Warren Early College High School

Leading the Way September 2022 ~ Vol. 1

Message from the Principal

Greetings WECHS family,

The school year is off to a wonderful start! Our freshman scholars are transitioning well and getting adjusted to the early college "way of life."

I will host the first Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 20, at 6:00 PM, in the WECHS cafeteria. The purpose of the PAC is to inform, encourage and provide opportunities for parent and community members to be involved in the planning and evaluation of our school's instructional program and improvement processes. At the meeting, I will share our "State of the School" data and discuss ways that the PAC can be used to strengthen the relationship between parents and the school. I look forward to meeting with you and hearing your ideas for this school year.

Remember, EXCELLENCE IS NO ACCIDENT! We are champions for our scholars!

Principal Judkins

State test results have been released showing how every North Carolina public school fared during the 2021-22 school year.

Warren Early College High School earned a grade of "B" and we are extremely proud of our scholars and thankful for our wonderful and caring teaching staff. Shout out to Mrs. Hahn (English II), Ms. Harrold (Math I and Math III), and Mr. Eaton (Biology)!

There is still much work to do! Let's make history and earn the "A" that I know we are capable of. We are a team and it will take all of us doing our part.

Congratulations, team! This is only the beginning!

Warren Early College High School salutes Mr. Clinton Eaton, our Teacher of the Year. Mr. Eaton teaches NC Math I, Biology Honors, and ACT Prep. In addition to his regular class schedule, he always makes time, before and during school, to provide extra help for scholars in science and math. This is his second year at WECHS and has truly made a lasting impact on our scholars. Congratulations, Mr. Eaton!

Warren Early College High School salutes Ms. Hannah Harrold, our Beginning Teacher of the Year! Ms. Harrold teaches NC Math II and NC Math III and is the mastermind behind Scientist of the Month. She has been a part of our school family for two years and wholeheartedly cares about the success of our scholars. Congratulations, Ms. Harrold!

Please take a moment to complete our Fall 2022-23 Parent Survey. Your input will help us determine the needs of our families and what programs and informational sessions are needed.

https://forms.gle/5sFqaudwNmTS66gm7

Thank you for your help!

Sign-Up for Remind!

Want to stay up to date on the latest school information? Join Remind! Send a text to 81010 and enter the appropriate grade level code. Remind is a communication platform that will help us stay in contact with our scholars and parents where they are. Sign-up today!

At WECHS, we believe that student dress and overall appearance should foster a positive and productive environment and should reflect pride in one’s self as well as in our school. We further believe that student dress and appearance is a shared responsibility of the home and the school and shall be appropriate at all times and shall not be disruptive to the school environment. It is our sincere desire to provide adequate leeway for individuality, but at the same time to maintain a standard of good grooming and personal modesty.

Additional dress code information and common concerns are outlined below:

Shoes must be worn at all times. Bedroom slippers, shower shoes, and slides are not appropriate.
Tops must not have straps less than three (3) inches in width (spaghetti straps), midriff tops, or halters. Tops must cover the shoulder (no off-the-shoulder sweaters or sweatshirts, spaghetti straps or tank tops). Boys may not wear tank tops.
Clothing must cover undergarments. Undergarments should not be visible. The outer clothing should not be transparent so as to reveal the undergarment.
Pants and shorts should not be worn well-below the student’s waist, in such a way that their undergarments are revealed.
The student’s torso, including the midriff area, must be covered at all times.
Students will not wear biking-type pants or biking-type shorts, lounging pants or tops. Fashion leggings may only be worn under jeans with rips. Ripped jeans may be worn, however, no skin above the knee shall be seen. Students are required to wear clothing that covers skin under ripped jeans.
Students may wear shorts, skorts, or skirts as long as they are longer than mid-thigh and no shorter than two inches above the knee.. We recognize that very short shorts/skirts are popular however they are not appropriate for a school setting and students will be asked to change or cover-up should they violate the stated length minimums.
Female students should refrain from wearing any t-shirt, blouse or top that reveals undergarments or excessive cleavage.
Hats, headbands, head scarfs of any kind and sweatshirt hoods worn over the head are not acceptable during school hours. Students will be instructed regarding this expectation at the beginning of the school. Subsequent violations may require the students to relinquish the item and a parent or guardian to come into the school to retrieve the hat, headbands, head scarfs or sweatshirt.
Apparel which advertises, promotes, or displays illegal substances, (alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, etc), racially charged words or pictures, illegal activities, or alcohol establishments, profanity, sexual innuendos or double meanings are not acceptable.

Please help support our rules and policies, thereby facilitating your son’s or daughter’s growth as learners, citizens and young adults. We ask that you speak with your student(s) about the policy and guidelines and consider these expectations when shopping for clothing or evaluating their day to day dressing and grooming habits. If you have any additional questions or concerns contact the school.

Fun at VGCC's Welcome Back Festival

The VGCC Student Government Association hosted a Welcome Back event on all campuses. The Warren Campus celebrated on Thursday, September 1. Scholars and staff enjoyed making tie-dyed t-shirts. Popcorn, nachos, and fruit slushes were also provided. Thank you, VGCC!

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Guardian Summaries for Google Classroom

When parents/guardians join Classroom, they receive regular, automatic email summaries for each of their students. Parents/Guardians choose the frequency of the emails—daily or weekly—and can unsubscribe at any time. Please click here for detailed directions on how to sign up!

Parent/Guardian email summaries include:

Missing work—Work that’s late at the time the email was sent
Upcoming work—Work that’s due today and tomorrow (for daily emails) or work that’s due in the upcoming week (for weekly emails)
Class activity—Announcements, assignments, and questions recently posted by teachers

If you have any questions about Google Classroom Guardian Summaries, please contact our MTSS/Instructional Coach, Mrs. Cicelia Aguilar at caguilar@warrenk12nc.org.

People who have symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea, should stay home. Testing is recommended for people with symptoms of COVID-19 as soon as possible after symptoms begin. People who are at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19 and who test positive should consult with a healthcare provider right away for possible treatment, even if their symptoms are mild. Staying home when sick can lower the risk of spreading infectious diseases, including COVID-19, to other people. For more information on staying home when sick with COVID-19, including recommendations for isolation and mask use for people who test positive or who are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, see Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19.

If you have any questions about immunizations, please contact Mrs. Heidi Hughes, our School Nurse at hhughes@warrenk12nc.org.