Escondido Charter High School

CHARTER NOTES
Monday thru Wednesday, January 11 to January 13, 2010

Week 2

Independent Study PE (TCP): All second semester ISPE contracts are due in the basket in the library on Tuesday, January 12, by 3:00 p.m. Due to the holiday next week the first week logs are due in the library basket on Wednesday, January 20, by 3:00 p.m. Contact Mrs. Lasley, if you have any questions.

CSF Applications: If you had good grades last semester and are sophomore, junior, or senior, you may qualify for membership in the California Scholarship Federation (CSF). CSF is a statewide academic recognition organization which promotes scholarship in high school. If you think you may want to be a part of this highly respected organization, pick up an application in the library or main office. Applications must be submitted to Mrs. Endermann in the library no later than Friday, January 29. Reminder: All former members must re-apply each semester.

ASB Elections: Candidates for ASB officer positions will deliver election speeches during a brief morning assembly on Friday, January 15. Voting will take place in front of the library during lunch.
Note: The bell schedule will not be modified as previously noted.

On Campus Training: On Thursday, January 14, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., the ILP Criminal Justice class will conduct police officer scenario training on campus. The event will involve a police car, mock arrests, and other activities for training purposes.

Modified Day (TCP): Wednesday, January 20 is a modified day for TCP teacher professional development training. Student dismissal is at 2:00 p.m.
Note: The modified bell schedule is attached.

Board Meeting: The ECHS Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. in the library. The meeting will be followed by a lottery for students interested in attending the Traditional Classroom Program next school year. All parents are invited to attend.
Parents Note: If you have a student with a sibling who wants to attend a classroom program in the Escondido Charter High School District in August 2010, please ensure your student is on the appropriate lottery list (either TCP for the high school or Heritage K-8 for grades K through 8) and is noted as the sibling of a currently enrolled student. To do this, please submit an application to the ECHS main office by January 13 (for TCP) or March 3 (for Heritage K-8).

Attention Seniors! Senior dedications in the 2010 yearbook are now available for purchase as a way for families to honor their graduate. Dedications range in size from 1/8 of a page to a full page. The prices and order form are available in Mr. Panlasigui's room, G103. Please contact Mr. Panlasigui with any questions regarding the senior dedications.

Senior Exhibition (TCP): Seniors are reminded that the Senior Exhibition is rapidly approaching. Three months of preparation time remain. You should have completed your post-graduation plan, college entrance essay, proposal with annotated bibliography, and résumé. Please note the date for the research paper has been changed to Wednesday, February 10.

NCAA Eligibility Center: If you are a junior student-athlete planning on participating in college athletics, now is the time to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org, select fall 2010 or after, and then click on the new account tab at the top of the screen.

College QuickStart: My College QuickStart is now available free of charge to all students who took the PSAT Exam in October 2009. Access this online college and career planning kit by visiting www.collegeboard.com/quick and entering the access code printed on your paper score report. QuickStart features include an online score report and personalized SAT study plan plus, career, major, and college exploration tools.

Key Club Is Moving! The first meeting of Key Club is Wednesday, January 13, and will now be held in Mrs. Dunlap’s room E200. Returning members, we can’t wait to see you. New members are still welcome. If you want to get involved in a club and like doing community service, then Key Club is for you! Come and check us out on Wednesday!

NHS: Come to the first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 11, at 12:30 p.m. in F203. Town & Country resumes the same day, weather permitting. Get a jump on your community service hours for the second semester!

CAP: Check the website frequently for important news and information. See you Thursday.

BoxTops: Reminder!! We have a collection box in the Front Office for our BoxTops for Education Fundraiser. All proceeds go to ECHS Athletics!

Baseball: Interested in participating in the ECHS Baseball program?? Don’t miss the information meeting for parents and students on Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Room C201. Contact Coach Stockton at (760) 207-1830 with any questions.

Boys Basketball: Upcoming games: Monday, January 11, Gompers at ECHS, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 14, Varsity vs. High Tech High at ECHS, 6:30 p.m. Please contact Coach Tanksley at (760) 445-2704 or by email at gerard.tanksley@viasat.com with any questions. Go White Tigers!!

Boys Soccer: Upcoming game: Thursday, January 14, ECHS at Army/Navy, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Questions? Please contact Jorge Vasquez via e-mail at jvasquez@echs.org. Go White Tigers!!

Football: Preserve the 2009 season memories!! Varsity Highlight videos are now available in the Front Office for a $10 donation.

Girls Basketball: Upcoming games: Monday, January 11, Gompers at ECHS, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, High Tech High at ECHS, 5:00 p.m. Questions? Please contact Coach Keyser at (760) 740-0209 or by email at cakeyser@sbcglobal.net. Go White Tigers!!

Girls Soccer: Upcoming games: Monday, January 11, JV at Valley Center, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, Varsity at Mountain Empire, 4:00 p.m. TCP early release time will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 14, Varsity at Guajome Park, 3:15 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Please contact Jorge Torres via e-mail at jtorres@echs.org with any questions. Go White Tigers!!

Softball: Wednesday, January 13, Mandatory Information Meeting in Room C-201 at 6:30 p.m. New or returning players interested in trying out for Softball, make sure you attend this meeting and bring a parent! Any questions, please contact Coach Boyer at (760) 801-6342.

Track: There will be a parent and student information meeting on Wednesday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Room C201. If you are interested in being a part of our track program, please don’t miss this meeting! Any questions, contact Coach Katie Panek at (760) 715-2794.

Wrestling: Upcoming tournaments: Saturday, January 16, Mission Hills Varsity Tournament. Weigh-in time will be 6:30 a.m. Please contact John Burnes at (760) 703-2790 with any questions. Go White Tigers!!

Coming Events:
Monday (1/18), Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, School Closed
Wednesday (1/20), Modified Day, Student Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
Friday (1/22), Honors Assembly, 2:00 p.m., Gym
Tuesday (1/26), Parent Advisory Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Theater
Wednesday (1/27), Board of Directors Meeting (TCP Lottery), 5:30 p.m.

Traditional Classroom Program
Staff Development Day
January 20, 2010

Period
Time

Zero 7:15 – 8:00
First 8:05 – 8:55
Second 9:00 – 9:50
Break
SSR 10:00 –10:10
Third 10:10 –10:55
Fourth 11:00 –11:45
Lunch
Fifth 12:20 – 1:05
Sixth 1:10 – 1:55