Here is an update on our Continuity of Learning plan as we follow the State of Michigan Executive Order that suspended face-to-face learning for the remainder of this year.
Parents, we need your help to communicate to your children that school is not over. They have the same teachers, but will be working from home for the rest of the school year.
Our focus for the remainder of the school year will be on the essential standards for each class. They are designing learning and assessment opportunities for students to show their proficiency on each standard. Students should complete all assignments, as this is how they will show proficiency and earn credit for the class.
Our teachers have been working on finalizing content that will be posted and available through email and Google Classroom beginning today.
For students that have issues with their device, we ask that you email Mrs. Brouwer for assistance. She will also be available to field phone calls on Thursday 9-12pm at 269-415-5515.
For families that do not have internet access, we will have flash drives available that will be pre-loaded with class materials. Students will be able to access the material in the flash drive using their chromebook, without connecting to the internet. Families with flash drives will then exchange their flash drive each Monday to turn in assignments and get new content.
Teachers will be conducting virtual class meetings using Google Meet where they will be holding discussions and checking for understanding on essential skills. Google Meet sessions can be joined using chromebooks, on a smart phone using the Google Meet app, or for an option that does not need wifi, by calling in to the session. I am asking for your help to allow and encourage your child to participate in these virtual meetings as much as possible.
At the end of the semester, for each course, students will receive either credit if they have met all the standards, or students who have not yet shown proficiency will have no credit until they do so.
We are excited to begin this phase of our learning plan and we need your patience, understanding, and support to make this plan work.
Please do not hesitate to contact our office at 269-415-5500 if you have questions or if you need to make arrangements to pick up a device or flash drive.
Thanks again for all of your support and encouragement to our staff during this experience. As always, we are committed to partnering with you to provide the best learning experience possible.