EPHS Weekly: Volume 2, Issue XXXII

May 2, 2022

A Message from the Principal

Dear Eden Prairie High School Families,

May is here and that brings two big topics to the top of mind for me. The first is seeing our seniors across the finish line and celebrating them as they do. At 7:00 pm tonight, I’ll be hosting a virtual info session for parents of seniors on some milestone events in the weeks ahead–from Prom to our Graduation Ceremony to sending final transcripts off to your next destination. The link to join can be found here on our EP Connects webpage.

On Wednesday during 4th period, Seniors will head to the Main Gym for Senior Decision Day. This is an opportunity to celebrate the work they have done to get to this point, their plans for the next leg of their journeys, and relay important messages for the weeks ahead. Ben Johnson from the University of Minnesota will talk with our students about the legacies they can create, we’ll take a class photo, Crumbl Cookies will be provided, and senior yard signs will be available for pickup. It should be a lot fun–thanks to our Student Council and College & Career Center for planning it!

The other topic I’m prioritizing right now is supporting all of our students with a strong finish to the school year. We want them to finish their coursework with learning and grades that will serve them well into their futures. When I talk with students about this I often say, “Make decisions that your future self will thank you for.” Staying focused academically now will afford students to better pursue their passions this summer and into next school year. We’re also re-messaging to students the importance of treating each other in-person and online with kindness, representing themselves well, and upholding our school values and expectations.

By and large, our students do a tremendous job with all of this. Thank you for continuing to support your teens and our high school community. I’m looking forward to a great month of May!

Robb

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EP CONNECTS

EP Connects TONIGHT on Zoom at 7:00 pm is designed to provide senior families with information for the final weeks ahead!

Topics will include:

Decision Day (5/4)
Prom (5/7)
Graduation (6/10)
Senior Party (6/10-6/11)
Final Transcripts

SPRING CONFERENCES I MAY 11 I 4 PM - 6 PM

Term 4 conferences follow a drop-in format. Teachers are available between 4pm and 6 pm
Locations: Main / South Commons, Special Services offices, Media Center & Work Exp. rooms
They are scheduled in 8 minute slots with 2 minute passing times
Teacher table locations will be in the next EPHS Weekly

EDEN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL: SUMMER SCHOOL CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAM

Eden Prairie High School’s Summer School Credit Recovery Program provides the opportunity for students to recover incomplete credits in core subjects such as Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Our summer credit recovery program will run a total of 26 days from June 13 - July 19, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 11:15 am. There will be no summer school Monday, July 4. Students will be meeting at Eden Prairie High School.

If your student qualifies to recover a credit through our summer school program, you will be receiving detailed information on how to register by email and postal mail the first week of May. The summer school credit recovery program is offered through District 287 at no charge. District transportation will be provided.

EP ONLINE SUMMER COURSE OPPORTUNITIES: SUMMER SOAR

EP Online will be offering the following course options for students entering 9-12 grade. Online courses are run by innovative and highly qualified Eden Prairie High School teachers. Students will engage in online courses that provide rigorous and authentic learning experiences. Summer SOAR courses are asynchronous; courses will run from June 15 to August 15.

Each course is worth 1 credit. Students can register for up to 2 credits. Each credit costs $190 for a student enrolled in Eden Prairie Schools who does not qualify for free or reduced lunch. Credits are free of charge for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Please use this resource for any additional questions and/or to register for a course with Summer SOAR.

Geometry A & B

Algebra 2 A & B

Statistics & Probability A & B

English 9 A & B

English 10 A & B

English 11 A & B

English 12 A & B

US History A & B

World History A & B

US Government

Earth & Space Science A & B

Biology A & B

Chemistry A & B

Physical Education

Health

Personal Financial Management

Introduction to Technology

Economics

Online Test Prep & Grammar

Careers

THRIVENT: COLLEGE PLANNING STRATEGIES

At Thrivent’s College Planning Strategies Workshop, you'll explore what you need to know to plan and pay for college, learning how academics, admissions, and financial strategies work together to help save you money and avoid excessive student debt. This workshop will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, May 17th at 6 pm. It’s hosted by Michael Kauls, RICP, CCPS & Eric Werlinger, ChFC. RSVP: https://bit.ly/EPCollege

CLASS OF 2023 COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT I MAY 4

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://edenpr-org.zoom.us/j/8592926410?pwd=SWhMZVNpcTRLbHJ4ZFNEcVdDcjFjZz09

Passcode: Eagles

WAIT UNTIL DARK by Frederick Knott, adaptation by Jeffery Hatcher

A blind woman must outwit criminals who want something that is hidden in her apartment. This classic thriller winds up to an edge-of-your-seat finish.

May 5 and 6 at 7 pm

May 7 at 1:30 pm matinee

EPHS Auditorium

Tickets for Wait Until Dark via Vancoevents.com