Return to School Parent CoffeeClass of 2021 - SENIORS!!!

WELCOME TO SENIOR SUBSCHOOLCLASS OF 2021

Mr. Luongo - Assistant PrincipalSocial Studies, IB, Tech

Mrs. Westfall - (Dem-Gil) CounselorMrs. Gresh - (Jeo-Mad) Counselor

Mrs. Mo - Administrative Assistant

Agenda● Welcome and Introductions● The Virtual Classroom Expectations for Learning

○ Schedule○ Attendance○ Grading

● School Counseling Updates● September SAT ● Activities and Clubs● Textbooks and materials● Going Forward

Common language before we begin

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (BBCU) - Virtual Learning Environment/Classroom

Blackboard 24/7 - Class materials organization platform

Google Classroom - Class materials organization platform

Google Meet - Virtual meeting software (parent meetings)

Google Apps for Education - Collaborative software for documents

Canvas - Online Learning Platform for Dual Enrollment Classes

Goals for Distance Learning

Fairfax County Public Schools remains committed to creating learning environments that foster creative thinking, a culture of caring, and personal connections. Through our Distance Learning Plan, FCPS will provide students with diverse learning experiences that prepare them for academic success as teachers creatively challenge and inspire their students with engaging and meaningful learning activities.

Our teachers have been working to create Learner Centered Online Environments and Meaningful Online Learning Experiences for all students.

Weekly Schedule, including Bell Schedule by Period

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Morning:

Intervention/EnrichmentSelect students scheduled for synchronous instruction based on need.

Afternoon:

Independent Work: Tasks assigned by classroom teachers.

1: 8:10-9:30

3: 9:45 – 11:05

LUNCH: 11:15-11:50

5: 12:00-1:20

7: 1:35-2:55

2: 8:10-9:30

4: 9:45 – 11:05

LUNCH: 11:15-11:50

6: 12:00-1:20

8: 1:35-2:55

1: 8:10-9:30

3: 9:45 – 11:05

LUNCH: 11:15-11:50

5: 12:00-1:20

7: 1:35-2:55

2: 8:10-9:30

4: 9:45 – 11:05

LUNCH: 11:15-11:50

6: 12:00-1:20

8: 1:35-2:55

Students will have assigned asynchronous tasks given by each teacher during the school week to complete on Monday’s asynchronous sessions.

How to best support your childEveryone learns best in different ways. This way of learning is new for everyone. Consider helping your child try different strategies until they find what works best. Remind them to be kind to themselves and others as we all learn and grow!

Families can help guide students through learning activities by suggesting your child use the following strategies:

● Use your home language to help you understand and process your ideas.● Connect to what you already know to help you learn something new.● Make a schedule for your day. What will you work on and when? Check it off as you finish!● Break long tasks into smaller parts. Complete one part at a time. ● Schedule brain breaks and physical exercise into your day.

Attendance

According to FCPS:

A student is considered absent when there is no evidence that the student participated in virtual learning, as expected.

Attendance Continued

Teachers will take attendance during learning sessions and ensure that all students are counted. Parents and caregivers can assist with this process by doing the following:

● Ensuring that their student(s) logs in to classes on time, and throughout the day.● Calling or emailing the school attendance line if their student(s) are unable to participate for any

reason● Communicating any concerns to the school, such as difficulty logging in or having access to FCPS

classes.● Returning phone calls or emails when notified that their student(s) did not participate that day.

If your child is unable to login to live, face-to-face online instruction with their teacher, the teacher will be recording the class and posting the video within Blackboard/Google Classroom so it can be viewed at a different time. The video can also be used to provide review for all students.

Grading

Each Collaborative Team will decide which Gradebook will be used, as well as structures that will be in place. Structures will be consistent across the team about retakes, late work, deadlines and timelines.

Questions?

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE COUNSELORS

September 1st, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Class of 2021 Senior Orientation● Ask your student to check their school email (sent on 8/26) for their counselor specific

BBCU Link.

September 3rd & 4th - Senior Meetings● Ask your student to check their school email (sent on 8/26) for the sign-up.

September 10th, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Senior Parent Night

*Follow the South Lakes Counselors for updated information- Instagram @slhs_counselors - Twitter @SLHS_Counselors

SAT - September 23rd

Reminder: SAT School Day is OPTIONAL. To check colleges that do not require the SAT, visit The National Center for Fair and Open Testing

All 12th grade students that registered for SAT School Day on September 23 should have received an email (to their fcpsschools.net email) to confirm their registration.

Check online for FCPS health and safety protocols for test day

If you think there is a problem with your registration, or if you have changed your mind and no longer wish to test, please contact Gina Lee at gwlee@fcps.edu.

Athletics and Clubs

No Information on CLUBS yet--we hope to have a virtual format and hold meetings on Wed/Thurs afternoons.

Textbook and Supply Distribution September 3rd - 1:00pm to 6:00 pm / September 4th - 8:00 am to 12:00 pmSeptember 10th - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm / September 11th - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

CTETeachers for Tomorrow 1/2

STEM DesignSTEM Pre-eng

STEM Eng.Adv. STEM Eng.IB Design/Tech

English English 9 Honors

English 10English 11

IB English HL 2IB Lang and Lit SL 1

Fine and Perf. ArtsOrchestra

BandPublic Art

Art 1IB Art

Digital ArtCeramics

GuitarPhoto

Social StudiesIB Topics

IB History of the AmericasWorld History 1 (ESOL)

MathIB Math Analysis 1

IB Math Applications 1IB Math Applications SL2

ScienceIB Biology SLIB Biology HL

IB Chemistry SLIB Chemistry HL2

IB PhysicsIB Physics 2

Biology 1 (Patel)Honors Biology (Patel)

World LanguagesFrench 3

IB French 1IB French 2Spanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3German 1German 2

Japanese 1Japanese 2Japanese 3

Parent Technology Help Desk - NEW

- 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS) - 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week.

Parents or guardians can call this number for basic tech support with parent accounts, help with FCPS student devices and technical assistance with other FCPS applications. Parents who need help in a language other than English can inform the help desk staff when they call of their preferred language, and an interpreter will join in on the call.

FCPS has also set up Parent and Student Technology Support portal at https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/ to allow older students and parents/guardians to request technology help directly.

As students prepare for the virtual start to the school year, parents are encouraged to learn some of the technology applications their children and classrooms may be using this fall by viewing videos posted here. This content will be continuously updated.

Assistance can also be obtained through SLHS Tech Staff by emailing SouthLakesHSFCPSOn@fcps.edu.

More places to find information ● FCPS Covid -19 Site ● FCPS Return to School Site ● Special Education Virtual Instruction Resource Hub● SLHS Website ● SLHS Athletics ● Follow us on Twitter @southlakeshs● How to get more information on ParentVUE ● FCPS College & Career Planning● FCPS Mental Health and Community Resources ● August 31st New Student Orientation Sign-Up ● Tech help desk for parents and students

Important Dates

Aug. 31st: Virtual 9th grade & new student orientation Sept. 1st: Student/Admin/Sponsor Grade Level Meet and GreetsSept. 2nd: Schedules released at 6AM via StudentVUE / ParentVUE*Sept. 3rd: Virtual Walkthrough of Student Schedules; 10:00AM-11:45AM Sept. 8th: First day of school, Blue Day, 1st period begins at 8:10AMSept. 23rd: SAT test opportunity for 12th graders (info was sent to 12th graders)Sept. 24th: Virtual Back to School Night (time TBA – evening)Oct. 29th: PSAT for 11th Graders

Senior Spirit Wear Online StoreLet’s show our Seahawk pride and celebrate being seniors!

For a limited time, order senior class spirit wear and items will be delivered directly to your home in September. Visit the store to

see all apparel being offered. The store closes at Sunday, August 30th @ midnight. Don’t wait to place your order!

Go to https://bit.ly/3jaHuBW or scan the QR code to visit the online store!

The last word...

We miss our students and we welcome all of our families with an open mind and an open heart!

We are ready to support our students in any way we can; they are going to be successful and we are here for them!

September 8th is the first day of school.