2017-2018 EMS Orientation Information

4:00 p.m. New Family Orientation in Media Center
August 22, 2017

A special event for those students and their parents who have recently moved into Forest Hills or have transferred from another district.

4:30 p.m.  Fall Parent Athletic Meeting in Auditorium
August 22, 2017

This is a mandatory meeting for parents of 7th and 8th grade students planning to participate in a fall sport at EMS.  Attendance is taken.  Note: All athletes need a physical dated after April 15, 2017 in order to begin practice.  Fall sports include: Girls’ Volleyball and Co-ed Cross Country.

5:00 p.m. 7th Grade Orientation in Auditorium
August 22, 2017

EMS will hold orientation sessions for parents and students to receive back to school packets, student schedules and locker information.  All 7th grade and new families are requested to attend the formal presentation.  Packets containing student forms that need to be filled out and returned to school will be distributed at orientation.  A food service representative will be available to process deposits. A transportation representative will also be available to answer any bus route questions. Families with both a 7th and 8th grade student need only attend the 7th grade presentation.  After orientation families are welcome to walk through the student schedule and set up student lockers.

8th Grade Schedule/Packet Pick up in Great Hall
August 21st, 22nd or 23rd from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Eighth grade students and their parent/guardian are requested to come to school to pick up their packet during the days and hours listed above.  Families are welcome to walk through the student schedule and set up student lockers.

STUDENT SCHEDULES

Schedule changes will be made only if a class is missing or repeated.  Changes cannot be made to accommodate friends and/or teacher preferences.  Parents should call the Guidance Office, 493.8850, to speak with a counselor, if a schedule correction is necessary.

2017-2018 EMS Orientation Information PDF