MSC Weekly Update
August 27th, 2023
Visitor Notice: MSC Visitor Entrance Remodeling Begins August 28th
Beginning on Monday, August 28th, MSC's entryway will be closed due to remodeling to modify how visitors enter the building. This project will take 3-4 weeks and will alter the process for entering the building. All visitors will need to enter through the doors adjacent to the parking lot. Visitors must call the office at 614-836-4957 (number will posted on the doors) and have an ID to enter the building. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience until our entryway is completed. Modifications will improve the overall level of security for students and staff.
News and Notes
iReady Testing Update - 89% of all students competed initial iReady testing in language arts and math. Students will now be assigned lessons that are meant to help close the gap between their present level of performance and where they should be in terms of grade level or beyond. We will continue to work to get all students assessed and started on their iReady pathways.
Chromebooks - All students have been issued a chromebook to take home, charge, and use everyday at school. If a student forgets his/her chromebook they will not be given a loaner or replacement. Families are responsible for any damage to chromebooks or chargers, so please encourage your student to take care of their device.
Free/Reduced Lunch - I want to encourage every parent to apply for free/reduced lunch. This must be done each year and does not carry over from year to year. Applications can be found on the district webpage at www.gocruisers.org
Phones and other communication devices - Compliance with the phone policy has been terrific to this point. Thank you for the cooperation and support from home! The following is a summary of the policy:
Students are not permitted to use smartphones during the course of the day. Every morning students will be reminded that they are to turn their phones (airpods also) off and put them in their book bags. If a student is seen with a phone after this reminder, they will be directed to turn the phone in for the remainder of the day and returned at dismissal. violations will be handled in the following manner:
1st violation - detention
2nd violation - half day of alternative classroom (AC)
3rd violation - full day of alternative classroom (AC)
4th violation - out of school suspension (insubordination)
Students can request tom use their phone, but must do so before using it in the building. This approach helps to lessen distractions and issues while at school. Thank you in advance for your support with this policy.
Final Forms - Please complete all required forms Final Forms so we can have all required student information for this school year. Requests and links can be find your email.
Progress Book - Please check out the tutorials below to set up access to your students grades and assigned work. Parents can set up alerts to get notifications when students have missing work or earn grades that are subpar.
PBIS Rewards - Every student has access to a their PBIS (positive behavior intervention supports) Rewards account to track points being earned from teachers and staff for being productive, respectful, and safe throughout the course of the day. Points will be cumulate and can be used for purchases in our school store.
Digital Hall Passes - MSC uses a digital hall pass system for students to request bathroom passes and other passes that require them to leave classrooms. This tool will also be used to track how many passes are used and how much class time is being missed.
Questions or concerns? - Feel free to call 614-836-4957 or email john.brown@gocruisers.org with any questions or concerns regarding school or student issues.