Dear SSCMS Families,
We have enjoyed our transition to Phase 3 of the FCS Return-to-School Plan! It has been amazing to be able to greet students and see them maneuver through the building throughout the day. I am proud of the way that students have been following safety protocols for distancing and have worn their masks appropriately. I know that their teachers have also enjoyed having students present in the classrooms.
Our staff looks forward to welcoming even more students in the coming weeks. As a reminder, returning to school during Phase 3 is optional. If you have shared that your child will be returning to school, Students will be scheduled based on the students' last name for the household in Infinite Campus. The schedule by last name is below, and students may only attend on their assigned days:
· Monday – A through E
· Tuesday – F through K
· Thursday – L through P
· Friday – Q through Z
**There will be no face-to-face instruction on Wednesdays during Phase 3.
Student Attendance during Universal Remote Learning
Student Attendance will be taken Monday-Friday during URL. Students should report to the building, face-to face on their assigned group day and they will be marked “Present." Students who do not report to the building on their assigned group day but attend virtually will be marked “Absent.” Please remember to check Infinite Campus for your correct group assignment. If you have questions about group assignments, please contact Ms. Bloom at bloome1@fultonschools.org.
After-School All-Stars
The After-School All-Stars tutoring program began on September 14, 2020. It is very important that your child attends on their assigned days to continue in the program. The program will remain virtual the entire 1st Semester (September-December) however, the session times are now 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm to accommodate for student travel time home.
Fulton County School URL Grading Updates
Fulton County Schools has made an update to the Universal Remote Learning grading guidance, effective September 21, 2020 (Phase 3). This grading guidance will end at the end of the 2020 semester.
The following changes will be in effect moving forward for every school while in URL:
- Students will have one (1) attempt to redo/retake an assessment
- Students who achieve a 79 or less (less than an 80) are eligible for a redo/retake
- Students can earn up to an 89 on a replacement grade on a redo/retake
- Student redo/retakes must be completed 10 school days prior to the end of the semester
- We will allow students who had summative assessments requiring recovery prior to this notification (9-25-2020) to recover according to the original policy. Please work with your child’s teacher for additional support.
Progress Reports
Fulton County Schools will issue progress reports for Middle School students on September 29, 2020. For any class that your child has not completed at least 80% of the Summatives, your child will receive a grade of “I” for this progress report. Please work with your child’s teacher to complete missing assignments. Login to Infinite Campus to view your child’s progress in each class. If you need assistance with Infinite Campus login information please contact Ms. Bloom at bloome1@fultonschools.org.
Infinite Campus Parent Workshop
Join us on October 7, 2020 at 6:00 pm for a parent workshop to learn about how to navigate in the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus.
Thank you for your continued support of our school – you truly make a difference in the success of SSCMS!
Kind regards,
Laurie Woodruff, Principal