ATTENDANCE LAWS/WISE COUNTY POLICIES
Parents are permitted to use 5 parent notes per semester t excuse absences for sickness, family emergencies, etc. (turn into Mrs. Salyer in ISS before 1st Block)-must be turned in within 3 days of absence to be accepted
Once reaching 5 total absences in a semester, only Dr’s excuses will be accepted to excuse absences, when/if you reach that point, a letter will be mailed home notifying you of this each semester (must be turned in within 3 days of absence to be accepted)
Once a child reaches 5 unexcused absences in a school year, staff from Eastside will be in contact with you and/or your student to discuss a plan to improve attendance
A parent conference is scheduled at 6 unexcused absences
7 or more unexcused absences can result in a court referral
A student, who misses 18 or more total absences (2 or more absences per month) in a school year is considered chronically absent
PARENT/STUDENT TIPS FOR IMPROVING ATTENDANCE
• Set a regular bed time and morning routine
• Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, school lunches, etc. the night before
• Send child to school every day unless they are truly sick ie., running a fever, blisters in back of throat, mysterious rash, etc. Always remember, we have a school nurse for minor symptoms.
• Develop back up plans for getting to school if something unexpected comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent
• Utilize the school bus to improve tardy issues
• Schedule all possible appointments around school. Don’t miss an entire day for a local appt.
• Make sure to make arrangements to get make-up work ASAP when a student has to miss school
Jostens will be at CMS on Thursday, August 11 at 945 for the Sophomore ring assembly. Students will be bussed from EHS to CMS for the assembly and then brought back to EHS after it's over.
Jostens will be at CMS on Thursday, August 11 for the SR graduation assembly. Students will be bussed from EHS to CMS for the assembly and then brought back to EHS after it's over. All SR AEC students or AM career tech students should remain at EHS on August 11. Students may drive or be bussed back to Wise after the 845 assembly.
Jostens will be at CMS on Thursday, August 11 for the SR graduation assembly and for the Sophomore ring assembly. Students will be bussed from EHS to CMS for the assemblies and then brought back to EHS after they are over. All SR AEC students or AM career tech students should remain at EHS on August 11. Students may drive or be bussed back to Wise after the 845 assembly.
First 3 students that report to the office and show this notification will get "Depot" bucks to use in our school store (concession stand). On your mark, get set, gooooo!
After adding the WCPS APP and selecting Eastside as your school, see directions, see below for instructions on how to enable push notifications. There are 2 steps. Step 1- enable on your phone, Step 2-enable within the app itself.
How do I enable push notifications on my device?
Step by step instructions on how to enable notifications on your device.
Enable Push Notifications On Your Cell Phone
Once you've determined what version your device is using, you can use the following instructions to enable push notifications:
Android 9.0
Swipe down the notification shade and tap Settings gear icon.
Tap Apps & notifications.
Tap See all apps.
Select the WCPS app.
Tap Notifications.
Turn on toggle “Show notifications.”
Android 8.0
On the home screen or in the app drawer, long press on the WCPS app.
In the pop-up window that appears, tap the Info icon, represented by a lowercase “i.” This will take you to the App Info page.
Tap App Notifications.
From this screen, you can enable all notifications for the app (represented by the on/off switch at the top).
Android 7.0
Go to Settings > Notifications.
Select the WCPS app and you’ll get options to block its notifications, show them silently, display them on the lock screen, or override Do Not Disturb mode.
Touch the On The Lock Screen option for additional choices. This allows you to show all notification content, hide sensitive content, or not show these notifications at all.
Android 5.0 and Above
Swipe down from the status bar, then press the gear icon at the top. This allows you to quickly open general settings.
With settings open, tap “Sound & Notification.”
You will then want to click on "App Notifications" and scroll to find the WCPS app.
In the WCPS app notification settings, you can allow notifications.
Android 4.1 and Above
Tap Settings to open Android Settings.
In Android settings tap on the App option to open Android application management.
Now find and tap the WCPS app to open the app info page.
On the app info page, just below the Force stop and Uninstall button, you will see the option to Show notification. Just check the option and relaunch WCPS to start receiving notifications.
iOS/Apple
Tap the Settings icon on your home screen.
Scroll down and select the WCPS app from the list of installed applications.
Tap Notifications.
Tap Allow Notifications to enable the setting. Notifications are enabled when the switch is slid to the right and green.
Now that you have enabled notifications on your phone, the final step is to enable the notifications within the App
*Enable Push Notifications within the App
Open up the WCPS App
Tap Menu
Tap Settings
Scroll down and select Eastside High School & any particular grade level that you would want to see notifications about, if applicable
Tap Done
You will now start receiving push notifications from Eastside High School on your cell’s home screen which will ensure that you will not miss any important messages.
All the EHS groups for push notifications are working now. Look in the news feed to see how to turn those on.
BACK IN SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY!
TODAY 5-9PM Downtown, Coeburn
Inflatables
Dunking Booth
DJ/Karaoke
Free Haircuts
Photo Booth
BRAINFREEZE
BLUE JEAN BAKERY
And prizes!!!
32” Smart TV
Samsung Chromebook
Polaroid Camera
Gift Cards
Backpacks with school supplies!
Wondering what's for lunch?
Find out, in the app on the Dining page.
Students when you arrive at school tomorrow, you may be in the hallways and the cafe'. Please do not go into classrooms until your teachers are in their classrooms (after 8). At 8:20, the bell will ring for you to go to your homeroom. Homeroom lists are on the wall in the gym hallway and on the wall near the guidance office if you are unsure of where to go.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Eastside Clubs/Committees/Activities for the upcoming school year. Sign-Ups will be this Friday and next Wed. during our long lunch. We encourage all students to get involved in at least one club! Make friends, share interests, get involved!
Information about each club will be shared during Sign-Up Sessions
DECA
FBLA
FCCLA
Scholastic Bowl
Pep Club
Horizons Club
Paws & Claws
Art Club
Book Club
Future Scientists/STEM Club
Lifetime Sports
Auto Club
Key Club
News Club
Yearbook Club
Prom Committee- Juniors Only
After Prom Committee- Juniors Only
FCS
In addition, sports teams will have tryouts/sign-ups over the course of the school year. That information will be shared here as it becomes available.
We are so touched by the outpouring of donations from our Coeburn Community to help with the flood relief efforts for Eastern KY. There is still time to bring donation items as the bus will be leaving (driven by our own Carol Hall) from Eastside tomorrow at 3:30 sharp! Supplies will be taken to Letcher County Central High School! Thank you so much to those, who have donated ❤️ Proud to be a Spartan!
Freshman Orientation is scheduled for August, 2nd at 6:00 pm in the Eastside gymnasium! See you there!
Hello Parents & Students!
In an effort to increase and improve communication between our school and you, we will now be utilizing our WCPS APP, in addition to our automated phone calls and FB posts. We highly encourage all Eastside students and parents to download this app to stay up to date on all the important Eastside happenings..
Please scan the QR code to install the WCPS App
Go to "Schools" in the lower left hand corner
Select "See All"
Select "Eastside"
We will be sending more info. in weeks to come regarding this new app :)
A few important dates coming up:
📌Schedules will be available for viewing on Home Access Center on Monday, July 25th.
📌Juniors and Seniors may request changes on Wednesday, July 27th.
📌Freshmen and Sophomores may request changes on Thursday, July 28th.
📌Freshman Orientation will be held on August 2nd at 6pm.
✏️Schedule changes may be requested by emailing kmcreynolds@wisek12.org or calling 276.395.3380 on your designated date or by stopping in the guidance office on that date. You may also stop by guidance on these dates if you need a printed copy of your schedule. Freshman will also receive one on their orientation date.
‼️Please be advised that only necessary changes will be made and many classes are at their maximum capacity. ‼️
Seniors— Don’t forget to turn in proof of your Meningococcal Booster to Guidance before school begins! You can get it for FREE by registering here.
‼️Seniors: ‼️
School Immunization Requirements
Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine - Effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses of MenACWY vaccine. The first dose should be administered prior to entering 7th grade. The final dose should be administered prior to entering 12th grade.
For all school age requirements please visit https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/
Registration for fall 2022 SAT dates is now open. Registration for spring 2023 dates will open in the fall.
http://spr.ly/6183zjR5F
Due to a main water line break, all Coeburn area schools (Coeburn Primary School, Coeburn Middle School and Eastside High School) will be dismissing at 1:30pm this afternoon, Friday, March 11, 2022!
Wise County Public Schools is participating in the Test to Stay program offered by the Virginia Department of Health in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education.
Please read the information concerning the program here :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16DsQNz2yXDdmXW2nF0WbKh4etoGV5M7I/view?usp=sharing
If you wish to have your child participate in this program, please complete the consent form linked below.
https://forms.gle/vWpwjAXVoWyCkkpH8