First Day Survival Guide

6th Grade
Where can I find my ● Students can access their schedule in StudentVue.
schedule? Log into your Chromebook and open the Chrome browser..
● Visit the Lynnhaven Middle School website and select the ​Student​ drop
down tab where you will find the ​Check My Grades​ (StudentVUE) link.
Log in to StudentVUE.
● Schedules are accessible to parents in ParentVue. To access, visit the
Lynnhaven Middle School Website and select the ​Parent​ drop down tab
where you will find the ​Parent Portal​ link. Log into ParentVUE.
● Select the tab on the left labeled ​Class Schedule​.
● If you have not signed up for ParentVue, ​click here​ for step-by-step
instructions.

How do I find my first Your first class will be labeled Block 1 on your schedule. Your second class is
class? labeled Block 2 (Elective), and your third class is Block 3.

What materials do I Fully charged Chromebook, headphones/earbuds, pen, pencil, and paper.
need for my class?

How do I join my ● Log in to your Chromebook at 9:50 AM for your Homeroom/SEL class.
class live Zoom Meet This is the same as your Block 1 class.
● Select ​Schoology​ from the Student Bookmarks or the ClassLink
on September 8, dashboard.
2020? ● Locate your Block 1 course in the Course Dashboard.
● Open the Red Welcome Folder.
● Click on the Contact Information folder.
● Click on the Zoom link. If you are asked for a password, type Bluefish.

What do I do on my 9:50 AM:

first day? ● Log in to your Chromebook.
● Join your Block 1 class using Zoom. Ensure your camera is on and your
microphone is off.
10:00 AM:
● Participate in the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activity with your
Homeroom/Block 1 class.
10:15-10:25 AM
● I’ll give you a break before Block 1. Turn your camera and mic off.
10:25 AM
● Turn on your camera.
10:30 AM
● Participate in 45-60 minutes of live instruction in your Block 1 class.
11:30 AM
● Complete your classwork for Block 1.
11:45 AM
● I will give you a break before Bluefish Quest/Literacy and Numeracy
Block.
11:55 AM
● Turn your camera back on.
12:45 PM
● Exit your Literacy and Numeracy class
● Join your Elective Block (Block 2) using the Zoom link in that class’ Red
Welcome Folder.
12:55 PM
● Participate in 45-60 minutes of live instruction in your Elective class.
 2:00 PM
● Complete your classwork for Elective class.
2:10 PM
● Take a break to stretch, use the restroom, and enjoy your lunch
3:05 PM
● Join your Block 3 class using the Zoom link in the Red Welcome Folder.
Ensure your camera is on and your microphone is off.
3:10 PM
● Participate in 45-60 minutes of live instruction in your Block 2 class.
4:15 PM
● Complete your classwork for Block 2..
4:30 PM
● Exit your class. You are done! You have survived your first day as a
middle schooler!
Zoom​ Tips:
● Join your classes Zoom 5 minutes before the start of class.
● Each class has a different join code which is located in the ​Red
Welcome “​Course Information”​ folder in Schoology.
● Keep your Schoology course tab accessible, open a new tab, and use
the Zoom link in each class.

How do I know when

my classes meet?

*Mondays are a day for you to complete your work, engage in “on demand” work,
conference with a teacher, interact with your counselor, and participate in virtual
clubs and activities. Tuesday through Friday will follow the above schedule.

What are some tips ● Find a quiet, distraction-free place to work: free from cell phones and
to manage virtual noisy pets or siblings.
● Log in 5 minutes before class begins.
learning? ● Mute your microphone and turn on your camera.
● Be engaged in your learning: listen, take notes, ask questions, and
complete all assignments.

Does attendance Yes! Attendance will be taken during live class sessions. Be present, pay
count? attention, ask questions, and participate in discussions.

Will there be grades? Yes! Assignments (exit tickets, quick checks, quizzes, discussion boards, and
tests) will be graded and feedback will be given.

What if I cannot log If you are having trouble logging in,contact us at Lynnhaven Middle School at
in? 648-4850 for assistance.