The following information was originally developed 08/17/20
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Student and Parent Access To Schoology
The direct link between eSchool and Schoology is being established this week. Once it is fully functional then all teachers will see their students and courses in Schoology. Any lessons or resources that are currently being built will be maintained and can be moved over once the link is established.
Students and parents will access Schoology through Classlink. A how to guide is here.
Each student (virtual and in person) must be provided with an access code so their parent can access their students information. Each student only needs ONE access code. To print access codes see directions here. Elementary should send home codes through the homeroom teacher, middle and high should send home through the English teacher.
Schoology Parent Info
Tuesday Aug. 18th (English) and Wednesday Aug 19th (Spanish) we are hosting a FBLive event for parents to get more information about Schoology. We have an Ambassador from elementary, middle and high helping with the event. There are informational videos for parents found in the how to guide here. SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR PARENTS.
Materials to send home
● WRS AND JUST WORDS Guidance - here
● Guidance around manipulative kits for math is coming.
● CONSUMABLES - send home what the student will need in order to participate in instruction.
● ELEMENTARY ART KITS: The elementary art kits for virtual learners will not be ready until all materials can be included. We are awaiting materials on backorder for the original estimated number of 2,750 students. The current number of virtual students exceeds that number requiring more materials to be ordered. I understand principals would like to distribute art materials to parents this week as they deliver student devices, but that is an outside chance. I will keep you appraised of a delivery time. Please pass this information along to the anxious principals. Thank you for your support of the arts in public education. I.J. Routen, Ed.D.
Virtual Lesson Expectation
Elementary
● A team of LRSD teachers planned and record digital lessons that were pushed out by grade level inside of Schoology for the first two weeks of school. These lessons are provided to help teachers ease the transition into the school year. Teachers will have the option to use these resources or create their own for virtual students.
● Classroom teachers are expected to take the content and load it into their course inside of Schoology for their virtual students.
● Classroom teachers are expected to video conference with their virtual students at least 30 minutes per day. Each building must set a schedule that is communicated to students for these virtual sessions.
● Teachers are not expected to livestream their class for virtual students. Rather than livestream - grade level teams should work together to provide video lessons for virtual students to watch for their direct instruction with activities to complete to demonstrate their learning.
● It is expected that all teachers take time during the first week of classes to help students access, navigate and become comfortable with the Schoology platform. As well as set classroom expectations, rituals, routines, and procedures for how we will engage in the learning evironment.
● Please be reminded that any video conference can be viewed by anyone - professionalism and following the code of ethics are of utmost importance.
Change of Status form
Located on page 19 of the District Ready for Learning Plan.
Student Devices
K-2 students will receive iPads, and 3rd-12th students will receive Chromebooks. (We currently do not have enought iPads for 1st and 2nd grade at Bale, so this does not apply to us at this time.)
Library/ Computer Lab Usage
Library Media Plan
Computer labs can be used by students. Social distancing of students should be enforced to the extent possible. After each class the computers should be disinfected before the next group arrives. The goal is to be a one-to-one. Students should be encouraged to use those devices whenever possible.
PPE Distribution
Initial delivery- last week (Week ending August 14th)
Mass Delivery- this week(Week ending August 21st)
Mask Directives
Mandatory at all times in the school buildings and on buses.
Training for Audio Systems
The selected unit is the Frontrow Juno. It comes with both a teacher and student mic. The systems are being installed by Piraino Consulting Company. Once the systems have been installed into your building, the company will schedule a virtual training for staff.
Teacher Laptop Distribution
Initial delivery occurred two weeks ago. Each building was assigned devices based on the number of individuals on teacher contracts within the building.
Sub Expectations
Jordan Eason is working on a District-wide plan that will be shared soon with principals.
Remote Learning - Paras
In a completely virtual environment, all staff will be expected to report to their respective campus. Paraprofessionals will perform assigned duties such as providing support to virtual students.
Bus riders
Students will be required to wear a mask on the bus and while at the bus stop. Bus drivers will be required to have assigned seating. We will do two students per seat while siblings can sit together.
