ECAC Family Updates

Appearance Matter

I hope this message finds you well. As our students navigate high school, I'd like to take a moment to ask you to help us by having conversations with your ladies and gentlemen about their appearance in public settings.

Making thoughtful choices about clothing and personal grooming is essential, as it can influence how they are perceived by peers and adults alike. Additionally, we ask that learners avoid wearing bonnets during school hours as we strive to maintain a casual appearance at ECAC.

Learners not adhering to the school dress code will be asked to change into something appropriate for school, which means that they comply or go home.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Your efforts in helping our young people present themselves confidently and respectfully are greatly appreciated.

Click here to review the student code of conduct.

Best regards,

Dr. Pames

Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a framework that guides schools in supporting the success of all students.

We are excited to invite you to be a part of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) committee! Your involvement is crucial as we work together to create a positive environment for our students.

Meetings are held once a month from 2:45 to 3:25 PM. We would love to have your insights and support in this important initiative.

If you're interested in joining, please let us know!

We want to emphasize the importance of good attendance for your child’s success. Regular attendance helps students stay engaged with their lessons and fosters a sense of responsibility and teamwork. Every class missed can mean missing out on vital information and connections with peers and teachers.

I understand that sometimes absences are unavoidable. Please keep us informed of any issues by contacting our family liaison, Mr. Graham, at 216-587-6100 ext 3107 or email at dajunn.graham@mapleschools.com.

Let’s encourage consistent attendance so our children can reach their full potential.

As of 10/10/24

Attendance Rate- 83% The goal is 90%.

Chronic Absenteeism Rate- 53%

😀Congratulations to these learners for having 90% or greater attendance or have improved their attendance by 10%:

Learners can only be on the main campus or in the school before, during, or after school with permission from Drs. Pames and Perkins or their designees. If a learner is in a school extracurricular activity, they can be on campus after school for practice. This rule is to prevent fights and protect learners. Learners who ride the bus must go straight home when dropped off. Failure to comply may result in exclusion from riding the bus or attending ECAC.

Students must wear their school IDs while on school property and to ride the bus. Only students with IDs and recognized as needing transportation will be allowed to ride the bus, with no exceptions unless approved by Drs. Pames and Perkins or their designees.

An ECAC shuttle bus will be available for learners who live on the east side of Maple Heights and have their school IDs. Transportation is a privilege, not a right. Therefore, learners must follow the Student Code of Conduct and Maple Heights staff directives or be excluded from riding the shuttle bus.

The bus will pick learners up for the first session at 7:30AM and drop them off at approximately 11:15 AM. The second session pick-up time is 11:15 AM and drop-off at approximately 2:45 PM. Learners should plan to arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the pick-up time.

The bus stop is the driveway at Lee Road and Mustang Way, across from the old nursing home. See the pictures below.

• All learners must have updated medical and emergency contact information at the start of every new school year. This is a state requirement. Please update and complete all emergency medical information in your Final Forms account https://mapleheights-oh.finalforms.com/ for the 2023-2024 school year. If your scholar needs a physical, the Cleveland Clinic Children's Mobile Health Unit will return this year. Visit our website for more information. Scholars cannot attend field trips without their updated medical and emergency contact information.

• The 1st session is from 8 AM- 11 AM, and the 2nd is from 11:30 AM-2:30 PM. Scholars are expected to attend every day. After 8:30 AM and 12 PM, a parent or caregiver will need to escort the student into the school. If your scholar is absent from school, please contact Mr. Graham, our Family Liaison, at 216-587-6100 ext 3107 with their absence. Parents and caregivers will be notified When scholars miss 38 or more hours of school in a month or 65 hours of school this year. Arriving on time and staying the entire session will ensure that all of our scholars will be on track for graduation.

• Lastly, please download the Maple Heights City School app to stay current about events and receive important alerts. Also, if you are on social media, please follow ECAC on Facebook and Instagram at @ecacmh.

Dr. Pames

Contact information:

Email: zelina.pames@mapleschools.com

Phone: 216-587-6100 ext. 3105