Welcome to Dawson County Middle School 2016 2017

Welcome to Dawson County Middle School 2016 -2017

Welcome Introductions: Denise Hunt, Assistant Principal 20152016 Kim White, Assistant Principal 20162017 Kate Jarrard, Counselor

7 th Grade Teacher Introductions English Language Arts: � Cindy Bennett, Emily Degnan, Peg Jones, Karen Spencer Social Studies: � Tami Barrett, Jeff Compton Science: � Rene Rogers, Rhonda Sillesky Math: � Carmen Cunningham, Mike Dixon Exceptional Children: � Kim Baker, Edith Banta, Phyllis Charnley, Josh Carpenter, Jessie Gravitt, Misti Moore

One-to-One Device Initiative Mr. Roman Gaddis, Executive Director of Technology

Path to Personalized Learning “Pursuing Excellence for All”

Technology Updates • Google Apps for Education - May 2015 • New District and School Websites - July 2015 • Active Directory Integration - Currently In Progress • Level Data Integration - Currently in Progress • Bus Boss - In progress - Go Live BTS 2016 • Power. School SPED - BTS 2016 • Power. School Registration - Online – Go Live June 2016 • District Wide LMS - BTS 2016

Why One: One?

Why One: One? Transform Learning

Why One: One?

October 2015 - 1: 1 Demo Dell* Acer Lenovo *Dell was the best choice for Chromebooks i. Pad Air 2

Outcome • i. Pad Air 2 • The IT Committee believes the i. Pad would apply to wider range of students and their abilities. • Students are very familiar with a touch device from their own personal devices. • Student are currently using phones to produce work • We already have a wide arrange of i. OS Devices • Georgia Milestones will run on device.

2016 -2017 1: 1 Proposal • 6 th, 7 th, 8 th Grade Deployment • i. Pad for every student in Grades 6 -8 • Effective Mobile Device use is critical for our students as they leave Dawson County • and prepares them to compete in the 21 st Century. Involve Students with Peer Leadership Opportunities • Teacher 1: 1 • i. Pad for every teacher in Dawson County • Experience with the same device students will use. • Professional Development will be focused on operating the device and using the • • • device in the classroom to engage students and improve student achievement. Summer 2016 we will train 25 teachers Training during 2016 -2017 School Year Develop your Professional Development Network

FAQ’s • • • Will the devices have cases? Yes - STM Case Will students take their device home? The current plan is that students will take the devices home if parent or guardian purchases an insurance policy. Will the devices have insurance? $35 -50 Policy with one repair and a small deductible for additional repairs. What happens if a device gets broken? A repair will be facilitated with the insurance company. How will the devices be managed? JAMF’s Casper Suite. We will have district level management and building level management.

Cell Phone Guidelines �In general, cell phones should stay in lockers. �Students may only use phones in class with teacher permission. �IF the phone is in class, it must be on student’s desk at all times. �No photographing of other students. �Absolutely no use of social media during the school day. �Phones will be allowed in the cafeteria and hallways, but no use of earbuds in these areas at any time.

What’s My Child’s Schedule Going to Look Like? � 8 classes daily � 5 academic classes � 2 connections classes � 1 tutorial/literacy class �Waivers for Advanced Content Classes

Connections �PE �Health �Family and Consumer Science (1 st semester) �Art (2 nd semester) �Business Computer Science �Technology �Band �Chorus �General Music

Band Mr. Bret Ward

Chorus Ms. Jennifer Fuller

Dress Code 1. No clothing advertising alcohol, drugs, cigarettes or having inappropriate language or content. 2. No tank tops, strapless tops or spaghetti straps. Sleeveless shirts must cover the shoulder. 3. No low, revealing necklines. 4. No shirts exposing the midriff. 5. Back, shoulders and mid-section of the body should be covered at all times. 6. No shirts with large armhole openings. 7. Shorts, dresses and skirts must be either fingertip length or 5 or less inches above the knee. 8. If wearing leggings or biking shorts, shirts must cover the buttocks and be equally long in the front. 9. No holes above the knee that show skin in any clothing. 10. No hats, visors, sunglasses, chains or spikes. 11. No pajamas except on designated spirit days. 12. Undergarments should never be visible.

Nuts and Bolts � � � School Hours Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up Bus Drop-Off and Pick-Up

We Need You! Volunteer Opportunities � � School Governance Council PTSO (Need PTSO officers AND volunteers) Please complete a form on the table in the hall if you are interested in serving on either of these committees or would like to volunteer

THANK YOU We are glad that you came out this evening, and we are all excited about working with your children next year! We’ll stick around to answer any questions you may have. ONE DAWSON