Remote learning will not just be the simple conversion of the in-person school into a digital format. In many cases, it must be re-thought and redesigned to match how learning is best experienced in the virtual environment. Remote learning is full instruction addressing the same content, standards, and grading as in-person schools with different delivery mechanisms and different options for engagement and representation of the learning. 

We know continuous learning in the spring was not perfect.  There was no playbook for what schools had to do when we immediately switched to a remote learning model.  However, we have learned, we have listened, and we are working to make the remote learning experience better. 

Please stay connected to your child’s school.  You can contact your child’s school at any time with questions and concerns about your child’s education.

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Daily schedules >>

Teachers are to utilize our multi-tiered systems of support to help ALL students meet or exceed grade-level standards and pacing documents provided by OSPI.

Teachers will provide students & families with documentation showing how the class will run, including contact information, communication methods & expectations, schedules (including student & family support - office hours), standards & work expectations, and grading practices. Teachers are expected to provide frequent feedback to assess learning and understanding.

Teachers will reply quickly to student questions & requests. Student & Family Support (formerly office hours) are built into a teachers' schedule for parents & students to meet with the teacher.

Online Platforms

• Elementary: Google Classroom
• Middle & High: Canvas

All assignments and lessons will exist on this platform, so they are easy for families to find.

Google Meet and Zoom are the video conferencing tools used for live instruction, class meetings, small group instruction and any other meeting needs between students or parents & teachers.

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Self-motivation, dedication to learning, daily progress on work, and communication with teachers & peers are essential to success. Students can expect deadlines for their work and will be expected to join all scheduled courses on either Google Classroom (elementary) or Canvas (middle and high school).

Daily interaction with all courses will help students stay on top of their learning and schoolwork. Students will use discussion boards, chat rooms, class meetings, and other communication tools to work with teachers and other students. Their daily participation in remote learning is a district and state expectation.

The average instructional time per week for a student is 30 hours. Percentage of online vs. offline work: Elementary: 50% online, 50% offline; High/Middle: 65-80% online/remainder offline. The work will be a combination of synchronous learning (everyone together in a class setting at a specific time) and asynchronous learning (working on assignments on their own time)

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Attendance

• Attendance is taken daily and is demonstrated through being present for scheduled classroom sessions, activity on Google Classroom (elementary) or Canvas (high & middle), or if the student & teacher have connected to communicate (email, etc.). Teachers will check analytics for participation before marking a student absent.
• If a student is sick or can't attend school, regular excused absence method for your school must be followed (contact the office, mark in Skyward, etc.)

Please note: This is a general overview. Your school will be more detailed about their expectations & schedules.