Dear East Families,

Can you believe we only have 10 days of school left??

We are so proud of all our students for their hard work this year! We know that it has been a challenging year but recognize the growth, effort, and tenacity they have shown.

Thank you so much to the families that answered the call to help make a great teacher appreciation week for our staff! Please see below for a special recognition.

This week on Tuesday-Friday, our 8th grade students take their STAAR test. Please see below for the specific test that will be administered on each date. 8th grade students can be picked up at 1:00pm on the days they test. Remember that our 6th & 7th grade students will be completing their asynchronous work from home on Tuesday-Friday.


Please continue to take care and stay safe,

East Middle School

Important Announcements

  • Monday, May 17th: STAAR test make-up day (please call the office to schedule)


  • Tuesday, May 18th: 7th grade Honors Math STAAR test

8th grade Algebra 1 EOC test

8th grade Math STAAR test

8th grade - Calculator pick-up day: all calculators given to 8th graders need to be returned on this day (see flyer below)

6th & 7th grade: Not on campus, working from home


  • Wednesday, May 19th: 8th grade Reading STAAR test

6th & 7th grade: Not on campus, working from home


  • Thursday, May 20th: 8th grade Science STAAR test

6th & 7th grade: Not on campus, working from home


  • Friday, May 21st: 8th grade U.S. History STAAR test

6th & 7th grade: Not on campus, working from home


  • Monday, May 24th & Tuesday, May 25th: STAAR test make-up day (please call the office to schedule)


Please follow us on our social media platforms for more information. Twitter/Instagram: @desotoeastms

STAAR test make-up days are:

May 17th

May 24th

May 25th

STAAR TESTING CALENDAR

We have amazing East Families! Thank you so much for supporting our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week!! We can't thank you enough!

A special shout out to the families that answered the call for help.

(Scroll through the pictures)




We are so happy to announce the opening of the S.W.A.P. (Serving with a Purpose) Resouce Center for our East families!!

Click on the video to the left for more information about the resources offered.

If you are currently in need of assistance, please complete the link below:

https://forms.gle/p7huJHostS6yecBQ6

DeISD_Online Learning Presentation_Cameras On Spring 2020-21.pptx

Per District policy students are required to turn on their cameras in class starting January 25th.

We had so much fun celebrating our students who received A Honor Roll or A/B Honor Roll at our Drive-thru celebration. Keep up the amazing work!!

EMS - 2019-20 School Report Card.pdf

TEA 2019-2020 School Report Card

East Middle School Phone Number: 972-223-0690

Calls answered from 8:00am-4:30pm M-F

For Enrollment Questions Email: Veronica.longoria@desotoisd.org

For Attendance Questions or Parent Portal Help Email: Rose.Smith@desotoisd.org

EMS Grading Policy

Please review the EMS Grading Policy. Check your scholars grades by logging into parent portal to stay informed concerning student progress.

20-21 EMS Grading Policy

Virtual Student Behavior Reminder

We have had some students to say, post, and do some inappropriate things in the live classroom. Thank you to the parents that either helped the teacher, or called me... it does take a village!

Zoom bombing, profanity, lewd language or gestures, and other obscenities are not allowed. Please note our teachers are recording sessions, and we have transcripts with login info for every person that accesses a Zoom class. Parents please partner with us to remind students that this behavior will not be tolerated, and inappropriate behavior does come with consequences.


Master Schedule for Campus & Home Supervised Learning


Students Attend 1st-4th Period Classes! Mondays & Wednesdays

  1. Students login to Classlink.

  2. Then click the Schoology icon.

  3. Start with 1st period course.

  4. The live Zoom link will be posted on the main page of the course.

  5. Repeat steps 2-4 for periods 2nd-4th.

Students Attend 5th-8th Period Classes! Tuesdays and Thursdays

  1. Students login to Classlink.

  2. Then click the Schoology icon.

  3. Start with 5th period course.

  4. The live Zoom link will be posted on the main page of the course.

  5. Repeat steps 2-4 for periods 6th-8th.

Fridays- Asynchronous Day! Self-Paced Online Learning

Students will complete the choice board which will be posted in Schoology.

Teachers may assign online self-paced lessons on IXL, Imagine Math, and Achieve 3000.

Students will also have the opportunity to complete any pending or incomplete assignments.

How Students Login Monday-Thursday

Daily Online Student Procedures Checklist 2.pdf

Campus Safety Guides and Protocols

DeSoto ISD understands families and staff may have a range of questions related to the district’s approach to health and wellness for the upcoming school year in relation to provisions to protect against health concerns related to COVID-19.

Please see the approved guides for Elementary, Middle School and High School campuses in Desoto ISD at the Reconnect web space located here.

Additionally, DeSoto ISD will monitor trends related to COVID-19 data including confirmed cases in Dallas County in order to make decisions regarding adjustments to operations.

Please see the district’s safety meter by which these assessments will be measured here.

Classlink & Schoology Info Graphic (1).pdf
DeISD Parent's Guide to Support Virtual Learning.pdf