November 12th-Decmber 18th How Can You Help with the EC Food Drive?

See below for two ways to donate! 🧡🤎💛

December 9th & 10th CMSD Goes to TriC

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

December 9th PACE - 9th Grade 12pm-1pm

December 10th PACE 10th Grade 12pm-1pm

December 10th FAFSA Night for Seniors and Their Parents

We will be hosting FAFSA completion events on December 10th & 17th from 4:00pm-7:0pm here at John Hay. The goal of this event is to provide an opportunity to all John Hay seniors and parents to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA form. FAFSA gives students access to the largest source of aid to help them pay for college or career school. In addition, many states and colleges use the FAFSA information to determine the eligibility for state and school aid. I highly recommend students and their parents to create an FSA ID prior to the event. Here is the link to create an FSA ID: studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

December 11th PACE 11th Grade 12pm-1pm

December 13th John Hay Cares Charity Event

December 13th John Hay Movie Afternoon from 1pm-3pm - Hosted by EC!

**Students on the "F Report" will remain in 4th block to complete missing work.

December 16th OST Geometry

December 17th OST American History

December 17th FAFSA Night for Seniors and Their Parents

We will be hosting FAFSA completion events on December 10th & 17th from 4:00pm-7:0pm here at John Hay. The goal of this event is to provide an opportunity to all John Hay seniors and parents to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA form. FAFSA gives students access to the largest source of aid to help them pay for college or career school. In addition, many states and colleges use the FAFSA information to determine the eligibility for state and school aid. I highly recommend students and their parents to create an FSA ID prior to the event. Here is the link to create an FSA ID: studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

December 19th John Hay Movie Afternoon from 3:10pm-5:10pm - Hosted by CSAD!

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FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE - EARLY RELEASE DAYS

***Students on the "F Report" may not leave early!***

December 18th

8:00am -8:15am Homeroom Attendance

8:20am – 10:20am 1st Block

10:20am – 10:30am Break

10:30pm – 12:30pm 3rd Block

Grab & Go Lunch Early Dismissal @ 12:30

*Permission Slip Needed

December 19th

8:00am -8:15am Homeroom Attendance

8:20am – 10:20am 2nd Block

10:20am – 10:30am Break

10:30pm – 12:30pm 4th Block

Grab & Go Lunch Early Dismissal @ 12:30

*Permission Slip Needed

December 20th

8:00am -8:15am Homeroom Attendance

Make Up 1 – 8:20am-10:20am

Break 10:20am-10:30am

Make Up 2 – 10:30am-12:30pm

Grab & Go Lunch @ Early Dismissal @ 12:30pm

*Permission Slip Needed

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December 20th End of Second Marking Period

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

January 6th School Resumes

Do you have a scholar or family that you want to recommend for John Hay Early College School Choice?

Invite them for a tour: Cleveland Early College High School https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/Page/961

Share the application portal: School Choice / 2025 School Choice

https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/school-choice

John Hay Early College Admissions: Admissions / Welcome

https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/domain/4713

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. Attendance is being taken each day.

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

Mr. Evensen-Hein (Applied Algebra) - As Needed

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!

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

Ms. Maxwell💙🙋🏽‍♀️

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

January 20th No School—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, All Facilities Closed

February 6th High School Parent Conferences, Early Dismissal at 12pm

February 14th No School for Students—Staff Professional Development

February 17th No School—President’s Day, All Facilities Closed

March 14th End of Quarter 3

March 24th-March 28th No School - Spring Break

March 31st School Resumes from Spring Break

April 7th-15th Early College Goes to Paris 🗼

April 11th Senior Alumni Pancake Breakfast

May 24th The Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony 1pm

Cleveland Metropolitan School District has partnered with DigitalC to provide CMSD families with Canopy - premium home internet connectivity at no cost to families. Plus, there are no fees or contracts.

You can now submit photos to be considered for the 2024-2025 CECHS Yearbook!

Click on the attached link and enter the provided code to get started:

Yearbook URL:

community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=CECHSYEARBOOK-25

Yearbook Invite Code:

CECHSYEARBOOK-25

Photos can be from field trips, school dances, sports, extracurricular activities, hanging with friends, and so much more! Students from ALL grades 9-12 can submit photos, as well as staff and parents/guardians.

The 2024-2025 Yearbook will be available for all students to purchase later this school year. Keep an eye out for upcoming information regarding how to get your very own copy, the perfect way to have memories to last a lifetime!

You can continue submitting photos throughout the school year, and I hope to see your uploaded photos soon!

Kindest Regards,

Ms. Sloan
Yearbook Advisor

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

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 Seniors and Parents,

Please save the dates!!

We will be hosting FAFSA completion events on December 10th & 17th from 4:00pm-7:00pm here at John Hay. The goal of this event is to provide an opportunity to all John Hay seniors and parents to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA form. FAFSA gives students access to the largest source of aid to help them pay for college or career school. In addition, many states and colleges use the FAFSA information to determine the eligibility for state and school aid.

I highly recommend students and their parents to create an FSA ID prior to the event.
Here is the link to create an FSA ID: studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Also please see attached documents regarding FSA ID, necessary paperwork/ information to fill out the FAFSA, and checklist.

Light snacks will be provided during the events. Please 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

FAFSA Flyer.pdf

4 Steps to FAFSA Flyer (8.5 × 11 in).pdf

2025-2026 FAFSA Checklist.pdf

College Roadmap 2024-2025.pdf

Steps for Creating an FSA ID.pdf

Dear Scholars,
Join College Now and KeyBank for KeyBank Xplore! program which is focused on exploring careers in business and finance, visiting local businesses, connecting with entrepreneurs, and touring local colleges and universities. Lunch will be provided, and participants will be eligible to receive $200.

Please see below and attached flyer for more information and registration.

When:
The following Saturdays from 9am to 4pm
November 16
November 23
December 7
December 14
December 21

Where:
College Now Greater Cleveland Headquarters
1500 W 3rd Street Suite 125, Cleveland, OH 44113

Registration: tinyurl.com/KeyBankXplore

Please contact Marissa Stock at MStock@collegenowgc.org with any questions!

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

Upcoming Community Webinars!

Happy Friday!
Join us for an exciting series of webinars aimed at helping students and parents navigate the journey to college and beyond. Each session is open to the public and runs from 6 to 7:30 pm. For more information and to register, visit collegenowgc.org/events/.

12/10: College Application Bootcamp: Getting Ready Over Break
Maximize your winter break by working on your college applications and essays. Learn how to polish your application materials to perfection. Use this time wisely to strengthen your applications before deadlines hit.
Registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZgYp8jNxTdGbE9NEp1iAOQ

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

Dear Juniors and Seniors,

This is a great summer opportunity for an 8-week paid internship and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for a weeklong leadership summit. See below and attached flyer for more information!

The program is designed for current high school juniors and seniors who lead and serve in their communities. We will be choosing four students in the Cleveland area, who reside in either Cuyahoga or Geauga County. These students will receive an 8-week paid internship with a local nonprofit ($17/hr.; 35 hrs. /week) and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for a weeklong leadership summit. At the Summit nearly 350 Student Leaders across the country gather for trainings, meetings with government officials, a service project with Special Olympics and more!

Eligibility
To be eligible students need to be in good standing, be able to work in the U.S. without a sponsorship, not be a relative of a current Bank of America employee and be able to provide a letter of recommendation (from a school official or community group member).

To learn more about the program and to apply, students can visit: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/student-leaders

The application opens for the 2025 year on October 14 and closes on January 15, 2025.

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

Dear Seniors,
Here is a list of scholarships with November & December deadlines:

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

Technical/Vocational Training Scholarship, deadline: December 31
www.myscholarship.app/skillpointefoundation?mc_cid=a79c2c479d&mc_eid=a2470676f6

Nitro Student Scholarship Sweepstakes, deadline: end of every month
www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application

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

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

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

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

Cleveland Metropolitan School District is interested in learning what parents and guardians think of their children's school calendars, including the lengths of school days and years. The survey is anonymous and voluntary, and it takes around ten minutes to complete. A summary of the results will be shared with the Board of Education and used by the Board as it makes decisions related to calendars in the district.

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 winter or spring sport? If so, please email the John Hay Campus Athletic Director, Mr. Evensen-Hein, at ryan.evensen-hein@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.

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

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.