Welcome to the 2013-2014 CMS Open House

1. Welcome to the 2013-2014 CMS Open House Mr. Harvey 6th Grade Team Tiger Pride

2. Team Tiger Pride English Teachers Mrs. Ferringer (223) - Social Studies Mr. Harvey (224) - Science Mrs. Oates (227) - Reading Mrs. Arvay(222) - Math

3. Post-it • You may write a note to your child and leave it inside their locker. • Optional. 

4. Homeroom 224Bigger picture

5. Homeroom Schedule • 8:00-8:10 Move to homeroom • Tardy bell at 8:10 (3 “unacceptable” tardies=detention) • 8:10-Bell rings • Organizational time • Organize binders and materials • Check for needed assignments for the day • Visit teachers as needed • 8:10-8:20 Channel One • 8:20-8:26 Morning announcements • (Announcements can be found on the CMS Homepage – updated daily)

6. What happens during homeroom? • Attendance • Notes from home collected • Channel One • Errands (library, computer lab, purchases…) • AR tests may be taken • Announcements (A/B day, Activity vs. Academic, rehearsals, clubs…)

7. Student Absences • Homeroom teacher keeps excuses • Due day of return • 3 days to turn in absentee excuse to homeroom teacher • Absence becomes “illegal” after 3 days without excuse • Students see teachers for missed work • If absent multiple days, call the school homework hotline 412-369-5454

8. Student Absences • Homeroom teacher keeps excuses • Due day of return • If absent multiple days, call the school homework hotline • Students’ responsibility to see teachers for missed work Mrs. Oates 6th Grade Team Pride

9. Activity Period Activity Periods usually take place two times per week, Wednesday and Thursday Silent Study Hall for those in homeroom Group rehearsals, organizational meetings and assemblies may take place Homework help from team teachers ***If leaving homeroom during activity period for any reason, students sign in and out.

10. P.M. HomeroomDismissal 2:58-parent pick-up/walkers/student activities/first bus wave 3:02-second bus wave Red zone for student pick-up

11. My web site for things due in homeroom: http://www.northallegheny.org/page/4928

12. Tyler – Grade book

13. District Web Site

14. Carson Web Site

15. Thank you for attending! • Contact Information • Mr. Harvey • Email: jharvey@northallegheny.org • Website: www.northallegheny.org • Carson Middle School: 412.369.5520

16. Announcements will be on the PAsystem shortly.

17. Google Docs • Use Google Chrome

18. Google Docs • free access to Google Apps for Education for all of our students • utilize web-based word processing • allow students and staff with Internet access to collaborate with their peers and faculty members in real time, regardless of their location • no longer need to be in the same place when working on group or collaborative projects. • "closed" domain, limiting the ability of students and staff to collaborate with individuals who are not affiliated with NASD.

19. Google Docs Google Apps

20. Google Docs

21. Google Docs • Log in: • 20Ko3170 • Password: • Na student number • Username and password is written on inside front cover of assignment books.