W. Taylor
E-mail - willie.taylor@pgcps.org
OFFICE HOURS MON - FRI (8:00AM - 2:40PM)
Room 131
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Education
Education
B. Sc Education (Major -Chemistry/Minor-Physics), University of Sierra Leone.
M.Sc Chemistry - SUNY, Syracuse University
WELCOME
WELCOME
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,
Welcome back to the 2020-21 School Year. I hope you enjoyed your summer in-spite of the current pandemic that is raging in several states in the United States. As we begin this school year in the new virtual format we may face some challenges, but together we will overcome them as I hope to engage all my students in the online learning environment.
Our distance learning virtual classroom for BIOGEOCHEMICAL SYSTEMS begins on TUESDAY (B-DAY) 09/01/2020.
Please be mindful of the following:
All assignments will be via Google Classroom. Below is a list of google classroom codes you will need so that your child can self enroll into their respective classes
BGCS PERIOD 1B - Class code - vr56qcg CHEMISTRY PERIOD 1A - Class code - gszuf66
BGCS PERIOD 2B - Class code - tenyfuz CHEMISTRY PERIOD 3A - Class code - 2kqcvpp
BGCS PERIOD 4B - Class code - b55cdik CHEMISTRY PERIOD 4A - Class code - n5fqc33
You must use your PGCPS login credentials to submit your assignments in Google Classroom.
Attendance will be taken during the first 5 min of class
Our live video sessions will be conducted through Google Meet or Zoom. The meeting code to join the sessions will be posted in Google Classroom prior to the start of the day’s class.
Lesson resources, examples, and videos will also be posted in Google Classroom.
Do not procrastinate in completing assignments. Schoolmax will be updated regularly.
Phone calls and/or emails will be made/sent to parents/guardians if you have not submitted work in a timely manner.
Feel free to contact me at willie.taylor@pgcps.org if you have any questions or concerns.
LEARNING PLATFORM
LEARNING PLATFORM
My choice of learning platform is "All things Google" Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google docs (similar to Microsoft word), Google slides (similar to Microsoft powerpoint), Google Sheets (similar to Microsoft Excel)
My choice is based on my several years of experience using google and the very high participation rate and accountability of both students and parents.
Another testing application that will be utilized in all my classes is a "TESTMOZ". This assessment software has been proven to be very successful in providing instant feedback to both myself and my students
DAILY SCHEDULE/GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODES
DAILY SCHEDULE/GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODES
A-DAY
A-DAY
CHEMISTRY PERIOD 1A - Class code - gszuf66
PLANNING PERIOD 2A
CHEMISTRY PERIOD 3A - Class code - 2kqcvpp
CHEMISTRY PERIOD 4A - Class code - n5fqc33
B-DAY
B-DAY
BGCS PERIOD 1B - Class code - vr56qcg
BGCS PERIOD 2B - Class code - tenyfuz
PLANNING PERIOD 3B -
BGCS PERIOD 4B - Class code - b55cdik
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS/LINKS
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS/LINKS
Final Draft of PGCPS Reopening Plan v3.pdfPGCPS Reopening Plan
Helpful Links/
Helpful Links/
Resources
Resources
Mr Taylor's Distance Learning Policies
Mr Taylor's Distance Learning Policies
Virtual Classroom Expectations for Students
Virtual Classroom Expectations for Students
Students at all levels are now engaging in virtual class check-in sessions on Google Meet. To ensure a positive, productive and enjoyable learning experience for all participants, it is important that all students and parents/guardians adhere to these Google Meet Expectations, which include online behaviors for students and privacy guidelines for parents.
Behavioral Expectations for Students
Students at all levels are now engaging in virtual class check-in sessions on Google Meet. To ensure a positive and productive learning environment during these sessions, it is important that all students adhere to the following behavioral expectations.
Always be respectful and courteous to other students and teachers during Google Meet virtual check-in sessions. Inappropriate, offensive or threatening comments; misrepresentation of identity, and/or disruptive behavior by any participants during Google Meet virtual check-in sessions will not be tolerated.
Students must use their PGCPS email account to log into a Google Meet virtual check-in session.
Login credentials must not be shared. Sharing of login information violates other students’ and teachers’ rights to confidentiality, and could allow class participation by unauthorized persons and/or lead to disruptive behaviors that detract from a productive and positive learning environment.
Students who are disruptive and/or “trespass” Google Meet virtual check-in sessions will receive appropriate consequences in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Consequences may result in temporary or permanent loss of technology access, which would prevent the student from participating in Google Meet virtual check-in sessions. Students receiving this consequence would have assignments provided to the student’s parent/guardian.
Students should adhere to the provisions identified under Individual Responsibilities in Board of Education Policy Responsible Use Technology and Social Media. Other applicable policies include (and can be found here):
Privacy Guidelines for Parents/Guardians
To maintain a positive, productive learning environment and assure confidentiality for students and teachers during distance learning, all parents/guardians are asked to follow the following privacy guidelines.
Google Meet virtual check-ins are designed for students. To prevent disruptions to the learning environment, parents/guardians should not actively participate in check-in sessions, although parents/guardians may assist their child with technology and/or remain nearby.
Do not video record, audio record, photograph, live stream, or transmit in any other way any part of a Google Meet virtual check-in, including not posting on any social media platform.
Any confidential or personally identifiable information related to students participating during Google Meet virtual check-ins should not be collected, discussed or shared.
Parents/guardians should not engage with students during Google Meet virtual check-ins. If you need to speak with your child during a check-in session, first mute your child’s microphone.
If a parent/guardian has a question, please email your child’s teacher.
Parents/guardians should email your child’s principal with any questions or concerns regarding privacy or virtual classroom expectations.
Thank you for your support and cooperation in ensuring that distance learning is a positive, productive and enjoyable experience for all participants
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