Riverwood TeleSchool Parent/Student Plan
TeleSchool • TeleSchool is a strategy for learning continuity to be deployed for extended time away from school for all schools. • This plan will start on Monday, March 16th • It assumes that power and internet connectivity are not disrupted. • This extended remote engagement would apply to all schools with support from district staff. 2
TeleSchool • This strategy is contingent on teachers, students, and parents knowing how to access digital resources through the use of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office Applications. • Students with any barrier to the internet, devices, or other means of connectivity will have an alternative assignment. (Please inform your teacher if you have this need) • When the teleschool plan is deployed, each subject(s) will have a dedicated day for work. • Students should log into Microsoft TEAMS to access lessons and assignments for the day. 3
Student School Work Expectations: 9-12th Time/ Schedule: approx. 120 minutes per day Monday— English/Language Arts/ World Languages Tuesday— Math Wednesday-- Electives (1 hour per course)- P.E/ Health/AVID/ CTAE/VPA Thursday— Science Friday— Social Studies/ SEL Lesson (All Riverwood Virtual Classes should operate as normal. Mr. Ellison will be available for support via the online platform) *Peer Leadership, Peer Facilitation- Check in with your teachers *Work Based Learning- Check in with Ms. Finley *Dual Enrollment- check with your assigned college for attendance guidance . 16
Student Teleschool Schedule • 8:00 AM : Lessons and assignments will be loaded to your classroom Microsoft TEAMS for the subject(s)for the day by the teacher. • 9:00 AM-1:00 PM : Teachers will be available via TEAMS and email to support students. Should students have questions, teachers are readily available during this time on subject(s) specific days. • After 1:00PM , teachers will be available to students and parents via email. o Teachers will respond to student/parent emails within 24 • hours throughout the week during regular work hours. 5
Expectations for Students • Student work will be limited to: – approx. 120 minutes per day for grades 6-12 * split between learning and practicing. • Non-digital assignments are recommended for students who have limited access to technology. (Let your teacher know if you have this need) • Complete graded assignments within two weeks of returning to normal school operations. Teachers will provide guidance for due dates and deadlines. 4
Expectations for Teachers • Teachers will work to support their students during TeleSchool (ie. Online). • Teachers will create and deliver lessons aligned to their current course progression and student needs. – A majority of these lessons may be conducted via Microsoft TEAMS or Microsoft Office applications. • Teachers can be in contact with students via email, Infinite Campus, or Microsoft TEAMS. 6
Expectations for Administration • Leaders will support teachers and students during TeleSchool (ie.Online) • Leaders will to provide instructional leadership and communication to teachers, staff and families via Blackboard and Microsoft TEAMS. • Leaders will work closely with the Riverwood Vanguard Team to ensure that teachers have support in troubleshooting technical issues that may arise. • Leaders will monitor instruction through TEAMS. 7
Microsoft TEAMS Platform Through the Microsoft TEAMS platform, teachers may use the below application (but not limited to): • ALEKS (Math) • Edgenuity • Socrative • Schoology • Illuminate • USA Test Prep • News 2 You • Read 180 • Office 365 • Safari Montage
Students with Disabilities • Students served through Interrelated (IRR) will follow the same plan as general education students. • Students served through self-contained programs will follow an alternate plan, which will consist of a combination of digital and non-digital activities, to be implemented by parents.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Lessons Why Build in SEL Supports? TeleSchool will look and feel different for our students. Students may experience stress, angst, fear, or other unfamiliar emotions brought on by the change in routine, fear around the coronavirus, personal experiences with illness, etc. In order to support our students through this time, we have developed Tier 1 SEL lessons. 20
SEL Lessons What are the SEL Lessons? • The SEL lessons are for grades 3-12 and are designed to be directly accessed by students • The content is light and is around topics such as emotions, dealing with stress, etc. • The SEL lessons are a video and 2-3 reflection questions • The students have a choice in which one of the lessons they complete but should complete one per week. • Find the SEL lessons here: https://tinyurl.com/qnonq8s • – 21
Frequently Asked Questions Parent FAQ What is TeleSchool? TeleSchool is a strategy for learning continuity to be deployed for extended time away from school. This plan will start on the third day away from school and assumes that power and internet connectivity are not disrupted. This extended remote engagement would apply to all schools with support from district staff. 23
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ • Q: How do I log into my child’s school Microsoft TEAMS accounts? • A: Most Fulton County Schools Digital Resources can be accessed by logging into Classlink. You can access Classlink by visiting https://launchpad.classlink.com/fcs * Please note your school may have purchased additional resources specific to your school. 24
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ • Q: What is ClassLink (Launchpad)? • A: Launchpad is a single sign-on platform that will allow you to use your FCS username and password to access everything you need including Microsoft TEAMS. • Classlink (Launchpad) delivers instant access to your web resources from all your devices. 25
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ • Q: What do I do if I need technical assistance on TeleSchool? • A: Should you require technical assistance through the TeleSchool Hotline by dialing 470-254- 2300. • Q: What do I do if I don’t have power or access to the internet at home? • A: Students will be given at least two weeks to complete assignments upon returning to school. 26
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ • Q: How do I know what assignments my child should complete? • A: Schools will communicate assignments to parents and students through the school’s regular communication channels. • Q: When are the assignments from TeleSchool due? • A: Students will be given a minimum of two weeks to submit assignments upon returning to school. 27
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ • Q: Who do I contact if I have questions? • A: General questions about your school’s TeleSchool lessons and assignments should be directed to the teacher and/or school. • Q: Where can I find troubleshooting resources? • A: Troubleshooting resources and information about how to access digital resources can be found on the Fulton County Schools TeleSchool’s Web Site. 28
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ • Q: What if I don’t know my child’s student ID number? • A: Should you require assistance with login information on a TeleSchool day, you can call the Call Center by dialing 470-254-2300. • Q: How can I reset my child’s password? • A: Should you require assistance with passwords on TeleSchool Hotline by dialing 470-254- 2300. 29
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