https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks August 29-September 9, 2022 en-us 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC 2023-03-12 00:07:54 UTC hello@padlet.com bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842081 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842081 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842082 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842082 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842083 This session will provide an opportunity for students to identify what went well last year and what did not.]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842083 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842084 1. Refer students to page 3 in the Student Reorientation Guide. Have them begin by reflecting on their grades and on the content and skills they acquired last year. Discuss as a group how students feel the year went in general. 
2. Have students self-assess by completing the chart located under Self-Reflection. Take a few minutes and discuss in general how students felt about these topics. Idea: Group kids according to strengths to debrief.  For example, students who joined clubs, etc. could be in one group and give advice to those who did not.
3. Lastly, have students revisit the areas they identified as needing improvement and brainstorm reasons why they had difficulty in those areas. Responses to this item will help with the goal-setting activity on 9/2. If time permits, have students share some of the obstacles they encountered.]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842084 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842085 This session will focus on helping students understand the supports available to them at Eastern Tech.]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842085 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842086 1. Discuss with students that Eastern Tech offers lots of supports to help students navigate academic, personal, and social/emotional issues.
2. Share with students the two support wheels available below - academic and school counseling - as well as the documents titled Sharing Student Ideas and Concerns and Parent Questions and Concerns.
3. Using the resources provided, help students work through the questions provided in the Student Reorientation Guide on page 18. An answer key is provided at the bottom of this column.]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842086 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842088 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842088 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842089 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842089 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842090 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842090 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842091 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842091 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842092 1. The first person students should go to is the teacher. If the issue it not resolved, then they should go to the department chair. 
2. Students can see their teacher at MAV Time or after school. They can also attend tutoring sessions provided by various school organizations. 
3. Students can explore MAV Time options and visit different organizations to see what interests them. They can reach out to class advisors and class officers to see how they can get more involved in their classes. They can see Mr. Deutsch (ddeutsch@bcps.org) for athletics. They can see Ms. McCullagh (rmeiller@bcps.org) for art-based activities or to participate in morning announcements. 
4. To get transcripts, students should see their school counselor. 
5. If students are experiencing social/emotional issues, they should see their school counselor. 
6. If a student is being bullied or witnesses bullying, they should see the first available assistant principal. 
7. For technology issues, students should see Mr. Michocki (tmichocki@bcps.org) or Ms. Annis (ehitchcock@bcps.org).
8. Teachers, counselors, clubs sponsors, coaches - Students should give all recommendation writers 2-3 weeks notice.
9. To obtain a locker, students should see one of the secretaries in the main office. 
10. If a student has an injury during school, they should tell the classroom teacher right away, who will direct them on next steps. If a student has an injury outside of school, they should have their parents notify the school nurse in case any accommodations are needed, such as elevator access, etc.
11. If a student has problems with their bus or bus stop, they should see Mr. Powell (bpowell6@bcps.org), the assistant principal in charge of transportation. ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842092 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842093 This session will be an opportunity for students to meet their teachers and classmates in their advisory groups.]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842093 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842094 1. Idea: Do an ice breaker activity or some kind of get-to-know-each other activity.
2. Before ending the session, ask students to think of one positive word that comes to mind when they think of ETHS. They can write this word somewhere, i.e. whiteboard, big post it, etc. Save this information for the session on 8/31.
3. Please share the 3-minute video on Food Composting for our Green School initiative. It is important that students know about this on the first day. The video is approximately 3-minutes long. ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842094 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842095 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842095 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842096 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842096 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842097 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842097 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842098 This session will be an opportunity for teachers and students to discuss what academic integrity means, what constitutes cheating, and how it is different from legitimate collaboration.]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842098 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842099 1. Have students review the information about academic integrity and types of work on the page titled Academic Integrity Information located below.
2. Use the scenarios provided on page 17 of the Student Reorientation Guide to elicit discussion among students.  Teacher can lead or students can discuss in groups and then debrief as a class.
3. Discuss why academic integrity is important and how it relates to your character. 
4. Talk about how an infraction could affect your ability to run for a class or club officer position, how it could inhibit your acceptance into an honor society, and/or how it could make soliciting teacher recommendations difficult.  ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842099 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842100 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842100 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842101 This session will focus on helping students better understand how to tackle setbacks and obstacles rather than just giving up when things are difficult.]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842101 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842102 1. Explain to students that it is important for them to recognize that we all face setbacks and obstacles and that we cannot allow those to keep us from being successful. Acknowledge that sometimes students find themselves in situations they don't want to be in. Stress that rather than giving up, students need to focus on finding ways to overcome setbacks and obstacles using the resources available to them.   
2. As a class or small group, have the students discuss solutions to the What if? scenarios on page 5 of the Student Reorientation Guide. Teachers should encourage collaboration among the class or in small groups. Try to think of various ways in which students can approach each situation provided. ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842102 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842103 This session will be a continuation of the 8/30 session with more emphasis placed on why students have chosen Eastern Tech and what advantages they have because they were accepted to the school.]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842103 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842104 Refer students to page 2 in the Student Reorientation Guide. 
1. Place a graphic organizer on the board and have students respond to the question: Why do parents and students apply to ET? 
(You may want to have students refer back to the list of terms that they identified at the end of the 8/30 session.)
2. Place another graphic organizer on the board and have students respond to the question: What is a quality you possess that makes you a valuable member of the ET community? 
Consideration - Teachers may decide to model the assignment by sharing their responses to the questions.   
3. Discuss students' responses to these questions and emphasize that they have a unique opportunity because they were accepted to fill a seat that other students wanted. To wrap up this discussion, have students respond to the question, Why is Eastern Tech the right place for you and how can you take advantage of the opportunity you have been given?]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842104 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842106 This session will provide students with an understanding of how grades are determined daily and through the end of the year.]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842106 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842107 1. Discuss how major and minor grades are weighted differently, including how this will vary depending on the level of class.
2. Talk about how ETHS does not utilize the LS (lowest score) that students might be used to from middle school.  They should understand that teachers will give zeroes for missing assignments and possibly for work turned in that is not worthy of credit.
3. Discuss the importance of not relying on re-do's but still knowing individual teacher's policies regarding work that can be improved upon for a higher grade.
4. Show students the final grade calculation formula.  Point out that AP tests replace the final exam.
5. Direct students to page 15 in the Student Reorientation Guide and have them complete the activities provided there. See answers for these activities below.  ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842107 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842108 Answers to Questions:
1. minor summatives are weighted higher, but major summatives tend to be work more points
2. 5 school days
3. No
4. No, the teacher determines which assignments are redoable
Grade Calculation Scenario Activity:
Total current points = 135
Student has earned = 80
Average Overall % = 59%

• If the missing assignment were removed altogether, the student would have an 80% with just the other four assignments.
• If the student had submitted the missing assignment and only earned 20/35, their grade would be 74%.
• If the student had submitted the missing assignment and only earned 25/35, their grade would be 78%.
• If the student had submitted the missing assignment and only earned 30/35, their grade would be 81%.

]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842108 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842109 This session will focus on helping students understand how to make the most of MAV Time and how to prioritize the sessions that they attend. ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842109 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842110 1. Introduce students to the concept of MAV Time and the freedom that is associated with it. Explain what it will be like once students have the opportunity to self-select activities and plan out their sessions each day.
2. Explain that students need to sign up for their sessions using the MAV Time app.
3. Emphasize to students that MAV Time is a special opportunity that requires planning so that students can make the most of the time available to them.
4. Review the contents of page 19 in the Student Reorientation Guide to help students understand what they should consider when planning out their week of MAV Time sessions. 
5. Have students then visit the MAV Time app and plan out their first week of self-selected MAV Time sessions (Sept. 20-24). Provide support, as needed.]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842110 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842111 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842111 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842112 This session is a follow-up session to planning and time management. Students will learn about prioritizing and long-range planning. ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842112 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842114 1. Remind students that planning out the work they have to complete will help them be more successful at accomplishing all that they need to do.
2. Refer students to page 14 of the Student Reorientation Guide. Focus on the first activity, which involves having students understand how to prioritize. Assist them with prioritizing their assignments if they are having trouble. 
3. Move to the next topic, which focuses on long-range planning and backward mapping. The emphasis here is on getting students to plan out larger assignments and assessments so that they are not completing things at the last minute. Review the steps listed in the guide and share the visual below, which provides an example of a backward mapping calendar. 
4. If time permits, have students try backward mapping projects or assessments that they have coming up. ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842114 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842115 You will need to download and rotate the image to view it. ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842115 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842116 During this session, students will have time to plan out a typical school day and differentiate between activities that are time-users and time-wasters. ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842116 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842117 1. Refer students to page 16 of the Student Reorientation Guide. Start by discussing the importance of planning out the activities you have to complete in a given day and allotting time for completing those activities. (Basically, affirming the idea that students will be more likely to complete things if they have written them out in a schedule rather than filling their time at random.)
2. After initial discussion, have students move on to Part I of the activity. Help students determine whether the activities they listed are time-wasters or time-users. Time-wasters = Things that keep us from accomplishing the things we must do or allow us to avoid accomplishing the things we need to do. 
Time-users = Things that we need to get done out of necessity or requirement. 
(Students will have learned about these during the Time Management session on the 8-period day on 9/3.)
3. After completing Part I, have students move on to complete Part II. Assist them with the following as they complete this activity:

• Students should identify a wake-up time and a healthy bedtime in order to figure out how much time they actually have to accomplish their tasks.
• Discuss how they can decide how much time to allot to certain activities.
• Remind students that time dedicated to fun and ''brain breaks'' is ok and necessary, as long as they prioritize accordingly. 

]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842117 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842118 This session will include the creation of 3 or more short-range and 3 or more long-range goals.]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842118 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842119 1. Review the annual salary and unemployment chart on page 4 of the Student Reorientation Guide. 
2. Briefly discuss the difference between average salaries (w/ college degree and without).
3. Review criteria chart for universities and colleges and talk about how it relates to long-range goal setting. Encourage students to think of three long-range goals they hope to achieve in life. 
4. Discuss how long-range goals will dictate the three short-range goals they create. (Basically, that these are steps they can take to reaching their long-range goals.) Give students time to create three short-range goals for this school year. Suggest that their goals may relate to areas they identified as needing improvement during their reflections on last year. (See previous session on 9/1.) Consider having students share goals with the group. 
5. Individually or as a whole group, brainstorm obstacles that students might encounter in their pursuit of these goals. If time permits, discuss how they can overcome them or prevent them. (Discussion of obstacles will continue in the next session on 9/3.)]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842119 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842121 This session will involve self-reflection related to the first few weeks of school. ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842121 bpowell61 https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842122 1. Give students time to answer the questions provided for this session on page 20 of the Student Reorientation Guide.
2. You may want to debrief as a class or in groups.
3. Provide time to answer ''what will I do next?" based on student reflections so far. ]]> 2022-08-08 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bpowell61/ah4jfeto3zjiglks/wish/2256842122