- Plano East
- Summer Information
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Summer Information
Summer Info
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Athletic Information
For students that are interested in athletics, we have two documents to assist you with locating information about the various athletic teams.This document will help you know when the class meets and try out information. -
Back to School Fair
Plano ISD & City of Plano Back-to-School Fair - July 26, 4-7 p.m.
The 2023 Plano ISD/City of Plano Back to School Fair will be held at the Plano Event Center (2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074) on Wednesay, July 26 from 4:00-7:00 PM, to provide resources, services and information to students and families so they can have the tools necessary to help prepare for a successful new school year. District departments and community agencies will be on-site to share a variety of resources and services.Plano ISD families in need must register using this event registration link to receive a backpack filled with school supplies. Students must be present with a ticket in order to receive a backpack. School registration/enrollment services, haircuts, boxes of shelf-safe food, health screenings and immunizations will be available on-site. Come join Plano ISD and the City of Plano on July 26th for family activities, school resources and fun! Please contact Sharon Bradley and James Thomas for additional information.
English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
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Bell Schedule
For a copy of our bell schedule, please click here.
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Bus Information
Please access the website below for bus routes for the upcoming school year. Route information is generally available early-August.Link to bus finder: Route Finder -
Chromebooks
Students will have the opportunity to check out a Chromebook and keep it for the entire year. There are several days and times for students to pick up their Chromebook. Pick up will be in the Library which is located in upstairs of B2.
- August 3 ((Expedition East) 9 am-11:45 pm and 1:30 pm-4 pm
- August 8 1 pm to 3:30 pm
- Students that do not pick one up at the times above, will be brought down by their Science teachers on August 10th.
Parents will need to fill out this Google form to allow students to pick up a Chromebook. Parents are not required to be present to issue a Chromebook.
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Dress Code
Please be mindful of the PISD dress code as you do your back-to-school shopping. Students’ dress and grooming are expected to be in keeping with accepted community standards and school polices with regard to safety, health, cleanliness, and appearance. Plano East administration will make all final decisions regarding appropriate attire. Student Code of Conduct and Dress code policy can be found on at student code of conduct
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Expedition East
Expedition East August 3rd 9 AM to 11:45 PM & 1:30 PM-4 PM
We look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming events for our incoming IB students, Juniors and Seniors. Please see the following dates and brief description below for each event:Expedition East
Students (all grades) are encouraged to come to campus and take care of any of the following during this time:
- Parking permits
- Pay any holds
- Walk the campus and find their classes
- Find out about bus transportation
- Purchase spirit wear
- Campus tours brought to you by Student Senate
Please be aware that our counselors will not be on location for Expedition East. They will be in required district training. We ask that all students submit schedule issues through the Google form below. Counselors are working hard to assist all students with changes that meet the criteria outlined on the website and East News Flash. Please allow 2-3 days for counselors to work through the number of requests being submitted.
2023-24 Fall Schedule Corrections
Expedition East (Pep Rally ) August 3 4:00 PM
ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to attend this orientation to better familiarize yourself with Plano East and imagine the excitement of the coming school year. Traditions of Plano East will be taught and prizes will be awarded. This program will take place in the gym and last around an hour. Students will have the opportunity to win school spirit items as well.
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First Day of School
PISD first day of school is August 9th. Plano East begins school at 9 am unless you have a zero hour which starts at 8 am. Our full bell schedule can be found here.
Students should bring their schedule either on their phone or paper. If a student needs assistance with getting their schedule, they should report to the library which is located in the upstairs B2 above the cafeteria.
For the first three days of school, East will be on an alternative schedule to allow all staff and students to complete the necessary first day attendance, safety and security drills, and share pertinent information with our students they will need to be successful at East.
This schedule can be found here.
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Immunization records
For Immunization records, go to www.pisd.edu, then click on the For Parents tab. Log on to Parent Portal. (You may be familiar with Parent Portal for checking your student’s grades.) An additional box has been added that allows you to print out your student’s immunization record.
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Lockers
Students in the IB program can request lockers through the Delta office. Otherwise, no lockers are assigned at Plano East. This can be done during Expedition East and once school has gotten started.
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Lunch Information
Students returning to Plano East next year will maintain the same lunch keypad ID number, which is their student ID number. Keypad lunch numbers are confidential. Do not give or share your number with others. Money deposited in a students’ account may be used for anything we sell in the cafeteria. Please sign up for PayPAMS, the online PAYPAMS payment system that allows parents to make credit card payments to their student’s lunch account via the Internet. Any money left from last school year will be in your account when you return as well as any debt. Students will not be allowed to purchase a meal on credit. In the event that any student has a negative balance, a modified meal at a reduced price will be provided.Families who may qualify should complete a federal meal application for free or reduced-price meals, available through Parent Portal or via the website at www.pisd.edu/mealprogram. Click the green SchoolCafé button to begin.
Families who already have a SchoolCafé account can log in to complete the meal application. Families who do not have an account can create one by selecting that option on the main SchoolCafé page. View this SchoolCafe information video for instruction on how to complete the application.
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New student information (registration)
New Student Registration: Parents/Guardians, Please go to our Plano ISD website, https://www.pisd.edu/enrollment to obtain information about requirements to register your student for the 2021-2022 school year. Registration information should be available mid-July. If you have any questions please e-mail Mrs. Talbot @ ana.talbot@pisd.edu after July 22th
The following documents will be needed to enroll your student:
- Completed Enrollment forms (found on-line at pisd.edu/ef)
- Proof of residency (current utility bill, lease agreement or closing / settlement papers)
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Immunization Records
- Transcript and withdrawal form
- Parent/ Guardian Picture ID (driver's license or passport)
We look forward to helping you enroll at Plano East Senior High School!!
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Plano East PTSA
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Schedule Changes
Schedule Correction/Change Guidelines
A schedule change MAY be made if:
- A student is enrolled in a class for which they already have credit
- A student has the same class on their schedule twice
- A class needed for graduation is not on the schedule
- Government/Economics are in the same semester and the student would prefer to separate these classes out.
- A class period is missing on the schedule
- A student wants to move in or out of a sport or other UIL activity (requires permission from the coach/teacher)
A schedule change MAY NOT be made if:
- A student wants to change electives they selected in the academic conference.
- A student wants a teacher change.
- A student wants to change periods.
- A student wants to change lunches.
- A student would like to change levels of a course. (These requests will need to be made at a later date.)
2023-24 Fall Schedule Corrections (will go live on August 3rd)
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Schedule Release Procedures
Schedule Release Paperwork:
All families are required each year to complete online schedule release items to update all important student information.
Completion of the schedule release online process will begin July 19th online. You will complete this paperwork online parent portal.
While completing the paperwork, one item that will be required is for students and parents to sign off that they have read and understood the Plano East Student Handbook. This document has many helpful items in it.
The district has developed a web page to assist you with this process. It can be found here.
We have provided some helpful handouts to get you through the schedule release online paperwork:
Schedule Release On-line Paperwork Help (English version)
Schedule Release On-line Paperwork Help (Spanish version)
Schedule Release
Starting July 31st 8 AM, students will be able to view and print their schedules on-line through the parent portal. If there are any holds, like textbook fines etc., you will need to come to campus during the Expedition East August 3rd (see times in Expedition East Section) to take care of the holds and be able to view your schedule.
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School Supplies List
Plano East does not have a blanket school supplies list. Each teacher will share items students need for their course through the course of the first couple of days of school. Beyond these items, it is up to each student to determine what organizational tools work best to help them be successful.
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Student Accident Insurance
Student Accident Insurance information can be found at the following here: https://www.pisd.edu/studentinsurance
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Student Badges
Each student is expected to wear a student id badge every day. Students will receive their badge either over the summer if they are a senior while taking senior portraits or at the beginning of school when school pictures are taken. Students that are habitually forgetting their id could face consequences. Students wearing badges is a district initiative to help create a more safe environment for our students and staff.
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VOE (Verification of Enrollment) Summer Pick-Ups
Any student needing to get a VOE over the summer needs to fill out this form: https://myforms.pisd.edu/Forms/VOE and then you will receive the VOE in your email.
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Yearbook
Yearbooks are available to be purchased online beginning August 1. These may be purchased with a credit card at yearbook orders