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"Almost Perfect" by Shel Silverstein |
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Student Websites
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http://www.marcopolo-education.org/ - MarcoPolo: Internet Content for the Classroom is a nonprofit consortium of premier national and international education organizations and the MCI Foundation dedicated to providing the highest quality Internet content and professional development to teachers and students throughout the United States.
http://www.education.org/ - A person's education lays the foundation for the kind of life they are able to live, and so everywhere, people need to make intelligent decisions about it for themselves and their families. Contains links to a directory network of all schools.
http://www.mcgruff.org/ - Crime Prevention - McGruff's back on TV reminding kids that friendship beats bullies every time. He's even got trading cards to help you remember how to help!
The Ophelia Project - is dedicated to creating a culture that is emotionally, physically, and socially safe, where girls are respected and nurtured. Through awareness, education, and advocacy, The Ophelia Project promotes positive change in families, schools, and communities. By supporting a network of friends, mentors, and professionals, we encourage all children to become confident and healthy.
Homework Helpers:
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Parent Websites
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This is a new web site designed to help parents navigate the education system. It has both Spanish and English info related to all levels of education. This is initiated by the federal government in conjunction with NCLB to assist in parent communication.
http://legacy.ortn.edu/wbes/self-esteem.html - Improving Self-esteem - Most parents want their young children to have a healthy sense of self-esteem. That desire can also be seen in education--schools around the country include self-esteem among their goals.
http://www.ncpc.org/besafe - Be Safe and Sound is a public education and awareness campaign that seeks to raise awareness of school safety and security issues and provide concrete measures that parents, community members, and educators can take to make schools safer and more secure.
http://www.mcgruff.org/ - Crime Prevention - McGruff's back on TV reminding kids that friendship beats bullies every time. He's even got trading cards to help you remember how to help!
http://www.pta.org/ - Parent Teacher Association - National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its obligations to children.
http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=foundationmain.htm - Allstate Foundation -
The Foundation invests millions of dollars in U.S. programs aligned with three focus areas:
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/ - Welcome to Family Education, where millions of parents find school solutions, homework help, parenting tips, and expert advice.
http://www.tnpc.com/ - The
National Parenting Center was founded in July of 1989 with the intention of
providing the most comprehensive and responsible parenting advice to parents
everywhere. The advice provided is furnished by some of the world's most
respected authorities in the field of child rearing and development.
http://kidbibs.com/home.htm - Reading
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We bring kids and books together!
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/internet/index.html - Parents guide to the Internet
http://www.geniusdenied.com/http://mentalhealth.com/ - Newsletter focusing on gifted students
Newsletters : November 2004
The Ophelia Project - is dedicated to creating a culture that is emotionally, physically, and socially safe, where girls are respected and nurtured. Through awareness, education, and advocacy, The Ophelia Project promotes positive change in families, schools, and communities. By supporting a network of friends, mentors, and professionals, we encourage all children to become confident and healthy.
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Teacher Websites
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http://www.marcopolo-education.org/ - MarcoPolo: Internet Content for the Classroom is a nonprofit consortium of premier national and international education organizations and the MCI Foundation dedicated to providing the highest quality Internet content and professional development to teachers and students throughout the United States.
http://www.schoolcounselor.com/macomb/all-sites.asp -
SchoolCounselor.com was created by Russell Sabella, PhD for
the purpose of advancing solution focused technology literacy among counselors.
This site contains links and updated information for his book,
SchoolCounselor.com: A Friendly and Practical Guide to the World Wide Web. In
addition, school counselors can subscribe to a
free newsletter
which focuses on technology issues, resources, and activities; and explore free
and almost free resources. Finally, you will want to definitely check out our
continually expanding counseling technology
resources.
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/ - Blue Web'n is an online library of 1900 outstanding Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format (tools, references, lessons, hotlists, resources, tutorials, activities, projects).
http://www.middleschoolhouse.eku.edu/ - The Center for Middle School Academic Achievement is a statewide collaborative effort hosted at Eastern Kentucky University that interacts with six state agencies. Its purpose is to improve the subject knowledge and instructional practice of middle school teachers through the coordination of professional development programs, provision of technical assistance, and dissemination of information and research regarding effective teaching. The CMSAA is funded by a grant from the Council on PostSecondary Education and the Kentucky Department of Education.
http://www.geniusdenied.com/ - Newsletter focusing on gifted students
Newsletters : November 2004
http://mentalhealth.com/ - Effective, well-researched treatments exist for most mental disorders, yet the majority of people who have severe mental illness are not treated. Our goal is to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness throughout the world.
The Ophelia Project - is dedicated to creating a culture that is emotionally, physically, and socially safe, where girls are respected and nurtured. Through awareness, education, and advocacy, The Ophelia Project promotes positive change in families, schools, and communities. By supporting a network of friends, mentors, and professionals, we encourage all children to become confident and healthy.
Careers |
Vocational Studies and Careers - Mrs. Flynn
Harassment |
Note: These behaviors are considered sexual harassment only if they are
unwelcome and unwanted by the person targeted.
Ø Sexual comments, jokes, gestures, or looks
Ø Blocking someone’s path or trapping him or her by a locker or in a room.
Ø Unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors. Being forced to do
something sexual like kissing or other behavior.
Ø Discussing or rating another person’s body or body parts.
Ø Repeatedly pressuring a person for a date or for sex.
Ø Touching, grabbing, or pinching someone in a sexual way.
Ø Calling other students gender-related names.
Ø Pulling off or down someone’s clothes.
Ø Using a computer to send unwelcome sexual messages.
Ø Spreading sexual rumors about another person by writing them, speaking them,
or sending them by e-mail.