Escondido Charter High School

"Education Is Our Business"

Charter Notes

August 14th 2006

CHARTER NOTES
Monday thru Wednesday, August 14 to 16, 2006

Week 1

Welcome Back! This year promises to be exciting as the Traditional Classroom Program continues to grow, provides expanded learning opportunities for students, and prepares to graduate the Class of 2007! For returning TCP students, there are some new faces on the teaching staff as well as some minor changes in the school. I would ask each of you, particularly the seniors, to be a positive influence this year. This involves helping the staff maintain a positive learning environment and taking pride in our school. In addition, students need to remember that academic success requires hard work, perseverance, and a positive attitude. I look forward to working closely with you this year to ensure your continued success.—Mr. Roner, Director, TCP

Welcome Back Cook-Out: There will be a Welcome Back Cook-Out and short assembly for all students during lunch on Friday, August 18. Students will be dismissed for the cook-out and assembly at 12:05 p.m. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and cookies will be provided. Welcome back to school!

Daily Schedule (TCP): The daily schedule remains the same as last year. Remember there is a five (5) minute passing period between classes, a fifteen (15) minute silent reading time before third period, and a thirty-five (35) minute lunch period. All students are expected to be seated in the classroom and ready to work when the bell rings; expect a detention if you are late to class.

Course Assignments (TCP): If you have a question or request regarding your course schedule, please see Mrs. McCrory during the break, at lunch, or after school. Her office is located in the Library.

Lockers (TCP): Locks and lockers have been assigned to all full-time TCP students. Remember, students may not exchange lockers. Moreover, lockers should be locked at all times.

Textbooks (TCP): Textbooks (for TCP and Blended students) were issued on Thursday and Friday of last week. For those students who did not pickup their textbooks, please report to the Library during lunch or after school today. Textbooks will not be issued during class periods.

Library: The Library will be open daily from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for students to STUDY—quiet must be maintained at all times, and no food or drink is allowed in the Library. Students assigned to Study Hall must report to the Library.

Movie Premiere: ECHS, along with Carson Patrick Productions, invites you to the most anticipated movie event of the summer! Mark your ECHS Daily Planner and join us August 25th for White Saw, the new horror/comedy from writer/director Carson Patrick. Prepare yourself for a night so scary, you’ll laugh yourself silly! Everyone is welcome to this blockbuster event. More details to come!

Student Handbooks (TCP): All TCP students will be issued a Student Handbook during first period on Thursday, August 17. After reading the handbook, both the student and the parent should sign the Acknowledgment Form and return it to the first period teacher no later than Tuesday, August 22. Teachers are requested to review the parts of the handbook designated below during class on Thursday:
First Period-Student Conduct Fourth- General Information
Second Period- Discipline Fifth- Library
Third Period- Academic Policies Sixth- Traditional Classroom Program and
and Curriculum Student Dress Code

Independent Study PE (TCP): Students who participated in the ISPE program during the summer are reminded that all logs and essays are to be submitted to Mrs. Lasley (Room F202) on Tuesday, August 29. Meetings to discuss the program and hand out ISPE contracts for the fall semester are scheduled as follows: seniors and juniors, Tuesday, August 22; sophomores, Wednesday, August 23; freshmen, Thursday, August 24. The meetings will start at 3:00 p.m. in the Student Union. Attendance is mandatory for all students assigned ISPE.

Medication: If you need to take ANY medication while at school, the following procedure applies:
1. Each student must have a current, fully completed and signed Medication Form on file in the Main Office for each medication used.
2. Each student must bring the medication to school in the original bottle or package with expiration date annotated.

Note: ECHS does not provide any medication.

All Students Note:
1. For security reasons, all campus access is through the arch in the Administration Building (Bldg. A). Access to the Campus behind the athletic field or via any other pathway is prohibited.
2. Student parking is located east of the athletic field. Student drop-off is along the right curb in front of the athletic field and Building A. Please enter and exit vehicles quickly, and do not block the left lane of the drive through.
3. Cell phones are allowed on campus but may only be used during a school-wide emergency (Cell phones MUST be turned off at all times.).

Drivers Ed (TCP): Drivers Ed will be offered after school on Wednesday afternoons. It will meet from 3:05 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students who whish to enroll must (1) have at least a 2.0 GPA, (2) have been 15 years old on or before June 16, 2005, (3) have parent permission to take the course, and (4) be one of the first 20 to register for the course. Students can obtain a registration form from Mr. Harmon in Room F200. The first class session will be held on August 24. Remember, the course is limited to 20 students.

NHS: All NHS officers are requested to meet in F-203 at lunch on Tuesday, Aug 15.

CSF: CSF application time is here again! If you had good grades last semester, you may be eligible to join California’s premiere academic/service organization. Applications are in the library, the front office, and in F-203. NOTE: ALL FORMER MEMBERS MUST REAPPLY EACH SEMESTER. The absolute deadline for applications is August 31.

Cross Country Informational Meeting: The meeting will be held Thursday, August 17, 6:00 PM, Room C-201. If you are interested in joining the 2006-2007 cross country team, come to this important meeting. Bring your parents, as well, so that they can hear about the requirements and the expectations for the upcoming season. Contact Mr. Jeff Boyer, the cross country coach, @ 760-801-6342, for more information. Go White Tiger runners!

Girls’ Volleyball Informational Meeting: The meeting will be held Friday, August 18, 3:10 PM, Room C-20. If you are interested in joining the girls’ volleyball team for the upcoming 2006-2007 season, come to this important meeting! We will discuss the expectations and the requirements for the season. Contact Mrs. Tahli Henry, volleyball coach,
@ 760-215-2088, for more information. Go White Tiger Volleyball players!

Coming Events:
Friday (8/18), Welcome Back Cook-Out and Assembly, 12:05 p.m., The Commons
Thursday (8/24), Back-to-School Night, 7:00 p.m., The Commons
Tuesday (8/29), Parent Advisory Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Student Union
Thursday (9/7), Student Pictures