Goza Hosts the Arkadelphia School Board |
On February 3rd, we hosted the Arkadelphia School Board for lunch! Some members of our conservation leadership team (Mason P., Tiana B., Giselle M., Addy W., James C., and Landon W.) spoke to the board about the strides they are making with conservation leadership. We also had two students, Kennedi J., and Jadda H. present their art work to the board! What a great afternoon! |
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Looking for an easy way to support teachers and students? Goza PATHS (Parents and Teachers Helping Students) meets the 3rd Tuesday of every Month in the Goza Library. The next meeting is February 17th at 12PM. Come join a meeting or join the Facebook page and GroupMe to get and stay involved.
GroupMe Link |
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If you need a new School ID, they are $5. |
| Parent Teacher Conferences, February 12th. |
| Banking happens every Thursday morning. |
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Jr. High Quiz bowl has been rescheduled for this Friday, February 6th! |
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The ATLAS Science Interim will be given Wednesday, February 4th. |
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Save the Date! February 9-12, Goza will have a Book Fair! Visit our fair website HERE to set up an eWallet and get more information! |
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Our middle school students are at such an important time in their lives. Some have
made choices at school this last week that were not kind. Some of the choices were
downright mean. Please discuss making good choices with your children.
Doing the Right Thing—Even When It’s Hard
Doing the right thing isn’t always the easiest choice. Sometimes it means speaking up
when others stay quiet, telling the truth when a lie seems simpler, or being kind when no
one is watching. But those moments are when your character really shows.
When you choose what’s right, you build trust—with your friends, your teachers, and
yourself. You learn that your actions matter and that you can make a positive difference,
even in small ways. Standing up for someone who’s being left out, admitting a mistake,
or following the rules when no one would notice takes courage—and courage makes
you stronger.
Choosing to go through another student’s backpack when no one is watching, making
fun of someone’s hairstyle or clothes, or copying another student’s assignment is never
the right choice. Remember, the easy choice doesn’t always lead to the best outcome.
The right choice helps you grow, earns respect, and sets an example for others. Every
time you choose to do the right thing, you’re becoming the kind of person you and other
can be proud of.
-Ms. Cheryl Hilser Counselor |
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If your goals don't scare you, they aren't big enough. - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf |
This summary outlines achievement goals for Goza Middle School, where students aim to meet growth targets based on prior assessments. High goal achievement improves the school's performance score, visible on report cards. All students must put in 100% effort on the state test; neglecting it harms our score. Every student can reach their goals with parental support. Practice tests are available at https://atlasportal.org/families.html via the ATLAS portal.
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| Did your student lose their ID card? They can get a new one printed for $5. |
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High Impact Tutoring for Math
Goza’s performance on the 2025 ATLAS Summative Assessment for Mathematics was 31%. Goza has qualified to provide High Impact Tutoring for 88 students (22 per grade level). The goal is to increase the number of students who are proficient in math. Goza stands to gain points that will improve its school performance score, now that the state acknowledges growth in student scores.
Edmentum will provide online tutoring. Students will engage with certified educators online. We are in the final stages of planning and are excited about this opportunity to provide our students the help they need to succeed. Curriculum Resources for Parents
Parents, we have heard your requests. This table includes direct links to student resources, which are also accessible through Clever. It also contains links to ECHO pages for students and parents, as well as a sign-up link for parents without an account.
Lexia is our ELA intervention program where students do activities in Word Study, Grammar, and Comprehension. Khan Academy offers the entire math curriculum online, allowing students to complete Illustrative Mathematics tutorials. Prodigy is an educational game like Tetris, where students compete in ELA and Math by answering questions. The Wonder of Science and PhET are excellent tools for enhancing science learning through online simulations and phenomena that affect our daily lives. Twenty minutes a day in these applications goes a long way!
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Learning Management System |
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ELA/Writing/US History/Geography |
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