MODA HS Family Newsletter

Stride/K12 Customer & Technical Support

Phone: (866) 512-2273

Submit a Ticket: https://www.help.k12.com/s/submit-a-case

Website: https://www.help.k12.com/s/

*If there is a computer/tech issue, parents should contact tech support within 24 hours

Did you know you can customize the email notifications you receive from Canvas? Rather than getting an email every time an assignment opens, a teacher grades work, or there is activity on your student’s account, you can choose how often you are notified.

You may turn notifications off, receive one daily summary email, or receive a weekly summary instead of multiple individual messages. To adjust these settings, go to the Canvas navigation menu and select Account → Notifications.

For step-by-step instructions, please see the additional information below:

As part of our theme LEARNING HAPPENS HERE, we are kicking off our Learning Coach Webinar Series on October 6th at 4pm to 4:30pm. October is "Apply Missouri" month- where we focus on helping students think about the other side of the stage. Whether their plans are a 4-year college, 2-year college, vocational training, military, or straight into the workforce, we want them to be ready when they graduate from MODA High School!

During this webinar, we will discuss:

• What Apply Missouri Month is and why it matters.

• Postsecondary options, including universities, community colleges, technical schools, and certificate programs.

• What students should be doing in grades 9–12 to prepare for their future.

• How Learning Coaches can help students research schools, understand application requirements, and stay on track.

• Resources available to help families navigate the process.

You don't need to have all the answers about your student's future. Come learn how to help them explore their options and take their next step!

The A+ Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools that attend a participating Missouri public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools.

To find out more about this amazing program and to sign up, please visit:

Is your student in a Credit Recovery (CR) class? If so, please review the following information about how these classes work:

Credit Recovery courses are asynchronous, meaning students will work at their own pace.

• Although this course is self-paced, there will be a few check-in dates. If the student is not current with the schedule, they will get a warning and a deadline. If they miss this deadline, you will not be able to continue in this course.

• All students start with an F, as you complete checkpoints and tests, their grade will be updated based on the points they earned.

• Students must take ALL checkpoint pre-tests first. This will then unlock any content that you need before taking each unit test.

•What Happens After the Checkpoints:

o If the student scores below a C on the checkpoint quiz: The student will need to review the course content before taking the unit test.

o If the student scores a C or higher: The student will be able to skip the review and directly take the unit test.

We are fortunate to have six outstanding counselors on our team. They play a vital role in supporting students, ensuring they stay on track for graduation, and preparing them for life beyond high school. You can find their contact information below:

Counselor Emails

Andrea (Gaddy) Lindsay

Annie Hessenflow

Kim Griggs

kgriggs@missourida.org

Sarah Wade

swade@missourida.org

Cherish Beck

These amazing school counselors are available Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. If you reach out to them, they will get back to you within 24 hours. If you have an emergency, please indicate this on your subject line in the email or in the voicemail you leave. Your well-being and success is their top priority!

If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, please call 911 or visit your local emergency room. Do not wait for a reply from your school counselor!