Hybrid Learning - Back in the Building
Parkville will transitioning back into the building with hybrid learning in March! See the links below for more information and details.
Yearbook
The PMSCT Yearbook team needs your help! See the flier below for details on submitted portraits and other pictures for the yearbook. In addition, yearbook ads are available for 8th grade students.
Report Cards
Starting February 11 at 4pm, report cards for the first and second quarter will be available in our Focus system. Students and families can log in to Focus using the student's login information. Directions are available and the process can be viewed with a video. Parents may also request a paper copy of their report card be mailed to their home by contacting the school directly.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure user is adding @bcps.org at the end of the username.
- Ensure the user is in CHROME
- Ensure the user has clicked the grey Sign in with Microsoft button.
- If problem continues to persist, go to portal.office.com and log out – close all browser windows.
- Open a new CHROME browser and go to: https://baltimore.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
- Click sign in with Microsoft button
- Enter bcps credentials
- Ensure school employees are not signing into their own instances of Focus but using their student’s credentials.
- Clear cache in browser.
Virtual Instruction
Parkville Middle School will be conducting virtual instruction. See the documents below. More information will be posted when available.
Students are encouraged to go to the student schedule portion of the website for more info.
FACEtime
-Check out the latest reopening info. at BCPS InfoCenter
-Parent University has a new home:
Office of Family and Community Engagement webpage.
-Explore wellness workshops
-Share your feedback about Special Education in a stakeholder survey.
-Resources for assisting students with dyslexia and reluctant readers through programs at BCPL and Towson University.
-Need a break? Check out the BCPS Virtual Calming Room for students, parents, and caregivers.
Supplies
First Login Instructions
The first time students use their device this year they will need to complete a few tasks. See the document below for detailed instructions.
Helpful Links for Parents
Website for Incoming 6th Graders
Transitioning to a new a school is a daunting endeavor under normal circumstances, even more so during Virtual Learning. For new 6th graders and parents, we have designed a website to help you with the process. Check it out at the link below!
BCPS One
Do you have a BCPS One Parent account? See the flyer below for the benefits of creating an account and how to make one!
Student Privacy Preference Option Updates
- On Monday, July 8, 2019, parents began electronically updating student privacy options through the student information tile in BCPS One. This form will no longer be printed with the Annual Student Review Form (formerly the Emergency Contact Form). School administrators and teachers can view selected privacy options for individual students by generating a Privacy Preferences Report in the BCPS One Student Information System (SIS) or by accessing the Picture Attendance screen in the BCPS One SIS.
PTO Membership
Many thanks to Senator Kathy Klausmeier for donating the Maryland State Flag that flies proudly above our school.
Lead Testing in Schools
Click below for more information about the ongoing lead testing in BCPS schools.
How We Teach And Learn Web Site For Parents
Developed to help parents and the community understand BCPS’ approach to instruction, along with learning supports and tools, the How We Teach and Learn section of the Web site can be accessed from the BCPS Web site under Academic Focus or by clicking the link below.
Principal Trivas Named Regional Principal of the Year by
Magnet Schools of America