School of Government and Public Administration

If you are in need of further information, please contact:

Miguel A. Sosa, Principal of GoPA

msosa@paterson.k12.nj.us

Cell: 973-626-3488

Mission Statement

The School of Government and Public Administration at Eastside High School, in partnership with all stakeholders, instills in its students core values for academic excellence, leadership and responsible citizenship.

On behalf of our teachers and administrators, welcome to The School of Government and Public Administration (GOPA)! My name is Miguel Sosa and I am the principal of GOPA (a fellow Patersonian) raised and still living in this great historical city.

At our school, we believe when given the proper nourishment, motivation, and the adequate resources to learn, all our students can academically succeed and become leaders in their own rights. We are a diversified school that embraces and respects all cultures with their individual heritage. Students’ self-esteem must begin by knowing and embracing their roots.

For this reason, the staff and administration tirelessly believe in building bridges and inspiring students to have the confidence in themselves to succeed in all facets of body, spirit, and mind. We believe our students can reach their true potential through hard work and determination regardless of their personal circumstances.

The School of Government and Public Administration understands that it takes a village to raise a child. We have an open-door policy towards the community and the parents that are committed to becoming partners (bridge builders) towards our students’ success.

As the new principal of GOPA, I look forward to leading this school with these uncompromised values and working with all stakeholders to drive academic excellence. May God bless you all and The School of Government and Public Administration.

Vision Statement

GOPA aims to create a community of learners through working collaboratively in a safe and challenging learning environment that encourages dignity, involvement, independence and responsibility through high expectations and cooperation resulting in life long learning and personal growth.

Covid Student Work Packets

can be found here.

Free WiFi: For those that do not have WiFi at home, Optimum (Altice) is offering free WiFi for 2 months. Call 866-200-9522 and ask for the sales department and let them know you wish to qualify for the free service. If you know of anyone who has no internet at home, try to reach out to them and pass along this message.

Library Media Center

Use the new Library Website .

This includes links to the catalog, replica newspapers,databases, and good websites

GoPA ABR 2017-2018 School Year 

GoPA 2016-17 School Performance Report

GoPA 2015-16 School Performance Report

GoPA 2014-15 School Report Card

GoPA 2014-15 Report Card Narrative

GoPA 2013-14 School Report Card

Home School Council meeting dates are on the PARENTS PAGE