Yorktown PatriotsVirtual Town Hall 2020-21

Virtual Town Hall Meeting 2020-21

Objectives◎ Welcome back!◎ Vision for Yorktown◎ School Day◎ Student and Parents in Virtual Yorktown◎ Q&A

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Equity

Excellence

Empowerment

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Guiding and driving our work

Equity

◎ A mindset to critically reflect on our practices and address inequities.

◎ Meeting each student by name and by need

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Excellence

◎ Broader definition of excellence

◎ Removing barriers◎ Building

possibilities◎ Learning

Environments

Empowerment

◎ Respect Others,Community & Self (ROCS)

◎ Social Emotional Learning

◎ Sources of Strength (SOS)

◎ Restorative Practices

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Yorktown Administrative Team

Assistant Principals◎ Suzanne Evans - Grade 9◎ Bill Lomax - Grade 10◎ Emmet Conroy - Grade 11◎ Scott McKeown - Grade 12

Director of Counseling◎ Mark RooksStudent Activities◎ Mike Krulfeld - Director of

Student Activities◎ Cheryl Stotler - Asst. Director of

Student ActivitiesInstructional Technology Coordinator◎ Sam Wightman

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Virtual Back to School Night◎ Wednesday September

23rd at 7:00 p.m. on MS Teams

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ExpectationsVirtual Yorktown 2020-21

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Distance Learning at Yorktown

Synchronous ◎ 50 minutes per 95 min block◎ Student-teacher interactions

(whole or small groups)◎ Use break out rooms

Asynchronous◎ 45 min of work may or may

not happen in the 95 min block

◎ Work not due in block

Homework◎ No additional work outside

the 45 minutes asynch or 30 min asynch Monday; may be hw for AP/DE courses

◎ Optional practice is ok

Record & Share◎ Direct instruction is

recorded & shared on Canvas

Supports for Students◎ Accommodations

implemented virtually◎ Consider other supports◎ EL supports & strategies◎ Gifted Learners

Assessment◎ Performance tasks◎ Varied formative and

summative assessment

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Student Guidance for Distance Learning

Code of Online Conduct◎ Actively attend and participate.◎ May use camera with appropriate

or blurred background◎ Mute microphone when not

speaking.◎ Use appropriate language in all

virtual interactions◎ Treat each other and teacher

with courtesy and respect◎ Notify the teachers and/or school

administrator immediately if receive inappropriate online interactions

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Asynchronous◎ Complete work during the

assigned time frame◎ Communicate with their

teachers any conflict impacting completion of their work (illness, work, or care of siblings)

Office Hour Participation◎ If have a specific question for

their teacher◎ The teacher instructs them to

attend for additional individualized support

Absences/Tech Issues◎ Check Canvas, complete all

missed work, seek support from teacher if needed

◎ Email teacher if possible and submit issue to school tech form

Assessment◎ May not copy or share test content◎ Ensure that tests are not viewed or

taken by anyone else and did not receive assistance from individual or resource (unless permitted)

◎ retake required if did not follow procedures or may have been assisted or not student’s own work

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Attendance

◎ Attendance taken in Synergy◎ Meaningful interactions

○ Two-way engagement with a student and staff○ feedback or input from the student○ check-ins/exit tickets

◎ Physical presence in synchronous class◎ Submission of work product ◎ Could be based on work completed asynchronously

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Bell Schedule. Tuesday-Friday

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Period Times1st or 2nd

(50 min synchronous)8:20-9:55

Transition 9:55-10:003rd

(30 min synchronous)10:00-10:50

Lunch 10:50-11:504th or 5th

(50 min synchronous)11:50-1:25

Transition 1:25-1:306th or 7th

(50 min synchronous)1:30-3:05

Possible Schedule for Mondays

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Time Activity

8:00 - 9:45 a.m. Teacher Collaborative Team Meetings

9:50 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

Teacher Planning

Teacher Office Hours on Teams ● answer students’ questions● offer additional help● review content● Small group interventions

Counseling Meetings

10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

Lunch - No scheduled office hours, small groups, or other activities can be offered so students can get food at food distribution sites if necessary and staff can have lunch

Admin Team Office Hours● Tuesdays - Parents● Thursdays - Students

Time Activity

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Patriot Period Synchronous Advisories of 30 mins for All Grades

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Teacher Planning

Teacher Office Hours on Teams ● answer students’ questions● offer additional help● review content● Small group interventions

Counseling Meetings

2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Parent & Student Communication

Picking Up School Materials and Laptops (9th grade only)

◎ 9th Grade - Monday, September 14th, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

◎ 10th Grade - Tuesday, September 15th, 3:30-6 p.m.◎ 11th Grade - Wednesday, September 16th, 3:30-6 p.m.◎ 12th Grade - Thursday, September 17th, 3:30-6 p.m.◎ Make-ups every Monday, 10:00-12:00◎ Email reminders with assigned time will be sent

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Patriot Period◎ 30 minute synchronous

advisory period◎ Community building◎ Social Emotional Learning

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Trusted AdultTeachers will “loop” up with their students. 30 minutes on Mondays.◎ Community-building◎ Monthly 1-1 check-ins with

students on emotional wellbeing, academics, extracurriculars etc.

Patriot Period - Mondays

SEL LessonsLessons will be provided by APS Student Services & Yorktown SEL Committee.◎ Sources of Strength◎ Mental Health◎ Healthy Relationships

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Restorative Practices◎ Building community◎ Trust with Adults and students◎ Addressing concerns

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Office Hours◎ Each teacher will have 1 hour on

Mondays◎ Schedule will be published on

their Canvas pages

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Parent & Student Partners◎ Canvas & ParentVue◎ Email◎ Phone, MS Teams◎ 1-1 Student meetings via Teams, record.

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Special Education & 504s◎ Meeting students learning needs

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Special Education Team

Department Co-ChairsLisa Troiano - lisa.troiano@apsva.usClare Davis- clare.davis@apsva.us

AdministratorEmmet Conroy- emmet.conroy@apsva.us

Administrative AssistantAmanda MacKaye-amanda.mackaye@apsva.us

Phone: 703-228-8757

504 Case Carriers: Student’s Counselor

IEP Case Carriers

Service Providers

Student Support Coordinator

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Counseling◎ All students have an assigned counselor to work with

students on academic, social-emotional, and collegecareer planning.

◎ Counselors will collaborate with teachers throughoutthe year regarding student progress.

◎ Counselors are available to meet with students and parents though Microsoft Teams, through Office Hours and by appointment.

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Counseling Team

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Director of CounselingMark Rooks - mark.rooks@apsva.us

Rafael Espinoza rafael.espinoza@apsva.us

Juanice Jenkins juanice.jenkins@apsva.us

9th & 11th Grade Counselors

Carolyn Kroeger carolyn.kroeger@apsva.us

Ashley Mooreashley.moore@apsva.us

Jessica Reevejessica.reeve@apsva.us

Counseling Team

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College/Career CounselorMD Calabro - md.calabro@apsva.us

EL CounselorAudrey Vasquez-Rivera

audrey.vasquezrivera@apsva.us

10th & 12th Grades

Danielle Dessasodaniell.dessaso@apsva.us

Allison Gilbertallison.gilbert@apsva.us

Austin Hamillaustin.hamill@apsva.us

Jeffrey Stahl jeffrey.stahl@apsva.us

Lizzy Palmer elizabeth.palmer@apsva.us

Virtual Toolsyhs.apsva.us/virtual◎ MacBook Airs◎ Student Accounts◎ MyAccess◎ Microsoft Teams◎ Canvas◎ Parent Resource Center

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Yorktown Student-to-Student Mentor Program ◎ Connected via Canvas Discussion Groups

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Athletics

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● Virginia High School League and Arlington Public Schools

● Three seasons - adjusted calendar for 2020-21○ Winter - basketball, swim/dive,

gymnastics, wrestling, track, dance, rifle, cheer

○ Fall - cheer, football, cross country, dance, golf, volleyball, field hockey

○ Spring - baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, crew, track

● Requirements - VHSL physical, enrolled in min. 5 courses each semester, virtual vs. hybrid

● Preseason workouts begin again October 1 pending APS approval

● Sources of information○ Team App - download and search

for YHS “sport name” - enroll in Pre Season 2020-21

○ Website - www.yorktownsports.org

○ Twitter - @yhssports

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Activities● Robust club and activities

offerings will continue in virtual environment○ Clubs are student led and activities

are student initiated with sponsor guidance

○ Most clubs are open to all students - some have membership requirements such as enrollment in a certain class/subject

● Club meetings before or after school and on Monday afternoons virtually

● Students will be enrolled in the Club Canvas Course○ Enroll in clubs on Canvas○ Meeting times and links for virtual

participation on clubs Canvas pages○ Announcements for initial club

meetings and unique club activities will be pushed to entire school community via Club Canvas Course

● Club information on the Activities website

● Welcome Back Club Video will be posted late the week of August 31

YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL PTAhttps://www.yhspta.org/

Connection * Collaboration * Community * Contribution * Information * Programs/Events/Discussions * Expert Advice * Help * Support * Fun

2020-2021: Working together, building on the past and collaborating with all in the community, to continue connecting and building a strong, caring, supportive,

inclusive, and – of particular importance now -- resilient YHS community, despite the challenges presented by Covid-19.

ALL are Welcome to Join the PTA!

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YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL PTA

◎ How Can YHS PTA provide community support, programming, information, and help in 2020-21?

◎ Subscribe to YHS PTA’s Weekly Newsletter Packed with Info (PTA Membership NOT Required)

◎ YHS PTA Meetings, Beginning September 14 7:00 p.m.on Zoom:○ October 19 January 11 April 19 ○ November 9 February 8 May 10 ○ December 14 March 8 June 14

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Grocery Gift Cards to Help Fellow YHS Families!◎ No Frills Fundraiser -- Your Contributions (and Dues &

Linking Grocery Cards) Fund Valuable PTA Programs and Projects.

Dana Milburn, President, president@yhspta.org Kate Sheehey, Internal VP, internalvp@yhspta.orgKatrina Brubaker, External VP, externalvp@yhspta.org Akisha Burgett, Communications VP, news@yhspta.orgDan Sennott, Treasurer, treasurer@yhspta.orgBerrin Ozbilgin, Secretary, secretary@yhspta.org 31

Go Patriots!Have a great year!

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