1. 8th Gr, Tr. 3 Navigators
http://durantroadms.wcpss.net/web/navigators

2. Your Team...
Mrs. Baker (LA) - sbaker@wcpss.net
Ms. Gimbar (Ma) - kgimbar@wcpss.net
Ms. Walton (Sci) - jwalton@wcpss.net
Mr. Miles (SS, team leader) - Lmiles2@wcpss.net

3. Common Core
Prior to Common Core, every state had its own set
of standards, objectives, and learning goals.
Now -- 8th graders in CA are learning the same
thing as 8th graders in NC
Largest educational initiative in history

4. Why make the switch?

5. What does Common Core mean for
students, parents, and educators?
Increase in self-directed and rigorous learning to
better prepare students for college
Provides equal access to a high quality education
Provides opportunities for parents to meaningfully
engage in their child’s learning
Provides the opportunity for educators to tailor
curriculum and teaching methods

6. Grading - SPAN
Formative vs. Summative
Grades updated every 2 weeks
Pay attention to the comments beside grades
24 hour delay on SPAN
Quarterly Benchmarks
Pink Slips
Retests

7. Stay in touch...
...Through Texting
If you would like to receive texting reminders from
our team, follow the instructions below.

8. Stay in touch...
...Through Email
Email is the best way to reach us
You can also receive our weekly team updates in
your inbox every time we update.
1. Go to our team website
2. Look for “Subscribe to Updates Via Email”
3. Enter your email address
4. Follow the SPAM prevention instructions
that pop up in the next window

9. Field Trips
Three Possible Overnight Options
1. The Outer Banks
2. The NC Mountains
3. Williamsburg
One additional day field trip

10. Team T-Shirts
COST IS $10 -- MORE INFORMATION WILL BE SENT HOME MONDAY!

11. Team Awards/Rewards
Friday Rewards
Quarterly Honor Roll and SPLASH student parties
Team SPLASH Rewards (courtyard, movie days)

12. Important Dates
August 29 - 1st Quarter Interims December 20 - January 2 - Winter Break
September 30 - 1st Quarter Report Cards February 13 - 3rd Quarter Interims
November 12 - Veteran’s Day March 23 - 3rd Quarter Report Cards
November 14 - 2nd Quarter Interims May 15 - 4th Quarter Interims
November 22, 23 - Thanksgiving Break June 28 - Final Report Cards

13. Head Parent?