Frequently Asked Questions

To be assigned a district email, you will need to submit a copy of your SS card and driver's license to HR.   This is a requirement before any emails are generated.

• Go to www.gmail.com

• your username will be your first initiallastname@cortez.k12.co.us (EX:  jdoe@cortez.k12.co.us)

• your password will be your first initial last initial cortez (EX:  jdcortez, for John Doe)

• You will receive more information from the IT department about other district programs and logins at your HR orientation

Your school secretary / Assistant to the Principal will have your school laptop.  You will need to go to this person and ask for your laptop (and keys) if you are not presented one otherwise.   

Open your computer.  Choose "other user" if there is someone else listed when you first see the screen.  Then enter as your username, your first initial and last name (John Doe, jdoe).  For your password, enter your initials and cortez (EX:  jdcortez).  

Once you are logged into your computer, use Ctrl-Alt-Delete and choose "change a password".  You will enter the current password, and create a new one.

This will all be possible once you have your school gmail (@cortez.k12.co.us).  The gmail account is essential for all access to tech platforms.

Here is a link to our district technology   Not all programs are used by everyone.  You will receive training before you need to get into the programs.  If you want to explore,  once you have your district email, log into https://clever.com/  with your school gmail - this is our single sign on and will house most of these apps.

New teacher benefits will become effective on January 1, 2024. Reach out to Stephanie Martinez with questions.

New teacher induction is the year-long process that helps new teachers navigate their campus, curriculum, and district.  A campus mentor, district coach, and other staff will regularly meet with you to answer questions and discuss important upcoming benchmarks during the year. Induction will be a combination of cohort collaboration, mentor meetings, and coaching sessions.  

Monthly Induction Zoom Meetings, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

• September 12, 2023

• October 10, 2023

• November 14, 2023

• January 16, 2024

• February 13, 2024

• March 12, 2024

• April 9, 2024

Your mentor will most likely be a teacher in your content area/grade level at your campus.  In some cases one is not available, and you may be paired with someone in a different level or content area, or even another campus.  Your mentor is a teacher who has been regarded a good model of best practices, and is eager to support new staff.  They are chosen from a pool by your principal.  Your mentor is excited to meet you!  Remember, it may be along time since they were a new teacher - so don't be afraid to ask questions beyond what is in your handbook.

You can access different formats of your standards here.  If you would like to search by categories within your standards use the CDE 2020 Standards online 

Individuals entering the teaching profession take the Praxis Subject Assessments tests as part of the teacher licensing and certification process required by many states. Some professional associations and organizations require Praxis Subject Assessments as a criterion for professional licensing decisions.   Khan Academy has great study tools are more information is found here:

 CDE PRAXIS information 

PRAXIS FAQ 

Please notify Jwilkinson@cortez.k12.co.us in  HR of any current PRAXIS results