Information for parents and students

Student accident insurance below
Newsletter for parents:


HOW DO STUDENTS LOG IN TO CANVAS?

ALSO IN THE VIDEO ABOVE: What if I'm a B-day student? What do I do for class? (See below video by Mrs. Scriven, EHMS Teacher of the Year!)
Canvas is accessible through NCEdCloud for students or by accessing the link hoke.instructure.com
Students need to use a district issued Chromebook to complete assessments throughout the year.
If you do not have a district issued device, please call to speak with Ms. Milton to get a device.
Parents do have access to Canvas. The Hoke Digital Department will have instructions for parents coming soon.

or go to
Questions answered by Powerschool:
Did my child turn in his/her homework last night?
Is she telling the truth about the quiz from last Tuesday?
How many missing assignments does he have...
Has he/she been going to class on time every day?
Is my child at risk of failing for the semester?
These are all questions parents, perhaps YOU have had and likely will have this school year. GREAT NEWS! The answers to all of the above questions are available instantly at your fingertips with Powerschool.
Your constant, consistent and regular viewing of Powerschool...
Keeps your child on task
Promotes teacher-parent communication
Clarifies questions
Ensures your child's success.
Student success = Your eyes on Powerschool!
Come in to sign a release for access during open house, and each day following!
Visit Ms. Harris in the Guidance Office, or an administrator for more information.

Teacher introductions: Open House

Open House (Apertura Virtual)
7th grade (7to grado)

HCS Online mandatory parent orientation
PowerSchool
HOW TO USE POWERSCHOOL:
Buses
Parent Online Payment Options
NC School Report Card Information
For those who want to learn how state’s public schools performed in the last school year, the North Carolina School Report Cards offer a one-stop information source that puts a comprehensive collection of data right at your fingertips. The current Report Cards, are now available at www.ncreportcards.org [English/Spanish], feature state-, district-, and school-level information about student performance and attendance, class size, school safety, teacher quality and classroom technology. For more information, visit www.ncpublicschools.org and select the appropriate link under “News.”
Sara Clark
Communications Specialist
NC Department of Public Instruction
Communication and Information Services Division
6306 Mail Service Ctr | Raleigh, NC 27699-6306
P 919.807.3458
F 919.807.3481
Visit us on the web at www.ncpublicschools.org. All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement.
Links for Parents
Below are web resource links for parents:
EHMS's 2017-2018 School Improvement Plan
Parent Smart - This is your guide to the best and most helpful information about how to help your child succeed in school. The busy life you lead requires that you make the most efficient use of your time for the priorities in your life.
The FBI's Parent Guide to Internet Safety
Protecting Our Kids - Prepared by Bureau of Crime Prevention & Youth Services of Los Angeles County.
The websites below contain information you can use to help your child succeed. You will find general information on education as well as specialized websites for preschool children, students with disabilities and gifted students.
Center for Law and Education This site contains information on educational rights of students with disabilities, Title I, high school reform and education policy issues.
Educational Resources Information Center Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, this site is the "world's largest digital library of education literature."
Ohio Public Library Information Network Use this site to find a library, access research databases and find resources and tools to help your child with homework.
MyChild'sFuture.org Learn ways to support your child's education and learning process to prepare them for success in life.
National Association for the Education of Young Children On this site you can find information about kindergarten, child development, activities to do with your young child and recommended books.
National Association for Gifted Children This site contains information for families on parenting gifted children, summer camps, gifted programs and much more.
National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities This site serves as a central source of information on disabilities, special education and research-based information on educational practices.
School Bus Information Clearinghouse The School Bus Information Council provides tips on getting your child safely to and from school.
TipzTime Providing information on a wide range of household topics, TipzTime also contains ideas for arts and crafts projects and recipes you can make with children.
TipstoPreventtheSpreadofIllnesses.pdf
What is Title I — Short description/explanation of the Title I Program.