
East News Flash
July 19, 2023
Welcome Letter
East News Flash Items
Schedule Release Paperwork & Fall 2023 Schedule Release
Schedule Changes
Camp Panther & the new "Expedition East"
Chromebooks
1st Day of School
First Three Days of School Schedule
School Pictures and Student ID's
Parking
Athletic Information
School Supplies
Video Interns
2022-2023 Renewal of Free or Reduced-Price Meals
PASAR-Job Opportunities
Parent Volunteers
PTSA & Booster Club Items:
- PTSA
Club Items:
none
Hello Plano East families!
We are so extremely excited for the 23-24 school year to begin. We anticipate our campus enrollment to be around 3100 students, and our staff is planning an incredible year for our Panthers. As we are diligently preparing classes for approximately 2700 juniors and seniors, we are also supporting two academies here at Plano East- the International Baccalaureate (IB) World School Academy and the Health Sciences Academy (HSA) partnered with Collin College.
To our students – It is our belief that you are more successful when connected to our campus and community. We encourage you to get involved with our numerous clubs and organizations and find a place to share your talents. Make Plano East your home.
To our parents - please support your child by volunteering your time in our programs. Most importantly, our doors are always open to assist you. One great way to do this is by joining the Plano East PTSA. Your support allows our PTSA to do many wonderful things for our students and staff. To join, please click here. We would like to ask any parent that is able and willing to be a substitute for the District, to consider doing so as it is a great service to our campus and community. You can gain more information about how to be a substitute here.
Campus Safety and Security for both students and staff is of utmost importance. Please review the following rules and procedures for the upcoming school year:
Attendance
Student absences should not exceed nine per class for each semester. 10 or more absences will result in absence make-up time, and possible loss of class credit for graduation.
Students must submit a parent note within three (3) days of an absence in order to excuse the absence.
Administration will routinely check students in the hallways during instructional time to ensure students have authorization to be outside of assigned class.
Student conduct
Students and staff are expected to treat one another with dignity and respect at all times.
Students will be held accountable for the Plano ISD Student Code of Conduct:
https://www.pisd.edu/cms/lib/TX02215173/Centricity/Domain/460/English_StudentCodeofConduct_22-23.pdf
https://www.pisd.edu/cms/lib/TX02215173/Centricity/Domain/460/Spanish_StudentCodeofConduct_22-23.pdf
ID badge enforcement
Students must display, in a clearly visible manner, their Plano East authorized ID badge at all times while on campus.
This is a Plano ISD district-wide expectation for all students 6th-12th grades.
For students who forgot to bring their ID, staff will provide a temporary ID sticker. Students must wear the temporary sticker for the remainder of the school day while on campus.
Persistently out of compliance (not wearing ID badge/needing a temporary badge) will result in disciplinary action.
All Staff members and Visitors also follow this district policy.
Dress code
Clothing not in compliance with PISD dress code must be resolved by:
- Seeking alternative clothing from the Refresh Room, or
- Authorized passage to go home and bring back appropriate clothes, or
- Remain in the Refresh Room for the remainder of the school day.
The PISD dress code can be here: https://www.pisd.edu/domain/2501
There are many ways to stay connected at Plano East.
- East News Flash-Each Friday we send out an East News Flash that has all the details you will need for the coming week.
- Plano East Website- We also encourage you to regularly check the Plano East Website. This site is regularly updated and is your one place to find most all your questions. https://www.pisd.edu/pesh
- Twitter-Follow Plano East on Twitter @EastPanthers1 Throughout the year, we will tweet important information as well as many photos of our students doing many great things.
- Instagram-Follow Plano East on our Instagram page @EastPanthers1
We look forward to this year and all of the wonderful experiences we will have together. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out and thank you for your support!
David Jones
Principal
Plano East Senior High School
Campus Items
Schedule Release paperwork and Fall 2023 Schedule Release
Schedule Release Paperwork:
All families are required each year to complete online schedule release items to update all important student information.
Completion of the schedule release online process will begin July 19th online. You will complete this paperwork online parent portal.
While completing the paperwork, one item that will be required is for students and parents to sign off that they have read and understood the Plano East Student Handbook. This document has many helpful items in it.
The district has developed a web page to assist you with this process. It can be found here.
We have provided some helpful handouts to get you through the schedule release online paperwork:
Schedule Release On-line Paperwork Help (English version)
Schedule Release On-line Paperwork Help (Spanish version)
Schedule Release
Starting July 31st 8 AM, students will be able to view and print their schedules on-line through the parent portal. If there are any holds, like textbook fines etc., you will need to come to campus during the Expedition East August 3rd (see times in Expedition East Section) to take care of the holds and be able to view your schedule.
Schedule Changes
Schedule Correction/Change Guidelines
A schedule change MAY be made if:
- A student is enrolled in a class for which they already have credit
- A student has the same class on their schedule twice
- A class needed for graduation is not on the schedule
- Government/Economics are in the same semester and the student would prefer to separate these classes out.
- A class period is missing on the schedule
- A student wants to move in or out of a sport or other UIL activity (requires permission from the coach/teacher)
A schedule change MAY NOT be made if:
- A student wants to change electives they selected in the academic conference.
- A student wants a teacher change.
- A student wants to change periods.
- A student wants to change lunches.
- A student would like to change levels of a course. (These requests will need to be made at a later date.)
Please use the following link or QR Code to contact your Counselor regarding a change/correction
2023-24 Fall Schedule Corrections (will go live on August 3rd)
Expedition East
Expedition East August 3rd 9 AM to 11:45 AM & 1:30 PM-4 PM
We look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming events for our incoming IB students, Juniors and Seniors. Please see the following dates and brief description below for each event:
Expedition East
Students (all grades) are encouraged to come to campus and take care of any of the following during this time:
- Parking permits
- Pay any holds
- Walk the campus and find their classes
- Find out about bus transportation
- Purchase spirit wear
- Campus tours brought to you by Student Senate
Please be aware that our counselors will not be on location for Expedition East. They will be in required district training. We ask that all students submit schedule issues through the Google form below. Counselors are working hard to assist all students with changes that meet the criteria outlined on the website and East News Flash. Please allow 2-3 days for counselors to work through the number of requests being submitted.
2023-24 Fall Schedule Corrections
Expedition East (Pep Rally ) August 3 4:00 PM
ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to attend this orientation to better familiarize yourself with Plano East and imagine the excitement of the coming school year. Traditions of Plano East will be taught and prizes will be awarded. This program will take place in the gym and last around an hour. Students will have the opportunity to win school spirit items as well.
Chromebooks
Students will have the opportunity to check out a Chromebook and keep it for the entire year. There are several days and times for students to pick up their Chromebook. Pick up will be in the Library which is located in upstairs of B2.
- August 3 ((Expedition East) 9 am-11:45 pm and 1:30 pm-4 pm
- August 8 1 pm to 3:30 pm
- Students that do not pick one up at the times above, will be brought down by their Science teachers on August 10th.
Parents will need to fill out this Google form to allow students to pick up a Chromebook. Parents are not required to be present to issue a Chromebook.
1st Day of School (August 9th)
PISD first day of school is August 9th. Plano East begins school at 9 am unless you have a zero hour which starts at 8 am. Our full bell schedule can be found here.
Students should bring their schedule either on their phone or paper. If a student needs assistance with getting their schedule, they should report to the library which is located in the upstairs B2 above the cafeteria.
First three days of School Schedule August 9-11
For the first three days of school, East will be on an alternative schedule to allow all staff and students to complete the necessary first day attendance, safety and security drills, and share pertinent information with our students they will need to be successful at East.
This schedule can be found here.
School Pictures and Student ID's
Students will receive their student ID when they have their picture taken. School pictures will follow this schedule:
August 14-15...9-11th graders (Building A Auditorium Stage)
August 16-22...Seniors that did not have their picture taken during the summer (Gym Foyer)
Students will be escorted to have their picture taken through their Social Studies class. Each teacher will be assigned a time and day to take their class.
Any student that does not have a Social Studies class, should go to the designated location listed above during their lunch.
Parking
STUDENT PARKING PROCEDURES
ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A PARKING PERMIT TO PARK ON CAMPUS
Failure to comply with parking procedures may result in disciplinary consequences and/or the student vehicle being towed at the student’s expense.
Hours: Parking permits are sold in Beta Office from 7:30 AM – 8:49 AM, the first 30 minutes of A lunch, or the last 30 minutes of B lunch. No passes are sold after school. All drivers MUST have a valid driver’s license – no driving permits allowed.
Parking permits: $75 for the school year. Spring semester prices are posted in Beta Office
Designated student parking lots are the Far North Lot (near the softball field) and the Fine Arts Lot. Reserved Senior Parking is available for purchase through PTSA in the Far North Lot, Fine Arts Lot, and East Lot (behind Buildings 4 & 5). Reserved Senior Spots CANNOT be shared with other students. Do NOT park in the adjacent neighborhoods, staff lot or reserved parking spaces…you may be ticketed or towed if improperly parked.
Student vehicles may be towed at the expense of the student for the following violations:
1) Parking in a staff parking lot
2) Parking in a visitor space
3) Parking without a current parking permit visible in the front windshield over the inspection and registration stickers
4) Parking on grass, fire lanes, areas with stripes, medians, handicapped and areas designated as “No Parking”
5) Parking in another student’s Reserved Senior parking space
****Vehicles are towed and stored by: Signature Towing at 1204 Municipal Drive in Plano (972-423-4010) ****
A uniformed police officer is on duty in the parking lot each day. If you are involved in an accident on campus, exchange names, phone numbers, and insurance information. If no one is in the other vehicle, leave a note with your name and phone number and report it to School Resource Officer or Beta Office.
To purchase a parking permit for the 2023-2024 school year: In Parent Portal, click on the name of the student needing a parking permit under Student Registration Forms. Click on “Pay Now”.
If you will be temporarily changing vehicles, please obtain a temporary parking tag from Beta Office. You will need to provide the vehicle information for the temporary vehicle and park in an authorized student parking area.
If you will be permanently changing vehicles, peel the sticker from the windshield of the vehicle that will no longer be used and bring it to Beta Office to receive a replacement sticker.
Athletic Information
For students that are interested in athletics, we have two documents to assist you with locating information about the various athletic teams.
East Side Information Sheet
This document will help you know when the class meets and try out information.
School Supplies
Plano East does not have a blanket school supplies list. Each teacher will share items students need for their course through the course of the first couple of days of school. Beyond these items, it is up to each student to determine what organizational tools work best to help them be successful.
Video Interns
VIDEO INTERNS NEEDED
The PISD Athletic department is looking for motivated students who are interested in learning how to video live sporting events. No experience is necessary. Learn how to shoot video from the press-box camera deck and the sidelines. Instruction will be provided on-site. Video interns are needed for Clark Stadium on Friday nights. Earn volunteer hours for service clubs. This internship will be a great addition to your college resume.
Interested candidates please contact Jim Macaluso at: Jim.Macaluso@PISD.edu
2023-2024 Renewal of Free or Reduced-Price Meals
Families who may qualify should complete a federal meal application for free or reduced-price meals, available through Parent Portal or via the website at www.pisd.edu/mealprogram. Click the green SchoolCafé button to begin.
Families who already have a SchoolCafé account can log in to complete the meal application. Families who do not have an account can create one by selecting that option on the main SchoolCafé page. View this SchoolCafe information video for instruction on how to complete the application.
PASAR-Job Opportunities
Panthers- Come join our team! Part-time job opportunities are available.
The PASAR program serves Plano ISD parents and students by providing after-school childcare for elementary school-age children at each Plano ISD elementary school. Work hours are from 2:30-6:30 pm., Monday- Thursday, and from 2:30pm-6:00pm, on Fridays. All PASAR program employees follow the Plano ISD school calendar. As a program, we strive to provide each of our team members with competitive pay, training and support.
Currently, and throughout the school year, we hire team members to fill positions at all program sites. At this time, we have opportunities for work at each Plano ISD elementary campus. All work opportunities that are available have a start date in August. Required, paid training will occur starting July 27th. Starting pay is $15/hour. Below you will find additional information on the available work opportunities:
As a next step, please take a moment to complete the PASAR Employment Interest Survey, and a member of our hiring team will contact you.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Plano ISD PASAR Team. If you know of someone who might be interested in this work opportunity, please share this information with them.
Parent Volunteers
PTSA
PTSA WELCOME
Greetings Plano East Community!
I want to welcome everyone to the 2023-24 school year! I am proud to be serving as the PESH PTSA President. The PTSA Board has already been hard at work, planning many exciting things. First, the Senior Parking Committee has been diligently working to organize the parking assignments. The selling of the reserved Senior parking spots is our largest fundraiser, allowing us to be able to carry out many of the other events that have come to be traditions at Plano East. Thank you to all that have purchased a spot for this year! We will have a table at Expedition East on August 3rd, where you can purchase spirit wear and PTSA memberships. On August 7th, we will be hosting a Back-to-School lunch for the teachers and staff. Throughout the school year, the PTSA will partner with the school and other organizations on campus with activities such as Homecoming, Stay Days, and Prom. In the Spring, we will host the Senior Luncheon and give out several college scholarships. All these opportunities are possible because of your support. Whether that is by becoming a PESH PTSA member, volunteering, or through your participation in our fundraisers, it is greatly appreciated.
To stay in the know, visit the PTSA’s website www.planoeastPTSA.org. There you can purchase your PTSA membership, spirit wear or Senior parking spot, subscribe to our calendars, and find many resources. You will need to create an account, or if you already have an existing Membership Toolkit (MTK) account from another school, that same login information will work. We are also on social media. Follow and Like us on Facebook @peshpanthersinc, Instagram @peshptsa, and Twitter @pantherspesh.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer and let’s make 2023-24 a great school year!
Jeri Duncan, President
PESH PTSA
Get your 2023-24 Spirit Gear!
Spirit wear and Senior yard signs are available for purchase on the PTSA’s website and will be available at Expedition East on August 3rd. www.planoeastPTSA.org
DON'T MISS OUT ON RESERVED SENIOR PARKING --- PAINTING STARTS SOON!
There are still a few reserved Senior parking spots available for purchase. Don’t miss out! Visit our website to purchase. www.planoeastPTSA.org
PARKING PERMITS
EVERY student who parks on campus (even if you have a reserved Senior parking spot) must purchase a PISD parking permit. The PTSA cannot assign a reserved Senior parking spot until you have submitted proof that you have purchased a PISD permit. The permits are available for purchase in Parent Portal once you complete your student’s registration documents. https://parentportal.pisd.edu/Login.aspx
VOLUNTEERS, WE NEED YOU!
The PTSA will need adult volunteers to supervise the parking lots and assist students during the designated painting shifts August 4-6 and August 11-13. This is a fun opportunity! You will get to see the students’ amazingly creative designs. Stay tuned for more information and to sign up!
Winning with Class!!!
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Plano East Senior High School
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/Page/107
Location: 3000 Los Rios Boulevard, Plano, TX, USA
Twitter: @EastPanther1