Franklin Middle School Back to School Night Sample Title Sample Subtitle September 22, 2020
Back to School Night Purpose & Goals ○ Welcome families to the school community and foster a school-family partnership for the 2020-21 school year ○ Provide timely information about the curriculum, daily schedule, learning expectations in a virtual environment, school routines & procedures, family resources and supports to help your child be successful ○ Learn more about your child’s classroom experiences from teachers and school staff members 2
Leadership Team Dr. Dustin Wright Dr. Zena Chapman Mr. Rob Gibbs Ms. Forrest Reid Principal Director of Student Services 8th Grade Assistant Principal 7th Grade Assistant Principal 3
Counseling Team Mrs. Tammi Bailey-Case (A-G) Mrs. Kathy Hudson (H-N) Mrs. Joni Fraundorfer (O-Z)
Daily Instructional Schedule 5
Monday Schedule Monday Asynchronous Activities Students will work on asynchronous activities may include: and also have opportunities to work directly ● Practice & Review with teachers based on individual needs. ● Class Projects 8:00-8:30 Falcon Time ● Independent Reading or Check n’ Connect (required for all students) Writing ● Research/Analysis Structured 8:30-9:30 Intervention Block 1 (Math and Social Studies) Through a Hyperdoc Flipped classroom activities ● 9:30-10:30 Intervention Block 2 (English and Science) Assessments ● 10:30-11:00 Elective/Club Time All students need to check-in with 11:00-12:00 Lunch their Falcon Time Teachers from 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM. Attendance will be taken. 12:00-2:45 Independent Student Work 6
Tuesday-Friday Schedule Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Synchronous ● Designated class/course 7:30 - 8:50 Block 1 Block 2 Block 1 Block 2 meeting time with teacher Block 4 Block 4 directed tasks Falcon Time Falcon Time ● Video conferencing with 9:05 - 10:25 Block 3 Block 3 9:05-9:45 Lesson 9:05-9:45 Lesson teacher(s) and/or class peers ● Follows a set 9:45-10:25 Office 9:45-10:25 Office class/course meeting Hours Hours schedule ○ Tuesday & Thursday 10:35-11:10 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch ○ Wednesday & Friday 11:20-12:40 Block 5 Block 6 Block 5 Block 6 12:55-2:15 Block 7 Block 8 Block 7 Block 8 7
Weekly Overview Teachers will post weekly overviews in Google Classroom. These overviews will be posted no later than Monday afternoons.
Assessment and Grading 9
Grading and Reporting Balanced Assessment Approach School Grading Policies • Projects • Teachers will ensure consistent and equitable • Rubrics specific to assignments grading practices given the 100% virtual • Tests & quizzes learning environment. • Performance tasks • Late Work: teachers will provide additional For parent reference: Student understanding is assessed in multiple flexibility for completion and submission of Secondary Grading & ways. Each assessment type provides assignments. Reporting information to guide and inform instruction to For school/team/teacher • Homework: No more than one hour per week meet the needs of students. reference: Grading & of asynchronous work (to include homework) Reporting Toolkit (use VPN) be assigned per standard/honors level course. In your class sessions, your child’s teachers will share details about grading & reporting policies. Parents/students can also reference the course syllabus throughout the school year. 10
School-Wide Procedures, Attendance & Communication 11
Attendance Attendance Procedures • Absence/Tardy Phone Line: 703-904-5151 • Email: FranklinMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu • Report an Absence online: Attendance Form Attendance is taken 5 days a week • Mondays - Students check-in with their Falcon Time teachers at 8:00 a.m. • Tuesday - Fridays during each class of the day. ○ Please let our Main Offjce Stafg know anytime your child is absent or experiencing technical diffjculty. 12
School Communication ○ Franklin MS Weekly Updates (News You Choose email) ○ School Website: https:/ /franklinms.fcps.edu/ ○ School Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM ○ Main Office Phone Number: (703) 904-5100 ○ Email, text, and phone messages through eNotify and Naviance Your child’s teachers will explain their classroom communications through Google Classroom and their course syllabi. 13
Online Learning and Technology Support 14
Tips for Success in Online Learning Break Ideas: ○ Take a screen break ○ Walk outside Dedicate a space for you to do your work, where your computer will be on a level ○ Move, stretch, Yoga surface. Remember that everyone can see where you are working when your camera is on. ○ Organize materials ○ Draw or doodle Dress for success. You may be on camera as you interact with your peers and teachers, so be sure to dress accordingly. ○ Read ○ Drink water Communicate with your teachers via email (your student ID# @fcpsschools.net). Also ○ Use the restroom use this email to reach out to counselors and other school staff. ○ Reflect what went Check for assignments and announcements in Google Classroom. well and what you can Stick to a schedule. do better or set a goal Follow the schedule for meeting with teachers. Use the other days to complete assigned work and check in when needed. Be open and flexible to learn this new way together! 15
Technology Support ○ FCPS Technology Support Portal ○ FMS Student Tech Tips ○ Technology Tips for Families Library Services ○ Stay tuned for more information regarding library curbside check-out beginning October 12 th !
Supporting Your Student at Home 17
Family Resources and Supports Communication Supports for Families ❖ United Language interpretation service ❖ Talking Points website/App ❖ Parent Information Phone Lines in eight languages Additional Resources and Supports for Families ❖ Resources for Families & Educators by Topic • Mental Health Resources • Food Resources • Student Safety and Wellness • Parent Resource Center 18
Beginning of the School Year Forms ○ Emergency Care Form Required for all students. Complete via weCare. ○ Health Information Form Only for students with medical concerns. Email completed form to Kristine Chevannes-Smith (kchevannessm@fcps.edu). ○ Digital Resources Parent Consent Form ○ If you currently do not have a SIS parent account, please contact Kristine Chevannes-Smith (kchevannessm@fcps.edu).
Join the Franklin MS PTA! The first meeting is on September 29 at 7:00 PM
Teacher Welcome Messages 21
Save the Dates October 5 - Parent and Family Office Hours October 12 - Student Holiday October 30 - End of the 1 st Quarter November 2 & 3 - Student Holidays 22
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