October 16th Unity Day *Orange Out Day - See flyer below!

October 18th End of First Marking Period (Gradebook Closes for Quarter 1) *Any quarter without a passing grade will be required to be made up in summer school 2025!

October 21st Picture Day (9th-11th Grade Only)

October 21st 9th Grade Family Math Night

October 22nd SENIORS ONLY College Affordability Night

October 23rd PSAT Day! Grades 9-11 **IMPORTANT - Read Information Below.

Grades for the first quarter will close this Friday, October 18th! Tutoring is available at Early College every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Students attend tutoring for a variety of reasons—from time management to test prep to make up work. If your child is struggling in a class, please be sure to promote after-school tutoring.

Mrs. Bernosky (Forensic Science & AP Bio) - Mondays

Mr. Evensen-Hein (Applied Algebra) - Mondays

Mr. LaRue (English 9) - Tuesdays & Thursdays

Mrs. Sharkey (Argumentative Writing) - Thursdays

Mr. Soto (US History) - Test Weeks or Test Corrections

Mrs. Vine (Geometry) - Tuesdays& Thursdays

Mr. Gerstenberger (Psychology) - As Needed

Greetings CCP Scholars,

This comes just to remind you that as soon as you have scheduled your Spring CCP classes, you will need to submit your schedule via the form below.

Remember...based upon the new district procedure...I am required to enter your CCP schedule on your Early College Schedule in order for your college courses to become apart of your high school transcript! So it is critical that you get this information to me ASAP!

BIG SHOUT OUT to the following 14 CCP scholars who have submitted their Spring college schedules:
🌟🎉✨👏🏽👍🏽💙
Morgen Rosario
Nehemiah Johnson
Kimora Wright
Naima Scott
Trinity Custom
Berenice Castillo Dela Cruz
Ardae Perry
Dayana Lopez
Aamina Woody
Micaiah Roberts
Samantha Suwarna
Alicia McDuffie
Jordyn Webb
Najiyah Moss

You all are amazing!!! Let's get this done as soon as you can!🌟

Ms. Maxwell💙🙋🏽‍♀️

CECHS students and families,

The PSAT is the beginning of a student's college journey. It is a vital exercise for gaining exposure to the test environment and getting feedback on what improvements to make. It is scored similarly to the SAT, with a potential total score range of 320 to 1520. (SAT scores range from 400 to 1600.) The average score is about 920, and a score between 1210 and 1520 would put that student in the top 10% of test-takers. All Early College students should aim for a score between 1200-1520!

Students, putting your all into the PSAT can help us identify areas of needed improvement and it will help you get a sense of what kind of score to expect on the SAT. You've got this!! 💙💙

With care,

Mrs. Starr

*The letter below was sent last week to all 9th-11th grade students and families via Jupiter.

Congratulations to the staff, students and families of Cleveland Early College High School on earning the Ohio Department of Education's 5-star rating for the 2023-2024 school year!!

Schools are measured on performance based on the five key components below:

• Achievement: How students perform against state grade-level academic standards
• Progress: Whether a district exceeded student growth expectations
• Gap closing: A component of the overall rating
• Early literacy: A component of the overall rating
• Graduation: The percentage of students who graduate within a set timeframe

The overall rating is based on the performance in these five components, with each component receiving a score from 1 to 5 stars. The components are weighted based on their contribution to the overall rating. The rating scale is:

• 5 stars: Significantly exceeds state standards
• 4 stars: Exceeds state standards
• 3 stars: Meets state standards
• 2 stars: Needs support to meet standards
• 1 star: Needs significant support to meet standards

It's that time of year: The Unity Day Orange Out: Wednesday, October 16th

Unity Day, started by the National Bullying Prevention Center as the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month, continues to grow every year as a tangible representation of the universal message that our society wants to promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion to prevent bullying.

On the third Wednesday of October, plan to support the event by participating in the simple call to action—wear and share the color orange! This year the date is Wednesday, October 16th. Sponsored by NOW/WAVE, the top 3 students dressed in the best/most orange will get a prize- get creative!

Why unity? For years, bullying was justified with expressions such as, “Bullying is a natural part of childhood,” “Bullying makes kids tougher,” or “Bullying is a rite of passage.” The goal of Unity Day is to bring together youth, parents, educators, businesses, and community members across the nation to emphasize the message that bullying is not acceptable, and that all students deserve to be safe in school, online, and in the community

Why the color orange? Unity Day is celebrated in October, and orange is a color commonly identified with the month and the autumn season. It is also a color that is associated with safety and visibility. It is a color described as warm and inviting, and its vibrancy makes an impactful statement.

*Students not participating in the Orange Out must be in CECHS dress code.

We can't wait to see your orange outfits to support Unity!

Best Regards,
CECHS NOW/WAVE

THIS MESSAGE IS FOR STUDENTS WHO APPLIED AND HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED IN A CCP PROGRAM FOR THE SPRING 2025 SESSION!

PLEASE READ THE MESSAGE BELOW CAREFULLY! There is critical information and deadlines that you will need to know in order to continue to be a CCP student at early College!
👇

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERISTY:
Registration has opened for the Spring semester as of September 16th! Please be sure to check your CSU email for updates and directions regarding registering for your courses. I will not know what the college has communicated to you! Before you meet with your college advisor, you are required to meet with me so that we can look at your EC schedule and talk about courses that you might take in the Spring. You can sign up for a CCP Conference with me on the clipboard outside my office starting tomorrow!📅

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SCHEDULE YOUR CLASSES! Classes will be full and you will be left scrambling to find a course that is open. Also, when you wait, it causes more stress for you and results in more work for everyone!

~ LAST DAY to register for Spring classes: NOVEMBER 1, 2024

~ FIRST DAY of Spring Semester Classes: January 13, 2025
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TRI-C STUDENTS:
Registration for Spring 2025 classes will begin at Tri-C on Monday, October 21, 2024. Please be sure to check your My Tri-C email for updates and directions regarding registering for your courses. I will not know what the college has communicated to you! Before you meet with your college advisor, you are required to meet with me so that we can look at your EC schedule and talk about courses that you might take in the Spring. At that time I will submit a Spring Authorization Form for you. You can sign up for a CCP Conference with me on the clipboard outside my office starting tomorrow!📅

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SCHEDULE YOUR CLASSES! Classes will be full and you will be left scrambling to find a course that is open. Also, when you wait, it causes more stress for you and results in more work for everyone!

~ LAST DAY to register for Spring Classes: JANUARY 13, 2025.

~ First Day of Spring Semester Classes: January 13, 2025

Talk to you soon!🎈

Mrs. Maxwell

The Cleveland Clinic Mobile Health Unit is back again this year!

Please see schedule for the 2024-2025 School Year posted here!

The time has come for students DISTRICT-WIDE to audition for the 23rd Annual All-City Musical, Chicago.

We are looking for energetic scholars to represent their schools in the spring. Please encourage your scholars to audition on ONE of the following days

Tuesday, October 22

Wednesday, October 23

Monday, October 28

Tuesday, October 29

No prior experience is required. If cast, students will be trained during the 4 month rehearsal process. Chicago will be performed March 19 - 23. See below and attached for more details.

Kimberly L. Brown

EDUCATOR: All-City Arts Director

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Phone: 216.702.6803

Email: Kimberly.Brown@clevelandmetroschools.org

A doctoral degree ceremony involves giving a hood as a symbol of achievement to candidates who have earned the highest degree one can earn. The following students have started their college journey, and the Cleveland Early College staff feels it only appropriate that they have their journey start with a hood-ie.

Assiyah Abdullah-Colvin,

Yazmeen Abdul-Wasi

Michael Adams

Shada Ali

SaNessie Brown-Harris

Shaniya Campbell

Alana Cumba

Trinity Custom

Berenice Dela Cruz

Kimira Geeter

Anaiyah General

Ryan Greer

Olivia Hamilton

Lyndi Harris

Maliq Hicks

Savannah Hill

Ty'Leonah Jenkins

Neil Johnson

Nehemiah Johnson

Ari'Rose Joiner

Sam Kozak

Dayana Lopez

Xavier Mcdade

Alicia McDuffie

Abigail Moore

Najiyah Moss

Isaiah Mynatt

Elhaji Niasse

Kelly Niara

Divine Onuorah

Ardae Perry

Allanna Pittman

Carla Poythress

Makenna Redix

Brielle Roberts

Micah Roberts

Micaiah Roberts

Morgen Rosario

Janiah Scott

Naima Scott

Mynique Shurn

Naomi Stowers

Samantha Suwarna

Rumi Washington

Na'Asia Watkins

Malik Waweru

Jordyn Webb

De'Charion Williams

Honasti Williams

Aamina Woody

Kimora Wright

Kahlil Wright

These one of a kind hoodies have been awarded to all Cleveland Early College students in College Credit Plus Courses. They are sized to grow with each student, as they will be earning special CCP patches with each course they pass! Congratulations to all! #cechsproud

Case Western Reserve University's Girls Who Code focuses on bridging the gender gap in technology. They hold weekly sessions in which they teach fundamental computer science concepts to high school students in the Cleveland area who identify as female or non-binary. Sunday Arduino sessions run all semester and are a great way for students to learn about circuits, coding, and overall engineering practice. It's an amazing way for girls to be supported in learning skills that will help them find jobs and succeed throughout their lives!

They currently have open spots in the Sunday Arduino sessions, starting next Sunday, September 29th at 11 am, and are looking for more students to join their program!

Arduino sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/fall2024arduino

Dear, CECHS students and families,

VERY IMPORTANT! As an extra safety measure, alarm bars have been installed on all exterior doors on the John Hay Campus. From 7:30am until 2:59pm, students can enter and exit ONLY via Stokes Blvd. At dismissal, all main stairwell doors will be unarmed (PNC and Carnegie doors), allowing students to exit the building as they normally do. Please note that ALL custodial drive doors will ALWAYS be off limits, and should never be used, unless there is an actual emergency, of course.

In addition, with a firm starting date of October 21st, John Hay Early College will not allow parents/visitors in the building without and ID. This is a district policy that we plan to uphold. We recognize that this may cause some frustration because of past practice, so we wanted to provide a few weeks for parents to get into this new routine.

Kind regards,

Mrs. Starr

October 21st Picture Day (9th-11th Grade Only)

October 21st 9th Grade Family Math Night

October 22nd SENIORS ONLY College Affordability Night

October 23rd PSAT Grades 9-11

October 23rd Senior Trip *Destination TBD

October 25th 10th Grade Family Math Night

October 30th High School Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:30pm-7:00pm

**9th & 10th Grade Parents - Sign ups, based on need first, will be sent out by your students 's teacher team over the next few weeks via Jupiter. Please be on the lookout.

** 11th & 12th Parents - Will be served on a first come first served basis.

*No School for HS Students

October 28th, 29th & 30th Lady Hornet's Basketball Tryouts 3:30pm-6:00pm

November 5th Election Day (no school for students)

November 11th Veterans Day (all schools closed)

November 14th Senior Picture Day

November 18th Grades updated for student assignments for the first three weeks of the 2nd quarter.

November 20th Campus Wide Blood Drive

November 27th-29th Thanksgiving Holiday (all schools closed)

December 2nd High School Choice Fair Preview Event @ East Professional Center (EPC) @ 4:00-6:00 PM

December 3rd-6th High School Choice Fair @ EPC (8:00 AM-3:00 PM )

December 4th School Choice Portal Opens at 5:00 PM

December 4th East Side High School Choice Fair @ EPC (5:00-7:00 PM)

December 9th Grades updated for student assignments for the first six weeks of the 2nd quarter

December 10th West Side High School Choices Fair @ Max S. Hayes High School (5:00- 7:00 PM)

December 16th OST Geometry

December 17th OST American History

December 18th Final Exams Blocks 1 and 3

December 19th Final Exams Blocks 2 and 4

December 20th End of Second Marking Period

December 23rd-January 5th Winter Break (all school closed)

January 6th School Resumes

May 24th The Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony 1pm

Dear Scholars,
Fall impact! registration is now open!
This program will provide students with ACT or PSAT test preparation as well as guide students through college and career research. Students that complete an impact! session are eligible to receive a stipend ($400 or $500 stipend upon completion) and will be able to participate in college exposure opportunities. Please see the attached flyer for registration and more information!
Ms. E
Ipek Ergonenc
Senior College Now Advisor, John Hay Campus
Email: iergonenc@collegenowgc.org
Text: 216.264.7246

FY25-Fall-impact -Flyers.pdf

College Now’s mission is to increase postsecondary educational attainment through college and career access advising, financial aid counseling, and scholarship and retention services. We encourage scholars to book appointments with Mrs. E below. It's never to early to have these conversations.

Dear Scholars,
You're invited to CLE to Carroll Event at John Carroll University. The event will be held on Saturday, October 12 from 9:00am-1:00pm. This event features guest speaker Nobles Darby, Chaplain for the Cleveland Browns and Co-Chaplain for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Transportation is free and available to all students at pick-up and drop off locations. Lunch will also be provided. Please see attached flyer for details. If interested, please register for the event using the QR code in the flyer.

Ms. E
Ipek Ergonenc
Senior College Now Advisor, John Hay Campus
Email: iergonenc@collegenowgc.org
Text: 216.264.7246

Dear Scholars and Parents/ Caregivers,
Get ready for an exciting opportunity with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Parent University College Bus Tours, designed exclusively for scholars in grades 8-12 and their parents or caregivers!

This is your chance to explore college campuses *for free* and get a firsthand look at the possibilities ahead. We'll take care of everything — round-trip transportation, lunch, and an unforgettable in-person tour experience.

During the tour, you and your scholar will meet with admissions staff, who will walk you through the application process, housing options, available services, scholarships, and financial aid. You'll explore the campus on foot, dine in the student facilities, and get all your questions answered about life in college. Don’t miss this opportunity to start planning your scholar's future with us!

Click the link below to register:
www.clevelandmetroschools.org/college-tours

Friday, November 1, 2024
Destination:
Eastern Michigan University
900 Oakwood St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Saturday, November 9, 2024
Destination:
Central State University
1400 Brush Row Rd
Wilberforce, OH 45384

Ms. E
Ipek Ergonenc
Senior College Now Advisor, John Hay Campus
Email: iergonenc@collegenowgc.org
Text: 216.264.7246

Please see below and attached flyer for the details of the upcoming event at Kent State University!

Join us for Connect at Kent, a unique event designed specifically for high school and transfer students from diverse backgrounds, including participants in our partnership programs. This is your chance to engage with the dynamic Kent State community by hearing firsthand from current students as they share their personal stories and experiences.
Throughout the event, you'll have the opportunity to meet faculty and staff from our academic programs and participate in informative sessions about student life, financial aid and more.
Explore our award-winning student support services, clubs and organizations during the student resource fair. Finally, wrap up your day with a guided campus tour led by a current student, where you'll visit academic buildings, popular student hangouts and our state-of-the-art residence halls.

When: Wednesday, November 13 at 9am-2pm
Where:
Kent Student Center - Kiva Auditorium
1025 Risman Plaza
Kent, OH 44242

Click here to register:
apply.kent.edu/register/?id=91b9c997-b036-4dd6-8e80-df68996d9ec0

Ms. E
Ipek Ergonenc
Senior College Now Advisor, John Hay Campus
Email: iergonenc@collegenowgc.org
Text: 216.264.7246

John Hay seniors and families are invited to join us for an introduction into the cost of college and the world of post-secondary financial aid. The event will be held virtually via Zoom.

Hello Seniors,

Here are some scholarship opportunities with October deadlines. Some of them are offered monthly. I will be sharing various scholarship opportunities with you all throughout the school year.

Curtis Holloway Memorial Scholarship, deadline: October 16
bold.org/scholarships/curtis-holloway-memorial-scholarship/

College JumpStart Scholarship, deadline: October 17
www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us/

Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars Program, deadline: October 30
apply.scholarsapply.org/cfacommunityscholars/

Dr. Edward V. Chavez Athletic Memorial Scholarship, deadline: October 30
bold.org/scholarships/dr-edward-chavez-athletic-scholarship/

DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship, deadline: October 31
www.dplaw.com/encouraging-diversity-scholarship/

Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program, deadline: October 31
www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

Christian Connector $2,500 Scholarship, deadline: Quarterly
www.christianconnector.com/christiancollegesform.cfm?adref=cedar

As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Ms. E
Ipek Ergonenc
Senior College Now Advisor, John Hay Campus
Email: iergonenc@collegenowgc.org
Text: 216.264.7246

Dear Scholars,
Please see below!

Ashland University's attached flyer has dates coming up for our Fall Open Houses at our CONHS (College of Nursing & Health Sciences) Academic building in Mansfield Ohio, as well as at the Main Ashland University campus for any high school students interested in nursing and health sciences!

Also on the flyer, Ashland University's CONHS, Mansfield location nursing program is offering Summer Camp 2025 to rising junior and senior high school students interested in becoming a registered nurse. This summer camp is being offered in conjunction with OhioHealth Mansfield. Participants can choose to attend on either July 10th or July 11th. Further details for summer camp registration will be released soon.

This is an opportunity for participants to:
• Engage in activities in the nursing simulation laboratory with nursing instructors who teach in the BSN nursing program at Ashland University
• have lunch and meet nurses at OhioHealth Mansfield
tour various hospital departments to meet registered nurses and see them in action

Ms. E
Ipek Ergonenc
Senior College Now Advisor, John Hay Campus
Email: iergonenc@collegenowgc.org
Text: 216.264.7246

Hello Scholars,
Please see below for a scholarship opportunity and let me know if you have any questions!

For the essay contest: In 500 words or less:
• Write a personal narrative essay about a moment when you witnessed, learned about, or participated in an act of love or kindness in response to injustice, bias, discrimination, or exclusion. (Tell the story of how love or kindness was used as a shield or response to injustice.)
• In your story, be sure to include:
• What was the problem? Why was this act of injustice harmful?
• How did this act of love or kindness make a difference?
• What did you learn from this moment about how or why love and kindness can act as a shield against hate?
• How can you use acts of love or kindness to make a positive impact on your community and the world? (How have you or will you affect others positively through love or kindness?)

Submission Deadline Dates:
Grades 6-10 essay: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Grades 11 & 12 essay: Thursday, January 16, 2025

For more details, please see the link:
www.maltzmuseum.org/learn/stop-the-hate-contest/#essay-writing

Apply here:
www.maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate-essay-contest-entry-form/

Ms. E
Ipek Ergonenc
Senior College Now Advisor, John Hay Campus
Email: iergonenc@collegenowgc.org
Text: 216.264.7246

If you are in need of a parent login, please call our main office at 216-838-8250 and our secretary, Ms. Richardson, can provide your information to you!

For information and assistance, parents can also refer to the CMSD website which has additional information about how to set up accounts, and features of the MyPowerHub for parents.

www.clevelandmetroschools.org/powerschool

CONGRATULATIONS to these AMAZING athletes for winning the Senate Championships!! We are so proud of you!! 💚💛💚💛

The Cleveland Browns is providing an Ohio high school with the opportunity to win $25,000 worth of football helmets. Use the button above to vote for John Hay.

Go Hornets!

Are your interested in participating in a fall sport? If so, please email the John Hay Campus Athletic Director, Mr. Morrow, at diauntae.morrow@clevelandmetroschools.org.

For any questions about VOLLEYBALL, contact Coach Stewart : caroline.stewart@clevelandmetroschools.org.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY practice will start Tuesday, July 30. Meet point: Oval (Carnegie lot). Please bring proper practice gear (tennis shoes/pants/shorts) and water. If you have any questions contact Coach Hawkins: brandon.hawkins@clevelandmetroschools.org.

If you are interested in SOCCER, please contact Coach Magistri: kathleen.magistri@clevelandmetroschools.org.

If you are interested in FOOTBALL, please contact Coach Decipeda: rodney.decipeda@clevelandmetroschools.org.

● Enter ONLY via the approved main entrance (The Point) facing Stokes Blvd.

● Never open ANY door for other students, strangers, or delivery persons!

● Door Dash (or food delivery of any kind) is NOT allowed at ANY time!

● Place all cell phones and personal items inside your bookbags before entering the building to ensure our entry line runs smoothly and efficiently every day!

● ALL visitors must have an ID upon entry to the building!

● Pick-up and Drop-off in the Deering Road Parking Lot or the Carnegie Lot, not on Stokes Blvd…there is no stopping on Stokes!

● Do not block traffic by parking in the pick-up lanes…if you are waiting for your student, please use a parking space!

● Students do not bring bags filled with chips and candy as they will be taken. You are not permitted to sell ANYTHING during the school day.

IXL is a very important tool used in all English, Math, Science & Social Studies classrooms! Parents, please encourage your student to use IXL both at school and at home! Please be sure to use it, per subject, as required by your teacher. Students who do not meet the required minutes will lose valuable points on quarterly grades.

Research shows that IXL accelerates learning!

Leads To Higher Test Scores

IXL schools score as much as 15 percentile points higher in math and 17 percentile points higher in language arts on state assessments.

Predicts Success

Validity research shows that IXL’s Diagnostic is an accurate measure of student achievement and a strong predictor of performance on standardized assessments.

Benefits All Students

ELLs, SPED students, Title I schools, and urban and rural schools experience similar or even greater gains with IXL.