From the Principal's Desk
I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to be working with such committed and dedicated professionals. I am confident that you will be the difference-maker in the lives of every student, parent, and community person that walks across the threshold of Michele Clark.
Just a few takeaways:
- We are the BEST team ever!
- We are life changers!
- We are in this to win!
- We are a great TEAM!
STUDENT PASSWORD
STUDENT PASSWORD RESET
CPS’ password policy helps ensure the security of students’ sensitive information such as social security numbers, Individualized Education Plans and personally identifiable information. The CPS password policy requires that high school students must change their passwords every 180 days and students grades 4-8 must change their passwords once per year.
ACTION REQUIRED: Please be aware that all student passwords will begin expiring in September.
Students in grades 4-12 must reset their password by the deadline of September 20.
ITS strongly encourages teachers to have students proactively reset their passwords prior to the password expiration date. We have created the following resources for teachers:
Teacher Toolkit - Facts for Schools - Quick guide and resources designed to help teachers support their students with password self service.
Student Guide - Students can quickly reset their password at cps.edu/portal with these instructions.
FAQs - Answers to frequently asked questions regarding student password self service.
*Grade levels, create a plan to ensure all students reset their passwords before September 20.
EMERGENCY LESSON PLANS
Emergency Lesson Plans
Emergency lesson plans are meant to ensure the efficient continuation of the classroom routine by the substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent. These plans are for use in the event the regular lesson plan book is not available. It is the responsibility of all teachers to maintain emergency substitute plans for substitute teachers.
When preparing emergency lesson plans, do not make them a conglomerate of worksheets. Include activities that review, reinforce, or provide practice on material that students have mastered. Include activities in which the substitute can interact with students. Emergency Lesson plan packets (paper copies, no need to include full class sets of work, copies will be made when needed) for 3 days are due to Ms. Quinn in the main office by 3rd week of school (Friday, September 27). You do not need class sets of work. The office will copy for you. Once a packet has been used, it must be replaced within 4 school days after the teacher returns to work. Substitute folders are stored in the Main Office.
Each packet of lesson plans should include: an updated class list, an updated seating chart, a schedule of the classroom routines and procedures, plans for each subject, instructions regarding instructional groups, list of students being pulled out for special programs, and identification of any student with special medical or dietary needs (food allergies).
After each absence, check the folder carefully to see that all assignments have been collected and that all necessary papers are accounted for, i. e. class rosters, unused lesson plans, etc. Substitute folders will be regularly checked by the administration to ensure that students in classrooms where the teacher is absent receive high quality, authentic instruction that is tied to standards.
Deviation from these expectations may result in appropriate employee discipline.
Book Room
Each bookroom will be managed and supervised by the administration who will be there the entire time with you.
YOU'RE FAMILY
Ms. Baltzer, Ms. Burridge, Ms. Clifton, Mr. Hossler, Mr. R. Lee, Ms. Matta, Mr. Mesa, Mr. Polo, Ms. Walton, Mr. Watson, Ms. Taylor, Ms. Carter, and Mr. Payne.
You are all now a part of the official Michele Clark Eagle's family. Your last induction requires you to know the MCHS Song and dance routine to be performed at your Advisory townhall meeting. Don't let us down...