Peek at the Week

We are off to a GREAT start! Education is the most powerful and important tool that any person can have. Learning experiences takes place everyday in a variety of ways both in and out of the classrooms! We are SUPER proud of the ongoing progress our students have accomplished and wish ALL our students a great, fun, and productive year!

To enhance communication between school and home, you will receive occasional "Peek at the Week" notices each month that will provide you important campus updates and/or information. You will also notice attachments and/or links will be included for quick/easy access. If ever you need additional information or have questions, please feel free to contact the school office. It is always our goal to keep families and students continuously informed. Thank you for your continued support! At any time throughout the year, please let us know if there is anything that you or your student may need.

Respectfully,

Dr. T. Rodriguez, Proud Principal/Director of Early College HS

The District/Campus will continue enforcing the use of clear backpacks. Please read the guidelines carefully.

Dress Code will continue to remain the same with one addition added by the District/Campus. Please review details carefully as it will be important for students to be informed.

No pajama pants or shirts will be allowed, in addition to any house slippers.

ECHS bus routes are being implemented in the morning only Monday-Thursday. Please refer to the attachment for details about routes and registration.

Parents will expect delays the first few days of a new school year. Buses may run a little behind schedule with increased traffic on the roadways, traffic in and around the schools, the reactivation of school zones, etc. Parents are asked to call the transportation office for details and specific information, as the transportation staff are in communication with the drivers and can provide real time info. on the stop times, delays, etc. Notifications go out to the student/parents and campus in the event there are route/time changes.

A telecommunication device is any electronic or digital device capable of transmitting, receiving, or processing data, voice, video, or other forms of communication over a distance. The term encompasses a broad range of devices, including but not limited to:

• Mobile Devices: Such as cellphones, smartphones, tablets, and handheld gaming devices.

• Wearable Devices: Including smartwatches, fitness trackers, smart glasses, earbuds, headphones, and other wearable gadgets.

• Emerging Technologies: Any future devices that leverage telecommunication networks to provide connectivity and communication functionalities, regardless of their form factor or primary use.

For students in grades 9-12; these devices must remain turned off and not visible to the teacher and/or any while in the classroom setting, including testing. Please review the attachment for details of the cell phone update.

PTSA Membership drive has started and we would like to encourage all households to participate, including your student. There are PTA envelopes at the school office or you may purchase online. Link is noted on the button below. Your membership cards will be mailed directly to your household with opportunities for various discounts. Our goal is to get 50 new members more than last year to be eligible for a school award. In addition, if we get atleast 15 male members (fathers, uncles, grandfathers, etc.), we can also receive a special award.

We are still looking for parent representation for each grade level to serve on our PTSA Executive Board. If interested, please email me at tracie.rodriguez@ccisd.us with your first/last name, student's name/grade level, and contact information so I can contact you with more details.

Students interested in theatre productions now have an opportunity to audition. Students from ALL high schools are encouraged to audition. If interested please note the audtion dates on the flyer.

The most important school supply for our school is to have a personal chromebook or laptop. Chromebooks are generally lighter and less bulky; however, any device with a keyboard would be sufficient.

Additional school supplies are often the choice of the student. We recommend that students utlize a system of organization that may include additional items of interest (i.e., calendar, planner, colored folders for M/W classes versus T/TH classes). On occassion, staff may recommend some optional items but if assistance is needed with any supplies, please contact our office.