Dear LMC Families,
At Lower Manhattan Community student course grades are posted, stored, and shared with families using an online grading system called Jumprope. Jumprope is different from a traditional grading system. Instead of organizing student grades by assignment, test, or project, grades are organized by course Standard - also called a "goal"or "outcome". The vision behind LMC's use of this type of grading system is that students should be graded based on their ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills. Too often grades have been historically based on whether or not students complete tasks. While completion is good, we want to ensure your children are learning and growing. Jumprope is system that helps us track progress, while at the same time offering students and parents up to date information regarding performance, accolades, missing assignments, etc.
Returning families may be very familiar with Jumprope, but please note that this year Jumprope has a new, web-based platform that is accessible via mobile device. While we will work with parents to get their own email addresses loaded into Jumprope, you can get onto the platform now by accessing an email we have sent to your child's LMC email address. See below:
New login info for JR
- Visit Parent/Student login site on LMC homepage HERE
- Enter Jumprope login info:
- Username: Your child's LMC email address (this is the first letter of their first name, then last name, then last 3 digits of their student ID number -for example, bwilliams363@lmc896.org)
- Password: Your child's student ID number
- Highlights based on Upgrade:
- Works across web, tablet, and mobile phones without the need for Adobe Flash or an app from the app store.
- Simplified and improved overview of current grades, including a summary of missing work and the date that scores were last updated.
- Detailed view of mastery per standard including a chart showing any changes in scores over time.
- Loads faster and takes up less bandwidth
Please note that a detailed Jumprope workshop for parents will take place during our PTA General Meeting on September 26th at 8:30am.
Finally, in continuing with a share of portinos from the LMC 2018-2019 Student Handbook we'd like to highlight one of our school procedures - CVS!
CVS In the Hallways Always!
It is very hard to learn in an environment that is disruptive. That is why we want to work together to create a courteous hallway environment in which everyone can learn their best. At LMC our courteous hallways are defined by CVS!
- C = Calm – stay in control, keep your hands to yourself, never run
- V = Voices are kept low
- S = Smile and go straight to your destination
Teachers and staff are on hand to remind students of these expectations. Not following them may result in a recorded, LMC Warning. 3 warnings = a lunch time detention and a phone call home, so be safe and calm in the hallway and get to class on time!
Best,
Kelly McGuire
Principal, Lower Manhattan Community
kmcguire@lmc896.org
Office - 646-826-8100
Cell - 718-964-7771
AND ALSO!
- 8th Grade parents - You will receive THIS letter from teachers on Thursday regarding the trip to Washington DC, graduation dues, and more, but please take a look if you'd like to preview. Payments are being accepted now at the LMC School Store.
- Also 8th Grade Parents - It is time to begin the high school application process! Workshops will be hosted by guidance counselor, Seth Kritzman, but families should also:
- 6th Grade Parents - On Friday November 9th we are heading to YMCA Camp Fairview Lakes! This all day event which stretches beyond the regular end to the school day is a wonderful time to connect with new friends in an exciting environment. Payment can be made now at the LMC School Store.
- 7th Grade Parents - Much more information to come, but December 13th - December 14th, LMC 7th Graders head on our annual trip to YMCA Camp Frost Valley for fun in the snow! Payments are being accepted now at the LMC School Store.
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