HS Handbook 5.2Approved Communication Platforms

Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from high school or college employees regarding College business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, email and written messaging communication may be subject to public disclosure.

Because of this and Federal FERPA laws and regulations, it is required to only utilize approved platforms for official communications.

Email

@mymdc.net

@dadeschools.net

@mdc.edu

Personal email address

✔︎ Department expectation is to check email multiple times per day and respond within 24 hours.

Theater Division Announcements

Email @mymdc.net

MDC Microsoft Teams

✔︎ Department expectation is to check email multiple times per day and respond within 24 hours.

✔︎ Professional messaging etiquette is to "like"/react to the group message when viewed, so the sender knows you've seen it.

✔︎ Keep notifications turned on to ensure you don't miss time sensitive information.

Learning Management System

MDC Canvas

✔︎ Log in using your MDC credentials.

✔︎ 9th and 10th grade students will submit the free Dual Enrollment application to MDC each fall to activate their MDC account.

❌ If you are having issues accessing your MDC email and login, you MUST report it to the assistant to the dean. Do not ignore the issue, as you will miss important announcements and information.

✔︎ Keep track of your theater class assignments, attendance, and grades for all of your individual theater course components as well as averaged grades for combined classes.

✔︎ Instructors are to submit high school grades weekly on Canvas.

Class and Group Messaging

MDC Canvas Inbox

MDC Microsoft Teams

WhatsApp

Remind

Text Message

✔︎ Department expectation is to check messages multiple times per day and respond within 24 hours.

IT Support

MDC IT Help Desk: Mon-Fri 7:30am-7:30pm, 305-237-2505

ITHelpDesk@mdc.edu

MyMDC Account FAQ

MDC Canvas FAQ

Student Canvas Guide