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Back to classrooms Friday Remember how fast summer vacation would pass when you were in school? Well it passes even faster for today's students! There was a time when school was out by Memorial Day and students didn't return to the classrooms until after Labor Day weekend. Early County School System's students return to the classrooms Friday after a 70-day summer vacation. Teachers returned to their classrooms Monday for a week of pre-planning in preparation for the students' return. Superintendent Kenneth Hall is expecting approximately 2,500 students to converge on school campuses Friday. The first day of school will be a day of orientation when students will be issued their books and other materials, learn their classroom assignments and get ready for their first day of classes which begin Monday. The School Day The school day at each of the Early County schools begins at 8 a.m. Students arriving after 8 a.m. will be tardy. The end of the school day will be staggered to meet the bus schedules with the alternative school dismissing at 2:50 p.m.; the middle school at 3:10 p.m.; the high school at 3:20 p.m.; and the elementary school dismissing at 3:30 p.m. Students arriving at school after 8 a.m. should report to the assistant principal's office. Students should have a signed note from a parent, guardian, doctor, governmental agency or other appropriate source. The late arrival will be labeled as excused or unexcused based on the excused/unexcused absence criteria. An admit slip will be issued for a student to gain admission to classes. The Early County School System provides bus transportation for students, therefore, vehicle difficulties do not qualify as criteria for excused tardies. Students are considered tardy to class if they are not in the classroom when the tardy bell begins ringing. Consequences for unexcused tardies can be found in the Student Handbook. As reported in last week's Early County News, students will find a stricter dress code when they arrive on campus at Early County High School Friday. School officials have adopted a stricter dress code policy for the 2007-2008 school year. The dress of students must be in good taste, appropriate for school activities, in accordance with the school rules and not be disruptive to the learning environment. The new dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards and teach respect for authority. Student dress reflects the quality of the school and affects students' behavior. Students who are not in compliance with the dress code will face the consequences outlined in the Student Handbook where a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable dress can be found. Students and teachers will have a full nine weeks under their belts by the time fall break arrives Oct. 8-12. The Christmas holidays will be Dec. 19 through Jan. 4.
Have a great school year!
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