While in-person instruction is the first choice for education, we must prepare for distance learning to be a part of our school year as well. Based on lessons learned from distance learning in the spring, including parent and student feedback, we are confident that our plans provide high-quality instruction that can pivot from the classroom to home as the need arises.
Distance Learning Plan Outline:
- Grades K-8 will utilize Google Classroom for assignments, teacher-student communication and Google Meet for online instruction and gathering.
- How-to videos and written instructions for Google Classroom and other distance learning components will be provided for parents and students.
- All grades will post weekly lesson plans by Sunday, 5:00 PM.
- Teachers will use a combination of in-person and pre-recorded lessons.
- Online class time will increase for most grades compared to the spring and student schedules will be set and communicated in advance.
- Online “live learning” break-out sessions will utilize smaller size groupings to facilitate individualized instruction.
- Teachers will provide feedback on work, assess understanding of concepts and communicate regularly via Google Classroom.
- We will provide increased specific grade-level, as well as school-wide prayer and faith formation opportunities.
- Teachers will host regular “office hours,” including one evening session per week to provide assistance and timely answers to questions.
- Learning time recommendations per-day will be used as a guideline for instructional planning. The Archdiocesan and Lindbergh District recommended times are very similar (K-5: approximately 2.5 hours per day; 6-8: approximately 4-5 hours per day)
- Daily attendance will be tracked and all summative assessments will be graded.
- Additional resources and enrichment opportunities will be provided for those students and families who are interested.
- Expectations for students, teachers and parents will be clearly outlined and communicated.
This provides a general outline of our Distance Learning Plan. We will share grade specific daily schedules and distance learning support materials before the first day of school.
We hope that you will continue to partner with us in our mission to provide academic excellence and faith formation for your children during these periods of distance learning. We believe these plans will ensure our students can easily transition between distance learning and in-person instruction as needed.