2020 - 2021 New Family Information

Laptop Distribution and Training will take place August 10th - August 12th.

A detailed schedule will be mailed out and uploaded here in July.

Due to the current circumstances, we will not be having placement exams. On May 1^st, families will receive an email with the student’s initial placements in their core academic courses and information about appeals. Please check this page for additional information as it is updated.

Core Class Placements

Due to the current circumstances, we will not be having placement exams. On May 1st, families will receive an email with the student’s initial placements in their core academic courses and information about appeals. Please check this page for additional information as it is updated.

During the week of May 4^th to May 8^th, new students will indicate their preferences for course selections utilizing an online registration process. Directions for this will be included in the placement email sent on May 1^st. Additional resources for course selection will also be available on the EHS website. Please continue to check this page as more information becomes available.

Please feel free to reach out to the 9^th Grade Dean Mr. Eric Lerch (elerch@ehshouston.org) if you have additional questions.

New students may choose to take summer school classes at EHS. Taking a class in the summer is a great way to meet new classmates, get to know the campus better, start building relationships with teachers and much more. Click the link below to see what's being offered for incoming students.

2020 Summer School Options and Registration

EHS uses Magnus Health software to collect, track and manage student health information. The service allows the school nurse and athletic trainers to securely and efficiently track health information.

• Magnus Health will open on April 1, 2020 for parents to begin completing the health records.
• Deadline for all new student health records is June 1, 2020. All requirements must be completed by June 1st.
• Requirements are individual pieces of the student health information that together complete the electronic record.
• All EHS students are required to have a physical form on file and renewed annually. You may have the physical completed by your child’s physician.
• Please click below for a document with step by step directions for accessing your Magnus account and other helpful information.
  • Navigating Magnus Health

Should you need assistance, please contact EHS School Nurse, Connie Thomas, R.N. at 713-512-3403 or cthomas@ehshouston.org.

SCHOOL BUILDING HOURS: Usually open until 6:00 p.m. daily.

SCHOOL SWITCHBOARD HOURS: Open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

STUDENT DROP-OFF: Turn off of Fournace Avenue at the entrance nearest the 610 feeder road (Gate 5). Once inside the campus grounds, follow signs for pick-up. Please line up along the arched curb that runs parallel to the Jack T. Trotter Academic & Sciences Building.

ABSENCES AND TARDIES: Must be called in to the Attendance Desk (713-512-3407) by 8:00 a.m. If your child knows he/she will miss more than one day of school (including a partial second day), he/she must complete a Planned Absence Form, which is found at the Attendance Desk. Failure to turn this form in on time will result in a detention upon return.

FOOD PLAN and STUDENT CAFETERIA: Lunches and snacks are served every day and are included in your food service fee. The plan provides snacks after Chapel and daily lunch offerings. A punch card that may be used for breakfast (served 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.) and for cookies (served during break) can be purchased in the School Store. Students can charge snacks and drinks in the School Store to their school accounts.

TUTORIALS: Held for 45 minutes following the last class each day except Wednesday. Your student’s teachers will be available to answer questions and provide additional assistance during this time. Please encourage your son or daughter to take advantage of this valuable EHS benefit.

HONORS CHAPEL: Held each semester in the Benitez Chapel to recognize students' academic honors and other special achievements. The dates are included on the website calendar and in the Parent Packet calendar that will be distributed in July.

CALENDAR: Appears in the Weekly Windows online newsletter, which is emailed to EHS families every Monday morning. You can view the current School Calendar here.

EHS INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE: Wonderful experiences await you at EHS: Field Knight, Homecoming, choir and instrumental concerts, theatre performances, dance concerts, Advent Chapel, sporting events, and much more. Check our calendar and mark the dates. You do not need to have a student in the choir, dance, or theatre programs to enjoy their performances. Many parents attend all events!

BOYS’ UNIFORM

Shirts

• Button-down, oxford-cloth short- or long-sleeved shirts with the EHS logo on the left side (Lands’ End catalog, only). Acceptable colors: white and blue.
• Collared, short- or long-sleeved 100% cotton-knit (interlock or mesh) polo or dry-fit shirts with the EHS logo on the left side. (Lands’ End catalog). Acceptable colors: maize, white, chambray blue, cobalt, burgundy, evergreen, navy, and pink. Dry-fit option: white or royal blue.

Pants/Shorts

• Pleated and/or classic plain-front chino pants and chino shorts. Belts must be worn at all times.
• Shorts must be 9” inseam or longer. Acceptable colors: khaki or navy.

GIRLS’ UNIFORM

Shirts

• Button-down, oxford-cloth short- or long-sleeved shirts with the EHS logo on the left side (Lands’ End catalog, only). Acceptable colors: white and blue.

• Collared, short- or long-sleeved 100% cotton-knit (interlock or mesh) polo or dry-fit shirts with the EHS logo on the left side. (Lands’ End catalog). Acceptable colors: maize, white, chambray blue, cobalt, burgundy, evergreen, navy, and pink. Dry-fit option: white or royal blue.

Pants/Shorts

• Pleated and/or plain-front chino pants and chino shorts. Belts must be worn at all times. Shorts must be 5” inseam or longer. Acceptable colors: khaki or navy.

Skirts

• Solid pleated skirts are required. Lands’ End catalog acceptable colors: khaki or navy. Sue Mills Uniform pleated skirts in colors: khaki or navy.
• As a guide, the skirt length must be no shorter than mid-thigh. Girls are encouraged to wear privacy shorts under their skirts.

FORMAL UNIFORM

• A navy blazer may be purchased from Lands’ End or from any store of your choice. The EHS Campus Store sells used blazers at a nominal cost.
• Attire below the waist must be long pants or skirts (no shorts), and must comply with the regular uniform guidelines.
• Footwear must be leather, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes.
• Boys may, but are not expected to, wear ties.

OUTERWEAR GUIDELINES

• Solid colored sweatshirts, hoodies, cardigans, pull-overs, zip-up, and crew neck sweaters may be worn over school attire. Acceptable colors: solid black, solid white, solid dark gray, solid light gray, or navy blue.
• With the exception of brand/manufacturer’s logos/labels, outerwear may not contain insignias, logos, labels, graphics, embroidery, words or pictures. Outerwear logos may not be larger than the size of a quarter.

PURCHASING PROCEDURE

When ordering, use the Fall 2020 Lands’ End School Catalog. To ensure a proper fit when ordering, please use the size chart in the center of the catalog. Simply measure as directed; then use the chart to determine and order the proper size.

Ordering Options

NOTE: When placing an order at Lands’ End, be sure to mention the EHS Preferred School number: 9000-5655-7. Although the School requires all above-the-waist garments to be embroidered with the EHS logo, it is not automatically done when placing an order. When contacting Lands’ End, you must specifically request that the EHS logo be applied to every shirt, sweater, and sweatshirt that you order. Students will not be permitted to wear any above-the-waist garments that are not embroidered with the EHS logo.

Families typically receive their orders within 7 to 10 days after placing them with Lands’ End. To ensure that your student is in proper uniform on the first day of school, please place your order early in the summer.

Used uniforms are sold in the School Store.

EHS Campus Store

Campus Store Hours:
School Days 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Summer Hours 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 12:15-3:00 p.m.
Closed for Inventory June 15- July 1

Campus Store Phone:
713-512-3441

Available in the Campus Store:

• Summer Reading (beginning 2nd week of May)
• All School Supplies
• Used Uniforms
• PE Clothes
• Spirit Clothing (including tees, sweatshirts, jackets, caps, socks, and belts)
• Spirit Incidentals (water bottles, duffel bags, stadium seats, blankets, decals)
• Window Decals
• Snacks & Drinks

Textbooks will be available online beginning in July. Go to www.ehshouston.org, choose Campus Life then Campus Store, then click on the “Virtual Store” link. This will take you to the EHS bookstore on the MBS Direct site. The student schedules will already be in their system so that you can just choose “Fast Pass” to ensure that the only books the site offers you will be those that coordinate with your schedule.

• The virtual bookstore opens July 13, with free shipping the week of July 13 – 19

New student four-digit IDs will be sent the last week of April in the placement email. This four-digit ID number will be used for ordering books online and purchasing merchandise in the Campus Store. Please note: The student ID number is what the MBS online site is requesting when they ask for the “Access ID”. The student IDs will be activated in our computer system beginning July 1, at which time charges will be allowed. Any purchases made prior to that time will require either cash, check, or credit card.

WHERE IS DAILY DROP OFF?

The majority of students are dropped off and picked up at the Fournace entrance.

WHAT ARE THE SCHOOL HOURS?

School Hours are 8:00-3:15 Monday, Thursday and Friday and 8:00-2:45 Tuesday and Wednesday.

HOW LATE CAN STUDENTS STAY ON CAMPUS?

The library closes and locks its doors at 4:30. All other school buildings lock at 6:00pm. Practices and rehearsals may continue past 6:00pm.

DO WE HAVE TO BUY TEXTBOOKS OR CAN I USE THE SCHOOL'S?

Textbooks must be purchased. Additional information can be found under Campus Bookstore and Textbook Orders.

WILL I RECEIVE A SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST?

You will not receive a supply list. On the first day of school teachers will tell students what material is needed for the class. Most needed material can be purchased at the school bookstore.

CAN I HAVE A FRIEND BRING ME LUNCH OR VISIT DURING LUNCH?

No. Students are not allowed to bring outside food into the cafeteria. For the safety of our students, the campus is closed to visitors during the day.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY MY UNIFORM?

Uniforms can be purchased on-line from Land’s End at any time. Land's End has an annual uniform sale every June with discounts up to 50% off.

CAN GIRLS WEAR PANTS AND SHORTS?

Yes, girls can wear pants or shorts. Refer to the handbook and dress code for all uniform requirements and expectations.

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE A QUESTION OR CONCERN?

The best place to start is always your child’s advisor or the grade level dean. Both numbers and email addresses can be found on the New Family Information page under Key Contacts.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT SUMMER READING

PERFORMING ARTS FALL SEASON PRODUCTION AUDITIONS

Dance Auditions for Fall Dance Concert:

August 29, 2020 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Dance Studio

Theater Fall Production Auditions:

Our first show for 2020-21 is William Shakespeare’s wildly popular comedy Twelfth Night (or What You Will).

The deadline for sending audition videos is Monday, May 11^th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

If you have any questions and/or would like to audition for Twelfth Night please email Mr. Brock – gbrock@ehshouston.org – and he will email you the material you will need for the audition.

PERFORMING ARTS PRE-SEASONS (free of charge)

Dance:

April 23 Virtual Dance Placement Class: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

August 3 – 7 Adv, Rep, Impact Preseason Master Classes: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

August 10-12 Rep, Impact Rehearsals: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Music:

August 10-12 Orchestra Workshop: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

August 10-12 Drumline Only: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

August 10-12 Band Workshop: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

August 10-12 Choir Workshop: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Theater:

August 3-7 Fall Show Rehearsals: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

August 10-14 Preseason Workshops: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

August 10-16 Fall Show Rehearsals: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

August 17-18 Fall Show Rehearsals: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

To register, and for more information.

Announcements about auditions will be made in advance of each performance.

For more information about anything related to the Arts, please view the Arts Calendar

Cheer

Thursday, April 30th 6 p.m. - Cheer Informational Meeting

Saturday, May 9th - Tryout Videos must be submitted by 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 14th -Virtual Uniform Fitting

Due to COVID-19, all spring sports practices have been cancelled.

Fall Sports (listed below) will begin on Monday, August 3rd

Girls and Boys Volleyball
Girls and Boys Cross Country
Football
Field Hockey
Cheer

**Students wishing to participate on a team for the 2020-21 school year must have a current physical exam.

We will offer a number of camps and clinics this spring and summer. Register online at http://www.ehshouston.org/athletics/camps-clinics. Summer camps are a great way to improve skills and meet other new Knights.

New students interested in getting involved with the chapel program should contact Beth Holden at the start of the school year. Options for involvement your first year are Lectors Guild, Ushers, Chapel Committee, & Chapel Music Group.

Students interested in becoming an acolyte can sign up in April of their first year on campus.

EHS offers some classroom accommodations, such as extended time to complete tests, for students with diagnosed learning disabilities. Parents or guardians must notify the Director of Academic Assistance of the need for accommodations and submit the appropriate paperwork, including current educational testing by an EHS approved professional, so that an Education Plan can be created.

A student cannot receive accommodations without an Education Plan in place at EHS.

Please contact the Director of Academic Assistance- Jenny Cantrell (jcantrell@ehshouston.org)- for additional information about this process. Ms. Cantrell will also be available on New Student Registration Day for questions, and students with dyslexia and other learning differences are encouraged to consult with her about course selection before their appointment.