Junior ACT Day - April 5, 2022
This school year, the District will again offer the ACT to all students in the junior class. The test will be administered during the regular school day on Tuesday, April 5. All junior students are required to attend school and participate in the ACT exam. The fee for the exam is provided courtesy of the District. Students in the freshman, sophomore, and senior classes will not have school on April 5.
Sophomores and Senior who signed up to take the test will report to the Career Academy.
Students who have Face to Face at WIT and are not testing you will need to attend your classes at WIT.
See our weekly In This Office...Counseling Newsletter for more information.
April Greetings,
Spring is assessment season; ACT, Open Response, District Common Assessments, BME Math tests, and Iowa Statewide Assessments of Student Progress (ISASP) are happening in April. All of these are important and influence your future, whether it’s for your grade point average (GPA), to pass a class, to determine scholarships, to be able to take college courses, or for college acceptance. I know it is a very busy month, along with all the activities going on, but you can do this!
The Conditions of Learning Survey that all students must take is used for the Iowa Schools Performance Report for the Department of Education. It is part of the data used to rank Iowa schools. The survey has 41 questions about the current school year and has three sections: 1) You at school and expectations, 2) Things that happened to you in the last 30 days, 3) Adult and student interactions this school year.
The Iowa Schools Performance Report also uses data from the Iowa Statewide Assessments of Student Progress that students take in April during their English, Math, and tenth grade Science classes.
There are six levels of rating: 1) Exceptional, 2) High Performing, 3) Commendable, 4) Acceptable, 5) Needs Improvement or 6) Priority/Comprehensive. East High School was rated as Acceptable last year; however, I believe our students and staff are more than just acceptable. Please take the time to do your best on the Iowa Statewide Assessments of Student Progress and answer the questions on the Conditions of Learning Survey seriously.
Sincerely,
Richard O. Todd
East High School Principal
EHS Staff Member of the Month
East High School Staff Member of the Month for March: Mr. Hamman.
From the staff that nominated Mr. Hamman. Mr. Hamman may talk a lot, but he does always have the best interest of students in mind. He tries to calm student situations, he speaks to students with respect, and he always tries to give them hope. If there is any success story in this world, Mr. Hamman is one of them.
Mr. Hamman is full of jokes, but he’s serious when it comes to caring about students and staff. He is always on the go checking on his students and reminding them they can be successful if they put in the time. He doesn’t boast about the ways he helps others. He shares his personal history and because of that he shows students they can make something of themselves no matter where they start in life.
Thank you Mr. Hamman for your work here at East High.
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March Rotary Student of the Month
Congratulation Dominic Eastman!
East High Student Leads Session
If interested get registered today at http://bit.ly/17govcon and they will see you virtually on April 15th!
TRIO - Talent Search Available To East High Students
TRIO – Talent Search is a college preparation program thru Briar Cliff University. The goal of the program is to provide students in grades 6 – 12 with support, motivation and encouragement toward educational advancement and pursuit of post-secondary educational programs. This goal is reached by providing small groups and individual assistance in various service areas.
Who is eligible?
- Students in grades 6 – 12, whose parents haven’t graduated from a four-year college OR meets the U.S. Department of Education income guidelines.
- Who has an academic or physical disability.
Students who qualify for this program at EHS will meet with an advisor once a month. They will discuss career information, college choices, ACT/SAT test information, scholarships and academic advisement plus more.
If you are interested in learning more about this program students can visit with Jenny Hamman the ETS advisor in the Media Center on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursdays or with their guidance counselor.
Misty Cadet Corp Unarmed Exhibition Team Perform Here At East
IA-20151 Misty Cadet Corps floored three competition teams on 12 March at Abraham Lincoln High School. The three teams consisted of Unarmed Regulation Drill, Color Guard, and for the first time, Unarmed Exhibition Drill Team. Since the cadets started practicing in August everyone was hoping that hard work, dedication, commitment, and loyalty would reap the awards. AND YES THEY DID!
Unarmed Exhibition Team placed First out of 5 teams.
Unarmed Regulation Drill placed Second out of 13 teams
Color Guard placed Third out of 23 teams.
Congratulations to your well deserved placing.
Congratulations Bie Ruei
See It. Hear It, Report It.
If you see something, if you hear something - report it to the office or through "Let's Talk". Those reporting through Let's Talk, can choose to do so by including their name, as a hidden customer, or anonymously. We encourage reporting by leaving your name or as a hidden customer. If reported anonymously, we cannot follow up with questions or comments. You can report it here: http://www.siouxcityschools.org/lets-talk
A Note from our Nurse
Iowa’s Immunization Registry Information System (IRIS)
Iowa’s Immunization Registry Information System (IRIS), is a secure and confidential computerized system that contains immunization information for individuals of all ages residing in the State of Iowa. Families and individuals can view and print an immunization record.
Here is how to access an immunization record on IRIS:
1. Go to IRIS website: https://iris.iowa.gov
2. Click on Public Immunization Record Access
3. Fill in the required information for an individual immunization record you want:
a. First and last name
b. Date of birth
c. Social Security number OR Medicaid number
Please check the spelling and format of the information you have entered in each required field. The system looks for a record that matches all the data you have entered.
Nancy Treft
School Nurse, East High School
The Sioux City Community School District recognizes that good attendance is essential to academic success. Nationwide, far too many students are at risk academically because they are chronically absent. Chronic absence is described as missing 10 percent of the school year—or about 18 days – for any reason, excused or unexcused. Research shows that’s the point at which absenteeism begins to affect student performance. We need your assistance to reduce absenteeism and help your student reach their highest potential. If there are challenges that make it difficult for your student to attend school, please let us know. We want to partner with you to build a habit of regular attendance and help your child succeed.
Please call our attendance office at 712.274.4000 to excuse your student for any absences, late arrivals or early dismissals.
District Climate Survey Is Coming
All Iowa public school districts are required to administer an annual school climate and culture survey to students in grades 3-12 called Conditions for Learning Survey (Survey). The survey is designed to measure their engagement in school, safety, and the overall learning environment.
From April 1-29, parents and families of students in preschool through grade 12 will also have the opportunity to participate in the Parent Conditions for Learning Survey. The survey contains similar items to those on the student survey, focusing on areas that range from student safety and positive adult and student relationships to school rules and how they are enforced. The parent survey will be accessible to parents or families online from April 1-29. Participation in the survey is encouraged, but it is completely voluntary, and all questions are optional to answer.
Please watch your email on April 1 for more important information regarding this survey, including opt-out information if you do not wish for your student to participate and a link to the parent survey.
Return-to-Learn Plan and Weekly COVID-19 Reporting
Social Media Tips and Information
Do the terms Snap map, private account, or ghost mode sound familiar? If you answered no, you are not alone. Many families are unfamiliar with these social media terms and others. The District website offers information for parents on the most popular social media platforms and tips for keeping kids safe online. Information is available here: https://bit.ly/3mgwsz7
Not Receiving School Updates & Information?
The District uses Blackboard communication to send out important updates to our families through email, text, and phone calls. If you aren’t receiving these updates through your preferred communication method, please contact the school office to make sure we have your most up-to-date information in our system.
Let's Talk
An engaged community makes our District stronger. That is why we have made it easy for you to connect with us whenever it is convenient for you. We encourage you to take advantage of Let’s Talk!, our 24/7 online submission site, by reaching out with your ideas, questions, concerns, and praise. To make a submission, please visit http://www.siouxcityschools.org/lets-talk/.
Communication and Preparedness
The safety of our students and staff is a top priority. Each year, our school has fire, tornado, and intruder drills to ensure our students and staff are prepared for potential emergencies.
If an emergency should occur, we will notify you through our Blackboard messaging system. The system will call every phone number listed for your child, providing details about the emergency and directions for you on where and when to pick up your child if necessary. For more information on our safety processes, visit our website at https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/safety/.
Focus 2022 Strategic Plan
East High School
Principal: Richard Todd
Website: https://east-high.siouxcityschools.org/
Location: 3200 South Cypress Street, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: 712-274-4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastHighSchoolSiouxCityIowa/
Twitter: @BlackRaidersEHS