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Welcome to Virtual Parent Orientation
Victoria Fertitta Middle School2020-2021
Administration
Principal
Dr. Ellis
Assistant Principal
Ms. Boyer
Assistant PrincipalMs. McGowan
A special message from Dr. Ellis
VFMSMission
Statement
We challenge the educational status quo by breaking academic and social
boundaries with a high-energy culture of innovation, service, and excellence
for all.
Let’s go virtual! It’s a new year
and we can accomplish VIRTUALLY anything!
MS. VANSCHAIK- GARDENING
8th Grade Staff
8th Grade Staff
A message from Mr. Quintana
What is Distance Education?
● Distance Education involves a full-day time commitment with high-quality, standards-based instruction to accelerate students’ learning. Routines and structures are provided to promote students’ engagement, with educators attending to students’ social-emotional well being.
● The components of distance education provide and promote students’ learning within whole group instruction, small-group instruction, and independent learning.
Daily
Schedule
● Students will attend school virtually from 9:00 am to 3:31 pm; Monday through Friday● Schedules are on following slides
What time will class start and end?
Time Monday (Day A) Tuesday (Day B) Thursday (Day A) Friday (Day B)
8:20 - 9:00 am Student Independent Work* Student Independent Work* Student Independent Work* Student Independent Work*
9:00 - 9:30 am(30 min)
Period 1:Real-Time (Live Lesson)
Period 2:Real-Time (Live Lesson)
Period 1:Real-Time (Live Lesson)
Period 2:Real-Time (Live Lesson)
9:30 - 11:00 am(90 min)
*10 min live support
Period 1: Differentiated Instruction (Small group*, Individual/ Group Work, break)
Period 2: Differentiated Instruction (Small group*, Individual/ Group Work, break)
Period 1: Differentiated Instruction (Small group*, Individual/ Group Work, break)
Period 2: Differentiated Instruction (Small group*, Individual/ Group Work, break)
11:00 - 11:30 am(30 min)
Period 1: Independent Work/ Virtual Office Hours
Period 2: Independent Work/ Virtual Office Hours
Period 1: Independent Work/ Virtual Office Hours
Period 2: Independent Work/ Virtual Office Hours
11:30 am - 12:00 pm(30 min)
Lunch(Students & Teachers)
Lunch(Students & Teachers)
Lunch(Students & Teachers)
Lunch(Students & Teachers)
12:00 - 12:30 pm(30 min)
Period 3:Real-Time (Live Lesson)
Period 4:Real-Time (Live Lesson)
Period 3:Real-Time (Live Lesson)
Period 4:Real-Time (Live Lesson)
12:30 - 2:00 pm*(90 min)
*10 min live support
Period 3: Differentiated Instruction (Small group*, Individual/ Group Work, break)
Period 4: Differentiated Instruction (Small group*, Individual/ Group Work, break)
Period 3: Differentiated Instruction (Small group*, Individual/ Group Work, break)
Period 4: Differentiated Instruction (Small group*, Individual/ Group Work, break)
2:00 - 2:30 pm(30 min)
Period 3: Independent Work/ Virtual Office Hours
Period 4: Independent Work/ Virtual Office Hours
Period 3: Independent Work/ Virtual Office Hours
Period 4: Independent Work/ Virtual Office Hours
2:30 - 3:31 pm (61 min)
Student Independent Work* Student Independent Work* Student Independent Work* Student Independent Work*
Time Wednesday (Day C)
8:20 - 9:00 am Student Independent Work*
9:00 - 9:40 am (40 min) Period 1: Real-Time (Live) Lesson/Support
9:45 - 10:25 am (40 min) Period 2: Real-Time (Live) Lesson/Support
10:30 - 11:10 am (40 min) Period 3: Real-Time (Live) Lesson/Support
11:15 - 11:55 am (40 min) Period 4: Real-Time (Live) Lesson/Support
11:55 am - 12: 25 pm (30 min) Lunch
12:25 - 2:30 pm (125 minutes) *Virtual Office Hours/Student Independent Work/Student Wellness Checks
2:30 - 3:31 pm (61 minutes) Student Independent Work*
INSTRUCTIONAL TIME
Real-Time Live 120 minutes per WEEK per COURSE, for each of the four courses (MINIMUM)
Instructional Time 540 minutes of instruction per WEEK per COURSE, for each of the four courses
Total Learning Time 401 minutes DAILY
INSTRUCTIONAL BLOCK
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE...
Real-Time Live (Synchronous)
Teachers will provide direct live instruction on course content through a Google Meet. A recorded version of synchronous lessons will be available to students through virtual learning platforms (Google, Canvas, etc.) for students unable to attend live.
Differentiated Instruction
Teachers will provide differentiated learning supports for students aligned with the live lesson. Differentiated support may include small group or individualized instruction for students to provide acceleration and/or remediation as appropriate. Students will also be assigned independent or group tasks aligned with the targeted standard. Differentiated instructional time will also include a minimum of an additional 10 minutes of live instruction/support for all students. A student break time will be provided for students during this block.
Independent Work Students will be provided time for practice and/or to work on learning tasks/projects during this block. Teachers will provide feedback and guidance aligned with student performance on learning tasks and/or assessments to support student progress and independent work time.
*Students may also utilize this time to make-up real-time (live) lessons they were unable to attend. They may also utilize this time to prepare for instruction, more time to complete assigned learning tasks, and/or develop questions for assistance by teachers in small group instruction and/or support during virtual office hours.
Virtual Office Hours Teachers will be available to assist students and/or parents with additional support and answer questions related to instructional content and/or assigned tasks.
Student Wellness Checks
School staff will support students through check-ins to determine if students and/or families are in need of additional school supports, including counseling and social-emotional supports. Students and parents may also reach out to counselors at any time during the school day for assistance.
Attendance & GradingAttendance will be
taken daily for each class and your student
will receive grades through Infinite Campus
for ALL classes.
Please
Note:
Please see Student
Handbook for more
information on
attendance and
citizenship:
fertittams.com
Daily Expectations for Learning➔ Check daily posts in Canvas from your teachers.➔ Complete learning activities for each class by the due date
assigned by the teacher.➔ Respond to all teacher emails or questions posted on
assignments Monday - Friday.➔ Establish a work space and daily routine for learning at home
(clean and organized, supplies handy, technology is charged and ready to go, minimal distractions)
➔ Expectations for virtual student interaction with students and staff is the same expectation as if you are in the classroom
➔ Follow the set of Norms and Expectations established by each of your teachers.
*If students have questions, then we encourage them to contact their teacher via their district-issued email or Canvas. We encourage students to remain patient for teachers to provide a response, as teachers may be assisting other students.
*If parents have questions, we encourage you to contact your child’s teacher via email.
*If you would like to meet with teachers through Google Meet, you may schedule a time during their office hours.
*Parents and students may also contact their counselor with any academic concerns:
Last Name A- L: Ms. Dickens at [email protected]
Last name M-Z: Ms. Keiser at [email protected] Concerns?
Virtual Etiquette
● Be a few minutes early to each class period, ensure you have all materials needed, and your Chromebook is charged!
● Turn your camera and mute button ON when joining all virtual meetings.● Ensure a quiet space for learning (no loud music or TV).● Refrain from eating or chewing gum (on camera) during class.● Language should be school appropriate at all times (chat and video).● Adhere to school and district dress code requirements. ● Follow the Fertitta 15 at all times! Link to Fertitta 15:
https://drive.google.com/drive/recent● Please refer to 2020-2021 Fertitta MS Student Handbook for all school
expectations.
Go GuardianIn order to support distance education needs, CCSD requires a content filtering, management, theft recovery, and remote teaching/proctoring solution to manage the distance education environment.
The District will continue the usage of GoGuardian districtwide for the 2020-2021 school year, and this will be provided centrally.
For more information on GoGuardian, including how to monitor and help resources, visit the GoGuardian Filtering Application Guide with the following link: https://www.goguardian.com/
● It is our goal that all students have a safe and engaging virtual learning experience.
● All Victoria Fertitta Middle School Rules and Regulations, and CCSD Code of Conduct will apply during distance education.
● Reports of misconduct will be investigated and are subject to disciplinary action.
● Click here to view expectations in the VFMS Student Handbook.
REPORTING CONCERNSDuring distance learning, please continue to report bullying, cyberbullying, or other
concerns to the Assistant Principals at 702-799-1900, via gmail, or at safevoicenv.org. Melanie Boyer [email protected]
Meaghan McGowan [email protected]
Behavior Expectations
Basic Supply ListBelow is a very basic list of supplies students should have to start their distance learning. Your student’s teachers will let them know of any additional supplies needed for their specific classes.
● Notebook or tabbed section in binder for each class● Erasable colored pencils● Pencils and pens● Ruler● Highlighters● Post Its● Graph paper and lined paper
Library Card
● All students will need to obtain a Las Vegas - Clark County Library District Library Card.
● Students under the age of 14 must have a parent/guardian sign-up for them at the link below.
● LVCCLD Registration:
https://legacy.lvccld.org/ecard/?_ga=2.172811559.586744079.1597093666-1755627887.1597093666
Tech Issues
● If a Chromebook becomes damaged, lost, or stolen contact Amber Thibodeau at [email protected].
● Issues with internet, please contact your internet service provider.
● If troubleshooting (reset passwords, support with Google or Canvas) is needed, please utilize the User Support website.
https://stutech.ccsd.net/
Clever.ccsd.netThis is a single sign-on for web-based resources your students will be using. They sign on with their Google login.
Canvas.ccsd.netAll student courses will be
located on Canvas
www.infinitecampus.comPlease login regularly to check your
child’s attendance, grades and communications.
USEFUL WEBSITES
CLEVER CANVAS
KHAN ACADEMYwww.khanacademy.orgStudents will use Khan Academy
through MAP Accelerator for math and ELA. Khan also has
resources for science.
FERTITTA WEBSITEwww.fertittams.com
School website. Go to the Google app store and download the “educational networks” app to view on your mobile
device.
INFINITE CAMPUS
FAMILY RESOURCESbit.ly/facesonline
Resources from FACES (Family and Community Engagement Services)
Student Guide to Canvas
For a larger version of this infographic with embedded links, click here: https://venngage.net/pl/hSFjVqLu9A
Canvas for Parents
For a larger version of this infographic with embedded links, click here:
English: https://venngage.net/pl/is9n4WPbqF4Spanish: https://venngage.net/pl/5vY2DpwK2PU
Additional Support for CanvasSeveral videos are available to assist parents with understanding and navigating Canvas
Video Name Description Link - English Link - Spanish
Canvas LMS: Canvas Observer- Account Registration and Student Pairing
(Parent/Observer will need a pairing code from course once student is enrolled.) In this video, participants will learn about observer account registration and how to link students to their account using a student pairing code.
https://youtu.be/mFj4EFjZ63c
https://youtu.be/nFgOt44B99w
Canvas LMS: Canvas Observer- Canvas Parent App
In this video, participants will learn how to use the Canvas Parent app. The steps in this video are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps. Most of this video was created using an iOS device. Any differences for Android users are noted.
https://youtu.be/xZuGmlaljmM
https://youtu.be/w2CQL8CLgM8
Canvas LMS: Canvas Overview for Observers
In this video, participants will learn about the Canvas Dashboard and Global Navigation links, and about basic course navigation to view assignment details and grades.
https://youtu.be/9WvOFUDPhhk
https://youtu.be/alLSm6KXuKw
Canvas LMS: What is Canvas? An Introduction for Parents
This session will include a brief introduction to Canvas for parents, what features can be viewed in Canvas, how to download the parent and student Canvas app, and where to find additional information.
Coming Soon Coming Soon
The following community partners are providing low cost internet connection:
Cox Connect2Compete provides affordable Internet to qualifying households.For more information, visit: http://connect2compete.org/cox/
Free hotspots provided by Cox throughout Southern Nevada can also be located at https://www.cox.com/aboutus/wifi-hotspot-map.html
AT&T offers a $10/month plan to low income families.For more information, visit: https://www.att.com/internet/access/
Verizon offers a $20/month plan to low income families.For more information, visit: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-extends-low-income-internet
Additional Support - Internet Connection
Bob Beauprez
Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers,
motivated students and enthusiastic parents with high
expectations!