1. Remind 101 To: 81010 Message: @stemmp

2. Okaloosa STEMM Academy Orientation 2015-16 School Year

4. Uniforms StitchFX, Eagles Nest Embroidered polo Bottoms Shoes –conservative, closed-toe Socks – black, navy blue or white (solid) Backpacks –Will not be allowed in class (lockers) –Books are online/digital

5. Laptops Contract Form Required to be carried in padded case –Will be provided –No books, etc may be carried in padded case No Loaners! Damage Responsibility

6. Lockers and Locks Boys and Girls lockers in separate location Lock Rental $5/year Lockers open –Before School –Lunch –During PE –After School NO DECORATING –stickers, etc

7. Schedules Block Scheduling Allows time for hand-on activities and projects

8. Schedules Drop off and pick up –Car riders are to be dropped off and picked up on Nordberg Ave. –Car riders may not be dropped off or picked up at the front of the school. Arrival procedure –Locker –Breakfast –Reporting Room 1 st two days – 6 th (MPR), 7 th (iCafe), 8 th (Engineering) Normally – report to first class of the day or designated area directed by that teacher

9. EVEN CLASS - REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE ODD CLASS - REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE 7:00 - 7:25Reporting Room7:00 -7:25 Reporting Room 7:30Tardy Bell7:30Tardy Bell 7:30 - 9:142nd Period7:30 - 9:141st Period 9:14 - 9:17Class Change9:14 - 9:17Class Change 9:17 - 11:014th Period9:17 - 11:013rd Period 11:01 - 11:04Class Change11:01 - 11:04Class Change 11:04 - 11:29Lunch (6 th grade)11:04- 11:29Lunch (6 th grade) Advisory 11:29 - 11:32Class Change11:29 - 11:32Class Change 11:32 - 11:57Lunch (7 th & 8 th grades)11:32 - 11:57Lunch (7 th & 8 th grades) Advisory 11:57 - 12:01Class Change11:57 - 12:01Class Change 12:01 – 1:456th Period12:02 - 12: 525th Period 1:45Bell Dismissal1:45Bell Dismissal DAILY BELL SCHEDULE The schedule will be modified for the first 2 days of school.

10. Advisory Attendance Work on Projects Stop and Read Speakers

11. Tutoring –Before and After school tutoring days and times to be announced at a later date through email/newletters/website

12. Edmodo What is Edmodo?  Edmodo is an online networking application for teachers and students. Think Facebook, but in a safe and controlled environment appropriate for school.  Edmodo is primarily a tool for within-class communication, but it also provides several ways for teachers to connect with other teachers.  Over 500,000 students are using Edmodo worldwide.  Edmodo is free Why use Edmodo? Build an online learning conversation with your class about your subject.  Edmodo makes using the DER laptops easier by providing simple ways to share files and communicate online.  Encourage a peer-learning and peer-support environment – both in the classroom and online.  Students enjoy using Edmodo.

13. Edmodo Student Sign Up If you have never created an Edmodo Account, you can create a new Student Account by following the steps below: Obtain a 6-digit Group Code from your teacher.6-digit Group Code Go to www.edmodo.com and click "Students."www.edmodo.com Fill out the registration form with the Group Code, a unique username, and password. An email address is not required to sign up for a Student Account. Select the “Sign up” button to complete the sign up process. You will then see the Group your teacher created in the left side panel of your account. Note: You only need one Student Account to join all your Groups! join all your Groups

14. Edmodo Edmodo – –https://support.edmodo.com/hc/en- us/categories/200331494https://support.edmodo.com/hc/en- us/categories/200331494 –https://support.edmodo.com/hc/en- us/articles/205009774https://support.edmodo.com/hc/en- us/articles/205009774

15. New STEMM Partnership Band/Music Partnership with Lewis School Open to students who participated in 5 th grade band last year Allow students who wish to continue instrumental music studies in order to prepare for high school band Same curriculum and standards as students currently enrolled in band at Lewis. Performance opportunities with Lewis Bands Program offered only by Lewis, no other middle school is taking part in this program. –Please do not contact other middle school band programs. If interested, there will be a parent meeting on Wednesday, August 19 th at 6:00pm in the Lewis Band Room. –Contact Mr. Wilson at Lewis School –Michael.Wilson@mail.Okaloosa.k12.fl.us or the band room at 833-4290Michael.Wilson@mail.Okaloosa.k12.fl.us