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9th grade STAAR symposium and STAAR testing
04.22.12 ~ April 23-26 from 8:45-1:00 9th graders will be take part in a STAAR symposium. During that time, Freshman will rotate through 16 stations of interactive, focused review of Biology, World Geography, and math They will be asigned groups and take part in four stations each morning. In addition students will receive a review book. Passing each of these new tests is a requirement for graduation and scoring at the college readiness level is a requirement to ensure students can enter college without taking remedial classes. We want to ensure each student is prepared for success. STAAR testing will occur during the second week of May. STAAR Testing days are: May 8 (Tuesday) STAAR EOC Biology May 9 (Wednesday) STAAR EOC World Geography May 10 (Thursday) STAAR EOC Algebra or Geometry Good luck Freshman. We know you will do well...
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TAKS testing week
04.22.12 ~ April 23-27 is TAKS testing week for 10th and 11th graders. . These are important state assessments. A passing score is a high school graduation requirement and college readiness score is a requirement to ensure students can enter college without remedial courses. In order to ensure students do their best on the test, please make sure they have a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast. On testing day we ask that students leave backpacks and electronic devices at home. According to state guidelines any student with a cell phone or electronic device during testing will have their test invalidated. Students may bring a book to read when they complete the test. We wish all our students good luck. Below is the schedule for the week MONDAY: 10th/11th: Social Studies TAKS, 12th re-testers: Soc.St. LAT math, 12th late start (if not taking retest, MOCK AP, or Acuplacer)1st and 2nd period beginning at 1:40 TUESDAY: 10thTAKS math, 12th ELA retest, LAT ELA 11th/12th late start (if not taking retest, MOCK AP, or Acuplacer)5th and 6th period beginning at 1:40 WEDNESDAY: 11th TAKS math, 12th retest, 10th/12th late start (if not taking retest, MOCK AP, or Acuplacer) 3rd and 4th period beginning at 1:40 THURSDAY: 10th/11th/Science TAKS, 12th re-testers: science. 12th late start (if not taking retest, MOCK AP, or Acuplacer) 7th and 8th period beginning at 1;40 FRIDAY: orange: All students regular day..
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FINALS EXEMPTION POLICY
04.15.12 ~ To be exempt from finals in Spring 2012, students must: * Have a 90% or above in the class (or 70% and pass TAKS in TAKS-level course) * Have 3 or less absences except for: religious holidays (REL), school activities (IN, FT, SD), and two college visits preapproved by the principal or designee(CV) * Have attendance in study session held first 45 minutes of final..
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LOCK IN WAS A BIG SUCCESS
04.15.12 ~ The junior class and teacher sponsors Ms. Zumar, Ms. Rincon, and Ms. Cotchery did a great job. The students were awesome and had a great time. We had plenty of teacher and parent volunteers. What a great community. The principal cooked pancakes and the students watched the sunrise. View Photos from Lock-in: Photo1; Photo2 LOCK-IN T-SHIRTS ON SALE THIS WEEK The lock-in shirts were created by an artist/photographer specifically for the event. They will be on sale this week at lunch in the cafeteria and after school in the auditorium. Please send your students with 10 dollars to buy a t-shirt. All proceeds go to support prom. Contact sherrymowles@sbcglobal.net if you would like to purchase a T-shirt...
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2012 Scholarship Information
02.26.12 ~ Visit ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE page to view available scholarships. ~ Sam Houston State University’s Department of Library Science is currently offering students a unique scholarship...
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Happy New Year 2012
01.03.12 ~ EPHS starts the new year with new Principal ~ Kristine Ferret has been appointed principal of El Paso High...
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C. D. Jarvis Tournament 2011
11.10.11 ~ CD Jarvis name lives on in annual basketball tournament. ~ Join us this year for the 37th version of this tournament as we honor Mr. Jarvis, Nov. 17-19..
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Outstanding X
08.24.11 ~ Jimmy Rogers Class of 1952 ~ We are thrilled and honored to announce Jimmy Rogers, Jr. – Class of 1952 as our 2011 Outstanding Ex!! We will updated and continue to get information on Mr. Rogers in the next few weeks but here is a great article on him from the El Paso Times from this past year!! Congratulations to Mr. Rogers!..
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EPISD receives grant to enhance recycling program
01.06.11 ~ EPISD received $26,370 grant from the Rio Grande Council of Governments to expand the District’s current recycling program. ~ The program will mirror the City of El Paso's recycling initiative. Each campus has a specific dumpster to recycle paper, cardboard, plastics type 1 and 2, tin, aluminum, and metal...
