School Overview
About Our School
Goshen Elementary School
6505 Avenue 308
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7847
Principal
Angelina Gonzales-Thomas
Email: agonzales-thomas@vusd.org
Description of School
Goshen Elementary School served approximately 550 students in grades K-6 in 2021-2022. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to ensuring the academic success of every student and providing a safe and productive learning experience. The school holds high expectations for the academic and social development of all students. Curriculum planning, staff development, and assessment
activities are focused on assisting students in mastering the state academic content standards, as well as increasing the overall student achievement of all subgroups.
School Mission Statement
Goshen Elementary School is dedicated to supporting all students with standards-based curriculum that will prepare them for a successful future in a rapidly changing world and global economy. We are committed to providing a safe, positive climate for learning in which all students can reach their fullest potential both academically and socially.
Opportunities for Parental Involvement
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities. Parent involvement and communication are essential to our school success. Goshen Elementary School continually strives to involve parents by sharing information that helps parents understand and support school programs and by providing opportunities for parent participation in school activities. There are numerous and varied opportunities for parent involvement, including but not limited to, attending school functions, participating in parent-teacher conferences, volunteering in classrooms, partaking in parent education classes, and chaperoning field trips. Parents may also serve on advisory committees and leadership teams, including, but not limited to, the English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC), School Safety Committee, and School Site Council (SSC). Parents are also encouraged to participate in different types of activities based on family or community needs. These maybe but not limited to ESL classes, parenting classes, Parent University Sessions (PIQE, Positive Discipline, others) as well as classroom activities, student recognition activities and a variety of school wide functions.
Parents who would like more information on how to become involved may contact the school office at (559) 730-7847.
