1. Elbert County Comprehensive High School

2. WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF:
Jason Kouns Principal
WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF:

3. First bell will ring at 7:55.
School Day: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Buses and Car Drop-Off
begin at 7:15
Breakfast begins at 7:30.
First bell will ring at 7:55.
Warning bell at 7:59.
You are LATE at 8:00.
When students arrive to school, they do not have an assigned area to report to. They can go to the cafeteria for breakfast, media center, school store, coffee shop.

5. Universal/Free Breakfast for all
Universal/Free Breakfast for all. (Smoothies, Biscuits, Granola/Yogurt, Cheese Grits) 2.05-Paid Lunch .40-Reduced Lunch Two serving lines - hot line and pizza/deli line. Snack machines will also be available. Food from outside vendors is not allowed to be brought to campus to give to students.

6. Mrs. Michelle Dye Assistant Principal- Curriculum and Instruction 11th Grade Discipline

7. The Elbert County School System student information database is called Infinite Campus. This data system will allow parents live access to their child’s academic work/averages. If you have already been in the ECSD, your code WILL REMAIN the same as in prior years. If you have NOT created a parent portal account, please fill out one of the provided forms this evening, and submit in the basket. Mrs. Julie Burton will create an account and you the information.

8. ECCHS Grading, GPA, Course Credit
50% Tests/Assessments
20% Quizzes, Projects
20% EOC/SLO/Georgia Milestone
10% Daily
GPA-Your grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted.
Students at the HS Level are no longer “Promoted” or “Placed”. They must earn the credits required to move forward from class to class (Freshman to Senior).

9. Teacher Tutoring is provided Monday – Thursday from 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm.
Bus Transportation is available for students that stay for tutoring.
Students that stay for after-school tutoring are eligible to “Recover” Assessment Grades after they have completed one additional day of time (seat) prior to retesting. Only those students scoring an 80 or below will be allowed to recover that assessment, with a cap of 95.

10. ECCHS Freshman Academy Rationale
***Nearly 1/3 of all freshman nationally make the decision to drop out of school prior to the completion of their sophomore year.
***National percentages, some 50-60% of freshman, indicated that they felt/experienced a sense of isolation, and thus, they considered dropping out.
***Nationally, nearly 40% of students, particularly considering both rural and urban areas, experience failure rates (Not earning enough credit to move into their Sophomore year.)
***Freshman who missed on average 10 days of school per semester, nationally experienced a 63% graduation rate within their 4 year cohort.
Our Response: Core classes with homogenous groups (Only true 9th graders), Core classes in the morning. Issuance of a Title I para-professional. Issuance of two Title I Tutors. Administrator dedicated to the Freshman Class.

11. Mrs. Kim Fuller
Assistant Principal
CTAE Director
10th Grade Discipline

12. Career Pathways Available at ECCHS
Three or more related courses with
potential credentialing at the end (*)
*Animal Production Pathway
*Ag Mechanics Pathway
*Horticultural Pathway
*Audio, Video, & Film Pathway
*Metals Technology Pathway
*Entrepreneurship Pathway
*Financial Management - Accounting Pathway
*Digital Media Pathway
*Early Childhood Education Pathway
*Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Pathway
*Govt’/JROTC Pathway
*Granite Technology Pathway
Fine Arts Pathways:
Visual Arts
Band
Chorus
Dramatic Arts
Journalism
Advanced Academic
Pathways:
*AP Env. Science
*AP Literature
*AP Language
*AP Government
*AP Statistics
(score of 3<)

13. Credentialed Graduates Wear Red Cords

14. WBL & Apprenticeship opportunities

15. School Counselors and Social Services
ECCHS
School Counselors and Social Services
Mrs. Stacey Almond
School Counselor
Mrs. Wausheka McClary-Social Worker
Dr. LeTasha Lang
School Counselor

16. Student Attendance
After an absence, a doctor’s note or a note from the parent stating the reason for the absence should be furnished to the Mrs. Scott in the front office to be put into Infinite Campus.

17. ECCHS Club/Organizations
FCCLA, FBLA
FCA
FFA, SkillsUSA
Anchor
Alpha Beta
NAHS
FHF
Interact
JROTC-Rifle, Drill, Debate
Academic Team
4-H
Men of Distinction

18. HOPE Scholarship To be eligible:
Must have a 3.0 GPA in Core Classes (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language)
A minimum of 4 rigor courses in advanced math (Advanced Algebra or higher), advanced science (Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy, etc.), AP courses in core subjects, advanced Foreign Language (Level 2 or higher), or courses through MOWR.
GPA Scale: A=4, B=3, C=2, F-0

19. Assistant Principal Safety Plans, Athletics, 9th Grade Discipline
Dr. Brian Turner
Assistant Principal Safety Plans, Athletics, 9th Grade Discipline

20. Freshman Academy Communication (Remind)
NOW…You are in the KNOW!
Freshman Academy Communication (Remind)
To: 81010

21. All Incoming Freshmen are eligible for GHSA Athletic Competition After 1st Semester– 2 ½ Credits Sophomore -5 Credits Junior – 11 Credits Senior – 17 Credits

22. Having a cell phone on our school campus is a privilege- NOT a right
Having a cell phone on our school campus is a privilege- NOT a right! Students may be in possession of a cell phone, during non-instructional periods. (Hall, lunchroom, etc.) Students should NOT use their cell phones during class (unless instructed by teachers), as students have access to 1:1 Technology. Inappropriate use of technology will be addressed through the behavioral process.

23. Dress Code
The primary purpose of Elbert County Comprehensive High School is to prepare students academically for future success. It is NOT our primary purpose to provide opportunity for students to model the latest in modern day fashion/design. Please ensure that students know and adhere to “The Blue Way” dress expectation.

24. Shorts, Skirts, and Dresses:
Dress Code Continued...
Shorts, Skirts, and Dresses:
Must be within notecard distance of the knee when garment is worn at natural waist.
Do's
Don'ts

25. Dress Code Cont...
No head coverings are to be worn in the building. (Hats, caps, sweatshirts, bandanas)

26. Wearing pants or shorts sagging below the waistline is PROHIBITED!
Dress Code Continued...
Wearing pants or shorts sagging below the waistline is PROHIBITED!
Continuous concerns will be addressed with zip ties and placement in ISS.
No pajama pants.

27. Dress Code Continued…
Leggings and yoga pants may be worn, but the students bottom must be covered at ALL times by the shirt.

30. ECCHS Media and Technology
Mrs. Dot Rutherford
ECCHS Media Specialists
Mrs. Candace Ash
ECCHS Media Clerk
*Help Desk Assistance is available to all students each block.
Mr. David Waters
Instructional Technology Specialists

31. ECCHS has a tremendous support staff to assure parent and student satisfaction. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact any of these professionals for assistance.
Shayne Bennett-System Security Director
Julie Burton
Registrar
Sonja Lovinggood
Student Services Clerk
Lynda Farmer
Bookkeeper
Daphne Scott
Administrative Assistant

32. Graduation Coach Mrs. Rhonda Driver

33. August 1, 2017
4:00-7:00
This is a great time for all students and parents to meet the faculty and staff.

34. Remind- Formerly Remind 101

35. Jason Kouns, Michelle Dye, Kim Fuller and Brian Turner are here for your children and you! It is our absolute privilege to lead ECCHS. We look forward to a TREMENDOUS and BENEFICIAL academic year!