Eastern High School PTSA

WHAT CAN I EXPECT??....

As a parent, these are a few of the events you and
your student may be participating in this year at Eastern….

EVERYONE - Every Year

• Check graduation requirements.
• Check KEES scholarship requirements – This program provides scholarship money for instate tuition based on grade point average and ACT or SAT scores.
• Advanced placement courses are available every year; Bellarmine ACCESS credit may also be available; advanced placement testing is in May.
• Look for clubs and activities to be involved in. Try something new! Check the Eastern website for a list
• Each class conducts fundraisers for class treasury to fund Senior activities.
• Volunteer for PTSA-Make phone calls, staple newsletters, bring in refreshments.
• Return the form included with the newsletter or click here to e-mail denise.wiemann@insightbb.com.

By Month

• Sept.-Sign up to receive weekly informational emails at http://www.easternhs.org/parents/default.htm.
• Sept.- Athletic Cards - Discount admission to all regular season home games. Contact Mr. Howard for more information.
• Sept. - Homecoming Reps-Each class votes for representatives from its class, to be crowned during Spirit Week.
• Sept. - Powderpuff football - Girls annual class competition. Contact the class sponsor or officer.
• Sept. - Spirit Week - Week preceding Homecoming-Fun filled Week of school spirit, class - motivated acitivities.
• Sept. - Homecoming.
• Oct. - Conference Day.
• Oct. - College and Career Expo.
• Oct. - PTA Reflections-Writing, art, music, photography and dance contest. Local, State and National levels for all but Dance. Mid-October deadline.
• Oct .- PSAT. See additional information under Sophomore and Junior classes.
• Oct .- Advance Program testing - Test date to be announced. Any students grades 9-12 who wishes to qualify for Advance Program must make a passing score on this test. Applications are available in Student Services.
• Nov. - Holiday Caravan - School wide charity drive to collect non-perishable food donations; collections begin after Thanksgiving.
• Dec. - Holiday Caravan continues.
• Dec. - Madrigal performances - All EHS choir studetns will be selling tickets for performances.
• Jan. - School resumes.
• Jan. - Baseketball Homecoming - date to be determined.
• Feb. - Academinc Awared Ceremony - Student recognition. Parents are invited.
• Feb. - Finacial Aide workshop for college bound students.
• Feb. - Conference Day.
• Mar. - Vaudeville - Music and comedy acts provided by student body.
• April - Spring Break.
• April - CATS Testing - Late spring.
• April - Junior Ring Ceremony and Dance (Prom) - Late Spring.
• May - Advanced Placement test.
• May - Arts Day - May Showcase of Fine Arts for students and parents.
• May - Senior Prom.
• May - Project Graduation the night of graduation (see Events by Class, Juniors and Seniors for more information).

Note: Dates above are subject to change.

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FRESHMEN

• KEES Earnings begin Freshman year. Keep your grades up. This program provides scholarship money for in-state tuition, based on grade point average and ACT scores.
• Class officers - to be elected in late September.
• Look for clubs and activities to be involved in. Try something new! Check our website for a list.
• Bake sales to start the Class Treasury that leads up to Senior Activities.

Counselor Assistant: Ms. Butler - emily.butler@jefferson.kyschools.us Sponsor - Mr. Deckard

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SOPHOMORES

• Beta Club induction - Qualified students (GPA 3.2 or higher) invited to join Beta Club are inducted in a spring ceremony.
• Beta Club members participate in a variety of service projects; their largest project is recycling.
• Miss EHS pageant - Eastern students compete for title and prizes. November contest.National Honor Society induction -- Qualified students (GPA 3.5 or higher) invited to join National Honor Society are inducted in a fall candlelight ceremony.
• Parents are invited to the induction ceremony.
• NHS's most significant service project at Eastern is the Holiday Care-A-Van which collects food and money for Eastern Area Community Ministries.
• Practice PSAT - Register with Ms. Noble in Student Services beginning

Counselor Assistant: Mr. Morris (N - Z) - john.morris@jefferson.kyschools.us - Sponsor - Ms. Pittman

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JUNIORS

• Ring ceremony and Academic awards day — late spring - Presentation of class rings and Academic Honors. Parents are invited. Parents host luncheon for Senior Class-Senior Week activities include luncheon hosted by the junior class for the Seniors during the last week of school at an off-campus location. Watch the newsletter and weekly e-mails for volunteer information.
• National Honor Society induction-See above explanation in Sophomore Class.
• Project Graduation -Junior parents assist Senior parents with this all night lock-in for seniors following graduation at an off campus location. Many parents are needed to help. Watch the newsletter and weekly e-mails for volunteer information.
• ACT and SAT testing-Check counselor’s office for test deadlines and practice booklets. Juniors should take this at least once during the Junior year (http://www.collegeboard.com and http://www.act.com.
• PSAT - National Merit Scholars are chosen from this test. Given at school in October. Register and pay $15 fee beginning in October.
• Governor’s Scholar Program (GSP) and Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) application due dates:
• GSP http://www.kygsp.org/ applications available in November for program dates of Mid-June to late July based on program location.
• GSA application deadline December 2008 for program June – July 2009.
• Class ring orders-Representatives will be at school several times throughout the year to take orders.
• Start narrowing college choices. Keep working on GPA, test prep, and extracurricular activities to enhance resume.
• Visit the College & Career Expo at the Ky Fair & Expo Center in October.
• Remember to schedule college campus visits on scheduled JCPS days off or obtain pre-arranged Educational Enhancement Day request form.
• Financial Aid workshop in February for financial assistance.
• Have Senior pictures taken over summer!

Counselor: Ms. Hamilton - judy.hamilton@jefferson.kyschools.us - Sponsor:

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SENIORS

• Have Senior pictures ready for September deadline, yearbook bio information due to yearbook staff early September.
• Senior Superlatives vote in early September.
• Remember to schedule college campus visits on scheduled JCPS days off or obtain pre-arranged Educational Enhancement Day request form.
• Visit the College & Career Expo at the Ky Fair & Expo Center in October.
• Graduation announcements and caps & gowns-Representative will be at school in late October; orders will be taken in November.
• Financial Aid workshop in February for College Assistance.
• Vaudeville in the spring. One male and female Senior serve as Master of Ceremonies.
• Project Graduation-Senior parents work with Junior parents to host this all night lock-in for seniors following graduation at an off-campus location. Many parents are needed to help. Watch the newsletter and weekly e-mails for volunteer information.
• Senior Prom.
• Senior week activities-Traditionally include luncheon, picnic, Belle of Louisville, Award ceremony.
• Traditionally each sport has a Senior Night at its last home game of the season.
  

Counselor: Ms. Gill - jo.gill@jefferson.kyschools.us - Sponsor - Ms. Bowling

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