Welcome to this issue of The Download, the EPIC family monthly newsletter. Each month, we send you a round-up of news from the school that we believe you will find helpful and valuable in your child’s education at EPIC and in communicating with your teacher.

We want to make sure The Download is responsive to questions you have, too. So if you have suggestions for information or news we should share in the next issue, email us at communication@epiccharterschools.org and make the subject of your email Newsletter Information.

Missed last month's newsletter? View it here!
CAPITOL DAY 2019
Did you miss the informational email about Capitol Day 2019? Read it at the link below and be sure to register if you plan to attend!
REMINDER: CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATION
ATTENTION EPIC SENIORS:

For the first time ever we will be holding TWO graduation ceremonies to better accommodate our growing senior class and to provide better service to all of our families, who reside across the state.

Saturday, June 1, 2019
3PM-5PM
Cox Convention Center
Downtown OKC

Saturday, June 8, 2019
3PM-5PM
Mabee Center
South Tulsa on the campus of ORU

In order to begin planning, we are asking that students who anticipate completing all of their graduation requirements  please indicate below which graduation ceremony they prefer to attend attending.  This is not a binding choice (formal registration will be in February-March) but it does give us an idea for planning purposes of how many seniors to expect at each ceremony. By holding two ceremonies we do not anticipate limiting the number of guests students may bring.  Please note that you must complete all graduation requirements in order to participate in a graduation in June.

So, please check your calendars, consider where you reside in the state, and decide which location and date will be best for you and your family.
CLASS OF 2019 CAPS & GOWNS
You may also start placing your cap and gown orders through Herff Jones and purchase other graduation products such as announcements, rings and other items. A link to purchase these items is below, and we also have a graduation page on the EPIC Charter Schools website.
DON'T FORGET: EPIC HIGH SCHOOL PROM
Saturday, May 4th, 2019
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd St.,
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
6PM-11PM

Questions? Please contact Joy Huber at 405-426-7030.
Please DO NOT call the school.
EPIC COLLEGE, CAREER READINESS
Plan for College Now
Are you looking for help with planning for after high school, career options, and scholarship support? OK College Start is a one stop shop for free resources for Oklahoma High School Students. 
C areer Tech might be right for you!
Attending Career Tech is free for high school students! Click here to find the Career Tech in your area. The programs are endless from business to health science, from human services to information technology, and so much more! Sophomores should apply NOW. Programs fill up fast!  Juniors may qualify to enroll for some programs. Career Tech tours can be found on the Epic Calendar.
Paying for College
FAFSA : FAFSA is now open. All college bound seniors are required to complete the form regardless of income.

Oklahoma's Promise : This program offers free college tuition to students who qualify. Students MUST apply in the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade. Regardless of college plans, those who may qualify should apply.
Qualifications: Must be an OK resident, must enroll in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade, and parents' federal adjusted gross income must not exceed $55K per year.
Are you a student participating in concurrent enrollment, career tech, work-study, or an internship interested in us sharing your success story?

Questions? Please contact:
Nicole Ellison, Director of College and Career Readiness Nicole.Ellison@epiccharterschools.org
Shay Patterson, College and Career Readiness Coordinator Shay.Patterson@epiccharterschools.org
SCHOOL PICTURES
Oklahoma School Pictures have all photos uploaded from OKC and Tulsa for those students who participated. To view photos and select a package, please visit OSP's website and use your code you received on picture day.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Are you following us on social media? Fun activities, events, contests, and Epic-related news are posted throughout the week!

Be sure to like and follow now by clicking the icons at the bottom of this email.
DID YOU MISS THIS?
February
Since October, Epic has been honoring a student who #DaresGreatly in his or her academics and extracurricular activities with the title of Student of the Month for either elementary or secondary students.

Each month, teachers complete a survey nominating high-achieving students which is then followed by a committee review and selection. Epic receives over 100 nominations each month! You can view our most recent winners above.
CAREERS: APPLY TODAY
We're continually searching for talented, dedicated individuals to join our Epic team! Does this sound like you or a friend? View our current openings at the button below.

Most Recent Positions Posted:
  • Admissions & Enrollment Specialist
  • Managing Director of Instruction
  • Certified SPED Teacher
  • Teacher's Assistant
  • Learning Fund Manager
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