Parent and Scholar Newsletter

DEPSA - ECE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | Volume II Main Office Contact 313-877-9380

Welcome to ECE!

Scholars will have a full day of school this week.Please provide students with a healthy bagged lunch. The hot lunch program will begin on September 12, 2022.

In an effort to monitor student safety and improve traffic flow we need your help!

We are in need of parent volunteers as crossing guards and to support traffic flow. Please contact the main office for more details.

We are also asking parents to use the North entrance on Scott Street and use the circular drive to enter and exit. Please allow students to exit the vehicle closest to the curb so they are not walking through traffic. This is a drop-off zone. Please do not park in this area.

Students should exit the vehicle in a timely manner. Parents please slow down and be alert. Watch for children crossing the street. Be patient and courteous with the security team and be prepared to stop when asked. If we all work together we can improve the traffic flow and keep students safe.

Arrival Procedure

Students arrive at 8:10 AM

Instruction begins at 8:20 AM Students are marked tardy 8:25 AM

NO LOCKERS AFTER 8:25 AM

Students who arrive after 8:45 AM must be signed in by a parent in the main office. If your student is going to be late or absent, please call the main office at 313-877-9380.

STUDENT PARKING PASSES

Students must have a valid DEPSA parking pass as a student driver on campus. We must have on file a copy of the students driver's license, current insurance and parent permission slip. The parking pass is $45.00 for the year. Please see Mrs. Downer for the permission slip.

2022-2023 School Information

DEPSA Early College of Excellence is committed to utilizing strategies to keep our scholars safe. We are excited to serve our school community and will work diligently with the Wayne County Health Department to enforce safety precautions.

Please ensure to do your part by making sure your student wears a mask daily.

2022-2023 GOALS

100% College Acceptance

FAFSA completion will increase by 20%

Increase college matriculating by 10%

IB/AP - increase the number of students passing by 10%

M-STEP proficiency will increase in both Science and Social Studies by 20% for 11th graders

% of SAT test takers scoring above College Ready Benchmark: 26%

60% of 9th and 10th graders will meet their RIT growth goal in Math and Reading

Average Daily Attendance will be at 95%

INSTRUCTIONAL PRIORITIES

Priority #1: Integrate reading, writing and discussion in all content areas to provide cohesive instruction and opportunities for productive struggle.

Priority #2: Provide effective feedback to students that affirms what they have done well and guides them toward academic improvement and achievement of learning goals.

Priority #3: Study and leverage student-level data on a regular and consistent basis to identify learning opportunities and create plans to address them.

Priority #4: Use rubrics as tools to provide a shared language with clear guidelines and expectations to provide a measure, adjust and evaluate learning.

Important Dates!!!

Friday, September 2nd - Monday, September 5th

No School - Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, September 6th

FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL

8:10 AM Arrival

8:20 AM Instruction Begins

Tardy at 8:25 AM

Monday, September 12th

Hot Lunch Program Begins

NWEA Testing Begins

Saturday, September 17

Annual Title I Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, September 21st

Pioneer Night

Parent Meeting

4:15 PM - 5:15PM

Friday, September 30th

Homecoming Game 4:00 PM

Saturday, October 1st

Homecoming Dance at ECE

7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Wednesday, October 5th

COUNT DAY

Bell Schedule

Food Delivery

Please Do Not send food to your student via Door Dash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats, or other food delivery services. This creates a security issue and is a disruption to the educational environment. Food deliveries, whether ordered by parents or students, will be turned away.

NWEA Testing

The 9th and 10th-grade students will participate in NWEA Testing the week of September 12th. NWEA is a norm-referenced test that measures student growth over time. NWEA is designed to target student academic performance in mathematics and reading. The test is tailored to an individual’s current achievement level. This allows each student to show what they can do.

Monday, Sept. 12th - Reading 9th & 10th

Tuesday, Sept. 13th - Reading 9th & 10th

Wednesday, Sept. 14th - Math 9th & 10th

Thursday, Sept. 15th - Math 9th & 10th

In order for your student to receive a Google Chromebook for school use a signed Equipment Use Agreement must be on file. This agreement is between the school, the parent/guardian, and the student listed. Please be on the lookout for the form in your email.

Emergency Cards:

Parents, please make sure you have completed an Emergency Contact Form for your student. The card communicates important health details, emergency contact, and pick-up permission. Students will not be released to individuals who are not listed on the emergency card.

September is National Attendance Month

Please ensure scholars arrive at school on time daily.

In order to accommodate all classes needed for graduation requirements some student schedules end at 3:20 PM (P6) and some end at 4:00 PM (P7).

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Be on time
Be in full uniform daily
Your mask should cover your nose and chin at all times
Remember to maintain social distance
Stay in the Know!! - Check email daily and Google classroom for important updates.

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