Edgewood High School

The Edge

December/January Edition Vol. 4

The Edge

November Edition Vol. 3

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Our school counselors will be meeting with all freshmen and sophomore students on Thursday, November 4th.  The purpose of the meeting is to go over graduation requirements  so they have a better understanding of what is needed to graduate.  

 

 

Below is the schedule for the 2021 Fall Sports Awards.

 

November 8th:

Boys and Girls Golf – 5:30

Girls Volleyball – 6:30

Boys/Girls XC – 7:30

 

November 9th:

Girls Soccer – 6:15

Boys Soccer – 7:15

 

November 10th:

Girls Tennis – 5:15

Cheerleading – 6:00

Football – 6:45

 

 

School picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, November 17th for those students who were absent on the original picture day or for those that want to retake their photo.  

 

 

Grade 10 students will have an opportunity to take a field trip to Atech on Thursday, November 18th to look at the programs they have to offer for students interested in going to Atech their junior year. 

 

 

A reminder that students must be in school for at least a half of day in order to attend or participatate in any school event after school hours.  This includes practices, contests and/or clubs. 

 

 

The 2021 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 18th at 8:00 AM for those students who are selected to be inducted this school year.  A dinner will follow that evening at 6:00 PM in the Edgewood High School inner cafeteria.  

        

 

The end of the first grading period was on Thursday, October 28th.  Report cards will be posted in ProgressBook on Friday, November 5th for students and parents to view.  If you have any questions regarding a final grade in a class, please contact that particular teacher.  

 

 

Edgewood High School has participated in the Downtown Ashtabula parade for the past 6 years, except for last year due to COVID.  We will once again have a float and be a part of this years’ annual parade on Friday, November 19th beginning at 6:00 PM. 

 

 

There will be no school on November 24, 25, and 26 for Thanksgiving break.  

 

The Edge

October Edition Vol. 2

 

Congratulations to the following students who were nominated to be on the 2021 Homecoming Court.

 

Isabella Arcaro

Mya Beattie

Kaitlyn Ezzone

Ava Kister

Talia McLaughlin

Caroline Nelson

Claire Randolph

Adelle Webster

Brian Bearce

Kyle Biller

Blake Blenman

William Cooper

Ian McIntyre

Jared Schwotzer

Sean Sheldon

Aidan Webster

 

Congratulations to Mya Beattie and Jared Schwotzer for being selected as the 2021 Homecoming Queen and King. 

 

 

Just a reminder that  in an attempt to better support our students and allow them the opportunity to get back on track academically we have implemented “Failure is NOT an Option” this school year.  

 

Edgewood High School is providing all students in grades 9-12 an opportunity to not receive a grade of a “D” or an “F” in any of their classes. Students who receive a “D” or an “F” on an assessment(quiz/test) are given the opportunity to receive intervention services, by a qualified teacher/tutor during the school day in order to review and learn the material that prohibited them from passing the assessment. When the student and/or teacher/tutor feel that the student understands and comprehends the material, the student will be given two weeks to retake the quiz /test in hopes of receiving a passing grade of a C.  Students who receive an “F” are required to receive intervention services during the school day in order to retake the assessment.  Students who receive a “D” are not required to receive intervention services and are not required to retake the assessment, but we encourage students to do so. This new program accomplishes two goals; (1) It allows students to fully master the skill(s) taught in class to better prepare them for future lessons and classes; (2) It promotes higher self-esteem, better grades, increase in school attendance and fewer discipline referrals. 

 

 

A reminder that students must be in school for at least a half of day in order to attend or participatate in any school event after school hours.  This includes practices, contests and/or clubs.               

 

 

School Pictures are scheduled for Thursday, October 14th.  Picture order forms were sent home with your child on Friday, October 1st along with the October Newsletter. 

 

 

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held at Edgewood High School on Thursday, October 7th from 3:30-7:15 PM.  Parents do not have to make an appointment ahead of time.  

 

 

Due to COVID 19 last year our Freshmen students did not have the opportunity to visit Atech as eighth graders.  Therefore, all Freshmen students will be taking a field trip on October 26th to take a tour of Atech and all of the programs they offer.  

 

 

The end of the first grading period will be Thursday, October 28th.  Report cards will be posted in ProgressBook on Friday, November 5th for students and parents to view.  If you have any questions regarding a final grade in a class, please contact that particular teacher.  

 

 

Oct. 7 Parent/Teacher Conf.

Oct. 8 No School

Oct. 14 School Pictures

Oct. 26 Grade 9 Field Trip

Oct. 28 End of 1st Grad. Per.

 

This school year to increase communication with parents and inform them of events at Edgewood, the “EDGE” Newsletter will be sent home with each student the 1st of every month in homeroom.  It will also be posted on our school webpage.

 

 

Students in grades 9-12 will be able to pick their class schedules up on Monday, August 23rd from 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00 in the main office at Edgewood.  This will allow our counselors to correct or make changes to student’s schedules a week prior to school starting. 

 

 

“Meet the Teacher” Night will be on Wednesday, August 25th from 5:00-7:15 PM.  Parents are encouraged to attend, but are not required.  There will be a brief meeting at 5:00 PM in the auditorium that evening where Mr. Notar will go over various items pertaining to the high school.  After the meeting, students will follow their eight period schedule and spend 10-12 minutes in each class in order to meet their teacher and learn a little about the class.  

 

 

Edgewood High School will be having their Homecoming 

Dance for students in grades 9-12 at Edgewood High School on Saturday, September 18th from 7:00-10:00 PM.  Tickets will be on sale during lunch for $20.00 per person from September 7-17.  

 

 

Below is the bell schedule for the 2021-2022 school year.  The tardy bell for homeroom is 7:30 AM.  All students arriving to school after 7:30 AM must report to the office for a tardy pass. Students are permitted three tardies to homeroom each grading period.  

 

Homeroom – 7:30-7:40

Period 1 – 7:43-8:23

Period 2 – 8:26-9:06

Period 3 – 9:09-9:49

Period 4 – 9:52-10:32

Period 5 – 10:35-12:05

Period 6 – 12:08-12:48

Period 7 – 12:51-1:31

Period 8 – 1:34-2:14

 

 

The State of Ohio requires certain vaccines being given at certain times in your child’s life in order to attend school. Starting twelfth grade is one of those times. The second dose of the meningococcal vaccine is required for all twelfth graders to start the school year.  This is a requirement and twelfth grade students must have it in order to attend school.  Vaccines can often be given at your child’s 

primary care physician’s office. Another option would be to go to one of the local health departments.  Please either drop off a copy of proof that these vaccines were given or you can have the doctor’s office fax the information to the office at 440-998-6143.  You can also scan your child’s updated vaccine record to j.crossley@buckeyeschools.info

 

 

Do you enjoy trivia?  Do you enjoy watching Jeopardy?  Then you want to be a member of Edgewood High School’s Academic Challenge Team.  Mr. Notar will be the advisor for the 2021-2022 Academic Challenge Team.  He is looking for students who would like to compete, as a team in various Quiz Bowl events throughout the county in head-to-head competitions answering questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports and more.  Email Mr. Notar if interested.

 

 

Last school year we permitted students to carry book bags throughout the school day in order to reduce congestion in the hallways.  The students liked it because it made it easier for them to carry their items to and from their classes.  We will continue to permit students to carry their book bags this school year.  If your child also wants a locker, their homeroom teacher will be able to assign them one.

 

 

Edgewood High School has Title I tutors available for your child to see during the school day if they are struggling academically.  Please have your child talk to their school counselor if they need some academic support. 

 

 

Edgewood High School understands that many of our students fell behind and suffered academically throughout the past year due to COVID 19.  In an attempt to better support our students and allow them the opportunity to get back on track academically we are implementing “Failure is NOT an Option” this school year.  

 

Edgewood High School is providing all students in grades 9-12 an opportunity to not receive a failing grade of an F in any of their classes. Students who fail an assessment (quiz/test) will be given the opportunity to receive intervention services, by a qualified teacher/tutor during the school day in order to review and learn the material that prohibited them from passing the assessment. When the student and teacher/tutor feel that the student understands and comprehends the material, the student will be given the opportunity to retake the quiz /test to score a grade of a D or higher.  If the student fails the quiz/test a second time, they will continue to receive intervention services and retake the assessment as many times needed until they understand the material and have mastered the necessary skill(s) needed to receive a passing grade.  

 

This new program accomplishes two goals; (1) It allows students to fully master the skill(s) taught in class to better prepare them for future lessons and classes; (2) It provides students a safety net of not receiving a failing grade of an F in any class, which leads to higher self-esteem, better grades, increase in school attendance and fewer discipline problems. 

 

 

Edgewood High School is implementing the LiveSchool program this year in order to offer a rewards system for our students who display positive behavior aligned to our behavior PBIS school rubric.  The program will also increase communication with our parents and inform them how their child’s behavior is during the school day.

 

LiveSchool is a web-based app that teachers, administrators and parents can use from any device to track, reward and improve behavior.  Once the high school is set up and live on the app information will be sent home on how to login.  Below is a link to a YouTube video that explains the program in more detail. https://youtu.be/BlVq5rXCL0k

 

 

Edgewood High School received a $5,000 grant from Miami University, in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Service to implement a Student Assistance Program to enhance our PBIS Tier 2 and Tier 3 services for our students.  The SAP program will provide support for students who struggle academically and with mental health, substance abuse and attendance at school.  

 

 

Aug. 31 First Day of School

Sept. 6 Labor Day/No School

Sept. 11 Warrior Band Night

Sept. 15 NHS Blood Drive

Sept. 18 Homecoming Dance