New+Teacher+Orientation

=//New Teacher Orientation//=
 * = [[image:skyward.jpg width="219" height="170" link="@https://skyweb.vernonisd.org/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/seplog01.w"]] ||< Click here for //** [|Vernon ISD Skyward] **// ®

VISD uses //Skyward Administrative Software// in the classroom for attendance, student profile information, and grade book. Please inquire at your campus for attendance procedures. District policy dictates that online grades must be updated every Thursday.

Parents and students are encouraged acquire log on information for their own Skyward accounts.This can be obtained from the registrar or secretary at the student's home campus.

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District contact Wilson Judd wilson.judd@vernonisd.org for more information. ||
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Passcodes for creating your account for //United Streaming//: //web sites for K12 Education//
 * // McCORD ELEMENTAR //****// Y: //** 5FA3-878C
 * // CENTRAL //****// ELEMENTARY: //** 5FA3-C644
 * // SHIVE ELEMENTARY: //** 5FA3-1C12
 * // VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL: //** 5FA3-9873
 * // VERNON HIGH SCHOOL: //** E111-A4B4
 * // [[file:classroomIntegrationIdeas.pdf|Classroom Integration Ideas]] // **
 * // [[file:Digital_Discovery_Full_Issue.pdf|Digital Discovery]] // ** ||
 * = [[image:NETSTART.jpeg width="202" height="202" link="http://www.eztask.com/"]] || //** NetStart **// ®
 * = [[image:NETSTART.jpeg width="202" height="202" link="http://www.eztask.com/"]] || //** NetStart **// ®

//Click **NetStart** above to log on to edit your classroom web site.//

Get your log on information from your campus administrator.

Your class web site is to be used to inform students and parents of your classroom activities/lessons. Keep it updated often and use it as a portal of communication as well as news about your classroom.

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 * = [[image:Outlook-sync.jpg width="201" height="199" link="@https://webmail.vernonisd.org/owa/auth/logon.aspx?replaceCurrent=1&reason=2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwebmail.vernonisd.org%2fowa%2f"]] || Click here to access //** Outlook Web App **// ®
 * = [[image:Outlook-sync.jpg width="201" height="199" link="@https://webmail.vernonisd.org/owa/auth/logon.aspx?replaceCurrent=1&reason=2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwebmail.vernonisd.org%2fowa%2f"]] || Click here to access //** Outlook Web App **// ®

(use when you are not on the VISD Network; this link is on the VISD home page)

Your VISD employee email is firstname.lastname@vernonisd.org Your password is the last six digits of your Social Security number.

Administrative and professional communication will be done through this email account. You should check it at least twice a day on school days and at least once on weekends to stay updated on information sent to you. ||
 * [[image:DMAC_Logo_big.jpg width="276" height="133" link="@https://dmac-solutions.net/"]] || Access //** DMAC **// ® web site here
 * [[image:DMAC_Logo_big.jpg width="276" height="133" link="@https://dmac-solutions.net/"]] || Access //** DMAC **// ® web site here

The applications provided by DMAC exist to supply Texas educators with the tools and services necessary to develop and improve the quality of education provided to students. You can obtain your DMAC log on information from Assistant Superintendent, Hope Appel

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