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Weekly Update
April 21st, 2024
Upcoming Dates
April 22nd | ENG 2 / USHC (A-Day) Final Benchmarks
April 23rd | ALG 1 / USHC (B-Day) Final Benchmarks | Senior Check Out (Fines and items due)
April 24th | Gap Day | BIO Final Benchmark | 11th Grade Field Trip (Fort Sumter) | Senior Beach Day
April 24th | ENG 2 EOC Field Test
April 25th | Gap Day | Senior Meeting & Carnival (Last Day for Approved Seniors!)
April 25th | Early Release (12:45 Dismissal)
April 26th | Teacher Work Day (No Students)
April 29th - May 3rd | ECHS Spring Break (No School)
May 3rd | TTC Graduation!
May 6th - May 10th | Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th | Maymester Classes Begin (Juniors and select Seniors)
May 8th | Fire Drill @ 9:40
May 9th | ELA 2 EOC (writing)
May 10th | Friday Bell Schedule (clubs)
May 12th | Happy Mother's Day!
May 16th | Teacher Cadet Signing Day
May 17th | Last day to pay all student fines & fees (9th - 11th)! | Friday Bell Schedule (clubs)
May 20th | ENG 2 EOC (Reading)
May 21st | ALG 1 EOC
May 22nd | Biology EOC
May 23rd | U.S. History EOC
May 24th | EOC Makeups | Friday Bell Schedule (clubs)
May 27th | Memorial Day (ECHS Closed)
May 28th | Gap Day | 1st & 3rd (B-Day) Exams
May 29th | Gap Day | 1st & 3rd (A-Day) Exams
May 30th | Gap Day | 2nd & 4th (B-Day) Exams | Early Dismissal @ 12:45 | 9th - 11th EOY Check Out
May 31st | Gap Day | 2nd & 4th (A-Day) Exams | Early Dismissal @ 12:45 | 9th - 11th EOY Check Out
June 3rd | Last Day of School | Gap Day | Half Day (Dismissal @ 11:00 am)
June 4th | Teacher Workday (no students) | Have a Happy Summer Break!
June 4th | Graduation Practice (NC Performing Arts Center) @ 8:00 am
June 6th | ECHS Celebration of Graduates (NC Performing Arts Center) @ 8:30 am
Extracurricular Information
Senior Farewell Carnival
ECHS will be holding its annual senior farewell carnival on Thursday, April 25th. Grades 9-11 will participate from 11:15-12:40 (dismissal). We will have an array of inflatables and carnival games for all to enjoy. Kona Ice will also be on-site and is available for purchase. Parents/guardians, if you do not want your student to participate, please complete this opt-out form.
The event will take place in the TTC Parking Lot in front of the Culinary Building, so student parking will be re-routed to the other side for that day.
Important: 24-25 Student Registration
ECHS Families,
The student registration window for the upcoming school year is now open. Returning students will be able to use the PowerSchool Parent Portal to register student(s) for the 2024-2025 school year. You will need to log into your Parent Portal account and update the information in your account.
Please note that completing annual registration is essential as it allows schools to obtain your most up-to-date information, including emergency contacts and student medical updates. Registration and proof of residency are required for each child you have in a CCSD school, for both new and returning students in all grades, Early Head Start through 12th grade.
You can go to the district website at ccsdschools.com/parentportalvideos to watch videos that explain how to create and access your Parent Portal account including resetting your password.
MUSC NeuroIMPACT Conference and College Fair - May 2nd
MUSC will be hosting the NeuroIMPACT Conference and College Fair on Thursday, May 2nd.
This is a FREE conference! AI Experts and local colleges attending the job fair will speak with high school students.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: MUSC
Click here to register - www.neuroimpact2024.com
Charleston County Department of Public Safety's Slip Internship
Student Leadership and Intern Program
Students will be assigned to the Department of Public Safety. They will attend training in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Consolidated Emergency Communications Center (ECC/9-1-1). Training will be provided free of charge with the focus being to prepare them for employment within the Department of Public Safety. The program is a paid part-time internship. Come Learn to Save Lives with Us! This paid temporary internship’s goal is to train and develop high school students to fast-track employment within the Charleston County Department of Public Safety’s Consolidated Emergency Communications Center and Emergency Medical Services once the student is eligible for full-time employment. Students will receive an introduction to areas such as Public Safety within Charleston County, the National Incident Management System, Basic Life-saving Instructions, and Emergency Telecommunicator Certification Course.
HIRING PAY RATE: $16.30APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINE: Submitted applications are www.governmentjobs.com
Dismissal Reminders
We respectfully ask that students who are not feeling well be seen by Nurse Horton or Nurse Varvaro before calling a parent to pick them up.
Double Early Dismissal - Students with early dismissal are to leave campus at their assigned time. Students with early dismissal or double early dismissal are not permitted to remain on campus beyond their assigned departure time without prior permission.
National Honor Society
Applications to join the ECHS Chapter of NHS were hand delivered during homeroom and emailed to all eligible sophomores, juniors, and seniors on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM.
Failure to complete ALL parts of the application and/or submit the completed application by the deadline automatically disqualifies a candidate from membership.
In anticipation of a number of questions, we have provided a chart with answers to the most frequently asked questions about NHS at ECHS. If a student has a question that is not on the chart, please encourage him or her to reach out to either Ms. Kennerly at ashley_kennerly@charleston.k12.sc.us or Ms. Meadows at elizabeth_meadows@charleston.k12.sc.us.
TTC/ Dual Credit Restroom Use
Please be mindful that only one student is permitted out of class at time while in dual credit courses. Students should use the restroom as timely as possible so that other students are able to use the restroom. Vending machines are only to be used during TTC class break or during lunch. Students in study hall are not permitted to use the vending machines. This privilege is reserved for students on break in TTC courses.
9th and 10th Grade IGP Sign ups
Parents of 9th and 10th grade students, please follow the directions below to sign up for an appointment slot.
Here are the links for individual IGP sign-ups:
Ms.Cuttino- last names beginning with A-L
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/iUkCzbY
Ms. Rainsford- last names beginning with M-Z
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/vfpANte
If you have questions about senior IGPs, please contact Ms. Rainsford or Ms. Cuttino.
Fall 23-24 School Fines
Fine statements were communicated to parents/guardians before winter break. If your student owes fines, please pay at your earliest convenience - Early College High School (revtrak.net).
Fines may also be paid via check or cash. Please see Ms. Gallagher in Office 214 C to pay with a check or cash. A receipt will be provided as proof of payment.
11th & 12th Grade College Visits
Important Reminders & Quick Links
COVID -19 Update
As you all may be aware, this past Friday the CDC updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. Due to the updated recommendations, the School and Childcare Exclusion List has been revised and is now available on the DHEC website. The following revisions were made regarding COVID-19:
- Criteria for return no longer includes that it has been at least 5 days since symptoms started for exclusion or as part of the criteria for return. The individual just needs to be fever free for 24 hours prior to returning to school.
ECHS Calendar Crosswalk
The ECHS/CCSD Calendar Crosswalk is linked here. Please refer to the ECHS/CCSD Calendar Crosswalk for the correct date should you receive a PowerSchool notification for an absence.
Early Sign Out
In an effort to ensure dismissal is orderly and smooth as possible, we respectfully ask that you arrive no later than 2:00 p.m. to sign students out early. This will allow us to effectively communicate with students and teachers as well as ensure we are able to meet your needs in a timely manner.
COVID-19 Update from CCSD Nursing Services
Per the updated South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Exclusion List, Charleston County School District's Nursing Services Department is no longer conducting positive case investigations for COVID-19. If someone reports they have tested positive, they should isolate for five (5) days from the onset of symptoms or the test date if they are asymptomatic.
The individual may return to school/work on day six (6) if fever-free for 24 hours. There is no mask requirement upon return.
Please know every school has the purple "IntelliSwab COVID-19 Home Kits" available for staff and families. The kits have an FDA-extended expiration date of January 2024.
Student Dress Code
General Rule = Clothing must cover areas from the neckline down to midthigh. Please see the CCSD Dress Code Policy for all guidelines regarding appropriate dress.
23-24 ECHS Academic Calendar
The Palmer Campus Clothing Closet
Community Service Opportunities
Ongoing Service Opportunities
Charleston Habitat For Humanity
Keep North Charleston Beautiful
Fresh Future Farm: Help with Gardening
Charleston Uplift: Homeless Advocacy
Park Circle Cares: Food Distribution
SC Aquarium (18+): Assist with animal care
Faith Lutheran Church is collecting hygiene items and non perishable food items. See Ms. Paul-Amador if you’d like to donate items for community service.
See Ms. Paul-Amador in room 205 if you have questions or need help finding a service opportunity.
ECHS Student Parking Application
Returning student drivers will need to submit a new application and provide updated documentation in order to drive for the 23-24 school year.
MiFi Hotspots for Internet Access
CCSD will be providing MiFi units and services to families demonstrating a need for the internet this year. We will make the application available as soon as we have it.
Point of Contact: Mr. Tomasello at james_tomasello@charleston.k12.sc.us
Transportation
Coastal Buses Remind Text Alerts
First View App ECHS Code: RMBQ
ECHS Bus Routes and Important Information
New: A list of ECHS stops and pick-up times will be sent out on Aug. 11th.
ECHS utilizes CCSD magnet bus stops and transportation procedures. Student addresses are provided to the transportation office by ECHS. Bus stops are routed to centralized meeting points.
CCSD policy establishes that magnet stops are routed within 5 miles of the students' home addresses. Families, therefore, are responsible for getting students to and from stops.
We expect bus routes to be published at this link in late July. Once published, if you do not see a stop within five miles of your home address, please complete the form at this link.
Pro Tip: Students may ride any ECHS-designated bus to and from school.
If you have any bus-related complaints throughout the year, please use this link to log your complaint. This is the way that CCSD tracks bus issues and shares them with First Student.
When using the School Bus Locator, be sure to use the picture below for reference.
Point of Contact: Mr. Tomasello at james_tomasello@charleston.k12.sc.us
Early College High School
Website: https://www.ccsdschools.com/earlycollege
Location: 66 Columbus Street suite 210a, Charleston, SC, USA
Phone: (843) 720-5701