Welcome!
My name is Christy Powell and I have been teaching in Worcester County for the past 36 years.Currently, I teach Design and Photography I and II, Advanced Art and AP Art and Design.
This year will bring new challenges to all of us.Your child will be working from home at the beginning of this school year. Once again, we will be using Schoology as the platform to deliver instruction. Last year, I found it was important for students to follow a basic Code of Conduct when posting class discussions and/or turning in assignments. For your convenience, I have posted this information below:
Schoology Code of Conduct *
While on Schoology, what I say and how I say it will be school appropriate.
I will use posts to discuss school-related content only.
I will use a respectful tone of voice when posting. All school rules and consequences related to harassment apply to Schoology.
I will use appropriate grammar instead of texting language.
I will not reveal any personal information on Schoology. This includes telephone numbers, addresses, emails, etc.
Posting & Replying to Messages or Comments
Post a note to the whole group if your question is about something the whole group should know (assignments, instructions, due dates etc.)
Send a note only to your teacher if you are unclear about directions or worried about submitting an assignment
Don’t post questions or comments about personal issues or topics.
Keep your conversations on topic.
If you’re not sure if a word, joke, or image is okay, then it’s probably not. DO NOT write posts that tease, bully, annoy, spam, or gossip about any other person.
Inappropriate Content
If you think there is something inappropriate posted on Schoology, please tell your teacher immediately!
Punctuation & Grammar
No txting lingo. I am ur tcher…show me that u have lrnd how 2 spell.
DO NOT PUT SENTENCES IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. This is considered shouting!
Do not end sentences with more than one exclamation mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or question mark????????????
Please please please do not repeat a word more than necessary.
Turning in Artwork and Photographs
All artwork and photographs must be original. You can not submit an art assignment or a photograph from the internet this constitutes plagiarism. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and it is a violation of the SDHS Code of Conduct.
* Adapted from Schoology Learn.together-resources
I hope that you will find this web site informative during the course of the year. If you need to contact me, please call 410-641-2171or you may e-mail me at CMPowell@worcesterk12.org
Finally, If you wish to check on the progress of your child you can log onto PowerSchool by visiting the Worcester County Board of Education's Website or the SDHS Website Then click the Powerschool icon located on the home page. Please remember this is a confidential website,therefore you need to obtain your password from the Guidance Office at SDHS.