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Click here for the INSTITUTE DAY Agenda: Monday, April 6
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The continuation of the shelter-in-place State order initiates a transition to REMOTE LEARNING and two important changes:
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ROUTINESOne of the most important things we can do is to provide a structure for students and families that paves the way for the academic goals we have for students. Students need reminders on each of the days we post assignments of how to keep track of their work and keep organized. By reducing the number of "classes" each day, we help provide focus.
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RELATIONSHIPSStrong relationships are the foundation of a successful school experience. We must be intentional about our choices that build and sustain relationships. Giving students voice and choice - even remotely - is essential. Create opportunities for small groups to converse and collaborate, focusing on formative feedback.
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This schedule helps narrow student and family focus on each day to no more than 4 classes. The State gives "per day" guidelines in terms of time - approximately 30 minutes. For example, for Period 1, a teacher can assign an estimated 60m worth of work as the student will have both Monday and Tuesday to budget their time. Wednesday is also a work day for students and they can reach out to you for support via email.
Most lessons will not be interactive or live. Teachers cannot expect students to be present online at any assigned times, but are encouraged to offer live student connection opportunities, as appropriate by content. Be mindful to provide students and families time to plan for live instruction.
To avoid, for example, ZOOM overlaps, see this framework as to when you should schedule those, if you choose:
Most lessons will not be interactive or live. Teachers cannot expect students to be present online at any assigned times, but are encouraged to offer live student connection opportunities, as appropriate by content. Be mindful to provide students and families time to plan for live instruction.
To avoid, for example, ZOOM overlaps, see this framework as to when you should schedule those, if you choose:
Monday and ThursdayPer. 1: 9-10am
Per. 2: 10-11am Per. 3: 1-2pm Per. 4: 2-3pm |
Tuesday and FridayPer. 5: 9-10am
Per. 6: 10-11am Per. 7: 1-2pm Per. 8: 2-3pm |
These are not times in which a class must meet or that a teacher must be available.
Remote Learning guidelines published by ISBE on March 27 prohibit this crisis from harming a student’s academic standing: Grading procedures can only help a student’s grade and any grade of an F is to be marked as Incomplete. Special consideration will be given to those students who would now be classified with an Incomplete. Teachers will develop a plan for each student in this category to map forward what needs to be done in order to reach a credit-bearing grade (A-D).
Student grades according to work assigned and submitted to the teacher prior to March 13 represents the grade on April 7. Students do have the opportunity to raise any grade from that point forward. Work can and will be graded, but only recorded in a manner that helps a student grade.
Final Exams: Common Finals will not be given this Semester. Semester grades should be calculated to reflect either a quarter-based (50%/50%) or Semester-based (100%) system.
Transcripts: Transcripts will reflect the grade given in each course. Some Incompletes may need to be monitored during the summer. Every effort should be made to resolve these prior to June.
Student grades according to work assigned and submitted to the teacher prior to March 13 represents the grade on April 7. Students do have the opportunity to raise any grade from that point forward. Work can and will be graded, but only recorded in a manner that helps a student grade.
Final Exams: Common Finals will not be given this Semester. Semester grades should be calculated to reflect either a quarter-based (50%/50%) or Semester-based (100%) system.
Transcripts: Transcripts will reflect the grade given in each course. Some Incompletes may need to be monitored during the summer. Every effort should be made to resolve these prior to June.