EHS Newsletter

Make sure to read the two Newsletters below that we sent out earlier this summer. They include important Back-To-School Information. THEN make sure to read the additional information below.

Freshmen Newsletter

August Newsletter

TODAY- between 4:15 - 7:15 PM Yearbooks will be distributed at Eagan HS. Park in the East lot and come to the Commons (Cafeteria) for pickup.

The 2021-2022 edition of the Eagan High School Student & Parent Handbook is available online on the homepage of the EHS Website. Go to https://ehs.district196.org.

We will have printed copies available to purchase after August 24th.

Project update on the progress of Diffley Road school area safety improvements.

See a drone video of Diffley Road HERE

There will be information videos and an Open House evening before students return to school.

The first day of school for Eagan High School is Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Buses will transport freshmen, 9th grade students, to school as scheduled for a typical school day. School begins at 7:40 a.m. for freshmen, on September 1st, who will report to the Student Commons (cafeteria).

Sophomores, juniors and seniors grades 10, 11 and 12, will report to school at 11:00 a.m. the first day, Wednesday, Sept. 1st. Bus transportation will be provided for grades 10, 11 and 12 to arrive for the 11 a.m. start.

ALL students will follow a modified schedule for the remainder of the day that will allow everyone to eat lunch and meet all their teachers, following their daily schedule, in assigned classes. The day concludes at its usual time for this school year, 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, September, 2 will be a regular school day for all students from 7:40 - 2:30.

No school for students on Friday, September 3. School resumes on Wednesday, Sept. 8 for all EHS students.

7:40-8:28 - Period 1

8:33-9:19 - Period 2

9:24-9:39 - PAWS

10:35-11:21 - Period 4

11:26-12:46 - Period 5

A Lunch 11:21-11:46

(Class 11:51-12:46)

B Lunch 11:41-12:06

(Class 11:26-11:41 and 12:11-12:46)

C Lunch 12:01-12:26

(Class 11:26-12:01 and 12:31-12:46)

D Lunch 12:21-12:46

(Class 11:26-12:21)

12:51-1:38 - Period 6

1:43-2:30 - Period 7

We are expecting you, as parents, to join the Eagan High School Campus Portal. By joining this program you’ll have instant, secure, no-cost online information for attendance, tardy, behavior and transcript data, as well as final grades for courses.

When first opening Campus at the beginning of the school year, parents/guardians will need to refresh the emergency information for their student(s).

A Campus Portal Help Desk is available at (651) 683-6919 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on school days.

FALL Trimester 2021-2022 Information

Online application and payment for the Fall Trimester 2021 Parking Permit begins on Monday August 16, 2021 at 5 PM for seniors only. Application and payment for juniors begins on Monday August 23, 2021 at 5 PM. Parents and guardians can pay the Parking Tag fee ($80) from the convenience of your computer, via MyPaymentsPlus. Please follow this link: https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome

Parking permits for Fall Trimester 2021 will be distributed on Wednesday September 1, 2021 before school in the lower east entrance of EHS as well as during all lunches in Spirit Hall. Please remember that we only have 450 parking permits available for students during the Fall Trimester. Parking permits are awarded on a first come first serve basis. Sophomores are not eligible for parking permits.

Free student parking is available in the Northview Park lots.

SPACE GIRL
by Mora V. Harris

Arugula Suarez just wants to fit in. But it's not easy when you're a sixteen-year-old alien from the planet Zlagdor. Stuck in a world where the only things that make sense are roller derby and salad, Arugula and her father, Nancy, must find out what it means to be human before time runs out for Planet Earth.

Audition Information is posted HERE.

A printable version of Important Dates at EHS for 2021-2022 is available here.

Use this to plan ahead for the school year calendar including ending of trimesters (final exams) and no school days. Look ahead to Parent/Guardian and Teacher Conference dates and times.

Times are planned for EHS’ Parent/Teacher Conferences each trimester -- fall, winter and spring in the Student Commons and “Spirit Hall” auditorium hallways. This is a time for parents/guardians to meet with teachers, and discuss student’s mid-trimester status and receive additional information concerning his or her progress. Please limit your conference with each teacher to approx. 5 minutes. EHS offers ‘drop in’ conferences – NO pre-appointments are taken.

Fall Trimester THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.;

Conferences: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. (Friday morning is always less crowded!)

If you are in need of an interpreter or have special needs questions or concerns, please contact Tara Hedlund at tara.hedlund@district196.org or 651-683-6918.

Students in grades 9, 10 and 11, and any senior new to EHS, will need a photo taken for their new ID cards and the yearbook (except 12th graders) by Lifetouch on Thursday, September 2.

Returning seniors will receive a 2021-2022 ID card using their junior year photos. Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will receive order info for photo packages in PAWS on September 1st.

ID cards are used throughout the school year for checking out materials from the library, entrance into dances and Internet access. Students should keep their ID cards with them at all times. Photo ID cards are free to students: replacement cards cost $5. Lifetouch will return Monday morning, October 11 to photograph students who didn't have a picture taken or need a retake (bring your original photo with you for return).

Questions? Call Lifetouch at 952-894-5242.

EHS HOMECOMING WEEK - Sept. 27 - Oct. 2

Eagan High School Homecoming Week runs from Monday, Sept. 27 – Saturday, October 2. The LINK Crew will host Powder Puff Football on Monday, Sept. 27 and the Eleventh Annual Dodgeball Tournament at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 29. There will be several other events during the week to get students involved in the Eagan community. One of the highlights will be the football game on Friday night (Oct. 1) against Eastview. The Homecoming semi-formal dance will be held on Saturday night, Oct. 2 in the EHS gymnasium from 8 PM - 11 PM.Tickets sold at the door. Guests must be pre-registered and approved.

SENIOR CLASS PHOTOS FOR YEARBOOK

Yearbook photos for seniors are due no later than Monday, November 1, 2021. Seniors must submit them digitally directly to Jostens online by going to: https://images.jostens.com/login. If it does not automatically log you into the site, enter user name: 416204122. Browse to select the photos(s) you wish to upload. Enter information about the photo. Provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information. Click on “Save Details.”

All students in grades 9 and 10 will receive their locker assignments and combinations during PAWS (Homeroom) on the first day of school. They should BE SURE NOT TO SHARE THE COMBINATION with anyone else. The locker is a safe place to keep belongings, but it is not safe when the combination is shared. Most importantly, students should not leave items of any value, including cash, in a locker. Seniors and Juniors may request a locker at the Attendance window.

Eagan High School strongly recommends that students leave money, valuable clothing, jewelry and personal belongings, as well as iPods and other personal devices home. We DO NOT assume liability for stolen items.

ISD #196 regulations prohibit any clothing items that promote, advertise or display contraband such as alcohol, tobacco or other chemicals. As always, displays of sexually explicit words, thoughts or graphics are also prohibited, as are those that are suggestive or use double entendre. Gang-affiliated clothing is prohibited. Clothing may not include words or visuals which are lewd, obscene, abusive or discriminatory. Students and parents are expected to use discretion regarding appropriate clothing. Students are expected to dress appropriately in school at all times. Please review and follow the school policy on T-shirt/jersey pre-approval for all EHS groups, classes, teams and clubs.

1. Students prepare a printed design of the front and back of the proposed T-shirt or jersey. All slogans and/or pictures must be included in the design. The proposed shirt/jersey color and available sizes should also be listed in the written proposal, as should the targeted sales group. A bookkeeping plan must also be included in the proposal, which includes: shirt/jersey cost, sale date(s), location of sale collection, person/group collecting money, proof of purchase lists, and delivery details.

2. The written design and bookkeeping plan must be dropped off in the Main Office for Administrative approval prior to accepting any orders.

3. Upon approval, an order form is designed with a picture of the front and back of the shirt/jersey clearly shown, along with an EHS Administrator’s signature. The order form has the shirt/jersey cost, various sizes, quantity, and tentative shipping dates clearly identified. EHS will make copies of the order form and have them available to students.

4. Orders are taken by the students, and the shirts/jerseys are then ordered.

5. A delivery plan is developed so that distribution is done in an organized way:

6. EHS will not allow shirts/jerseys to be sold to students unless this policy is followed. Parents should not give money to their child unless they are shown an order form with the apparel’s design, cost, and an Administrator’s signature of approval clearly listed. Inappropriate shirts/jerseys (with inappropriate words, messages and/or pictures) will not be allowed at EHS at any time. School Spirit is always encouraged at EHS, but it must be done respectfully and appropriately.

Counseling and School Resource services will be available to all students through our Counseling Department. Students wishing to schedule an appointment can do so through the counseling Office Secretary at 651-683-6921.

Ms. Susan Olsen - A-Bz - 36929

Ms. Jolaine Haider - C-Gr - 36924

Ms. Kayla Hammond - Gu-Kt - 36928

Ms. Michelle Lehmann - Ku-Ne - 36923

Mr. Dave Fritze - Ng-Sh - 36926

Ms. Norah Krohse-Hermon - Si=Z - 36930

Mr. Harry Sonie - Student Support Specialist - 36977

MS. NICOLE PALMER, our School Nurse (651-683-6917, VM is 36917) is available for student health needs.

DET. JEFF THUL, of the Eagan Police Department works as a School Resource Officer for Eagan High School/Dakota Hills Middle School and will be on campus full-time on student contact days. Det. Thul will continue to work with teachers and students to develop a curriculum which helps students understand the role of laws and enforcement in our society. You can reach Dec. Thul's office at 651-683-6927.

MR. FAISAL MADAR (651-683-6928 VM 36928), MS. VERONICA RAMOS, MS. LISA TURGEON (651-423-7882) and MR. RICK STANTON (651-683-8502) of the Cultural Family Advocate Program work as liaisons between our students and their families, and the EHS community. They have been instrumental in working to ensure these youth become successful, productive members of the community.

When a student is absent for one or more class periods as well as half or full days, parents are requested to report absence by phone or send a note with your child explaining the absence. Eagan High School utilizes voicemail for parents/guardians to report their child’s absence. It provides a much more accurate method of recording daily student attendance, and greatly reduces the amount of time students are out of class waiting for an admit form in the Attendance office.

• Please call 651-683-6915 to access the EHS Attendance Office voicemail system, 24 hours a day.

Give your name and relationship to student, student’s name, grade, reason for absence, and a daytime phone number we can call to verify the absence, if needed.

• If you need to talk directly to the Attendance Office, call 651-683-6911 between the hours of

7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each school day. Please do not call the Main Office.

If your child has an unexcused absence, an automated calling system will call after school that day to notify you. To avoid these calls, clear all known or planned absences in advance.

No District Fee Is Required For:

Yearbook, Newspaper, Pit Orchestra, Student Government, Tech Theatre, National Honor Society, National Forensic League, SADD, Pep Bands, Clubs, Video Tech Crew, Eagan AM, Ambassadors. (Membership fees may be assessed for National Organizations.)

CO-CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION AND ILLNESS

Please be aware and notify students participating in activities of the school’s position regarding student absenteeism and illness:

1. Students who practice, rehearse or play in competition or activities must attend at least four class periods on the day of the activity. It is the school’s position that, if students are too ill attend school, they are too ill to participate in co-curricular activities.

2. Activities are never to be used as an excuse for being late for school.

3. In the event of an extenuating situation regarding a student’s participation, the Principal Team member in charge will make the final decision. If there are any concerns regarding the above policies, please contact us.

LOCAL ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY RULES

In grades 9 -12 a student must be passing five (5) classes in the previous trimester to be eligible for participation at the beginning of the activities season. If the student is not passing five (5) classes, a principal will develop a plan for the student that may include ineligibility for a time period until the student is passing or ineligibility from that point forward.

ATHLETICS, ARTS AND ACTIVITIES CODE

(All activities, teams and groups.) During the calendar year,

regardless of the quantity, a student shall not:

• use or possess a beverage containing alcohol

• use or possess tobacco, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices

• use or consume, have in possession, buy, sell or give away any other

controlled substance or paraphernalia

MSHSL ELIGIBILITY Rules regarding inappropriate behavior by students:

•After confirmation of a Mood-Altering Chemicals violation following the last day of a student’s tenth grade school year, the student will no longer be eligible to serve as a team captain or in a similar leadership position.

•Students at Eagan High School have the right and privilege to participate in cocurricular programs and other school sponsored activities and events, including, but not limited to, assemblies, graduation and dances. Student participation in school sponsored cocurricular programs, attendance at activities and events, eligibility for awards, recognition and captain positions may be denied based on inappropriate conduct at school and/or in the community.

•After confirmation of a Mood-Altering Chemicals violation during a season in which the student is a participant, the student will not be eligible for awards voted on by the team or selected by the coaching staff. If a violation occurs following the last day of a student’s 10th grade in school, they will no longer be eligible for school sponsored awards. School sponsored awards include but are not limited to: Team Captain, Athena Award, Excel Award, Athlete of the Year and Scholar Athlete. Students may be considered for non-school sponsored awards which are beyond the control of the school. Examples include: All-Metro, All-State and All-Star teams.

EHS ADMISSIONS

The health office is located in the attendance office area. The nurse’s office hours are 7am-3:00pm. The school nurse is available to coordinate and provide care for our students; Any student who is ill or in need of first aid should see the nurse.

• Students must have a pass from their teacher before reporting to the health office, unless it is an emergency. If a student wants to come to the health office between classes, he/she must obtain a pass from the teacher of the next hour’s class.

• Students may not leave school or arrange for their own ride home without first reporting to the nurse. The school nurse will assess the illness and call if necessary. If this procedure is not followed, the absence will be considered unexcused and the possibility of a disciplinary action may follow.

Non-prescription pain medication (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Aleve) can be carried and self-administered by students if the emergency card is signed electronically by a parent/guardian and the student abides by the district’s policy. These medications must be carried in their original containers. NO baggies please.

Other Non-prescription medications (allergy, cold or migraine medication) must be brought to the Nurse’s office with a note from the parent instructing the nurse how and when to administer the medication to the student. They can be kept in the Nurse’s office for 1 school year. Students may not share medications with others.

Generic Tylenol and Ibuprofen are available from the Nurse when the student has a current, electronically signed emergency card on file with the school. This form can be filled out via School View Fee Pay. State regulations prohibit schools from dispensing any medication without written permission from the parent or legal guardian.

Medications

To ensure students receive needed medication and that it is not misused, the school district has developed rules for the administration of medication in school. Please note the following points:

All medication must be kept in the school nurse’s office and must be administered by the school nurse or other appropriate school personnel unless there is authorization on file with the health office.

Medical guidelines:

A completed Prescription Medication Authorization Form from a student’s parent or guardian and

Medication in a prescription bottle or original container is required before a school nurse will give a student

prescription or non-prescription medication

Only FDA approved medications will be administered by school personnel

Parent consent for non-prescription medications is required

If medication is to be given for more than two weeks, a written order from a physician or dentist must be provided

to the school.

If prescription medication remains in the nurse’s office after the end of a school year or when the student is no longer attending the school, the nurse will contact the student’s parent or guardian to pick up the medication. If

the medication is not picked up within one month, it will be destroyed. With parent permission, epi pens,

inhalers, and insulin can be sent home with the student at the end of the school year.

Required Immunizations:

State law requires all students entering 9th grade to have at least 3 Tdap/DTap/Td with a Tetanus booster (given after age 10-11), 2nd MMR, 3 total polio vaccinations, 2 varicella (chicken pox) or a date (MM/YY) of when they had the disease and 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations. All 10th grade students must have at least 1 Meningitis/Meningococcal vaccine complete. Parents may file for medical exemption with either a signed statement from a health care provider or conscientious objection signed by the parent/guardian and notarized. State Law requires all students entering 12th grade to receive a booster dose of the Meningococcal vaccine by the first day of school.

Health Plans

If your student has a health condition that could result in an emergency ( for example, serious allergy with epi pen, diabetes, seizure disorder or asthma) or has a health condition requiring accommodations (for example, medication administration, treatments, or restrictions) contact the School Nurse before the school year starts or as soon as the condition develops. Our school and district websites have the necessary forms for you and your child’s physician to complete. http://www.district196.org/student-services/health services/

Eagan High School is committed to engaging students in activities that foster the knowledge, skills and habits of mind necessary to be active learners, purposeful thinkers and responsible citizens.

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Email: EHSNews@district196.org
Website: ehs.district196.org
Location: 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN, USA
Phone: 651-683-6900