Escondido Charter High School

"Education Is Our Business"

CHARTER NOTES
Monday thru Wednesday, April 16 to April 18, 2007

Week 14

ISPE (TCP):
ISPE logs are due. Logs will not be accepted after Wednesday. All ISPE logs, essays, and contracts should be placed in the basket in the Library!
Note: ISPE essays must be submitted by Tuesday, May 1.

Assembly:
There will be an assembly for all TCP students today, April 16, at 2:00 p.m., on the Commons. ECHS has invited a motivational speaker to share his inspirational story. Please refer to the attached schedule. Note: Student dismissal will be at 2:55 p.m.

STAR Testing (TCP):
California STAR testing for all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will take place from Monday, April 23 through Thursday, April 26. The STAR consists of a series of exams in English, mathematics, social science, and science called the California Standards Tests (CST). TCP students will test in their first period classroom from 8:05 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Students will then attend classes according to a modified bell schedule with dismissal at 2:55 p.m.
Note: The library will be closed for STAR testing the week of April 16. The Student Union will also be closed, except during lunch (12:25 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.). TCP students are to report to room D202 for study hall.
AP Exams: All students who registered for an AP Exam are reminded the balance payment of $70 per exam is due no later than this Friday, April 20. Bring payment, cash (exact change) or check made payable to ECHS, to Mrs. McCrory or Mrs. Endermann in the library. Students who do not pay the balance by the deadline will not be permitted to test.
Arts Festival: ECHS will host its annual Spring Arts Festival on Saturday, April 21, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Commons. The Arts Festival features students from ECHS performing dance, music, art, and drama. Tickets will be sold at the door for $6 for adults and $5 for students.

San Diego National College Fair:
The San Diego National College Fair will be held this Wednesday, April 18 at the San Diego Convention Center from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Representatives from over 200 colleges and universities will be present to provide information and answer questions. To view a list of participating colleges and universities, visit www.nacacnet.org/fairs.

San Diego County College Expo:
The San Diego County College Expo, a day filled with practical tips and information on how to prepare for college, will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Point Loma Nazarene University. Representatives from community colleges and four year universities will be on hand to provide expert advice about the college search and preparation process. Visit www.collegeexpo.org for more detailed information.

Summer Employment Opportunity:
The Wild Animal Park is hosting a job fair on Thursday, April 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Westfield North County Shopping Mall. If you are interested in being hired for summer employment at The Wild Animal Park you won’t want to miss this event. Interested students should pick up a flyer with detailed information in the Library or Main Office.

CSF:
Don’t miss the meeting this Tuesday!

NHS: NHS Seniors:
Your graduation stoles must be ordered, even if you are not planning to buy it. Please submit forms to Ms. Rittenhouse ASAP. Also, the NHS Honor Award applications must be turned in by April 26. If you have participated in our community service project, the chances of you winning the award are good!

Baseball: Upcoming games:
Today, April 16, ECHS JV @ SDA JV, 4:00 p.m. TCP release time will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, ECHS Varsity @ SDA Varsity, 4:00 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19, ECHS @ Tri-City Christian, 4:00 p.m. TCP release time will be 2:30 p.m. Go White Tiger baseball!

Softball: Upcoming games:
Today, April 16, ECHS vs. LJCD, 4:00 p.m., Washington Park. TCP early release time will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, ECHS vs. SDA, 4:00 p.m., Washington Park. TCP early release time will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, ECHS @ Tri-City Christian, 4:00 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Go White Tiger softball!

Track: Upcoming meet:
Thursday, April 19, ECHS and Canyon Crest Academy @ Tri-City Christian, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Go White Tiger Track stars!

Golf: This week’s schedule:
Today, April 16: JV-Range Practice, 3:30 p.m., Oaks North. Varsity- Range Practice, 3:30 p.m., Woods Valley. Tuesday, April 17: JV-ECHS vs. Julian Charter School, 4:00 p.m., Oaks North. Varsity- ECHS vs. TCC, 3:30 p.m., Eagle Crest. TCP early release time will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18- JV- Range Practice, 3:30 p.m., Oaks North. Varsity- Practice Round, 3:30 p.m., Reidy Creek. Thursday, April 19- JV- Range Practice, 3:30 p.m., Oaks North. Varsity- ECHS vs. Army/Navy, 3:30 p.m., El Camino Country Club. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Go White Tiger golfers!

Football Informational Meeting:
All students are invited to attend the next informational meeting for football. Thee meeting will be held on Friday, April 20, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Library. Contact Coach Brose if you have any questions regarding this meeting. Go White Tiger football!!

Coming Events:
Friday (4/20), End of Third Grading Period
Monday-Thursday (4/23-4/26), STAR Testing
Friday (4/27), Senior Exhibition