Starting Strong - Upper School Virtual Learning Plan - St. Mary Academy

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Upper School Virtual Learning Plan

Upper School Virtual Learning Daily Schedule

Synchronous Class Meeting Days, Tuesday Through Friday
Tuesday and Thursday are A–B–C–D days.
Wednesday and Friday are E–F–G–H days.
Monday is used for studying, reading, individual check-ins and long-term assignments.

7:55–8:10 a.m.	Homeroom and attendance Morning Prayer
8:25–9:35 a.m.	First Period
9:35–9:50 a.m.	Transition (In-Person) / Break (Virtual)
9:50–11 a.m.	Second Period
11–11:15 a.m.	Transition (In-Person) / Break (Virtual)
11:15–11:45 a.m.	Lunch
11:45 a.m.–12 p.m.	Transition (In-Person) / Break (Virtual)
12–1:10 p.m.	Third Period
1:10–1:25 p.m.	Transition (In-Person) / Break (Virtual)
1:25–2:35 p.m.	Fourth Period
2:35–3 p.m.	Teacher Office Hours, daily Asynchronous Work Time Virtual Social Meetings, as scheduled Virtual Athletic Team Meetings, as scheduled

Upper School Expectations

Teacher Expectations	Post the weekly plan for each class by Monday at 7:00 p.m. Post all assignments for the day in Google Classroom by 8:00 a.m. that morning. Teachers also have the option of using Google Classroom to post assignments. Maintain office hours Monday through Friday from 2:35 to 3:00 p.m. Respond to student and parent emails within 24 hours. Coordinate with school counselors as needed. Use synchronous class meetings as part of your class schedule. Begin each class with prayer. Evaluate student learning, when possible, with smaller, self-paced assessments. Synchronous tests are not required or preferred. Make larger projects, essays, papers, etc. due on the appropriate week on a synchronous teaching day. Give timely feedback on student work. Show flexibility with students and parents. Model a growth mindset, risk-taking and vulnerability. Balance on- and off-screen time for students. Gather feedback from students and make adjustments accordingly. Provide clear instructions on every assignment concerning acceptable help or resource use to help students abide by the Bay View Academic Honor Code.
Parent Expectations	Help establish a dedicated learning space in the home that is quiet and provides efficient access to materials and to the internet. Help develop a daily routine or schedule that includes breaks from digital tools and services as well as proper sleep and exercise. Talk with your daughter about her work, encourage her to focus on her learning and remind her of her obligations under the Bay View Academic Honor Code. Contact teachers and school counselor with any concerns. Contact Carolyn Donahue if your daughter will be absent from classes. Check in on the SIS to stay informed about your daughter’s assignments and grades.
Student Expectations	Establish daily routines for engaging in learning. Identify a comfortable, quiet space in your home where you can work effectively and successfully. Check email and Rediker daily for announcements, assignments and communication from your teachers. Students are responsible for clarifying with the teacher what help or resources they may use on any given assignment. Remember all academic work and interactions remain governed by the Bay View Academic Honor Code. Practice Bay View’s Etiquette for Virtual Learning. Do your best to meet timelines, commitments and due dates. Communicate proactively with your teachers if you have questions, are unable to meet deadlines, or if you need additional support.
Technology Tools	Google Classroom/Google Meet Kami Jamboard Peardeck
Late Work Protocol	Students need to contact their teachers if they will not be able to complete their assignments. Uncompleted assignments for a class and no communication from a student or parent will result in communications from the teacher within in the following time frame: 24 hours — email to student 48 hours — email to student and her school counselor 72 hours — email to student, her school counselor and her parents/guardians 96 hours — email to student, her school counselor, her parents/guardians and Ce Pate
Contacts	Academic & Administrative Support: Colleen Gribbin or Ce Pate Curriculum & Instruction: Mary Ann Snider School Counselors: Jaimi O’Connor, Drea Harms, Grace Mills Health and Wellness: Debra Weaver and Lisa Roy Library: Laura Lawrence Academy Communications: Kirsten Hammann Technology: Eric Laffey Attendance: Mindy Johnstone

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Our Guiding Principles

SAFETY FIRST. All decisions will be made with the health and safety of our staff and students as a first priority.

OUR MISSION. The plan must uphold Mercy values and the culture that makes Bay View strong.

CONTINUED EXCELLENCE. Academic rigor must be expected and supported for every student.

HOLISTIC OUTCOMES. We will attend to the needs of the “whole child” as a central tenet of our reopening plan.

TRANSPARENT AND RESPONSIVE. Ongoing and clear communication with the entire community will be essential in order for us to be cohesive and nimble throughout the changing conditions during the school year.