ECHS Weekly update

Happy Friday! We are so excited that we were able to celebrate 127 9th and 10th grade students for making the A and AB Honor Roll for the 1st quarter. Students received certificates today and enjoyed an ice cream treat during their lunch period. We also had a drawing and one 9th grade student and one 10th grade student received a drawstring backpack. We will recognize all students grade 9-12 after the first semester grades are finalized, after the Winter Break. Next week, Tuesday, November 5th is election day and DPS will be closed. NCCU will operate on a normal schedule. Please plan to get your student to campus for their classes. Also, we fall back on Sunday. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday.

Seniors, only 28 of you have ordered your cap and gown. The representative from Jostens sent a message today that the price will not increase until November 15th. Please order your cap and gown as soon as possible. The link is located in this newsletter. Also, if you have not taken your senior pictures, you have one last chance to do so on Friday, November 15th. The link to schedule your pictures in also located in this newsletter. If you get accepted into any colleges or get awarded scholarships, please remember to send the email or letter to me. If you need a counselor letter of recommendation, you must submit the bragg sheet located in this newsletter. The letter will be ready withing five business days. Make sure you include my email on common app as your counselor and anything that requires a counselor to submit information for college or scholarships. If you have questions, please let me know on remind or email.

Juniors, if you are interested in applying for NC Governors School, the deadline is November 15th. Please contact Ms. Batson if you have any questions or need any help.

I hope you all have an enjoyable weekend!

Hello! My name is Ms. Jang, and I am a College Adviser with Duke College Advising Corps, here to support students, especially seniors, with their post-high school plans—whether that's attending college, trade school, entering the workforce, etc. I can assist with college planning, applications, Residency Determination Service (RDS), Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), essay writing, resume building, scholarships, and more. Students and parents may reach me via email at mina.jang@duke.edu.

Students, remind is where you will get very important information. I need all students to join. 9th grade, code @jdcec2028, parent code @jdcec2028p. 10th grade, class code @jdcec2027, parent code @jdcec2027p. 11th grade, class code @jdcec2026, parent code @jdcec2026p). 12th grade, class code @jdcec2025, parent code @jdcec2025p.

The next driver's ed class will be December 2nd - 20th. Students may register on Saturday, November 16th at 9am. You can register for the morning session from 6:30am to 8:30am or the evening session from 5pm to 7pm. The link for both sessions is below.

Please attached below for more information. The deadline to apply is December 15th.

Rhizome is a community-based fellowship that puts students into leadership roles. Our purpose is to improve our communities, spread big ideas, and increase our civic participation. Rhizome is led by community organizers, responsible for leading fellowship chapters, and adult mentors who provide support to the community organizers. Fellows reflect on who we want to be, develop real-world leadership skills, gain professional experience, practice inclusive teamwork, and engage in civic life for 3 hours per week.