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8th Gr, Tr. 3 Navigatorshttp://durantroadms.wcpss.net/web/navigators
Your Team...
Mrs. Baker (LA) - [email protected]
Ms. Gimbar (Ma) - [email protected]
Ms. Walton (Sci) - [email protected]
Mr. Miles (SS, team leader) - [email protected]
Common Core
Prior to Common Core, every state had its own set of standards, objectives, and learning goals.
Now -- 8th graders in CA are learning the same thing as 8th graders in NC
Largest educational initiative in history
Why make the switch?
What does Common Core mean for students, parents, and educators?
Increase in self-directed and rigorous learning to better prepare students for college
Provides equal access to a high quality education
Provides opportunities for parents to meaningfully engage in their child’s learning
Provides the opportunity for educators to tailor curriculum and teaching methods
Grading - SPANFormative vs. Summative
Grades updated every 2 weeks
Pay attention to the comments beside grades
24 hour delay on SPAN
Quarterly Benchmarks
Pink Slips
Retests
Stay in touch......Through Texting
If you would like to receive texting reminders from our team, follow the instructions below.
Stay in touch......Through Email
Email is the best way to reach us
You can also receive our weekly team updates in your inbox every time we update.
1. Go to our team website
2. Look for “Subscribe to Updates Via Email”
3. Enter your email address
4. Follow the SPAM prevention instructions that pop up in the next window
Field Trips
Three Possible Overnight Options
1. The Outer Banks
2. The NC Mountains
3. Williamsburg
One additional day field trip
Team T-Shirts
COST IS $10 -- MORE INFORMATION WILL BE SENT HOME MONDAY!
Team Awards/Rewards
Friday Rewards
Quarterly Honor Roll and SPLASH student parties
Team SPLASH Rewards (courtyard, movie days)
Important Dates
August 29 - 1st Quarter Interims
September 30 - 1st Quarter Report Cards
November 12 - Veteran’s Day
November 14 - 2nd Quarter Interims
November 22, 23 - Thanksgiving Break
December 20 - January 2 - Winter Break
February 13 - 3rd Quarter Interims
March 23 - 3rd Quarter Report Cards
May 15 - 4th Quarter Interims
June 28 - Final Report Cards
Head Parent?