EHS Principal's Update:Week 19

We would like to welcome back all of our EHS Lions for the start of the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, January 13th. Please also note Monday, January 20th there is no school to observe MLK day.

Back to School Night

Please mark your calendars for Back to School Night on Wednesday January 29th at 5:30 PM. Parents anonymous and student performing groups will be doing presentations in the small gym. Teachers and clubs will be in the large gym. Our school counselors will be in the wrestling room to help 12th grade students and families with FAFSA applications for college. We look forward to meeting all of your families at this event.

Attendance

As school resumes in January, please keep in mind that regular attendance is key to helping students stay on track for graduation and to building important friendships. Starting in January 2025, students will need to maintain at least 94% attendance during the second semester to take part in fun campus activities like Prom, dances, performances, and athletics. This includes both tardies and unexcused absences.

If a student has an excused absence, it should be cleared through the attendance office. If a student doesn't meet the 94% attendance requirement, they can make up unexcused absences and tardies by attending Saturday School. Additionally, when out of class during class time, all EHS students must have an On Campus Pass signed by a staff member to avoid being truant. Parents/Guardians must clear all student unexcused absences by emailing ehs-attendance@avhsd.org or call the EHS Attendance office at 661-946-3800 ext. 1045 to avoid their student being marked truant.Thanks for your continued support in encouraging students to attend class and stay engaged!

NACAC College and Career Fair

Update 1/15/24 - The Greater Los Angeles NACAC College Fair, originally scheduled for February 3, 2025, has been officially postponed to the fall, as announced by the LA NACAC College Fair Committee yesterday evening. We sincerely thank the students and families who expressed interest in this event and encourage everyone to stay tuned for future opportunities from this organization.

Athletics Events:

Winter sports are in full swing with Girls' and Boys' basketball, soccer, and wrestling. Be sure to check the athletics calendar below for the times of upcoming home games.

Other reminders

Winter Dress Code Reminders: In addition to our regular dress code rules, please note that students may not wear ski masks or face coverings unless needed for health purposes.

Key Dress Code Guidelines:

• No tube tops or strapless tops

• Clothing should not reveal undergarments – this includes excessively ripped pants or shirts with holes

• Clothing should not expose undergarments or private areas – such as short shorts or sagging pants

• No tank tops with oversized arm openings or undershirt tank tops worn alone

• No items with inappropriate images or content – this includes references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sexual content, or any illegal activities

We understand that fashion trends come and go, but adhering to the dress code helps foster a focused and respectful school environment.

If a Student Arrives Out of Dress Code:

1. We will check if the student has an appropriate change of clothing available.

2. If not, we will contact a parent/guardian to bring a change of clothes or arrange for the student to be picked up to change.

Academic Support

As always, tutoring is available for students seeking academic support. After School tutoring is available for all student Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:40pm - 4:30pm. Before school tutoring is available Monday-Friday from 7:40 am - 8:40 am. Also, please mark your calendars for Saturday School dates for quarter 3 and quarter 4 which are posted below.

Have a great week lions!

Sincerely,

Blake Stanford

EHS Principal

Queridos Lions,

Nos gustaría dar la bienvenida a todos nuestros Lions de EHS para el inicio del segundo semestre del año escolar 2024-2025, el lunes 13 de enero. También les recordamos que el lunes 20 de enero no habrá clases en observancia del Día de Martin Luther King Jr.

Noche de Regreso a Clases

Por favor, marquen sus calendarios para la Noche de Regreso a Clases el miércoles 29 de enero a las 5:30 PM. Habrá presentaciones de Padres Anónimos y grupos estudiantiles en el gimnasio pequeño. Los maestros y clubes estarán en el gimnasio grande. Nuestros consejeros escolares estarán en la sala de lucha para ayudar a los estudiantes de 12º grado y a sus familias con las solicitudes de FAFSA para la universidad. ¡Esperamos conocer a todas sus familias en este evento!

Asistencia

Cuando las clases se reanuden en enero, recuerden que la asistencia regular es clave para ayudar a los estudiantes a mantenerse en camino hacia la graduación y a construir amistades importantes. A partir de enero de 2025, los estudiantes deberán mantener al menos un 94% de asistencia durante el segundo semestre para participar en actividades divertidas del campus como Prom, bailes, presentaciones y deportes. Esto incluye tanto tardanzas como ausencias injustificadas.

Si un estudiante tiene una ausencia justificada, debe ser aclarada a través de la oficina de asistencia. Si un estudiante no cumple con el requisito del 94% de asistencia, puede recuperar las ausencias y tardanzas asistiendo a la Escuela de los Sábados. Además, cuando estén fuera del aula durante el horario de clases, todos los estudiantes de EHS deben tener un Pase de Permanencia en el Campus firmado por un miembro del personal para evitar ser considerados ausentes. Los padres/tutores deben aclarar todas las ausencias injustificadas enviando un correo electrónico a ehs-attendance@avhsd.org o llamando a la oficina de Asistencia de EHS al 661-946-3800 ext. 1045 para evitar que su estudiante sea marcado como ausente injustificado. ¡Gracias por su apoyo continuo para fomentar la asistencia de los estudiantes y su compromiso!

Feria Universitaria y de Carreras NACAC

Actualización 15/1/24: La Feria Universitaria y de Carreras NACAC del Área de Los Ángeles, programada originalmente para el 3 de febrero de 2025, ha sido oficialmente pospuesta para el otoño, según lo anunció ayer por la tarde el Comité de la Feria NACAC de Los Ángeles. Agradecemos sinceramente a los estudiantes y familias que expresaron interés en este evento y los animamos a estar atentos a futuras oportunidades de esta organización.

Eventos Atléticos

Los deportes de invierno están en pleno apogeo con baloncesto, fútbol y lucha libre para niñas y niños. Asegúrense de revisar el calendario de deportes a continuación para conocer los horarios de los próximos juegos en casa.

Otros recordatorios

Recordatorios del Código de Vestimenta de Invierno: Además de nuestras reglas regulares de código de vestimenta, tengan en cuenta que los estudiantes no pueden usar pasamontañas o cubiertas faciales a menos que sean necesarias por razones de salud.

Pautas clave del Código de Vestimenta:

• No se permiten tops sin tirantes o con hombros descubiertos.
• La ropa no debe revelar ropa interior, incluidos pantalones o camisas con agujeros excesivos.
• No se debe exponer ropa interior o áreas privadas, como pantalones cortos muy cortos o pantalones caídos.
• No se permiten camisetas sin mangas con aberturas grandes o camisetas de tirantes interiores usadas solas.
• No se permiten artículos con imágenes o contenido inapropiado, incluidas referencias a drogas, alcohol, tabaco, contenido sexual o actividades ilegales.

Entendemos que las tendencias de la moda van y vienen, pero adherirse al código de vestimenta ayuda a fomentar un ambiente escolar enfocado y respetuoso.

Si un estudiante llega con ropa que no cumple con el código de vestimenta:

• Verificaremos si el estudiante tiene ropa adecuada para cambiarse.
• De no ser así, contactaremos a un padre/tutor para traer un cambio de ropa o para que el estudiante sea recogido y pueda cambiarse.

Apoyo Académico

Como siempre, hay tutorías disponibles para los estudiantes que buscan apoyo académico. Las tutorías después de clases están disponibles de lunes a jueves de 3:40 PM a 4:30 PM. Las tutorías antes de clases están disponibles de lunes a viernes de 7:40 AM a 8:40 AM. Además, marquen sus calendarios con las fechas de la Escuela de los Sábados para el tercer y cuarto trimestre, las cuales están publicadas abajo.

¡Que tengan una excelente semana, Lions!

Atentamente,
Blake Stanford
Director de EHS

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Quarter 3 Saturday Schools will be as follows:

January 25- https://forms.gle/8faWrvEiK5JmsUuz5

February 1- https://forms.gle/CAD6As9VxipQztW46

February 22- https://forms.gle/5EnUKY7VDGA3cTvYA

March 8- https://forms.gle/w4HTnzpkoxzoaSeH7

March 15- Super Saturday -https://forms.gle/sCLN9ahP5cj7V51y9

March 22- https://forms.gle/rch7wpTXMsV66ypT6

Quarter 4 Saturday Schools will be as follows:

April 5- https://forms.gle/c1QJzEK53QZxdjmr9

April 12- https://forms.gle/2hWBsy7AnH7MZMzz8

April 19- https://forms.gle/U4NBUgKoZYNLm7QN8

April 26- https://forms.gle/xM9pXepAw6AkLqpM8

May 3- https://forms.gle/XyPXoBMTphQJm59u8

May 10- https://forms.gle/BkYnB8j2xZ1tXNqf6

May 17 Super Saturday -https://forms.gle/xgKPGeuTV9QnfBS58

May 31- https://forms.gle/d4XWo3CKFY6GLEydA

Eastside High School is Platinum! California PBIS has recognized Eastside High School for its dedication and commitment to the students, families and community in the area of positive behavioral support by awarding the highest honor of the Platinum implementation award.

Please utilize our school website, social media pages and Lion Link to keep up on all updated information.

EHS Instagram @eastsidehs_lions

Email: bstanford@avhsd.org
Website: https://www.eastsidehs.org/
Location: 3200 East Avenue J 8, Lancaster, CA, USA
Phone: 661-946-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastsidehs/

Every week our EHS Digital Video Production students plan, film, produce, and edit a weekly video bulletin called The Eastside Extra to keep the EHS Lion family informed. We also have a student journalism club (The Den Writers) that produces an ENewspaper called The Lion's Roar. Be sure to subscribe to their channel to see the latest issue using the links below.

Click the links below for the most uptodate community news and happenings.

AVHSD is pleased to offer students a Student Digital Planner App. The digital planner app is now live in both the Apple and Google appstores! Simply search for "AVUHSD Planner, " to add to your devices. You can also click on the individual links below:

Google Play Store Link

Apple App Store Link

AVHSD se complace en ofrecer a los estudiantes una aplicación de planificación digital para estudiantes. ¡La aplicación de planificación digital ya está disponible en las tiendas de aplicaciones de Apple y Google! Simplemente busque "AVUHSD Planner" para agregarlo a sus dispositivos. También puede hacer clic en los enlaces individuales a continuación:

Google Play Store Link

Apple App Store Link

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With the tip line, you can safely and anonymously report and stop safety concerns like bullying, drugs, weapons, and violence. Help Keep Eastside a safe school! www. eastsidehs.org/about/tip-line.

Does your student need additional social emotional support at EHS? EHS offers many on campus student support groups to support our Lions through the many issues today's teens may be dealing with. If you would like to refer your student for a student support group, please scan the QR code and complete the google form.

Some examples of Student Support Groups offered at EHS are:

Mood Group, Anxiety, Life Skills, Anger Management, Grief/Loss, Conflict Resolution, and Substance Abuse.

You can also use the form to suggest a group your student may benefit from.

Scholarships and grants are helpful ways to fund your child’s college education. They provide you with free money that can go towards tuition or other educational expenses.This year we have partnered with Going Merry to make completing the FAFSA and finding scholarships easier than ever! Please have your student go to the School Counseling Office for assistance.

EHS parents/guardians have three options for viewing their student's grades, assignments, and attendance.

1. AV High School District App (Lion Link) - This app gives you new, information, as well as your student's progress. It is available on both the Apple App Store and Google App Store. When in the app store, search for AVUHSD and download the app.
2. PowerSchool App - This app ties right into your PowerSchool Parent Portal. You will get live updates on grades, assignments, and attendance. This app is also found on the Apple App Store and Google App Store. Search for PowerSchool and use district code: NWMZ.
3. PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://powerschool.avhsd.org/public

There are some helpful links below to get your PowerSchool Parent Portal account set up for the school year.

If you need to clear an absence, please email the EHS Attendance office at ehs-attendance@avhsd.org. Make sure to include your student's name, student ID number, date of absence, reason for the absence, your name, and relationship to the student. You may also call the attendance office at 661-946-3800 Extensions 1050 (A-L) and 1045 (M-Z).

Know any eighth graders who might be interested in joining our EHS Biomedical Academy? Have them sign up using THIS LINK.

If your student is interested in joining the EHS Education and Social Services Academy for next school year, please complete the application by clicking HERE.

EHS students, interested in joining the EHS Film Pathway next school year? Please complete the application using the QR code.

ESSCA will prepare you to pursue a career as:

• Teacher

• Counselor

• Psychologist

• Social Service Worker (Social Worker)

Students will:

• Interact with and learn from experts in your desired field

• Gain first hand experience through an internship working in local schools and social services

• Enjoy exclusive ESSCA field trips

• Enjoy exclusive guest speakers

Show your interest and/or apply using the QR code or contacting Mrs. Fisk at afisk@avhsd.org. You can also stop by room 227!

Eastside HS invites incoming freshman to join the EHS AVID Class of 2028 for the 2024-25 school year. If your student is interested in benefiting from: college preparation, career exploration, academic support, strategies for success, team building skills, communication skills, and much more, please complete the AVID Application by scanning the QR code.