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EHSPN Episode #6 of the 2009 - 2010 Season!
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This midwinter episode features Boys Hockey, Indoor Track and Rec Basketball. Enjoy!
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Attention Juniors!! EHS College Planning Program for Juniors and Parents
The Essex High School Counseling Department will present a College Planning Program for Juniors and parents on Thursday, January 28th at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS auditorium. In the first half of the program we will hear from Saint Michael’s Admissions on general factors to consider when choosing a college, what colleges are looking for in applications and how to best use your Junior and Senior years. Additional information on college search resources and admission testing programs (ACT/SAT) will also be covered.
The second half of the program will include a menu of smaller subject-specific workshops; including factors to consider when thinking about majors in business, engineering, art, and music; technical center options; hands on computer search options; search strategies for students with learning or other disabilities; college athletics/NCAA requirements; applying to highly selective colleges; and alternative college options.
All Juniors are encouraged to attend for important information about post graduation
Essex High School and the Center for Technology-Essex have received a $50,000 grant to install solar panels at the school. A total of ten Vermont schools were selected by the Vermont Dept of Education out of 23 submissions to receive the grant as part of a statewide Solar in Schools competition. Sen. Bernie Sanders was able to secure these funds from the US Dept of Energy. The project will include the installation of energy-generating photovoltaic solar panels and the incorporation of this green technology into the curriculum. Sen. Sanders said that these programs “will help students and the people in their communities learn more about solar energy and smart ways to get to a greener future.” Physics and Astronomy teacher Scott Pennington is the project leader. Please feel free to contact him with any questions. The Edge Academy in Essex was also a recipient of a grant.
Suicide Prevention Presentation
Essex High School will be hosting a suicide prevention presentation for adults on Thursday, February 11th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Presenters include two EHS school counselors, an ADL school counselor, an EHS school social worker, and the Director of HowardCenter’s First Call Program. Current educational programming regarding suicide as well as crisis intervention strategies utilized in schools and treatment centers will be discussed. Suicide statistics, risk factors, and warning signs also will be reviewed. If you would like to attend, please register by calling the EHS Guidance Department at 879-5515 by Thursday, January 28th.
Yearbooks Sale
Attention Parents and Students
Your school’s yearbook is the perfect way to finalize and keep all your high school memories together for years to come. The current price for the yearbook is $60.00. We accept checks made out to Essex High School Yearbook or you may use a Credit Card to purchase the book online.
We have to stop taking orders on February 1st in order to get the quantity needed to the publisher in time for spring delivery. Purchase your book now before it’s too late!
We are now accepting a $10.00 deposit to reserve a book! You may pay $10.00 now and the rest on May 27th when the books arrive!
Science Department Seeks Student Feedback
The following link is for students to take a brief survey (6 questions) about elective courses offered by the Science Department. Your feedback will help us offer electives that will best meet the needs of students. Thank you for your time! Click Here to take survey
ACADEMIC SUPPORT TIME
Academic support time will now be from 7:55 a.m.to 8:05 a.m. each day at Essex High School. This time replaces our current homeroom time frame. This time will assist students who have shown, through first quarter work, that support is warranted based upon first quarter grades. Teachers will be in determined areas in the building. Department offices will have that information. This process will operate in two ways. First, students may seek assistance of their teacher(s) for various reasons. Secondly, teachers, with written notice (Academic Support Notice), shall require students to attend during this ten minute period for academic support. Attendance for students who receive written notice is mandatory. Failure to attend will result in consequences from administration. The intent here is to provide assistance for students who are not making adequate progress in their class(es) to ultimately lead to success in their academic experience at Essex High School. This fits in nicely with our Response to Failure process for all involved.
Composting in EHS Cafeterias
For the first time this year, students and faculty are now able to do away with their food scraps, the proper way; instead of having one big trash bin where students and faculty throw away all that they please, two compost bins are now available. ALL food scraps including meat and bones and paper products can be composted. For a complete list please visit: www.cswd.net Students and faculty are strongly encouraged to think about where their “trash” will go. Composting not only lessens pressure on Vermont landfills by reducing organic matter (thus lowering production of greenhouse gasses), but also instills in youth a sense of environmental stewardship. EHS continues to have recycling bins in the cafeteria, so please throw away responsibly.
H1N1 Information for Parents and Students
Please read the PDF located HERE for information concerning the H1N1 flu virus.
ATTENTION! ESSEX SKATING FACILITY PARKING REGULATIONS
CCSU and EHS security respectfully request that all individuals comply with our new parking regulations for the Essex Skating Facility. Recent events have exposed a dangerous situation with respect to pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the road between the rink and the school. We will be regulating parking according to the details explained HERE.
Last updated: Jan 27 at 5:55 pm