ATTN: All EHS students and parents
RE: Attendance
Just a courtesy reminder regarding our attendance policy....
When students are absent, please remember to turn in your excuse within 3 days of the absence in order for it to be excused.
Students may use 5 parent notes per semester- once reaching 5 total absences (excused or unexcused), only dr's excuses will be accepted.
Once a student reaches 6 unexcused absences in a school year-a mandatory parent conference will be scheduled. These meetings will be scheduled earlier for students who have had truancy/ chronic absenteeism in the past school year.
Students/Parents are referred to the truancy officer, once reaching 7 unexcused absences in the school year.
Chronic Absenteeism includes all absences-excused and unexcused.
Students who miss 10% or more of school are chronically absent ex. In 30 school days, if you have missed 3 or more days, you are chronically absent or in 90 school days, if you have missed 9 or more days, you are chronically absent, etc
Students who are chronically absent may not be permitted to attend field trips, school dances, prom, etc
Only full day absences count toward chronic absenteeism.
Please do not miss a full day for doc appts., court, or any other appts. if at all possible. We would love to have you here for a partial day than you missing a full day.
Being absent on early dismissal days- counts as full day absences. Please come to school on those days to help ensure that you stay off the chronic absenteeism list.
Please call the school with any questions!
Let's have an awesome year!
We are excited to welcome our students back tomorrow, Thursday, August 8, 2024! Tomorrow and Friday will be half days for our students as we begin the new school year. See you in the morning!
Attn: Seniors
If you have not gotten your required Meningococcal Vaccine, it is imperative that you do so now to avoid a disruption with being able to start school. See flyer for opportunities to get this mandatory vaccination tomorrow (please pre-register). Please call Eastside Guidance at 276-395-3380 with any questions.
From our Food Services Department:
The Virginia Department of Social Services will issue a one-time $120 food benefit through
Virginia SUN Bucks beginning August 2024 to children who qualify. Children qualify and are
automatically enrolled in Virginia SUN Bucks if they receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or an income-based Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid). If you are not enrolled in SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid you can apply and potentially qualify for Virginia SUN Bucks by visiting VirginiaSunBucks.com and mailing the application to:
Virginia Sun Bucks
c/o VDSS
5600 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060.
Applications will not be available until July 1, when the webpage goes live. The Application for SUN Bucks will require you to enter your child’s “Local Student ID Number.”
Contact the school your child attends to get this number. If you qualify, SUN Bucks benefits will be distributed beginning August 2024 on a rolling basis and will be loaded onto your current SNAP EBT Card or a Virginia SUN Bucks card.
The Tyler Giles Junior Youth Golf Day at Lonesome Pine Country Club will be held on July 30th! Free Golf Lessons, Free T-Shirts, Free Food, Free Golf and Give Aways for Junior Golfers (17 and under) starting at 9 a.m. Clubs will be provided to those who need them! Please contact Lonesome Pine Country Club (276-523-0739) to sign up.
Attn: All Rising Seniors!
Please remember to provide the school with documentation of having received the MenACWY vaccine prior to the 1st day of school. This is an enrollment requirement by the Virginia Dept of Health.
Thank you!
From our Food Services Department concerning our Summer Feeding Program:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WMKXYfs_KNL4ubrt-bfFQC-ZZFnto-xs/view?usp=sharing
Job Shadowing Opportunity!
EHS News - 5/15/24 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TBsiZROGs27UsiaWWLwgJ0t0PWTXF3gt/view
EHS News - 5/14/24 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M5nu-EUIHdIqlrJ96IBDncJxs4E5oJFQ/view
Attention: Students and Parents!
We're almost there! Last day is this Thursday and it's a half day!
As we close out the school year, we have planned some fun activities for the coming days..including extended lunch for the rest of the school year..
Tues- Underclassman Awards
Wed- Movies at Norton Cinema for those who are not chronically absent or are currently making up time via the attendance recovery program
Thurs-Extra extended lunch and hotdogs
Please make sure to come every day for the remainder of the school year to ensure that you finish up not being on the chronic absenteeism list. If you must miss, please don't miss an entire day (partial day absences due not count toward chronic absenteeism).
For those who finish up being chronically absent, you will not be allowed to participate in any field trips for the 1st 9 weeks or longer of your next school year until you have proven that you will not be repeating poor attendance patterns that were noted this school year.
Let's finish strong Eastside 💪💪💪
EHS News - 5/10/24 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nnM3Hjq2-tdoD5WopSrcDk-is2bOWmDj/view
EHS News - 5/9/24 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WIFSlZZDA3iQKru7GUNgXZqHU0aZDVSR/view
Can't let another day pass without recognizing these lovely ladies ❤️ Thank you all so much for your hard work and the loving touch that you put in to the preparation of our meals at EHS! We appreciate you!!! 👏👏👏
Congratulations to our Marvelous Monday Attendance All-Stars... Haley Day, Isaac Green, & Jason Robinette! 👏👏👏
EHS News - 5/6/24 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Keoq4iXwTMgB13cKVpNm9nbXlM7WP0RQ/view
EHS News - 5/3/24- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DZSUdB4xZEYGHDawzC921nPYHZ-NTI7G/view
EHS News - 5/2/24 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DcVz96nU5DeTdi59GglyiIp0kcq6e6AD/view
EHS News - 5/1/24 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IzG5Hk1MCWcbnEDRolf580Q-hkWTD2I7/view