And we're back!! What an Awesome First Week! Back in the Swing of Things!

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Principal's Corner

Dr. Newman Robertson

Greetings East Families,

Thank you for a successful first week of school. As we embark on a school year unlike no other in the midst of a pandemic, I want to clarify what is defined as a close contact. “A close contact, per the SCS Health Department, is within 6 feet, 15 minutes, or longer. However, the district tracing team will determine who those contacts are. No one at the school will have to determine a close contact. If a student is positive at school, the tracing team will determine close contacts, and if a parent calls and states their child is a close contact, we take them at their word.” If a student tests positive, please email me at robertsonnc@scsk12.org immediately. I will report it to the SCS Contact tracing team. If your child is considered a close contact, he/she will be notified by the tracing team with next steps. Please keep your child at home if he/she is not feeling well. Your safety is my number one priority, but I can’t do it alone. Email me if you have questions.

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2021-2022 Bell Schedule

Administrative Team

Roles & Responsibilities

As we get back into the swing of things at East T-STEM Academy, we want you to know that you can count on us! If you have a question and don't know who to call, see the chart below for an overview of our team and each team member's responsibilities.

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Dr. Robertson (robertsonnc@scsk12.org)

Principal
Sophomore Class Administrator
Math Department Admin Lead
Community Partnerships
Unresolved urgent concerns

Mrs. Keys (keyssd@scsk12.org)

Assistant Principal
Freshman Academy Director
English Department Admin Lead

Mrs. McClusky (mccluskyab@scsk12.org)

Assistant Principal
Senior Class Administrator
Science and CCTE Admin Lead

Mr. Summerville (summerviller@scsk12.org)

Assistant Principal
Junior Class Administrator
Health/PE/JROTC and Languages Admin Lead

Mr. Sanford (sanfordsn@scsk12.org)

PLC Coach
Title I Coordinator
Fine Arts and History Admin Lead

Mr. Hewitt (hewittmd@scsk12.org)

Professional School Counselor Grades 10 & 12
Dual Enrollment Coordinator

Mrs. Pirtle (pirtleys@scsk12.org)

Professional School Counselor Grades 9 & 11
AP Coordinator

Mrs. Massey (simonsmasseytr@scsk12.org)

Director of Admissions
Optional Coordinator
Tours & Shadowing

Mr. Malone (malonenm@scsk12.org)

Graduation Coach
Senior Activities
College Visits & Scholarships

MUSTANG MONDAYS

If your family has not received or has not purchased the Mustang Monday uniform yet, on Monday, students should wear the Basic Standardized Shelby County Schools uniform: tan, navy blue or black pants, skirt or jumper and a white long sleeve or short sleeve shirt with a collar (polo style, dress style, or turtleneck). A student may also wear any combination of the official colors.

Follow the dress code, but...

DON'T TURN OFF YOUR SWAG!

Dress Code:

Boys and Girls should:

Avoid short shorts, skirts and skorts (no shorter than 8 1/2 inches from the hipbone all around)
Avoid excessive front, back, middle or side exposure (less than 1 inch exposure)
Avoid sheer or ripped clothing that exposes upper thighs, chests, backs or midsections
LAY TO REST ALL SPANDEX CROP TOPS THAT RISE WHEN YOU WALK
Avoid exposing underclothes (sagging or see-through spandex)
Avoid clothing that is affiliated with drugs, weapons, hate groups, gangs or race or gender bias