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Student Handbook
The
MCSD Student Handbook has been developed for the purpose of
informing students and parents of the policies, procedures, and
organizations of their school. It is the responsibility of
each student and parent to read, understand, and abide by the
handbook. All policies listed are subject to change because of
Monroe County School Board or school administrative action. Students
shall be notified when such changes occur.
MCSD Sharepoint Portal
Monroe County School District staff can access the MCSD Sharepoint Portal at: https://portal.monroe.k12.fl.us/ . Once you click on the link, you will be asked for a user ID and password. Your user ID is the same as the user ID used for Outlook Web Access - (mcsd\user), with your network password. Once you log on, you may be asked to click at the top of the page to install a Microsoft add-in. Do this. Click yes when asked to display secure and unsecure information. Please contact your site technician if you have problems or questions.
Link to
Directions (PDF Format)
Research:
Monroe County School District supports Research-Based Instruction with NetTrekker - other reference links are at: www.KeysSchools.com/Reference
This is a research must!! Teachers and Students have individualized access for searching - aligned with standards. The search can be read to slow readers and can be changed to different languages. This site allows saved and shared searches. |
America's Historical Newspapers (1690-2000) provides both a timeline and topic search covering issues and events, discoveries, inventions and more from daily life in the colonies and the Revolutionary War, to the Civil War, Reconstruction, World War I, World War II, Civil Rights Movement, Globalization, and other eras. Please contact your school's media specialist or social studies teacher for login and password information.
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| Destinations Reading - Reading curriculum for grades K-8. Requires user ID and password. |
| Reading Smart is a multicultural literature-based Web site designed to provide supplementary reading materials for the English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. |
| Renaissance Place - Web-based access to Reading and Math Programs: STAR Reading and Math, STAR Early Literacy, Accelerated Reading and Math, English in a Flash, and Fluent Reader. |
| FCAT Explorer is a practice and skills reinforcement tool based on Florida’s Sunshine State Standards. Public school students and teachers can use the FCAT Explorer free of charge. So, log on and put the FCAT Explorer to work for you. |
| NovaNet - Credit Retrieval and GED practice - requires a client installation before using. |
Math:
| Destinations Math - Math curriculum for grades K-8. Requires user ID and password. |
| Renaissance Place - Web-based access to Reading and Math Programs: STAR Reading and Math, STAR Early Literacy, Accelerated Reading and Math, English in a Flash, and Fluent Reader. |
| FCAT Explorer is a practice and skills reinforcement tool based on Florida’s Sunshine State Standards. Public school students and teachers can use the FCAT Explorer free of charge. So, log on and put the FCAT Explorer to work for you. |
| Harcourt E-Learning - provides online texts and activities to go with each chapter. |
| NovaNet - Credit Retrieval and GED practice - requires a client installation before using. |
ESL:
ELLIS lessons are designed : Increase knowledge of everyday language, Practice using English with every lesson, Build confidence with English proficiency, Prepare for academic success
Reading
Smart is a multicultural literature-based Web site designed to provide
supplementary reading materials for the English as a Second Language (ESL)
classroom. ESLreadingsmart.com also
provides online lesson plans and activities to accompany the readings.
Research Tools for Students
Monroe County School District has purchased subscriptions to Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encarta, InfoTrac and Big Chalk.
Link
to Research Site
Student Internet Viewer - Track Your Progress
Most teachers use GradeBook, an electronic system for recording grades and attendance.
A component of GradeBook, the
Student
Internet Viewer, allows students to track grade and attendance information. The
high schools are now online. If you need specific directions, contact your teacher
for your student user ID and pin number.
FCAT Explorer Available at School and Home
FCAT Explorer is a practice and skills reinforcement tool based on Florida’s
Sunshine State Standards. Public school students and teachers can use the FCAT
Explorer free of charge. So, log on and put the FCAT
Explorer to work for you. If you need assistance, please email Information
Services.
RiverDeep Reading, Math, Science Online
Teachers now have access to new online
reading (K-4), math (K-8), and science (6-12) curriculum. The courseware is web-based and is correlated to Florida's Standards.
Florida Colleges and Universities
Colleges in Florida is a resource for students and professionals looking for
higher education in the state of Florida. The website, assembles a large network
of colleges, schools and universities offering either academic or vocational
programs.