general expectations · 2020. 8. 5. · 1.attendance: presence at school is an important component...
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General Expectations1. Attendance: Presence at school is an importantcomponent of student learning, and attendance will be recorded daily. Students are expected to log into their classes each day.
2. Digital etiquette. Appropriate behavior and appearancecontribute to a positive and successful digital learning experience. Please click HERE for expectations of digital etiquette. 3. Assignments & Information: Teachers will use a consistentformat in posting assignments and information on eCLASS.Students can locate their assignments and importantinformation on the “Announcements” page for each of theircourses.
4.Getting Assistance: Teachers will be available each dayduring their classes to provide instruction and support. Aswell, you can connect with them during their “office hours” oranother mutually agreed upon time. You may also contactcounselors and administrators for help.
5. Device Access: Due to the nature of the digital learningenvironment, we strongly recommend ensuring each studenthas a personal device to use for school. If your student willnot have access to a Chromebook or computer to use duringdigital learning, please click HERE to fill out a Google Form torequest a device.
6. Focus Friday: Learning will continue on Fridays, but thefocus will be on practice, completing assignments for theweek and support. Teachers may work with studentsindividually, in small groups or as a whole group. Students are expected to participate in learning activities on Fridays.
The Digital ScheduleDaily Schedule (M-Th)
7:20 - 8:05 1st Period
8:20 - 9:05 2nd Period
9:20 - 10:05 3rd Period
10:20 - 11:05 4th Period
11:20 - 12:05 5th Period
12:20 - 1:05 6th Period
1:20 - 2:05 7th Period
Focused Friday Schedule
9:30-10:00 1st Period
10:10-10:40 2nd Period
10:50-11:20 3rd Period
11:30-12:00 4th Period
12:10-12:40 5th Period
12:50-1:20 6th Period
1:30-2:00 7th Period
7:20-9:20 Staff Meetings
2:20-3:00 Office Hours
This will be our schedule while we are 100% virtual. We will make adjustments as we phase to a hybrid schedule.
The Digital ScheduleStructured and Flexible for Students
The schedule for digital learning was designed to provide the structure of a normal school day and the flexibility of both live and offline learning. Teachers will be live each day during class time. However, the use of an A/B schedule allows students to prepare for scheduled, live teaching sessions and anticipate independent practice/support sessions. Monday and Wednesday are designated as “A” days, and live teacher-led instruction will occur during 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th periods. Tuesday and Thursday are designated as “B” days, and live instruction will take place during 2nd, 4th and 6th periods. Teachers have the flexibility during each class period to provide live teaching, support and independent tasks to be completed outside of the class period. If a teacher assigns a student to a small group work session, the student is expected to attend. All students will see a Homeroom listed on their schedule. In order to maintain safety guidelines once we return to face to face instruction, students will attend lunch either A or B based on their assigned homeroom. This homeroom time will also be used to distribute information, share school news and conduct advisement lessons.
The schedule for digital learning was designed to provide the structure of a normal school day and the flexibility of both live and offline learning. Teachers will be live each day during class time. However, the use of an A/B schedule allows students to prepare for scheduled, live teaching sessions and anticipate independent practice/support sessions. Monday and Wednesday are designated as “A” days, and live teacher-led instruction will occur during 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th periods. Tuesday and Thursday are designated as “B” days, and live instruction will take place during 2nd, 4th and 6th periods. Teachers have the flexibility during each class period to provide live teaching, support and independent tasks to be completed outside of the class period. If a teacher assigns a student to a small group work session, the student is expected to attend.
All students will see a Homeroom listed on their schedule. In order to maintain safety guidelines once we return to face to face instruction, students will attend lunch either A or B based on their assigned homeroom. This homeroom time will also be used to distribute information, share school news and conduct advisement lessons.
Virtual Open HousePer our tradition, we will hold Open House prior to the start of school. However, this important event will take place virtually this year.
Meet Your TeacherOn Friday, August 7th, student schedules will be posted in eCLASS. Students will be able to log into their eCLASS accounts, access their teachers’ course pages, and find “Welcome” videos from each teacher. If you are unable to login to eClass, please use the process linked HERE.
MyPaymentsPlus
Parents, please visit www.mypaymentsplus.com to acknowledge several documents that are required to complete your 2020-2021 school orientation.
Open House (Optional)On Monday, August 10th, teachers will be available online during their class time (see the Digital Schedule) to meet and speak with you about their course. Codes to access the live meetings will also be posted in eCLASS on the teachers’ course pages. While we all will miss the excitement of being together for this traditional event, we are excited for the opportunity to meet during the live sessions on Monday, August 10. .
Counseling Counselors are assigned by last name.
Last names A-Cap Counselor: Sam Cutler [email protected] 678-714-5844
Last names Car-Fow Counselor: Chris [email protected] 678-714-5841
Last names Fox-Jan Counselor: TJ Nelson [email protected]
678-714-5866
Last names Jas-McC Counselor: Camile Irving [email protected]
678-714-5912
Last names McD-Pok Counselor: Jackie Hatcher [email protected]
678-714-5799
Last names Pol-Sti Counselor: Betsey McGuire [email protected]
678-714-5867
Last names Sto-Z Counselor: Jennifer Moore [email protected]
678-714-5865
Counselor for Dual Enrollment & EPIC
Head Counselor: Kelley Griffin [email protected] 678-714-5834
During digital learning, Gwinnett County School Counselors will continue supporting students' academic success, career development, and social-emotional growth, utilizing Zoom and Google Meet for individual meetings, conferences, presentations, groups, and classroom lessons/activities.
InstructionSynchronous and Asynchronous Learning
Students benefit the most from live, interactive learning opportunities with their teachers (synchronous learning). Throughout digital learning, synchronous lessons will be conducted through Zoom or Google Meet, and students are expected to log into their classes, be present during live instruction and complete learning activities. During these live sessions, teachers will be available to answer questions and provide help. Learning tasks may also be designed such that they can be completed independently outside class (asynchronous learning). Students may receive help from teachers on asynchronous tasks during the assigned class period or via communication with teachers by email or during their office hours.
AssessmentMeasuring student learning
Assessments allow to teachers to measure what students have learned, determine if they mastered the content and design instruction and support as needed. Student completion of assigned tasks and assessments is key to effectively preparing future learning experiences for them. Teachers are learning new ways to digitally assess what students know and can do. Students are expected to complete tasks following teacher guidelines for use of resources. The Mill Creek Honor Code will apply to all assignments and assessments.Remember, Hawks S.O.A.R. to Excellence! Strive to Overachieve through Accountability and Respect.
Parent PortalThe Parent Portal has been updated to include enhanced features that will assist parents and students with timely updates on student progress. We will also utilize these enhancements to digitally collect and verify clinic card and contact information. Please click HERE for more information. If you do not have parent portal access, please contact Joseph Paul at ([email protected])
Free/Reduced Meal ApplicationYou may apply for free or reduced price meals at http://gwinnett.schoollunchapp.com. The online application is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you filled out the application for a previous school year, you must reapply for the 2020-2021 school year.
*Note: Those eligible for free and reduced-price mealsmay be able to access other types of public assistance orservices during this pandemic. For example, you may beeligible for internet services at a reduced cost. (Contactyour internet provider for more information.)
Frequently Asked Questions1. What will digital learning look like in the fall of 2020? Teachers will provide
live and recorded instruction, as well as independent work. Students are required to participate in digital learning every day in each of the classes on their schedules. During digital learning, the school day will begin at 7:20 am and end at 2:05 pm. There will be scheduled breaks for lunch (during homeroom) and between classes (15 minutes). Teachers will be available from 2:30 – 3 pm for support.
2. How will grades be calculated? All digital courses will have the same grading policies and procedures as the in-person version of the course. Each week there will be some graded assignments recorded in the gradebook. Unlike the spring of the 2019-2020 school year, the Mill Creek Late Work Procedures will apply to all assignments.
3. Will attendance be taken during digital learning? Yes, attendance will be recorded daily.
4. Is the Student Code of Conduct still in effect for remote students? The Student Code of Conduct is still applicable to students during digital learning.
Support for Parents - Partners in Education
Education & TechnologyParenting is hard, and educational and technological advancements have made it difficult at times to support our children. Know that our faculty and staff are here for your student and you. Please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help. Feel free to reach out your student’s teacher, counselor or assistant principal for guidance and support.
Parent PortalGCPS has recently updated the Parent Portal with enhancements that will make it easier for parents to see assignments (including missing ones). As well, access will be available to student information, gradebook data, discipline, report cards, transcripts, calendars and more.
Parent To-Do’s1. Update Contact Information - Please log into
the Parent Portal and update your phone numbers, email addresses, and health information.
2. Please go to www.mypaymentsplus.com to complete required parent/student documents digitally and contributions or dues associated with your classes or programs.
Thank you for your time and we look forward to our 2020-2021 school year!