Student Procedures . . .
Parking Pass
- Parking Passes are $60.00 for the year – $50.00 for Platinum Students.
- You have to complete an application form with name, address, grade, tag number, and provide proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license. Must be signed by the student and a parent or guardian. Also all drivers are included in the drug testing process along with the athletes.
Our School . . .
Will be a place where students and teachers feel safe, accepted, and respected; will develop the concept of community through collaborative learning and promotion of intellectual curiosity to reach for something higher; will promote open communication between parents, teachers, and students which encourages a sense of teamwork and cooperation; will acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of students and staff; will promote creativity and technological competencies to better prepare students to meet the demands of a changing world; will prepare students with the necessary job skills required to enter a competitive, global workforce; will invite community stakeholders to support, invest, and participate in East Hall High School’s vision and mission; will foster Viking pride through an attitude of respect and tolerance for one another.
The East Hall Community
East Hall High School opened in 1956 and has enjoyed the support and cooperation of the community and local businesses in the education of our students throughout our school’s history. Our Viking pride runs deep as evidenced by participation of the community, student body, faculty, and alumni in all aspects of our school.
East Hall High School is one of 34 schools in the Hall County School System (18 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 7 high schools, 1 Charter Career Academy.) The mission of our school system is “Character, Competency, Rigor. . .for All.” The Balanced Scorecard is the system structure for processes as well as accountability. East Hall High School has used the Balanced Scorecard, our 2008 GAPSS Analysis and the East Hall High School Mission and Vision collectively to develop and implement our school improvement plan.
Technology
Our high school is a 1:1 technology environment, meaning each student is assigned a school issued Chromebook for daily learning. The Library Learning Commons will check out one Chromebook and one charger to each student at the beginning of the school year to any new 1st year 9th grade students and any student new to the building. Returning students from the previous year should return with the Chromebook and charger they checked out from previous years.
Students are responsible for bringing their Chromebook to school fully charged every day and ensuring they have it ready to use for each class. Students should also take responsibility for keeping their device and charger safe and in good working condition.
If a student forgets their Chromebook at home or arrives with a dead Chromebook and no charger, they will be responsible for resolving the situation. Their options are to contact someone at home to bring their device to school or continue the school day without a device. A loaner device will not be available, as we only have enough Chromebooks and chargers for each student to have one of each.
Being prepared with a fully charged Chromebook each day is an important part of being ready to learn and participate in the high school classroom.
Graduating Seniors will need to return all items checked out and be prepared to pay for any fines owed to the Library Learning Commons each May of their graduation year.
Current 9th grade-11 grade students will keep their Chromebook and charger as long as they are an EHHS student, even over summer. If a student leaves EHHS or transfers to another school, they should return all items checked out and be prepared to pay any fines owed to the Library Learning Commons before leaving EHHS campus.
Media Center
The mission of EHHS Library Learning Commons is to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging space where all students can learn, explore, create, and grow. The Library Learning Commons supports students in developing strong research, information literacy, technology, and critical-thinking skills while encouraging a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Through access to diverse resources, technology, and collaborative learning opportunities, the library empowers students to become independent, responsible, and informed learners who are prepared to succeed in school and beyond.
Our Stakeholders
At East Hall High School we consider our stakeholders to be critical to the continued success of our school. Our stakeholders include students, parents, faculty and staff, community, school council, local businesses, our Partners in Education, and the Hall County Board of Education.
As always, students are our first priority. “Every Student, Every Chance, Every Day” is our motto. It is important that students feel safe, successful, and valued. Teaching students the strategies to problem solve in a complex society are incorporated in daily lessons and unit plans. Making their learning relevant helps to promote engagement and student outcomes. Employing a school-wide structure of 5 lesson components.
Our East Hall School School Improvement Team meets monthly to share information and suggestions for school improvement. Its support has led to improvements in facilities and communication between stakeholders. The council’s role has opened many doors for partnerships with businesses in our community.
Local businesses and our Partners in Education support us through fundraising events, donations, teacher appreciation, scholarships, work programs, mentorships, and discounts for both students and teachers. Our partners are most visible on Career Day, and by sponsoring Honor’s Night held each Spring.
East Hall High School is fortunate to have a school board and central office staff that support our drive for excellence through leadership, cooperation, and partnership. Mr. Schofield and the Board of Education have provided a framework for school improvement through the Balanced Scorecard that holds all of us accountable for high standards and strong character.
Student Services
The counseling department has two full time counselors who are certified in school counseling. They participate in professional counseling opportunities and abide by the professional school counseling code of ethics. Further, our counselors recognize that family is the primary influence in a student’s life, and involve family by consulting, coordinating, and collaborating. They regularly use data to create appropriate programs and student advisement to enhance the academic environment. They strive to integrate the counseling program into the school curriculum and make themselves available to students and teachers.
The mission of our Graduation Coach is to provide a comprehensive prevention/intervention program for students who are at risk of grade retention or dropping out of school. Spending time building caring relationships, evaluating schedules and academic performance, and exploring options for individual student success is a daily experience for our Graduation Coach. Success on the GHSGT & GHSWT has been the a challenge/barrier to student graduation. Our Platinum Pride Viking Program was created to generate student excitement about performance on each of these tests. The Platinum Card, issued to each student who earns a passing score on all five tests on their first attempt, is loaded with incentives and discounts at school and at local businesses. Now it is not just about taking a test, it is the desire to be a Platinum Viking
- Hold teachers accountable for standards based instruction
- Set high expectations for “Test Talk”
- Review sessions before and after school
- Cumulative review of testing topics on a regular basis
- Utilize warm-ups for both EOCT and Grad Exam
- Include writing practice on tests/quizzes
- Include more word problems and multiple step problems in lessons
- Utilize computer programs available in the lab, and provide information for test reviews that students may complete at home
- Utilize sets of review books and other resources
Science
- Begin each science class with the “Question of the Day”
- Review notebooks/workbooks
- Practice tests with questions released from previous Grad exams
Social Studies
- Utilize EOCT review materials
- Utilize Essential Questions to create a dialogue with students
- Utilize Test Prep through computer labs
- Practice quizzes throughout the semester
Foreign Language
- Utilize root words common to Spanish and English
- Increase writing opportunities
- Focus on grammar in Spanish and English
Career Technology, PE, and Fine Arts
- Increased emphasis on Reading and Writing in all electives
- Focus on Career Expectations from Employers for Quality Employees (Average applicant vs. exceptional applicant)
- Use creativity to stimulate writing across academic areas