EJHS SUMMER and BACK-TO-SCHOOL
2024 ANNOUNCEMENTS
BACK-TO-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENTS ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
BACK-TO-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Video Message from Our Principal
Don't miss Dr. Stratemeyer's video updates! You can view the full Principal's Message Playlist of vlogs on our school YouTube channel!
Open House
It is never too early to start preparing for Back to School! The Jackson County School System is happy to announce the 2024-25 Open House dates and times. The first day of the 2024-25 school year is Thursday, Aug. 1!
Approved School Times
Bell Schedule
8th Grade Experience East
Calling all Rising 8th graders!
Rest up and get ready for a great journey. We are excited for you to come Experience East on Monday, July 29. The event will start at 4pm. Save the date! More details to follow.
Bus Routes
Bus rider information for the 2024-25 school year is now available. Please visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/busroutes
Student Parking Passes
Attention EJHS student drivers: parking permit information is now available.
EJHS School Supplies List
Students are encouraged to obtain the following list of general school supplies. Specific classroom supplies will vary by class and will be communicated by the classroom teachers at Open House on Monday, July 29, 2024.
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Student Schedules
Student schedules are now live on Infinite Campus. You can view your schedule by logging into your Infinite Campus account and clicking the menu at the top, left-corner of your screen, and then selecting schedule. Watch this quick video for assistance viewing your schedule. If you still need assistance finding your schedule after watching the video, please contact our media specialist, Ms. Renee Chandler: rchandler@jcss.us.
Infinite Campus Support
Need Infinite Campus or Canvas support this summer? Just take a moment to fill out the form using the QR code shown below. Here is a helpful video to guide you in resetting your Infinite Campus password on your own.
YouTube Video Translated Captions and Settings
We value communication at East Jackson High School and want to ensure all families have access to our information. Did you know you can translate our school YouTube channel videos into your native language? Just follow these helpful video setting video tips and don't forget to subscribe to our school YouTube channel: @EastJacksonHighSchool.
Community Kickoff
Join the Jackson County School System for a Back-to-School Community Kickoff Event on Friday, August 9th at 4:30 p.m. Families can enjoy fun games and food trucks before the preseason football scrimmage between East Jackson High School at Jackson County High School.
Food Drive Competition
It is a Community Food Drive Competition between East Jackson High School and Jackson County High School! Food donations will be accepted at both high schools from now until our Eagles square off against the Panthers on Aug. 9 in the preseason football scrimmage. The winning school will be announced during the game! All donations will benefit the Jackson County community! Donations must be of non-perishable food items!
Drop Off Details:
EJHS Food Drive summer donations: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 3 p.m. at the EJHS Front Office.
Required Vaccine
Students who are 16 years old or will be 16 over the summer and in the 11th grade MUST HAVE the MVC4/Meningitis booster vaccine. Please make sure your student has their vaccine if they are eligible.
SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENTS
AP Summer Assignments
Students enrolled in 1st Semester AP courses will complete supplemental assignments before returning to school in August. Students enrolled in 2nd Semester AP courses will complete supplemental assignments before courses begin in January.
Visit our Advanced Placement web page for links to your coursework. (Scroll to the bottom of the AP page.)
Summer Learning
The Jackson County School System is dedicated to ensuring students have ample educational resources available for them during the summer months. Our EJCHS students are expected to participate in at least one summer learning experience this summer. Read more and access resources on our district Summer Learning page.
Pickleball Fundraiser
Please join us on July 27th for the 1st Annual Pickleball Tournament, a fundraiser for our EJ basketball and tennis teams! The tournament will be mixed doubles for ages 16 and over and an entry fee of $80 per team! You must register by July 13th to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
Please scan the QR code or click the link below to register both partners! The registration in on S2 Pass under "Shop".
https://fans.s2pass.com/link?id=R0E7SVo0RUVYUFBYMXBuaDRWcW83aVQ=&op=shop
Summer Eagle Camps
ROBOTICS CAMP:
EJCHS offers a number of summer camp opportunities for our future eagles! Sign-up today! Register your rising 5th, 6th, or 7th grader for our robotics camp! https://forms.gle/XzFFM4TJo9tLzgTr7
ATHLETICS CAMPS:
Please scan the top QR code or visit https://ejhsathletics.jacksonschoolsga.org/summercamps for camp details. You must use S2 Pass for all paid registrations and to make payment (bottom QR code.)
Free Football Camp Registration:
https://forms.gle/c5D8Y6j1Pw8NfxSt6
(QR Code is on EJ Athletics Webpage)
Summer Feeding
The Jackson County School System will be hosting summer feeding locations throughout the county this summer. Visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/summerfeeding for information on locations, dates and times.
EJCHS Summer School
➢ WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
1. Students who have previously failed a course in the 60-69% range.
If the grade was between a 60-69, the student can do summer school to improve the grade to a 70. The student will complete up to half of the course over again.
2. Students who are currently enrolled in an online course and will need an extension to finish the course.
➢ WHAT COURSES WILL BE OFFERED?
Core content courses including Spanish (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Spanish). Honors and AP courses will not be offered. All courses will be on level.
➢ NEXT STEPS?
1. Summer School is 2 weeks long and students must come to campus.
Students will be required to come to campus until their course is complete Monday-Thursday. Students are more successful coming to campus due to the increased support our staff can provide.
■ June 3-6: 8-11:30 am
■ June 10-13: 8-11:30 am
Once a student completes their course, there is no need to continue to attend.
Students must finish all coursework by June 13th at 11:30am.
Courses not completed by this time will need to be retaken next school year in person, in the classroom setting.
2. Summer School courses utilize a structured online platform with support from content teachers on campus.
➢ COST AND TRANSPORTATION
1. Cost: $25 PER course. Pay on SchoolPay: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Summer-School/ScKUjYU
2. Transportation to and from campus can be provided but must be requested in advance.
➢ HOW DO I ENROLL?
To register your student for Summer School, please complete the form below. Transportation will be provided if you register by Friday, May 24 at 1:45 pm.
REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/EJCHSSummer24
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Linq Connect for Lunch Account Payments
Pay at LINQ Connect
- Breakfast costs $1.45 in the elementary schools and $1.55 in the middle and high schools.
- Lunch costs $2.10 in the elementary schools and $2.60 in the middle and high schools.
- Adults can eat with their children at $2.75 for breakfast or $3.75 for lunch.
SchoolPay for All Other Payment Transactions
SchoolPay is the only way to complete transactions related to school services, including fundraisers, club dues, and dance tickets this year. We will be limiting cash and check transactions moving forward.
SchoolPay Link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Student-Parking-Passes/SSEM8x.
Play Cards for the Public Library
EJCHS Students:
Did you know your JCSS student ID can be used to sign up for a PLAY CARD with our local public library? PLAY CARDS can be used to access a number of resources and provide other benefits. Please see the attached flyers to learn more!
Contact your media specialist, Renee Chandler, with questions or for more information (rchandler@jcss.us).
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Estudiantes de EJCHS:
¿Sabía que su identificación de estudiante de JCSS se puede utilizar para registrarse para obtener una PLAY CARD en nuestra biblioteca pública local? PLAY CARDS se puede utilizar para acceder a una serie de recursos y proporcionar otros beneficios. ¡Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener más información!
Comuníquese con su especialista en medios, Renee Chandler, si tiene preguntas o desea obtener más información (rchandler@jcss.us).
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