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Morgan Maxwell K-8
2020-2021 REMOTE LEARNING HANDBOOK
CESAR MIRANDA, PRINCIPAL
[email protected] | (520) 225-2000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL 2 DAILY SCHEDULE 3-5
TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION 6-7
HOW TO LOG ONTO CHROMEBOOKS 8-9
HOW TO LOG ONTO WINDOWS LAPTOP 9-10
CLEVER & TECH SUPPORT 10-11
ON SITE LEARNING LABS 11-12
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
ATTENDANCE 12 GRADING 12
ONLINE ETIQUETTE WITH TEACHER AND CLASSMATES 12-13
TUSD STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 13
COVID-19 RULES AND EXPECTATIONS 13-14
ZOOM 14
APPROPRIATE USE OF TECHNOLOGY 14
CONSEQUENCES WHEN STUDENTS BREAK POLICIES 14
WHEN SUPPORT IS NEEDED
COUNSELOR 15
DEAN OF STUDENTS 15
MULTI-TIERED SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT 15
CURRICULUM SERVICE PROVIDER 15
ADMINISTRATION 15-16
OFFICE STAFF 16
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August 2020
Re: Welcome Back
Morgan Maxwell K-8 School
Cesar Miranda, Principal
Dr. Suzanne Gorovoy, Psychologist
Joy Smith, Dean of Students
Rebecca Hoy, Counselor
Erin McAllister, CSP
Katherine Eddleman, MTSS
520-225-2000
2802 W. Anklam Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
Dear Morgan Maxwell students, parents, and legal guardians,
We want to welcome you all back to another year at Morgan Maxwell! This is not what anyone had in mind as
we finished off the year in a very similar situation. With that said, you have our promise to do the very best that
we can related to remote learning. We have plans for students to get to know their teachers and classmates in each
period through a daily schedule we believe will help provide the learning model needed to be successful as a
remote student.
Here is what you can expect from our teachers:
• Daily lessons, assignments and schedules that provide structured learning.
• Interactive Zoom sessions with teachers and classmates that promote discussion, and peer interaction.
• All Core subjects such as ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies using online curriculum that is aligned
to the state standards by grade level.
• Intervention courses and suggested logons by their intervention teacher.
• IEP Services for our Ex Ed students.
• GATE, ELD courses and Advanced learning courses to meet specialized student needs.
• Dedicated administration who are accessible and available for parent concerns.
• Spirit Weeks and PBIS supports with student awards, recognition and announcements.
• Chromebook or Laptop provided if your child does not have their own device.
• Choice to return to the site in a learning lab or remain home based on your family’s needs and concerns
(once allowed by Governor Ducey)
• Free Grab and Go Meals for pick up daily for at home learners and free breakfast and lunch for all on
site learners. (Morgan Maxwell is an approved Free breakfast and lunch site for all students enrolled.)
Our Bell Schedule has changed this year and is provided in this handbook. Once students are allowed back onto
campus, we will follow the same bell schedule to make the transition smooth.
Please do not hesitate to email with any questions or concerns ([email protected])
Thank you and Go Mountain Lions!!!!
Cesar Miranda
Principal
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Morgan Maxwell K-8
Bell Schedules
K-5
6th Grade Schedules
Schedule #1 – Regular (M,T,Th,F)
Time Min Instructional
(Y/N)
Announcements
8:55-8:57 2 N
1st Period
K 8:57-11:14 1 8:57-11:14 2 8:57-11:14 3 8:57-12:30 4 8:57-12:30 5 8:57-12:10
137 137 137 213 213 193
Y
Lunch
K 11:14-11:48 1 11:14-11:48 2 11:14-11:48 3 12:30-01:04 4 12:30-01:04 5 12:10-12:44
34 34 34 34 34 34
N
2nd Period
K 11:48-03:00 1 11:48-03:00 2 11:48-03:00 3 01:04-03:00 4 01:04-03:00 5 12:44-3:00
192 192 192 116 116 136
Y
Schedule #2 – Staff Development (W)
Time Min Instructional
(Y/N)
Announcements
8:55-8:57 2 N
1st Period
K 8:57-11:54 1 8:57-11:54 2 8:57-11:54 3 8:57-12:14 4 8:57-12:14 5 8:57-11:34
177 177 177 197 197 157
Y
Lunch
K 11:54-12:28 1 11:54-12:28 2 11:54-12:28 3 12:14-12:48 4 12:14-12:48 5 11:34-12:08
34 34 34 34 34 34
N
2nd Period
K 12:28-02:00 1 12:28-02:00 2 12:28-02:00 3 12:48-02:00 4 12:48-02:00 5 12:08-02:00
92 92 92 72 72
112
Y
Schedule #1 –M/T./Thurs./Fri.
Time Min **
Announcements 8:05-8:07 2 N
1st Period 8:07-9:16 69 Y
2nd Period 9:18-10:24 66 Y
3rd Period 10:26-11:32 66 Y
4th Period 11:34-12:08 34 Y
Lunch 12:10-12:44 34 N
Lunch
5th Period 12:46-1:52 66 Y
6th Period 1:54-3:00 66 Y
7th Period
Schedule #3 – Wednesday
Time Min **
Announcements 8:05-8:07 2 N
1st Period 8:07-9:04 57 Y
2nd Period 9:06-10:00 54 Y
3rd Period 10:02-10:56 54 Y
4th Period 10:58-11:32 34 Y
5th Period 12:10-1:04 54 Y
6th Period 1:06-02:00 54 Y
LUNCH 11:34-12:08 34 N
7th Period Y
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7th & 8th Grade Schedules
Schedule #1 –M/T./Thurs./Fri.
Time Min **
Announcements 8:05-8:07 2 N
1st Period 8:07-9:16 69 Y
2nd Period 9:18-10:24 66 Y
3rd Period 10:26-11:32 66 Y
4th Period 12:10-12:44 34 Y
Lunch 11:34-12:08 34 N
Lunch 12:11-12:45
5th Period 12:46-1:52 66 Y
6th Period 1:54-3:00 66 Y
7th Period
Schedule #3 – Wednesday
Time Min **
Announcements 8:05-8:07 2 N
1st Period 8:07-9:04 57 Y
2nd Period 9:06-10:00 54 Y
3rd Period 10:02-10:56 54 Y
4th Period 11:34-12:08 34 Y
5th Period 12:10-1:04 54 Y
6th Period 1:06-02:00 54 Y
LUNCH 10:58-11:32 34 N
7th Period Y
REMOTE LEARNING DAILY
SCHEDULES K-5
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REMOTE LEARNING DAILY SCHEDULES
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Morgan Maxwell K-8
6th – 8th Remote Learning Schedule 2020-2021
M, T, Th, Fr Wed
8:05 1st Period 8:05 1st Period
9:16 Break/Passing Period 9:04 Break/Passing Period
9:18 2nd Period 9:06 2nd Period
10:24 Break/Passing Period 10:00 Break/Passing Period
10:26 3rd Period 10:02 3rd Period
11:32 Break/Passing Period 10:56 Break/Passing Period
11:34 A Lunch or 4th Period 10:58 A Lunch or 4th Period
12:08 Break/Passing Period 11:32 Break/Passing Period
12:10 B Lunch or 4th Period 11:34 B Lunch or 4th Period
12:44 Break/Passing Period 12:08 Break/Passing Period
12:46 5th Period 12:10 5th Period
1:54 Break/Passing Period 1:04 Break/Passing Period
1:56 6th Period 1:06 6th Period
3:00 Dismissal 2:00 Dismissal
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Morgan Maxwell Pre-K- 5 Teachers
PACE
Veronica Bertsch [email protected]
Sabrina Navarrete-Camacho [email protected]
GRADE KINDER
Ann Campbell
Sarah Ledbetter
GRADE 1
Angelica Enriquez [email protected]
Kristin Wieckowski [email protected]
GRADE 2
Raul Reyes [email protected]
GRADE 3
Velma Rutman [email protected]
Lydia Verdugo [email protected]
GRADE 4
Stacy Connor [email protected]
Kristy Holt [email protected]
GRADE 5
Kathryn Lukow [email protected]
Maria Vanegas [email protected]
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Morgan Maxwell 6-8, Resource and Ex Ed Teachers
*Newly hired teachers may not be listed.
GRADE 6
Diana Ochoa Humanities [email protected]
Patricia Laborin Math [email protected]
Carlotta Edwards Science [email protected]
GRADE 7
Corrington Poindexter-Ramirez Humanities/G.A.T.E. [email protected]
Ernest Milton Math/Accelerated Math [email protected]
Bernardo Moyza Science [email protected]
GRADE 8
Benjamin Diehl Humanities [email protected]
Enzo Arias Math/Algebra [email protected]
Gilbert Huertas Science [email protected]
EX ED DEPARTMENT
Andrina Soto Self-Contained/ Inclusion K-2 [email protected]
Lillie Valdez Self-Contained/
Inclusion 3-5
David Richter Self-Contained/
Inclusion 6-8
Rebecca Zamora Resource K-3 [email protected]
TBA Resource 4-5
Calvin Vanderleeuw Resource 6-8 [email protected]
SPECIALS
Russell Granillo Band/Orchestra [email protected]
Kirk Sampson PE/Health [email protected]
Susan Kelly G.A.T.E. K-5 [email protected] Kelly Lozano ELD K-5 [email protected]
TBA ELD 6-8
Maha Abdelrahim Arabic [email protected]
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CHROMEBOOK TAKE HOME DEVICE
GETTING STARTED
To log into a Chromebook, follow the directions below or click the link for the online version
with pictures: Chromebook Instructions
1) Start by opening your Chromebook and pushing the power button. You will be
unable to login until you connect to a Wi-Fi network. You’ll simply see a screen
saying, “Network not available”. You will need to click on the time in the bottom
right corner in order to bring up the System Menu.
2) Click the icon for “Not Connected” to show the list of available nearby Wireless
Networks.
3) Pick a wireless network from the list. If it is a secured wireless network, you will be
prompted for you password. Please contact your internet service provider if you do not
have this. Click “Connect” once you have entered this password. What you’ll need:
• A: Your Wi-Fi network name: If you are utilizing a public/sponsored hotspot
or have separate activation instructions from an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
such as Cox, CenturyLink, or a Cellular Hotspot (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T,
etc.) please refer to those instructions first.
• B: Your Wi-Fi password: This is provided by your internet provider, please
contact them for support or refer to their documentation. It may also be
labeled on the side of your modem.
4) Once connected to the internet, the screen will change to “Sign into your
Chromebook” and prompt you for your email address. Students: Use your student
number (matric number) with @s.tusd1.org
Example: [email protected]
After you have entered your email, click “Next”
*Parents: Your child's Student ID is sometimes called their "matric" number.
If you have a ParentVUE account, you can find their Student ID (or matric number)
in ParentVUE.
Log into ParentVUE at https://parent.tusd1.org/.
Students can also find their matric/Student ID in
StudentVUE,https://student.tusd1.org/
5) Enter your password. At the beginning of the year, your password will be your
student ID/matric number. You will be required to change your password in a later
step for the security of your account.
6) When you first login to a Chromebook, there will be required disclaimer from Google
as this is the first time we have utilized Chromebooks in the district. You’ll need to
Accept to continue.
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1) You’re logged in. Chromebooks simply use Google Chrome browser to access all the
tools you need for school. Go ahead and click the Chrome icon on the bottom taskbar to
get started.
2) Let’s start by getting your password changed. Type “office.com” in the address bar in
Google Chrome, then hit Enter on your keyboard.
3) Type in your full school email address including @s.tusd1.org . For
example, [email protected] and then click Next
4) Confirm your school email address and type your password. (As a reminder, this
will be your Student ID/Matric at beginning of the school year.) Click Sign in when
you are done.
5) Once the Office Portal loads, click your avatar icon in the top right corner, a drop
down will appear. Then click on My Account to move to the next step.
6) A new page will load, click Password from the left menu column of the My Account
screen.
7) The password reset page will load. Please type your old password. Again, this is your
Student ID/Matric number at the beginning of the school year. You will then create your
own personal password. Please make sure to use a CAPITAL letter, number (1,2,3,4,5)
and a special character (!,@,$,%,&,?) when creating a secure password. Passwords
should be at least 8 characters long. We ask that you please REMEMBER your
password! Write it down if you must and keep it in a safe place you can reference later.
Confirm your new password and click “submit” when you are finished. Your password
will then be changed. Thanks for help keeping your account safe and secure!
8) You’re on your way to learning! Visit http://www.tusd1.org/LearnFromHome
for instructions on logging into Clever, Zoom, and Teams and more instructional
resources.
WINDOWS LAPTOP GETTING STARTED
Once you’re connected to Wi-Fi and the internet, you’re free to login to the computer. LOGGING IN: Students: Use your [email protected]
Example: [email protected]
Password: Reset to your password from Student ID/Matric at the beginning of the 20/21
School Year to your own password, follow these steps:
Password Reset Instructions
• Open a web browser, Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge will both work.
Type “office.com” in the address bar, then hit Enter on your keyboard.
• Type in your full school email address including the @s.tusd1.org portion.
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For example,
[email protected] and then click Next
• Confirm your school email address and type your password. (As a reminder, this
will be your Student ID/Matric at beginning of the school year.)
• Click Sign in.
• Once the Office Portal loads, click your avatar icon in the top right corner, a drop
down will appear. Then click on My Account to move to the next step.
• A new page will load, click Password from the left menu column of the My
Account screen.
• The password reset page will load. Please type your old password. Again, this is
your Student ID/Matric number at the beginning of the school year. You will then
create your own personal password. Please make sure to use a CAPITAL letter,
number (1,2,3,4,5) and a special character (!,@,$,%,&,?) when creating a secure
password. Passwords should be at least 8 characters long. REMEMBER your
password! Write it down if you must and keep it in a safe place you can reference
later.
• Confirm your new password and click Submit when you are finished. Your
password will then be changed. Thanks for help keeping your account safe and
secure!
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ALL TUSD STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO EMAIL SO THEY MAY COMMUNICATE WITH
TEACHERS DIRECTLY, PARTICIPATE IN CLASSROOM CHATS AND DISCUSSION IN TEAMS.
Technical Help
If you have technical questions and/or need support, please call Morgan Maxwell K-8
at 520-225-2000 and leave a detailed message including:
1. A call-back number
2. Your student's name and grade
3. The specific issue or question
We will be picking up messages throughout the day in order to resolve and route
issues efficiently.
LEARNING LABS
Students who choose on site learning will be placed in a learning lab of 15 students or fewer
where they will be able to complete their remote learning on site:
• The lab will have a proctor to assist with logging in, headsets for audio, and school
Wi-Fi to connect.
• Students will follow the same schedule as the students learning remotely from
home.
• On site students will be assigned one restroom to use and will remain in the same
lab all day.
• On site students will be assigned a specific lunch line and lunch break area
• On site students are encouraged to bring a full water bottle daily as water fountains on site have been shut off due to Covid-19.
• On site students will follow these procedures for entering and exiting the campus:
Procedures and logistics for student entry, visitors, pickup during day,
a. Enter designated gate (one for drop-off and one for buses)
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b. Students are only permitted to enter one gate daily and exit same gate
daily
c. Admin Team will be posted at every entry point supervising the
process of entering and exiting the campus.
d. Admin will be checking for masks and ensuring students are
practicing social distancing.
e. Students being picked up during day:
• Parent or guardian rings exterior doorbell at main entrance,
• Parent or guardian will state their purpose and show ID to camera.
• Once verified, staff will allow adult into gate.
• Masks are required by all visitors.
• Visitors are required to stand behind the protective shields place
in front office.
• If another parent is speaking with attendance clerk, parent
entering the building is required to stand six feet away from other
parent
• Parent will sign student out and use hand sanitizer to prevent any
transmission of Covid-19.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Attendance
• Students are expected to sign into zoom meeting for every class period.
• Attendance will be taken within the first ten minutes of class.
• Students not present will be marked absent.
• Teachers will factor attendance into grades.
• Your sign in/log in is used to take attendance electronically. Attendance captured through
Zoom synchronous (real time) attendance, online platform minutes (Online platform data
of assignments/quizzes completed and logins), office hour and small group attendance,
minutes captured and attested to by the parent/guardian.
GRADING
• Teachers will adhere to a strict district grading policy:
o Teachers will assign at least two graded assignments per week.
o Grades will be entered into grade books on Synergy before the next week begins
o Students who do not show up or complete assignments when they are due will
receive an F on the assignments
o Failing grades may result in retention of students at the end of the year.
o Students who are retained will repeat the grade level they are currently enrolled
in.
Online Etiquette with Teachers and Classmates
• Online expectations are the same as in person:
o respectful communication
o Students should show face on screen to verify attendance
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o raise hand to get attention
o respect all voices (allow all voices to be heard)
o contribution to discussions
• If your teacher feels as though you are not following expectations, they will let you
know and have the option to put you back in the “waiting room” for a brief time to
refocus.
• Code of Conduct expectations and consequences are the same.
TUSD Code of Conduct and Discipline
The 2020-2021 Code of Conduct (COC) has not changed from the 2019-20 school year.
Please click on the link below to see the pdf version of the current COC. Paper versions
of the COC will be available on a limited basis at school sites. Below the link, there are
clarifications of specific behaviors that are related to Covid-19 and CDC guidelines.
TUSD Code of Conduct (link to pdf)
http://www.tusd1.org/Portals/TUSD1/District/docs/Resources/050guidelines20.pdf?ver=
2019-08-12-164836-183
COVID-19 Related Expectations
Students are to follow all expectations as stated in the TUSD Code of Conduct,
including but not limited to:
• Respecting social distancing norms and guidelines while on campus:
o Keeping hands to selves
o No touching other people’s bodies, masks, materials or workspaces
o Maintaining six feet or more from other students in all school
spaces including:
▪ Classrooms
▪ Hallways
▪ Front office
▪ Bathrooms
▪ Eating spaces
▪ Playgrounds
▪ Buses
▪ Entry and exit gates
▪ Nurse’s office
• Wearing a mask is required at all times while on campus. • Plastic bags should be supplied to students for mask storage during eating at
lunchtime.
o Intentionally removing your own or other’s masks may be classified as
violations: recklessness, minor aggressive act, or endangerment.
o Failure to comply with mask rules will result in progressive disciplinary
action. (1st, 2nd, and 3rd offenses)
▪ Violations may be classified as defiance and non-compliance or
other applicable offense.
▪ Repeat violations may result in a student being unable to return
to school premises and learning labs
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Zoom
• Teachers will conduct their teaching over zoom for the first quarter and until you
are notified of changes.
• Students are expected to log into zoom each day for their learning sessions.
• Logging into zoom multiple times a day is the expectation and will be used to take
attendance.
• Students are expected to respect teacher’s expectations for classroom ZOOM lessons
• Proper etiquette and rules must be followed.
• Rules and etiquette will be taught to students by the teacher of record.
• Violations may be classified as disruption, defiance and disrespect, or other
applicable offenses.
• The student must be visible on zoom meetings
Appropriate Use of Technology
Technology (laptop, phones, tablet, etc.) Whether provided by district or provided from
home, is expected to be used with respect for all those around you. Please use good
judgement when accessing your learning sites and interacting with your teachers and
peers. You can refer to the Code of Conduct for more information on the misuse of
technology.
Consequences
Consequences are aligned with the Code of Conduct (see link above). Teachers will give
reminders of expectations, but if negative behavior persists, progressive
discipline/consequences will be imposed.
More Information For more information , please refer to the Current Families page on the TUSD website
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When Support is Needed
Counselor
The school counselors support students in several ways:
• Develop student class schedules to best meet the needs of the student.
• Provide individual students with social emotional support.
• Identify learning challenges and work with school staff to provide interventions.
• Communicate with families on the academic and social emotional needs of a
student.
• Provide social emotional lessons to whole classes.
• Facilitates restorative conferences for students
Counselor: Rebecca Hoy Office# 520-225-2021
Dean of Students
The Dean serves many roles to support students:
• Monitors student behavior and academics.
• Facilitates Restorative Conferences for students.
• Responds to lower level disciplinary violations and provides consequences.
• Communicates with families of student concerns and/or consequences.
• Facilitates academic and behavior interventions for students.
• Monitors campus and learning environments for safety of students and staff.
• Responds to parent concerns.
Dean of Students: Joy Smith Office# 520-225-2005
MTSS
The MTSS facilitator monitors student academic progress and achievement via student test
scores, class assessments and grades, teacher input, and other data. When a student is
struggling in a class, the MTSS facilitator works with the student, family, teachers, and
school staff to identify student needs, develop an intervention plan for that student, and
monitor and adjust the plan’s implementation.
MTSS: Katherine Eddleman Office# 520-225-2029
Curriculum Service Provider
The CSP provides curriculum and instructional support for teachers and school leaders under the
direction of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development. The CSP supports district
initiatives and instructional goals, curriculum training and implementation, teacher development of
professional knowledge and instructional skills improvement. The CSP assists in overseeing the
district’s curriculum and instruction, linking teachers and other instructional staff with the resources
and support they need to help students achieve in a standards-based system. CSP: Erin McAllister Office# 520-225-2018
Administration
The school administration is tasked with running a safe and organized remote learning
environment including:
• Monitoring academics and behavior of all students.
o Addressing behavior and academic concerns when they arise.
o Analyzing test scores, student grades, and participation.
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• Monitoring campus and all learning environments – physical and virtual.
• Providing restorative practices to students and staff.
• Ongoing training to staff on best practices in remote learning
Principal, Cesar Miranda Office# 520-225-2004 [email protected]
Office Staff
The office staff greets parents at the office counter, answers phone calls, communicates
student and parent needs to the appropriate personnel, monitors attendance and records,
provides support to teachers and staff, and much more. The office staff is responsible
for helping the school run efficiently and smoothly throughout the day and school year.
Office Manager, Celina Altamirano: 520-225-2014
Attendance Clerk, Alicia Bissonnette: 520-225-2000