Godwin Heights Middle School
News from the Middle
Upcoming Dates to Remember
APRIL
4/18-4/20 - MSTEP Testing
4/19 - Early Release Day/ Dismissal at 1:10pm
4/25-4/27 - MSTEP Testing
4/27 - District Art Show @ the High School (6:00-7:30pm)
MAY
5/3 - Early Release Day/ Dismissal at 1:10pm
5/2-5/4 - MAP Testing
5/17 - Early Release Day/ Dismissal at 1:10pm
5/24 - 8th Grade trip to Michigan Adventure
5/26 - Half Day/ Dismissal at 11:15am
5/29 - No School for Memorial Day
M-STEP Testing Schedule and Information
Starting on April 18, students will be taking the M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress). This is a test given to students in various grades designed to gauge how well they are mastering state standards. Please make a note of the following dates that students at Godwin Heights Middle School will be taking these tests.
- 6th graders- April 18 (ELA) and April 25 (Math)
- 7th graders- April 19 (ELA) and April 26 (Math
- 8th graders- April 20 (Science) and April 27 (Social Studies)
There is an Early Release on Wednesday, April 19th. Student's dismiss at 1:10pm
There is a Half Day on Friday, May 26th. Students dismiss at 11:15am
TRIO Educational Talent Search
TRIO and Godwin Middle School are looking for students to join our program!!
TRIO's Educational Talent Search (ETS) identifies and assists underrepresented individuals who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Educational Talent Search provides academic and career counseling; tutoring and financial literacy referrals; and encourages participants to graduate from high school and continue on to a post-secondary institution of their choice. The ultimate goal of ETS is to increase the representation of youths from underrepresented backgrounds in post-secondary educational institutions around the United States. If you are interested in joining and/or learning more, please see the attached flyers to sign up.
You can also stop by the main office at the middle school to pick up a paper application in English or Spanish
Re-Enrollment and School of Choice
Godwin Heights Public Schools is participating in the Kent County Schools of Choice Program for the 2023-2024 school year and can accept up to 400 applications for new Schools of Choice students in grades K-12.
Applications for students living outside the Godwin Heights School District and entering grades kindergarten through 12th grade will be accepted for buildings and grades where space is available.
The application period begins
April 10, 2023.
Kent County SOC Application
Kent Count SOC Application
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Students who have been suspended, expelled, or convicted of a felony may be excluded
- Providing false information on the application is in violation of law and may result in acceptance being revoked
- Transportation is NOT provided - parents are responsible for transporting students to and from school
- One application per student, per year may be submitted to one school district
- Accepted students are expected to comply with choice district policies
Godwin Heights Public Schools participates in the Kent Intermediate School District Schools of Choice program. All students living within the Kent Intermediate School District may apply for enrollment in any Kent ISD school that has available openings during the S.O.C. enrollment window.
- What special services does the school offer? Does it offer the special needs or gifted & talented programming your child might require? Do the extracurricular and athletic offerings match your child's interests?
- Does the curriculum meet state and national standards? Does the curriculum help prepare children for the realities of the working world and the diverse people they will meet? Does the district offer special programming focused on areas of interest to your child?
- How does the school communicate with families? Do the opportunities for parent involvement meet your needs and desires? Are parents involved in their children's education?
- How does the school handle disciplinary matters? What is the parent's involvement in disciplinary matters?
- Will there be consistency in the curriculum, the staff, and in your child's friends from year to year?
FAMILIES, PLEASE NOTE
The Kent ISD School of Choice plan is a lottery-oriented system, not a first-come, first-served one. Applications are accepted starting April 10, 2023. Only one application per student may be submitted. Families who submit more than one may be disqualified from the entire process.
There is no advantage to submitting an application early since all applications are considered at the end of the application period. If the district has more applications than openings, a random drawing will take place the first week in June.
Feeding America Food Truck
Excusing an Absence?
- First and Last name of the student
- Grade
- Your name and Relationship to the student
- The reason for their absence
This will ensure we are able to accurately excuse students. If you are able to obtain a doctor's note please send it with your student when they return to school.
Godwin Heights Middle School: Home of the Fighting Wolverines
Mr. Chad Conklin, Principal of Secondary Education
Mrs. Veola Nelson, Assistant Principal
Mr. Mike Durga, Dean of Students
Mrs. Katie Golden, School Counselor
Mrs. Rashida Mitchner, School Social Worker
Mrs. Lauren Cole, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Dolores Perez, Administrative Assistant