The Emerald
Emerald Campus Weekly News
A note for students and parents-
Greetings!
We want to extend our appreciation for the effort students are putting into taking care of one another and stay in school.
We also wanted to share this week to share more about our mission at Emerald Campus, which is to help each of our students be well-rounded, career and life-ready individuals with the ability to navigate any challenge while finding one's passion and mission.
Each month of the year we have a theme that will be embedded in our courses that aligns with our mission. For the first two months, we have embedded a focus on helping our students be principled and balanced. We define principled as acting with a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups, and communities, and balanced, as working to achieve intellectual, physical and emotional balance for themselves and others.
Our weekly focuses include-
Aug 18th: Getting to know one's self and others
Aug 23rd: Developing a mission
Aug 30th: Planning and Organization
Sept 6th: Integrity
Sept 13th: Mindfulness
Sept 20th: Combatting procrastination
Sept 27th: Discovering one's passion and mission
We will hold a special EC Discovery Day on September 29th for our students to help them work on developing an idea of their passion and mission, including what they love and don't love! We are finalizing details for career exploration activities, college visits, after high school experiences, etc. Stay tuned for more details!
Thanks!
Julie, Mark, and Lori
Student Showcase
Patriot Day: Honoring lives lost
Watch the first episode from the EC Digital Academy - What's new in Dublin?
PATHS Products is open for business!
Our students learn employability skills and life skills through our work with the PATHS Products business. The profits assist students who may find community learning opportunities to be a financial hardship and other items in our program.
Important Emerald Campus Information
College Credit Plus (CCP) for CSCC at Emerald Campus
Friday, Sept. 10th* - Last day to drop without college/financial penalty
Sept. 14 - Sept. 20th - Can Drop with a financial penalty but no W
Sept. 21 - Nov. 4th - Can Drop with a financial penalty and a W
Nov. 5th - Cannot drop on or after this date
The semester ends December 17. CCP students do not attend classes after this date until the start of Spring Semester: January 18, 2022. (**No Orientation for 2nd semester.)
Note: Students who fail or drop a CCP course are financially responsible for repaying the tuition fees. They will be charged $83.28 per credit hour. For example, a student could potentially owe $249.84 for a 3-credit hour course or $416.40 for a 5-credit hour course. **Transcripts will be held for students with unpaid tuition fees.
Library Learning Center
We have a library on the third floor. This Library learning Center is led by our Librarian, Dr. Henderson Murphy. She helps support Emerald Campus in a variety of roles and is a great resource for students. The Writing Center can help with process, revision, and questions about research and citation. The center supports students but does not edit.
She is available on the following dates to help with writing tasks during the following times:
Monday and Wednesday 8:15-10:30
Thursdays 2:30-4:00
*As students begin to volunteer the hours may expand.
We also welcome Writing Center Volunteers. Any students interested in volunteering or interning should contact Dr. Peggy Henderson Murphy.
Additionally, we have a Makerspace in the library and a Woodshop space on the first floor.
On Mondays, the Makerspace is open to students 2:30 until 4:00.
On Wednesday, the Woodshop is open between 2:30 and 4:00 to help students who would like to work on woodworking projects.
Upcoming Events/Dates
Peru Service-Learning Trip Info Meeting
All DCS students (current 8th grade through current 11th grade) have the AMAZING opportunity to travel to Peru this coming June (2022) and participate in a Service-Learning trip! We will be touring Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas before performing a service project in the mountain villages outside of Cusco.
There will be an informational meeting held virtually on Monday, September 13th at 7pm. PLEASE RSVP HERE if you are interested in more information. We will send out the meeting link that day to all who RSVPd. If you would like info and are not able to attend the meeting, note that in the rsvp and we will send you info afterward.
Parent FAFSA Workshop Presentation
PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Students in grades 9, 10, and 12 will not attend class that day but their building principals will inform students/parents of the learning opportunities available to them. Students participating in PATHS will maintain their regular schedule.
College Credit Plus classes held at Emerald Campus will also not be in session. Students are expected to check the Blackboard for assigned asynchronous work.
District Updates
Bullet Points
COVID-19 Data
The latest COVID-19 data for Dublin City Schools is posted at this link.
The Dublin City Schools Zone Podcast - New episodes available every Monday
Join Supt. Dr. Marschhausen and his guests by downloading the DCS School Zone podcasts throughout the school year. In our newest episode, you can listen to a discussion about the future of our high school facilities.
Dublin City Schools Social Media
Stay up to date with the latest information from the District and your child’s school through our social media channels. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel today.
Oct. 13 PSAT administration
On Oct. 13, high school juniors will take the PSAT test. Students in grades 9, 10, and 12 will not attend class that day but their building principals will inform students/parents of the learning opportunities available to them.
Emerald Campus Information
For the most up-to-date information about Emerald Campus and FAQs, please visit the Current Students tab on the Emerald Campus webpage.
The website includes important back to school information:
Bell Schedules - Emerald Campus and home school schedules side by side
Shuttle Schedule - Schedule for transportation between Emerald and the home schools
Building Map - Map of the classroom spaces at Emerald Campus
Parking - Info on parking passes and how to purchase
Virtual Tour - Virtual tour of the classroom spaces at Emerald Campus
Calendar - Important dates for Emerald Campus
Communicate with us
We are here for you! We want to answer your questions and hear your comments. Please connect with us directly using phone or the emails below:
Emerald Campus Main Line: 6147615857
Emerald Campus Main Email: EmeraldCampus@dublinschools.net
Emerald Campus Administrative Team:
- Mrs. Tami Arnold, Building Administrative Secretary - 614.760.4970
- Mrs. Carol Jacobsen, Administrative Support Specialist - 614.760.4414
- Dr. Julie Blevins (IB and General Emerald Campus)
- Mr. Mark Eatherton (Bridge, PATHS, and Work Force Ready)
- Ms. Lori Mesi (Academies)
- Home School counselors (CCP)
Email: EmeraldCampus@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/Domain/35
Location: 5175 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 6147615857
Twitter: @DCSEmerald
Upcoming Dates
October 7 - P/T Conferences (All 3:30 - 7:00)
October 11 - School pictures at Emerald Campus for all-day EC students