The start of school is just around the corner, which means it is time to begin the enrollment process. All students, new and returning, must complete the online enrollment process every year. Online enrollment begins Thursday, August 3rd at 8am. Staff will be available to virtually assist students and families with online enrollment on Tuesday, August 15th between 11am-6pm and Wednesday, August 16th between 7:30am-1pm.
Families who anticipate needing in-person support with online enrollment can attend an in-person support session to receive assistance from bilingual East staff. Note that these sessions are not at East High School, East is closed for the summer due to construction. Sessions will be ahead at the Vera Court Neighborhood Center and Madison College.
Additional details about enrollment are below and on our enrollment website: east.mmsd.org/enroll.
We look forward to greeting you all in September.
Mikki Smith
Principal
ONLINE ENROLLMENT
Parents should locate their Infinite Campus username and password to access the online enrollment system. Parents who don't know their username or password can fill out this form.
East Staff will be available to support families virtually (over the phone and with video meetings through Zoom) with the online enrollment process on:
Tuesday, August 15th: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday, August 16th: 7:30am - 1:00pm
Please call 608-204-1603 for support during these times.
IN-PERSON SUPPORT
Bilingual East staff will be available at Madison College and the Vera Court Neighborhood Center in August to assist families with:
Navigating the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and Mobile App
Student fees are collected during online enrollment with a credit card or checks can be mailed to East’s Main Office (2222 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704).
The District sends out monthly invoices for all fees owed once school begins.
Students who qualify for the Free and Reduced Meal Program will have their required fees waived automatically. Note: A new application for the Free & Reduced Meal Program must be filled out EACH YEAR.
REQUIRED FEES FOR ALL STUDENTS
Textbook Fee - $35. This is a required Board of Education fee that is part of the District budget designated for textbooks.
Consumable Fee - $17. This is a required Board of Education fee that is part of the District budget designated for classroom supplies.
Activity Fee - $30. This is a required Board of Education fee that is part of the District budget designated to cover co-curricular District costs, i.e. materials and staff time not supported by club activities, anything non-athletic. All students can participate in any activity.
OPTIONAL FEES
Yearbook - $50. Yearbooks can be purchased online with other enrollment fees and can also be purchased later.
LifeTouch portraits for the student photo ID's and the yearbook will be taken at East High School on Tuesday, September 5th and Wednesday, September 6th between 8am-3pm.
Yearbook picture retakes will be taken by LifeTouch at East High School on Wednesday, October 25th between 8am-3pm.
CHROMEBOOKS
Students will use the same Chromebook they used last school year.
Students who need a new Chromebook or charger can stop by the LMC during the first weeks of school.
Student schedules will be viewable beginning the week of August 21st in Infinite Campusand through the "Campus Parent" and "Campus Student" app on mobile devices.
The District does not generally provide transportation to high school students. Rather, the District and City of Madison work cooperatively to ensure that Madison Metro Transit routes are available to students as a primary means of transportation.
District-funded Madison Metro bus passes are available for students who:
Reside within the boundaries of the school attendance area, AND
Reside more than one and one-half (1.5) miles from their attendance area school, AND
District-funded bus passes for students who qualify will be distributed during the first weeks of school in Neighborhood Offices. Students may ride the bus for free until they receive their pass.
