 27 NO SCHOOL: Conference Exchange Day

Nov 28 NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break

Nov 29 NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break

Dec 5 SENIORS: Lifetouch Shirt & Tie Composite Photo Date (7-11 AM)

Dec 11 Holiday Choir Concert @ 7:00 PM

Dec 19 SEMESTER EXAMS: Bells 1, 3, 5, 7 (Modified Schedule)

Dec 20 SEMESTER EXAMS: Bells 2, 4, 5, 6 (Modified Schedule)

Dec 20 End of 2nd Quarter

Dec 23-Jan 5 NO SCHOOL: Winter Break

Jan 20 NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King Jr Day

Jan 23 Talent Show 7:00 pm @ Auditeria

Jan 24 Talent Show (Bells 2-4) @ Auditeria

Jan 24 ComingHome Dance and Game

Feb 6 Parent-Teacher Conferences: 3:30-7:00 pm

Feb 13 Parent-Teacher Conferences: 3:30-7:00 pm

Feb 14 NO SCHOOL: Teacher Work Day

Feb 17 NO SCHOOL: President’s Day

March 13 Spring Choir Concert

March 14 End of 3rd Quarter

March 25 Juniors: ACT Administration/Sophomores: Pre-ACT

April 14-20 NO SCHOOL: Spring Break

April 24 Hoxworth Blood Drive

April 25 GHS Spring Musical 7:00 PM

April 25 GHS Spring Musical School Performance @ GHS Auditeria 8:30 am

April 26 GHS Spring Musical 7:00 PM

May 9 GHS Prom

May 13 SENIORS: Scholarship/Award Night @ GHS Auditeria 6:30 pm

May 14 SENIORS: Top 20 Academic Signing Event @ Auditeria 8:30 am

May 15 SENIOR EXAMS: Bells 1, 3, 5, 7 (Typical Schedule)

May 16 SENIOR EXAMS: Bells 2, 4, 5, 6 (Typical Schedule)

May 16 SENIORS LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

May 20 Underclassmen Exams: Bells 1, 3, 5, 7 (Modified Schedule)

May 20 SENIORS: Cap and Gown Distribution/Warrior Walk 8:30-11AM

• 9:30 am Marr/Cook

• 10:00 am Middle School

• 10:30 am Spaulding

May 21 Underclassmen Exams: Bells 2, 4, 5, 6 (Modified Schedule)

May 21 SENIORS: Mandatory Graduation Practice 8-12:00

• Where To Ceremony &

• Picnic

May 22 SENIORS: Graduation 7:00 pm @ Truist Arena: NKU

May 22 Last Day of School: Exam Make Up Date

May 23 Teacher Work Day

Email: walkers@goshenlocalschools.org
Website: https://ghs.goshenlocalschools.org/
Location: 6707 Goshen Road, Goshen, OH, USA
Phone: 513-722-2227
Twitter: @GoshenWarriors