Sunday Call Blast 9/24/2023

From Principal Maldonado:

Greetings Duval MYcroSchool families! 

There is information in the Google classroom about the Student Handbook for 2324, Acceptable Technology Use Policy, Code of Conduct, School Uniform, and school safety information.  Students that are not in school uniform will NOT be admitted to class until someone can bring them school uniform.  Uniform t-shirts and sweatshirts can be purchased with correct change, cash only, in the front office from 9am-3pm M-F with a limit of 3 shirts per person.  Other uniform pieces include khaki pants, and closed toe shoes.  Crocs and croc-like shoes are not allowed.

Teachers are the first point of contact for issues and concerns.  Make sure your student knows who his or her advisory teacher is.  This person is found on their schedule.  Teacher emails are listed on www.duvalmycroschool.org. The advisory teacher will support them through their educational journey in addition to the other staff at Duval MYcroSchool. 

We had 20 students show up for the first College Summit session!  This is amazing.  Students must commit and be present to all four sessions to get the incentives at the end in December.  The session went very well and I am so impressed with their ambition to get prepared for life after high school.  Students that complete the program will earn a light blue cord for graduation.  The next session is from 12:30pm to 2pm on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. 

Please keep in mind that each student has a specific shift.  AM students go from 7:30am-12:34pm, and PM students attend at 10:02am-3:11pm.  Please make note of early dismissal days as we do follow the district calendar, but due to testing and other academic functions, we have more early dismissal days.  BOTH SHIFTS attend from 7:30am-12:34pm on early dismissal days.  Please see our school calendar posted on our website and social media.  Do not bring your scholar to any other shift other than the one on their schedule.  After the first day of school, students will not be allowed in if they are more than half an hour tardy for school.  This policy is in our student handbook on our website and in the Google Orientation classroom.

Parents and students, state assessments are currently still running.  Please ensure that your student is at school every day unless he or she is sick.  There is limited time this year on getting students state tested.  We want your student to sit for every test and give them the best shot at graduating. We do appreciate your patience as the state has us running three different testing systems at once.  If your student is absent regularly, he or she will miss a state assessment that could impact his or her ability to graduate on time.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 is a DCPS Early Dismissal Day.  All students attend the AM session.

Friday, September 29, 2023 is a MANDATORY ATTENDANCE DAY for state count.  It also kicks off spirit week with Hispanic Heritage Day!  We will have Fellowship Friday on this day and dress in the colors of our favorite Latin American country.  A flyer will go home with more details.  Advisory has also been moved to this date at 11:15am.  Look on your schedule to find out who your advisor is.

Saturday, October 7, 2023 is SAT at Duval MYcroSchool.  If you’re signed up, you’re expected to be at the school by 7:30am.  A light breakfast will be provided.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 is the end of the first quarter.  It is also PSAT and in-school SAT day.  The school will be quiet the entire day.  Students may get out a little late.  All students need to attend the AM session for this very important assessment day. Do NOT be late for school.  We must begin testing promptly at 8am.

Monday, October 16, 2023 there is no school.  It is a teacher planning day.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 is College Summit from 12:30pm to 2pm.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 is a district early dismissal day.  All students attend the AM shift.

Friday, October 27, 2023 is a weather make-up day for Hurricane Idalia.  It is also Fellowship Friday.  This is a change from your school calendar.

Saturday, October 28, 2023 is ACT at Duval MYcroSchool.

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 is Halloween!  It is also a Duval MYcroSchool early dismissal day.  Both shifts should attend the AM session.

Check your flyer, our social media, and our website for more spirit week information.  If you do not follow the rules for dress down, you will be sent home. 

Finally, please make sure you have provided an email so you may receive progress reports in your inbox on Sunday evenings.  If you don’t see a progress report, let us know.

Please make sure to clear your junk mail if you do not see weekly communications from us.  Edmentum will send you a progress report each Sunday at 6pm. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!