Important Links
Gradebook
StudentVue is where you can check in on your grades for all your courses. It is crucial that you check your grades frequently and communicate with your teachers in an appropriate manner regarding any questions or concerns.
ParentVue is where you can check in on your student's grades for all of thier courses. This is a great place to look to monitor the progress of your student.
Above is a survey link to help Ms. Morris get to know her students! Students, if you have time fill out the survey and see what you have in common!
Everyday Student Links
Why Kids Should Code
Students- We will watch the videos about students learning to code at this link: Coding Videos Following the videos open a Google Document and reflect on what you saw by answering the following questions:
- Which Video did you enjoy most and why?
- Do you think it is important for kids to learn to code? Why or why not? Reference the videos to support your claim.
Share your Google Doc with michelle.morris@aps.edu
Students- All of your assignments, the directions, and the due dates are posted in Google Classroom.
Fluent typing is a life long skill. It makes your more productive by decreasing the amount of time it takes you to complete a task, therefore allowing you to get more done in a shorter period of time.
Yearbook staff will use this website on a daily basis to create this year's yearbook!
If you have pictures you want to share with our yearbook staff you can submit them here! This is a great way to get the pictures you want in the yearbook! You can also download the app on your phone. Our school code is: ems6064
An interactive curriculum that teaches you coding. We will be focusing on JavaScript, but you will also create your own games and websites.
Standards
Information Technology 2 primarily focuses on the the International Standards for Technology in Education. These standards encourage students to become responsible and fluent digital citizens.
The Web Development (Coding) course primarily focuses on the Mathematical Practice standards. These standards encourage students to recognize patterns, persist through difficult problem solving situations, and utilize critical thinking skills.
Media Literacy (Yearbook) primarily focuses on the College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing, and Speaking and Listening. These standards encourage students to participate in various activities that prepare them to use their written and verbal communication skills in real world applications.
Resources
Every library has computers with internet, Word, Excel, etc. on them for public use. All you need is a library card, which is free to sign up for. Look here for a list of libraries in our community. There are also community centers around Albuquerque with public access computers as well. Here is a list to help you find one near you.
Teen Zone is a place for teens to find books, movies, blogs, etc. that are geared towards teens and their interests. There is also a section for homework help, and a resource area on various teen topics. Check it out... libraries near you have some great stuff!
Learning & Outreach Opportunities
Page Pals is a great volunteer opportunity for any student who loves animals! School always requires reading, and some of us even do it for fun. Page Pals is a program that allows students to read to animals at their local shelter. The benefits of this are wonderful. Shelter animals rely on human interaction to stay happy and healthy, and they are the purrrfect audience! They don't judge on speed or mistakes, instead they just enjoy the time and attention they get during their time with you.