IB Parent meeting They say my student is an IB student, what does that mean? Find out the nuts and bolts of the IB program this Tuesday, November 13, at 6 pm in the Library at the IB Parent meeting. Read more about IB Parent meeting
Halloween Skit: A Performance to Die for by Natalie Mc Michael As the year winds down to an end, most of the Eagle Rock High School students look forward to one thing before Thanksgiving and Christmas break: Halloween Skit! During lunch on October 31st, the new juniors and seniors had their first battle against each other in front of the whole school. Their goal was to woo the crowd with their charming leads, intricate stunts, and most importantly, their interesting story line which is the most vital part to skit. Read more about Halloween Skit: A Performance to Die for
Red is the New Yes: Teachers Strike Stalled Due to Legal Impasse by Hunter Tidwell-Prediletto In our last issue, we reported the various issues that drove the upcoming teachers’ strike in LA. The scheduled date was the beginning of October, but it was postponed due to the lengthy legal process behind union action. Mr. Montamayor, UTLA chapter chair, estimates that we have about a month and a half before action is permitted, sometime around late November. Read more about Red is the New Yes: Teachers Strike Stalled Due to Legal Impasse
Pearl's Perspective: How to be a Vegan in High School by Pearl Buckley Have you ever thought about going vegan but thought it too daunting a goal? Or, perhaps you’ve never considered veganism, but want to know more. Well, veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. The key words here are possible and practicable. This may seem difficult as a highschooler but with some effort, veganism is entirely doable. All it takes is a little preparation, and you’ll be munching on tofu with the best of them. Read more about Pearl's Perspective: How to be a Vegan in High School
Announcements for the Week of Nov. 5th Hello, Eagles! This is Mrs. Keipp with the first of two e-mail updates from The Rock. The first e-mail is about updates about school updates. The second e-mail is about upcoming opportunities for parents. Academics: Read more about Announcements for the Week of Nov. 5th
Football Game Tickets Football Quarterfinal Playoff Game EAGLE ROCK vs. PALISADES Friday, November 9, 2018 7 p.m. @ Eagle Rock HS GENERAL ADMISSION $ 10 STUDENTS w/SCHOOL I.D. $ 6 SENIORS (age 60+) $ 6 CHILDREN (age 4 and under) FREE (There will be NO pre-sale tickets) Read more about Football Game Tickets
Attendance Update LAUSD has set attendance goals for our schools. Goal #1 is to have less than 9% of our students chronically absent. This means students should miss no more than 7 days in a school year. Our second goal is to have at least 70% of our students present at least 96% of the school year. This means students should miss no more than 1 day of school every 25 days of instruction. Currently, 6.8% of our students are chronically absent and 80.6% have been present 96% of the school year. Go Eagles!!!!! Keep up the good work. Tasha Busch-ArratiaPupil Services and Attendance Counselor Read more about Attendance Update
ERHS Tennis Team Christmas Tree Pre-Sale Please support the Division I City Championship girls' tennis team by pre-ordering a Christmas tree, wreath, or garland during the month of October. All items are guaranteed fresh and beautiful or your money back. We will even deliver them to your house for a $5 fee. Please print the attached flyer and send it to ERHS or you can email Coach Jacobson directly to order. (ertenniscoach@gmail.com) View Flyer Read more about ERHS Tennis Team Christmas Tree Pre-Sale