Welcome back Potomac -The POWERHOUSE in the Valley!
Welcome Back to another exciting school year (SY) 2021-2021! I am so excited to be your teacher! We are going to have fun, and learn lots from one another! Please bring your positive attitude, prepared, polite, productive selves! I look forward to working with you!
Contact Information
Email: lisa5.thomas@pgcps,org
Office Hours - A Day- 4th Period Planning
B Day -2nd Period Planning
Wednesday: Time TBD
Procedures: Please notify me (via email) prior to scheduling a meeting, if these office hours, do not fit your availability. Please be mindful, I may have to attend other meetings with other students, parents, department meetings, Ninth Grade, Tenth Grade Academy (9GA) (10GA) meeting, as well as Individualized Education Plan (IEP), meetings.
Courses
A-DAY
1st
English 9
2nd
English 9
3rd
English 9
4th
Planning
B-Day
1st
English 10
2nd
Planning
3rd
English 10
4th
English 10
Helpful Links/
Resources
www.educationalplanner.org (what type of learner "Am I")
Google Classroom
Kahoot
EveryDay Edit
You Tube Videos
Jeopardy
Zoom and or Google Meets
NO RED INK
NEWS LA
Education
Bachelors - University of Maryland Eastern Shore -General Studies with a concentration in English.
Masters- Education in Admin/Supervision-University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Certification-K-12 -Special Education (Advanced Placement Certificate), APC, (George Mason University)
Bachelors -Biblical Studies-Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Georgia
Masters- Christian Counseling-Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Georgia
Doctorate of Ministry- Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Georgia
Doctorate of Christian Counseling -Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Georgia
NCCA-Licensed Pastoral Clinical Counselor
Distance Learning Policies
Attendance for Students
Students are expected to be in attendance for class daily and present for each session. After a certain day, require students to provide an absence note in order to be considered lawfully absent.
Dress Code and Uniform Expectations
During the distance learning phase of instruction (August 31 - January 29) students are not expected to wear a school uniform. Students must adhere to the system-wide dress code which requires students to dress appropriately.
Progress Reports and Report Cards for the 2021-2022 School Year
During the 2020-2021 school year, progress report grades and report card grades will be available in School Max after every marking period. Students will be able to log into School Max to view their grades at any time throughout the school year. Parents can also receive an account to access their child's grades on the School Max family portal. Report cards will be printed and mailed home to all families at the end of 2nd quarter and 4th quarter.