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Weekly Update
December 11th, 2022
Upcoming Dates
December 12, 2022 | EOC ELA 2 Reading
December 13, 2022 | EOC Algebra 1 | Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 12:40)
December 14, 2022 | EOC Biology 1| Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 12:40)
December 14, 2022 | ECHS Alumni College Panel
December 15, 2022 | Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 12:40)
December 16, 2022 | Half Day (Dismissal @ 10:55) | ECHS Holly Jolly Community Day
January 2, 2023 | Happy New Year (ECHS Closed)
January 3, 2023 | Teacher Workday (No Students)
January 4, 2023 | First Day of Q3 / 2nd Semester
January 6, 2023 | Friday Bell Schedule (ECHS Clubs)
January 9, 2023 | Start of TTC Spring 1 & Full Spring Courses
January 10, 2023 | Fire Drill @ 1:10
January 11 & 12 | USHC Midterm Benchmark Exams
January 13, 2023 | Friday Bell Schedule (ECHS Clubs)
January 16, 2023 | MLK Holiday (ECHS Closed)
January 17, 2023 | ECHS Regular School Day
January 18, 2023 | ACCUPLACER Testing (select students)
Extracurricular Information
Semester 2 (Spring 1 & Full Spring) Schedules
GAP Time Activities: Dec. 12th - 15th
We have a variety of events planned for Gap Time this week. While in AVID Extension, 10th-12th graders can anticipate:
- Career guest speakers
- Holiday card-making for community service
- Resume Workshop with Ms. Campbell
On December 14th and 15th, Nekia Robinson who is an STD/HIV Health Educator with the SC Department of Health & Environmental Control will be presenting to 10th-12th grade students. Her presentation will focus on educating students on the effects of STDs and STIs. Her presentation will be between 30-45 minutes each class period. SC DEHEC presentation Opt-Out Form - Link. The opt-out form will also be provided to students in HR on Monday.
ASVAB: Military & Career Exploration Assessment
Early College High School is offering the ASVAB Assessment on February 10th 8am-11am in the Library Gallery Room.
What is the ASVAB? The ASVAB is the military entrance assessment as well as a career exploration assessment. It is the assessment the military uses to offer you the best careers that fit your skill set.
If you are interested in the military, slightly interested, but not sure, I encourage you to take the assessment.
The assessment is good for 2 years for military entrance. You can take it again to better your score. If you took the ASVAB last year, you can take it again!
10th graders, it is a great time to take it to see where you stand and to better your score over the next few years.
Sign up Link: https://forms.gle/jJ7Q5JnbJD3n8bzH8. The deadline is Feb. 3rd.
Please let Mrs. Campbell know if you have any questions,
End-of-Course Exams: Important
EOC testing will take place between 12/2 and 12/15. Specific dates are listed above and teachers are communicating with students daily about the date of their test.
Here are some important reminders:
*Absolutely no electronic devices are permitted
*Students need to arrive at school one time for testing
*Each student needs to bring their CHARGED Chromebook
Senior Scrapbook
Revised ID Procedures and Policy
Failure to display the ID card properly, purposely damaging the ID card, wearing another student’s ID card, or failure to pay ID obligations, etc. will result in disciplinary action. Hiding the picture, blacking or scratching out the picture will result in a new ID card being issued along with being charged $5 for the ID.
Kids on Point (Downtown) Program
ECHS Key Club - Toys for Tots
Charleston Clemente Course at TTC
Applications for The Charleston Clemente Course at TTC is now open.
Clemente – HSS 101, which is a course teaching the humanities: literature, philosophy, and writing.
- Students do not have to have a high school diploma or GED to take the class.
- The tuition and books are free.
- A free meal is served each class and free bus passes are provided for the students who need transportation.
- A free Dell laptop is presented at graduation to every student making C or better in the class.
- Free trips are taken to the Dock Street Theatre or to Heritage Celebration at Penn Center.
- A free computer literacy class is offered from 5-6 before the Clemente class each Tuesday.
- A free health awareness class is taught from 5-6 before the Clemente class each Thursday in conjunction with the MUSC medical students. MUSC offers a certificate in Health Awareness at Clemente graduation for those students who successfully complete the required number of workshops.
Interested students will need to take a verbal placement test and fill out a Clemente and a TTC application. Please email Ms. Mary Kohli at Mary.Kohli@tridenttech.edu for additional details and assistance.
New Info: Purchase Your Yearbooks
Point of Contact: Ms. Misar
ECHS AVID Community Service Hours
An integral part of the ECHS mission is to better our community. With this in mind, all ECHS students are required to complete 10 hours of community service hours each year. These hours will be logged using the Student Action Plans and given a major assignment grade in AVID. Community service logs must be submitted by May 4, 2023.
Ongoing Service Opportunities:
Charleston Habitat For Humanity
Keep North Charleston Beautiful
Fresh Future Farm: Help with Gardening
Charleston Uplift: Homeless Advocacy
Park Circle Cares: Food Distribution
SC Aquarium (18+): Assist with animal care
Office of School Counseling
College Common App
College Application and Transcript Request
Students with last name A-L - Mackenzie Cuttino
Students with last name M-Z - Rhiannon Rainsford
Small Groups
Students and Parents, we'd love your input!
Small groups are opportunities for students to come together to learn new skills and/or address concerns.
To help ECHS determine what small group topics would be beneficial to host this year, please complete this linked form.
Mental Health Support
Students with last name A-L - Mackenzie Cuttino
Students with last name M-Z - Rhiannon Rainsford
Also, we can connect you to our Communities in Schools lead for other social/emotional supports.
Point of Contact: Coach Brown
There are also several hotline resources available:
- Dial 211 https://sc211.org/index.php/mental
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: text the word 'Home' to 741-741
- The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: call 1-866-488-7386
- The Trans Lifeline: call 1-877-565-8860
Teen Line CALL 800-852-8336 Toll-Free Nationwide TEXT TEEN to 839863
Internships and Career Opportunities
Bank of America Student Leader Internship
Bank of America has opened their PAID Student Leadership Internship opportunity. This is an amazing experience where you will be paired with a local community organization for you to grow your leadership skills. You will also get the opportunity to attend the Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC to learn how non-profits, government, and business collaborate to meet local needs. (COVID permitting)
To Apply: Please see the attached documents and visit the website.
Application Deadline: January 13, 2023
Senior Michell Cordova Huerta participated in this program last year. If you want to know more about her personal experience please reach out to her, CorMic5794@ccsdschools.com
As always I am here to help you with your application. Please let me know if you apply.
Ms. Campbell
Technology
Student Technology Help
Point of Contact: Ms. Misar
MiFi Hotspots for Internet Access
CCSD will be providing MiFi units and services to families demonstrating a need for the internet this year. We will make the application available as soon as we have it.
Point of Contact: Mr. Reese at barrett_reese@charleston.k12.sc.us.
Canvas Access for Parents
Point of Contact: Ms. Houston
Transportation
Coastal Buses Remind Text Alerts
First View App ECHS Code: RMBQ
ECHS Bus Routes and Important Information
Routes are published at this link . If you do not see a stop within five miles of your home address, please complete the form at this link.
Pro Tip: Students may ride any ECHS-designated bus to and from school.
If you have any bus-related complaints throughout the year, please use this link to log your complaint. This is the way that CCSD tracks bus issues and shares them with Durham. I have found that when we use this form, there is generally a swift response.
When using the School Bus Locator, be sure to use the picture below for reference.
Point of Contact: Mr. Reese
Early College High School
Website: https://www.ccsdschools.com/earlycollege
Location: 66 Columbus Street suite 210a, Charleston, SC, USA
Phone: (843) 720-5701