Families welcome to our first Virtual Back to School Night
The schedule is as follows:
5:00PM – Welcome from Mr. Alonzo live via Facebook
5:10-5:50PM – Break out groups. Please click on your child’s grade. Utilize the passcode included to enter meeting.
We are looking forward to another exciting school year. While it will definitely be a new experience, we are working to ensure students receive a quality and meaningful online education until a re-entry plan is possible.
Even though the online component to our program is new, many state requirements have not changed. As a California school, we are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions at TK/Kindergarten and all students advancing to 7th grade before entry. Parents must show their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization. Please be prepared, before or on the first day of school, to provide proof of immunization (i.e., Certificate of Immunization [CA Immunization Report]). You can find a detailed list attached to this message.
Additionally, the purpose of this communication is to inform you of immunization requirements that will impact rising 7th grade students. Students entering 7th grade are now required to have one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine and one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine for individuals who have not already received those vaccines.
Please contact your health care provider or local health department if your child needs these vaccines. For additional information about the vaccines and diseases they protect against, visit the Center of Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/index.html.
We understand the challenges associated with leaving home, but schools are required by law to prohibit any student from attending school until proof of immunization of required vaccinations have been supplied to the school office. As much as possible, please be proactive and get your child’s vaccines completed.
Thank you for your attention to the matter and we look forward to “seeing” you soon.
Sincerely,
Ruben Alonzo
Head of School
To submit immunization records please use click on the following link: https://bit.ly/ECPDOC
We asked the LAUSD Board to delay the vote on new charter school policies. They listened: the new vote on charter school policies is August 4.
Now, we need the Board to make changes to the policy so that LAUSD does not shut down good schools like ours.
On August 4, the LAUSD Board plans to update their policies to reflect new state laws– but District staff have proposed changes that would ban great new charter schools and possibly close great existing schools
We are in the middle of an education crisis in Los Angeles. This is a moment where we need to support every great school we have– not work to shut them down.
Stand with us and tell the LAUSD Board to oppose unlawful changes to policy that threaten our schools and to work with us to protect great schools, including charter schools.
We’re excited to introduce our new Director of Operations, Robert Vidana! Learn more about him below.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Why you’re excited to work at ECP: Endeavor represents the coming together of multiple experiences and philosophies that I have absorbed in 10+ years working in Education with the ultimate goal of creating meaningful impact and improving outcomes for youth in communities of color within a unique set of challenges created by the pandemic.
Fun Fact: Before the pandemic, I completed the majority of the courses to become a certified sommelier.
Hobbies: Hiking, Running, and Reading.
Pictures: I spend a lot of time on beaches with books, so here is a recent pic of me on a beach in Baja.
We are seeking updated contact info for families who have recently changed their phone numbers and/or addresses. In order to provide important school updates, it is vital we have accurate info on file.
Please only submit if you have recently changed your mailing or contact info. Click on link below:
I genuinely hope that this message finds you and your family well. As we approach the start of the 2020-2021 school year, I would like to share how we plan on serving students this fall.
Earlier this week, the Los Angeles (LAUSD) and San Diego (SDUSD) Unified School Districts released a joint statement regarding their decision to start the school year 100% online this fall. The decision comes as a result of incomplete re-opening information and vague guidance provided by the County and State, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics reversing its course and saying it was no longer confident that opening schools in the middle of a public health crisis is the best option for children.
Aligned to this recent announcement, I am writing to share that Endeavor College Prep (ECP) will also begin the school year 100% remote (distance learning). With the recent and sustained spike in COVID-19 cases in LA and surrounding counties, ECP has decided to start the 2020-21 year with every student in a virtual learning environment through at least Labor Day (September 7, 2020). Either at or before this time, we will provide an update and decide whether ECP will continue instruction all online or proceed with the possibility of a hybrid learning plan (a blend of online and in-person). This decision will be informed by County and State guidance. We are currently enhancing our Distance Learning platform and using valuable feedback that you provided to promote a positive distance learning experience for all students.
We are also in the process of securing more chromebooks and headphones to help all families achieve success. ECP is deeply committed to providing the best education possible to your students, regardless of the external circumstances we are facing.
Please be on the lookout for more information regarding our fall plans, which include an upcoming virtual Cafecito (July 28), a virtual New Family Orientation for new families (August 6, 2020) and a virtual Welcome Back to School Night for everyone (August 13, 2020).
Since I started this new role last month, I have been inspired by the commitment and passion of each staff member at our school. We will continue to tackle any obstacles together to ensure our community is safe, connected, and successful.
As the coronavirus situation continues to develop, we are looking at a number of ways to deliver the best possible experiences for students, and we want to make sure all of our students can remain connected to their peers, teachers, and schools and have regular access to learning opportunities and curriculum materials.
To ensure access for all ECP students, we have created the form below for you to fill out. Please complete this form for each student(s).
Thank you for completing the Distance Learning Technology Survey. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
A medida que la situación del coronavirus continúa desarrollándose, estamos buscando una serie de formas de ofrecer las mejores experiencias posibles para los estudiantes, y queremos asegurarnos de que todos nuestros estudiantes puedan permanecer conectados con sus compañeros, maestros y escuelas y tener acceso regular a oportunidades de aprendizaje y materiales curriculares. Para garantizar el acceso de todos los estudiantes de ECP, hemos creado el siguiente formulario para que lo complete. Por favor complete este formulario para cada estudiante (s).
Gracias por completar la Encuesta de Tecnología de Educación a Distancia. Le agradecemos su pronta atención a este asunto.
The situation with coronavirus/COVID-19 is unprecedented and evolving rapidly. Safety is always our paramount concern. We have decided to suspend on-campus summer Office Hours for two weeks as we evaluate the appropriate path moving forward. We will maintain you updated with any changes.
