How can student access their Canvas account?

Students will need to go to www.clever.com and click sign in as a student. Next, they will sign in using their CCSD Username and Password. Students will then search the app canvas and click on the icon. After clicking on the icon, it will send them to their dashboard where they will see all of their courses that they are enrolled in for the school year. NOTE: It is HIGHLY recommended that you favorite the Canvas App on Clever so that it will not be hard to find.

Will teachers still use Google Classroom?

Yes! Some teachers will be still using Google Classroom. Canvas is set up to where it can send students to a teacher's Google Classroom Page and complete assignments. Your child's teacher will let you know if they are still using Google Classroom this school year.

How can parents join their child's canvas classes?

Pairing First Accounts on Canvas:

  1. Login to your child’s Canvas Account

  2. Click on “Account” on the left-hand menu bar.

  3. Click “Settings”

  4. Click “Pair with Observer” on the right

  5. Copy the Pairing Code

  6. Download the Canvas parent app and “Find School” – search for Charleston County School District Parent.

  7. Create your account with the first child’s pairing code.

  8. Click “Start Participating”

If you have multiple students at ZMS and are performing the Canvas Pairing instructions, here is how to add the other child(ren) after you do the first one.

1. Once you are logged into Canvas, go to "Account" on the left-hand menu bar.

2. Select "observing"

3. Enter the pairing code for other child in the text box

4. click the "+Student"

5. You will see each child you are observing below

If you are setting up multiple parent accounts, you will need to get a new pairing code for each child.

Will students have access to a laptop this year?

Yes. Students will be assigned a Chromebook for virtual learning at school during LEAP Week. If you are unable to attend LEAP week, please contact the school ASAP so that we can schedule a way to give your child their materials for the beginning of the school year.

What if I don't have good Internet service at home?

There will be a WiFi Bus at our school during remote learning. Please check our school website for more information.

When will grades be updated?

Teachers at ZMS are required to update their grade books every Friday. Grades will be updated via PowerSchool and Canvas.

How can students and parents check grades?

  1. Students can check their grades through their student Portal and parents can check through Parent Portal. If you need access to your account, please see either Ms. Butler or your Guidance Counselor (Ms. Page-Dawson or Ms. Lotts). 2. Grades will also be updated on Canvas. Students will go to their course and be able to click on View Grades. This will let students see their grades in ALL of their courses at the same time.

How can we get in contact with our teachers?

Majority of our Teachers at ZMS will be using the Remind App. They will send out a link with a code to join or the teacher will manually enroll you in. You can also click the contact information page on our website and you will be able to send email to one of your teachers.

What is Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science's phone number?

(843) 767-8383

Who is the Administration Team at JZMS?

Mr. Jacob Perlmutter, Principal

Ms. Andrea Gadsden, Assistant Principal (7th/8th Grade)

Ms. Shorace Guider, Assistant Principal (6th Grade/DECS)

Who is the Nurse at JZMS?

Nurse Markita Johnson. Email: markita_johnson@charleston.k12.sc.us . Phone: (843) 767-8383 ext. 73019

Who are the ELL/ESOL Translators for JZMS?

Ms. Natalie Best, ESOL Teacher

Mr. Christopher Vincion, ESOL Teacher

Mr. Dwayne Crankfield, Parent Advocate

Ms. Stephanie Vickers, Front Office Clerk

Ms. Diane Guzman, Spanish Guidance Advocate (Tuesdays Only)

Who is the School Resource Officer?

SRO Bonnell Williams