EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL

ECHS Parent and

Student Support

What’s available?

FREE AFTERNOON

TUTORING (Tuesday

and Thursdays) and as

requested with the

individual teacher.

MTSS (Multi -Tiered

system of support)

Conferencing for

struggling students

On site Behavioral

Health Counseling

Attendance

intervention planning **Contact our main office for more

information, 735-7600

SHAMROCK

UPDATE

4800 Monticello Road

Columbia, S.C. 29203

Phone: (803) 735-7600

Fax: (803) 754-6036

eauclaire.richlandone.org

November 2018

ECHS CONTACTS Principal

Neshunda Walters 735-7606

Principal’s Secretary Cynthia A. Johnson 735-7606

Asst. Principal Cedric Tidwell 735-7600 ext. 2532

Asst. Principal Charles Seamans 735-7627

Asst. Principal Danielle Reilly 735-7600 ext. 2518

Asst. Principal Dr. Solomon Smalls 735-7633

Main Office 735-7600

Attendance Solomon Sumter 691-4954

Counselor A-D Alice Washington 735-7651

Counselor E-MC Anna Downs 735-7654

Counselor Me-Z Catina Thomas-Grant 735-7637

Guidance Secretary Jane Davis 735-7650 Guidance Registrar

Taneshia Kelley 735-7640 Media Center

Susan Elofson 735-7612 Social Worker

Carena Jones 735-3458 Resource Officer

Kendall Belton 735-7601 School Nurse

Angela Sims 735-7639

School Improvement

Council (SIC)/Parent Teacher

Student Organization (PTSO) The purpose of the School Improvement Council (SIC) is to provide a venue for parents, students, teachers, and community members to gain knowledge about school goals, share information with other parents regarding the school’s programs, offer suggestions to the principal about program improvements and annually evaluate and make suggestions to the principal concerning program changes or continuation. The Parent/Teacher/Student Organizations purpose is to provide financial support for classroom grants to teachers, awards and recognition programs for students and speakers. Our next meeting and officer elections will be on Monday, November 12th at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.

Breast Cancer Awareness at ECHS

OCTOBER BULLYING- PREVENTION MONTH

Shamrock Shout Outs! Eau Claire's "No Half Stepping" Marching Band won: Best Drum Major, Superior rating and

2nd place at Saturday's Battle of Bands in Dillon! Best Dance Line! We were only 1.5 points

shy of the first place finisher! Congratulations Mr. Goodmond, Mr. Fowler and all of the

students on our Marching Band!

EC Orchestra and the

Midlands Regional Orchestra Auditions

Congratulations to ECHS Volleyball Coach, Demetris Murray for being

named Region 3 AA Volleyball Coach of the Year! Our Girls Volleyball

team finished 2nd in the Region.

Cross Country Region Runner Ups!

Mr. Mahadeo and

his Physics

Students at the

Challenger

Learning Center’s

Aerospace

Career Day.

Congratulations to Ms. Williams and her FCS students that placed at the SC

State Fair! They received 14 1st Place Ribbons and 10 2nd Place Ribbons.

ECHS Library Literacy Tip

How can you encourage your teen to read? Set an example! Let them see you reading for pleasure, and talk to them about what you are reading.

ECHS Library Book of the Month

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: "Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds: the poor, mostly black, neighborhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right." Read the book, and then go see the movie!

Transportation News Corner We are requesting parent’s assistance to encourage students to walk single file facing traffic. Cross directly across road to bus stop. Look left, right, then left again for approaching traffic. “Be alert, don’t get hurt.” Do not throw objects or wear headphone devices when walking to the bus stop. No horseplay. Carry personal belongings in backpacks or sport bags. Make sure bus has stopped before leaving their seat. Take all

belongings with them. Exit in an orderly fashion without pushing or crowding. Hold handrail when walking down steps, don’t jump off. Walk at all times. When crossing the road, use the 15 feet rule. Make eye contact with the driver and watch for hand signal to cross. Stop and look both ways at the centerline, then continue crossing. Go directly to house; do not go to mailbox, etc. If you leave an object on the bus or drop it on the ground always check with the driver before retrieving it. We you and your family a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving break!

Richland One Schools Student Transportation

@R1SchoolBus

Parent and Family Engagement Family, school, and community engagement in education is a critical component in promoting college and career readiness so that students can successfully compete in today’s global society. Richland One has implemented a “Cluster Support Model” for parent and family engagement designed to ensure that school, parent, and community partnerships are integrated and aligned with each school’s mission and are an integral part of school reform. The Cluster Support Model is based on Joyce Epstein’s Framework of Six Types of Involvement which are listed below:

Each month we will highlight a Type of Involvement. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at Eau Claire High School. Thanks, Kimberly Brunson Kimberly Brunson Parent and Family Engagement Specialist Eau Claire High School 803-735-7600

Tardy Policy Students that come in after 8am should be signed in by a parent/ guardian

Excessive Tardy Consequences

Tardies accumulate per semester, not per class. Tardies start over each semester. Tardiness: Anytime a student enters the building and/or classroom after the ringing of the tardy bell. 1st Offense: Student receives warning and a tardy slip to class. 2nd Offense: Student receives a detention and a tardy slip. Teacher contacts parent and makes a note in ABE. 3rd Offense: Student receives 1 day ISS and a tardy slip. Teacher makes a referral on ABE. Administrator contacts parent. 4th Offense: Student receives 1 day ISS and a tardy slip. Teacher makes a referral on ABE. Administrator contacts parent. 5th Offense and Beyond: Student receives 1 day OSS and a tardy slip. Teacher makes a referral in ABE. Student will be

placed on contract. Administrator calls parent. If a student is tardy for ten minutes or more, he/she must spend the remainder of the period in ISS.

2018-2019

Interim Report Schedule

Eau Claire High School

Quarter 1 District: Wednesday, September 26, 2018

School: Thursday, October 18, 2018

Tuesday, October 23, 2018—End of 1st Qtr. Marking Period

Wednesday, October 31—1st Qtr. Report Cards Issued

Quarter 2 School: Thursday, November 15, 2018

District: Wednesday, December 5, 2018

School: Thursday, January 10, 2019

Tuesday, January 15, 2019--End of 2nd Qtr. Marking Period

Wednesday, January 23, 2019--2nd Qtr. Report Cards Issued

Quarter 3 School: Thursday, February 14, 2019

District: Wednesday, February 20, 1019

School: Thursday, March 14, 2019

Friday, March 22, 2019—End of 3rd Qtr. Marking Period

Friday, April 3, 2019—3rd Qtr. Report Cards Issued

Quarter 4 District: Wednesday, May 1, 2019

School: Thursday, May 16, 2019

Tuesday, June 4, 2019—End of 4th Qtr. Marking Period

Tuesday, June 4, 2019—4th Qtr. Report Cards Issued

RICHLAND ONE ANNOUNCES HURRICANE FLORENCE MAKEUP DAYS

Richland One has announced the days that students will make up instructional time they missed when schools were closed September 11-14 by order of the governor.

Gov. Henry McMaster ordered schools in Richland County and two dozen other South Carolina counties to close ahead of Hurricane Florence to help clear the roads and make preparations to accommodate residents of coastal counties who were being evacuated.

At tonight’s (September 25) meeting, the Richland One Board of School Commissioners approved October 12, December 21 and March 8 as makeup days. Each makeup day will be a half day for students and a full day for staff. The Board also approved a request from the district’s administrative team to waive the fourth missed day.

October 12 previously was designated as a student holiday/district professional development day; December 21 would have been the first day of Winter Break; and March 8 would have been a holiday for students and staff.

South Carolina school districts are required by state law to designate three makeup days in their academic calendars. Three missed days must be made up, but local school boards can vote to waive up to three days if schools are closed four to six days due to snow, extreme weather conditions or other disruptions. If schools are closed six to nine days for any of the same reasons, local school boards may request a waiver from the State Board of Education.

Richland One employees will receive information from the district regarding Hurricane Florence makeup days for employees.

Karen E. York Executive Director of Communications Richland County School District One

Eau Claire High School

4800 Monticello Road

Columbia, SC 29203

1 Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher Conferences @HS 11:00 am, 2 Seniors-Balfour order make-up all day in the Gym lobby 2 Football Senior Night vs. McCormick HS @Keenan/Eau Claire Stadium @ 7:30 pm 6 Election Day-Student/Teacher Holiday (Schools/Offices closed) 7 Senior Test Prep for Accuplacer 8 Heyward Day at ECHS 9 Military Careers Day 12 Veteran’s Day Observed 12 SIC/PTSO @5:30 pm in the Media Center 13 Columbia College Visit @ ECHS 13 Underclassman Picture retakes 15 Francis Marion and Coastal Carolina College Tours 18 Community Thanksgiving Dinner 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in the Commons Area 20 ASVAB Testing 21-23 Thanksgiving Break 28 Accuplacer Midlands Tech College Testing for Seniors 30 Military Field Experience