ASD VIRTUAL CAMPUS 2020 2021 HARRISON MORTON MIDDLE

ASD VIRTUAL CAMPUS 2020 -2021

HARRISON MORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL WELCOME TO 2020 -2021 DO IT BECAUSE IT IS RIGHT

PEOPLE TO KNOW Administration • Mr. Mc. Nulty – Principal • Dr. Hamilton – Assistant Principal 6 th grade; Grade 7 Purple team • Mr. Johnson – Assistant Principal 8 th grade; Grade 7 -Gold team • Ms. Belick - Supervisor of Instruction Counselors • Mrs. George Grade 6 • Mrs. Saltz Grade 7 • Mrs. Glassberg Grade 8

MORE PEOPLE TO KNOW � Mrs. Velez – Home school visitor � Ana Martinez – Outreach worker � Alicen Bailey Silfies – Parent Liaison-Attendance � Chelsea Buffaloe – Community School Coordinator

SCHOOL COUNSELOR �Academic counseling �Peer mediation �Problem solving

DAILY VIRTUAL CAMPUS SCHEDULE 6 th grade (240) 8: 00 -8: 20 7 th grade (240) 8: 00 -8: 20 8 th grade (240) 8: 00 -8: 20 Related Arts) (40) Academic Class (40) Period 2 9: 10 -9: 50 Academic Class (40) Related Arts (40) Academic Class (40) Period 3 10: 00 -10: 45 Academic Class (40) Related Arts (40) Period 4 10: 50 -11: 30 Academic Class (40) Period 5 11: 30 -12: 30 Period 6 12: 35 -1: 15 Student Lunch 11: 30 -12: 30 (Teacher Collaborative Planning, 11: 30 -12: 00) (Teacher Lunch, 12: 00 -12: 30) Academic Class (40) Period 7 1: 20 -2: 00 Academic Class (40) Period 8 2: 05 -2: 45 Academic Class (40) Period 9 2: 50 -3: 30 Office Hours (40) Morning Meeting Period 1 8: 25 -9: 05 Office Hours (40)

ATTENDANCE ● Each day begins with a morning meeting ● There is a mix of “Real Time” classes and blocks of time for independent learning ● “Real Time” classes will happen through Zoom. Each teacher will post a link to their Google classroom for each class. ● Students are expected to attend all “Real Time” classes ● Daily attendance and period attendance will be taken so it is important to be on time for class

LOGGING INTO EDGENUITY When logging on to the computer please use the following username and password procedure: Usernames are the students 6 digit ID number followed by @allentownsd. org. Student Passwords have all been reset to Minmen#1. Your child will be prompted to change their password the first time they log in. They should change their password to their ID number and the first and last initial in lowercase letters. An example would be David Jones ID number 123456 Username: 123456@allentownsd. org. Password 123456 dj This username and password will be used for Clever and Google Classroom as well as other student accounts this year. Your child should write down this username and password and keep it near the computer for safekeeping. If you don’t know your child’s ID number, you can find it on your child’s school ID, schedule or on Sapphire. Please call the main office for assistance if you need it.

EDGENUITY - Tutorials Logging In and Getting Started Edgenuity Video Library, Educational Technology, Online Learning Courses Resources for Families https: //www. edgenuity. com/resources/edgenuity-help-for-families/#getting-started Guided Notes for Students https: //www. edgenuity. com/video-library/? vid=6053225781001 Family Portal https: //help. edgenuitycourseware. com/hc/en-us/articles/360042912494 -Activating-the-Family-Portal-

GOOGLE CLASSROOM Setting up your Google Classroom 101 PD

TH 6 Purple team � Ms. Jepson – Math � Ms. Nagy – Literacy � Mr. Moyer – Science � Mrs. Lloyd – ESOL GRADE TEACHERS GOLD TEAM � Ms. Woolley – Literacy � Mrs. Brand – Social Studies � Mr. Gauweiler – Math � Ms. Smitreski – Math � Ms. Hendricks – Math � Ms. Larrimore – Literacy � Ms. Shivick – Literacy � Ms. Torrence – Social Studies � Mr. Preston – Science � Mrs. Sickonic – Learning Support � Mrs. Mendez- Learning Support � Mrs. Kemp – AS � TBD - AS � Mrs. Hanson - LS

THE MORTON WAY � I will be respectful � I will be responsible � I will be safe � Today I will walk the Morton Way Motivated-Outstanding-Responsible-Trustworthy-Optimistic-Noble

SCHOOL UNIFORMS GUIDELINES � Appropriate Length: Approach the top of the knee, minimum fingertip length � No sagging � No hats or head coverings worn indoors � No inappropriate slogans or pictures (i. e. tobacco, alcohol, drugs, racial remarks, gang affiliations, or sexual connotations) � No low cut necklines, off-the-shoulder shirts, pajamas, or slippers � Pants or skirts with cuts or holes require an additional layer underneath to prevent skin visibility **See ASD Code of Conduct for comprehensive list of uniform guidelines

NO BULLY ZONE – SAFE SCHOOLS ▪ Join the crusade against bullying ▪ Bullying may involve but is not limited to: repeated teasing, social exclusion, threats, intimidation, stalking, physical violence, sexual, religious, or racial harassment, or public humiliation ▪ A student who feels he or she is the victim of bullying / threats OR witnesses actions viewed as bullying should report it to school staff or security officer immediately

ATTENDANCE/TARDINESS ● Attendance will be taken every morning during 2 nd period ● Period attendance will be taken each period. ● Any student absent from school is required to send a written explanation signed by the parent/legal guardian to your homeroom teacher ● Students have up to 3 days to provide written documentation for the absence to be excused. ● By 6 th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school ● Research shows that missing about 18 days in school negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence.

HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED Parent Involvement - #1 Indicator for Student Success � Encourage communication about topics learned in school � Stay current on school news � Check grades often Encourage after school routine for homework and organize � Oversee organization but have student ultimately responsible. � Reinforce school expectations � Don’t rescue them from consequences. Help students develop social skills � Encourage student to be involved - clubs or other extracurricular activities � Talk about positive behavioral traits (good friend, drama-free, listening, etc. ) � Practice communication skills Encourage Attendance and Good Work Habits

We are looking forward to a successful 2020 - 2021 school year. Please let us know how we can help you have the best possible experience.