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Weekly Update
September 7th, 2022
Upcoming Dates
September 5, 2022 | No School
September 6, 2022 | No School
September 8, 2022 | Lockdown Drill @ 9:40
September 9, 2022 | Club Schedule - First Club Meeting
September 13, 2022 | 5:30 PM Semester 1 Open House for Families | PTA Meeting | Senior Night
September 13, 2022 | 9th Grade Accuplacer Testing/ 10th Grade Makeups as needed
September 16, 2022 | Club Schedule
September 19, 2022 | 9th Grade Accuplacer Testing/ 10th Grade Makeups as needed
September 20, 2022 | 9th Grade Accuplacer Testing/ 10th Grade Makeups as needed
September 23, 2022 | Club Schedule
September 30, 2022 | Fall Panorama Survey (details to come)
September 30, 2022 | Students of the Month Announced| PSAT Precoding
A Message From Mr. Reese
I just want to take a moment to say how incredibly grateful I am to have the opportunity to lead such a wonderful school. Over the past three years, I have had the opportunity to know many of you on a personal level and my life has been enriched by doing so. Please know that our work ahead remains the same! We will continue to educate with passion, with purpose, and with heart.
I have enjoyed seeing all of the new faces on campus and I'm looking forward to getting to know many more of you. Thank you!
Extracurricular Information
ECHS Clubs
Lockdown Drill - Sept. 8th
Only students in ECHS classes at the time of the drill will participate.
Student Parking Lot Off-Limits During the Day!
Students, please note that violations of this rule will result in a disciplinary referral.
ECHS AVID Community Service Hours
An integral part of the ECHS mission is to better our community. With this in mind, all ECHS students are required to complete 10 hours of community service hours each year. These hours will be logged using the Student Action Plans and given a major assignment grade in AVID. Community service logs must be submitted by May 4, 2023.
September
The SC Department of Natural Resources is hosting a beach and river sweep event on September 17 across 12 clean-up sites. Students are encouraged to sign up for a location and supplies on the website.
Ongoing Service Opportunities:
Charleston Habitat For Humanity
Keep North Charleston Beautiful
Youth Garden Poetry Contest
Purchase Your Yearbooks
Point of Contact: Ms. Misar
Senior Yearbook Ads
Office of School Counseling
TTC Student IDs
It is the responsibility of each student to make an appointment with the Student Success Center during a none instructional time if the initial appointment is missed.
ECHS Senior Night 2022
Senior Night
Seniors and senior parents/guardians - mark your calendars now - senior night is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13 at 5:30 pm in room 152. This session will include very important information about the senior year timeline, events, processes, college applications, and a financial aid overview. Dinner will be provided, and we will be raffling away gift cards, a prom ticket, a senior yearbook ad, and more - you must be present for the event to win!
Point of Contact: Rhiannon Rainsford
Navy Recruiters
Point of Contact: Ms. Rainsford
College Common App
College Application and Transcript Request
Students with last name A-L - Mackenzie Cuttino
Students with last name M-Z - Rhiannon Rainsford
Small Groups
Students and Parents, we'd love your input!
Small groups are opportunities for students to come together to learn new skills and/or address concerns.
To help ECHS determine what small group topics would be beneficial to host this year, please complete this linked form.
Mental Health Support
Students with last name A-L - Mackenzie Cuttino
Students with last name M-Z - Rhiannon Rainsford
Also, we can connect you to our Communities in Schools lead for other social/emotional supports.
Point of Contact: Coach Brown
There are also several hotline resources available:
- Dial 211 https://sc211.org/index.php/mental
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: text the word 'Home' to 741-741
- The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: call 1-866-488-7386
- The Trans Lifeline: call 1-877-565-8860
Teen Line CALL 800-852-8336 Toll-Free Nationwide TEXT TEEN to 839863
Internships and Career Opportunities
St. Andrew's Parks & Rec Hiring
Paid Summer Internship Program
PAID summer internship program
Geared towards STEM (Science & Engineering) focused students who are rising 9th-12th graders, this opportunity is a great way for students to get their foot in the door for future government work.
brochure and here is the link with more information and how to apply. https://navalsteminterns.us/seap/
The application deadline is November 1st.
Point of Contact: Ms. Campbell
Technology
Student Technology Help
Point of Contact: Ms. Misar
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. Reese at barrett_reese@charleston.k12.sc.us.
Canvas Access for Parents
Point of Contact: Ms. Houston
Transportation
ECHS Bus Routes and Important Information
Routes are published at this link . 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 Durham. I have found that when we use this form, there is generally a swift response.
When using the School Bus Locator, be sure to use the picture below for reference.
Point of Contact: Mr. Reese
First View App ECHS Code: RMBQ
Early College High School
Website: https://www.ccsdschools.com/earlycollege
Location: 66 Columbus Street suite 210a, Charleston, SC, USA
Phone: (843) 720-5701