1. F-Team Back-to- School- Night
Mr. Moyer, Ms. Queenan, Mrs. Tsakeris, Mrs. D’Antonio,
Mrs. Indeglio, Mrs. Nicoladse / Mrs. Alvarez

2. Gifted Support Cait Babcock Deb McManus
, Ext Ext. 4240
Math, Social Studies ELA, Science

3. Peggy Alvarex (substitute for Amanda Nicoladse) malvarez@dasd.org
Curriculum Support
Peggy Alvarex (substitute for Amanda Nicoladse)

4. Welcome from Dr. Lonardi
Back to School Night for Parents

5. F Team Rules and Policies
Our goal is to promote academic success.
Organization Sets Tone For Success!
Starts at home by having supplies (binder, paper, pencils, iPad, completed homework, etc.)
Come to class prepared.
End of the day, take home educational items.

6. Homework Homework Reinforces Learning
Expect homework most nights from Monday to Thursday.
On occasion, homework weekends
Expect about 60 minutes
Posted on Schoology and on the board daily.

7. A FOCUS ON RESPONSIBILITY WILL PROMOTE ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN NARWHAL NATION!

8. Absent and Missed Work
Students’ responsibility (self advocacy) to find out what they missed by checking Schoology, asking the teacher, have a buddy.
Extended absence (3 or more days) work requests should be made through guidance office.

9. Advisory
The Advisory period is from 3:03 to 3:30 each day. It is similar to a study hall during which students can complete homework, get help with homework, and get organized. Students may also make up tests/quizzes during advisory.
Some days there will be school-wide activities during Advisory. Some examples include:
Practice answering open-ended math questions
Digital citizenship activity
Special activity in gym/gym time

10. iPads Distribution and Training
8/30 roll-out in math classes (make-ups on 9/4)
9/6 iPads delivered to homerooms by Advisory
9/7 & 10 Virtual Training during Advisory
9/11 Take home iPads
App store

11. iDo’s and iDon’ts Do charge your iPad every night
Do unplug your charger carefully & keep track of it
Do updates when requested and approved by MC administration
Don’t ask to borrow chargers in school
Don’t hide your charger under your bed
iPads Face Up/iPads Face Down

12. iPad Keyboards Suggestion:
Some students benefit from using a keypad for iPad typing, especially for lengthy ELA assignments.
Not a requirement
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13. Schoology
Students will be given a username and password to access Schoology
Parents may sign up for their own accounts or use your child’s account
Accessible on any device with internet connection
Students will enroll in each of their courses using an access code provided by their core teachers

14. Schoology Assignments and Resources
Daily homework, assessments and long-term assignments will be posted on the schoology calendar.
Teachers may also post important reminders or messages on the Schoology Wall.
Teachers will use Schoology as a location for students to access certain materials/resources

15. F Team Field and Stream Paradise Farm Overnight Field Trip
Stream Study
Spring Field Trip

16. EARTH SCIENCE Independent study is available
for most units for every student who can show mastery on the pre-test (90%).  
If your child is an independent learner, masters science concepts easily and/or enjoys a challenge, this may work for her/him.
When working on independent projects, students will be in the  classroom. Misbehavior or lack of effort can lead to being removed.
Students will still participate in labs and certain activities with their science class.