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Western Alamance High School Remote Learning Plan Fall of 2020-2021
Western Alamance High School
Remote Learning PlanFall of 2020-2021
Remote LearningAll ABSS schools will engage in remote instruction for the first quarter of the school year.
Relevant Data From StudentsBased on Panorama Survey Data, Spring 2020
Question Favorable Responses
Do you have a teacher or other adult from school whom you can count on to help you, no matter what?
70%
In the past few days, how often have you stayed focused when doing schoolwork at home?
23%
How often do you have an adult at home who helps you complete assignments?
29%
How helpful are your teachers in supporting your learning right now?
51%
Relevant Data From ParentsBased on Panorama Survey Data, Spring 2020
Question Favorable Responses
How concerned are you about your child’s learning while school is closed?
32%
Do you think your child receives an appropriate amount of work?
55%
In the past week, how often have you communicated (phone call, email, social media, video meeting, etc.) with adults at your child's school?
4%
What is the best way for us to share information with you?
56% - Email
Student Schedules•Student schedules will be available in PowerSchool on Monday, August 3rd.
•To request a schedule change you or your child should call the school or email their counselor.
• Students Last Name A – F: Ms. Wood-Webb, [email protected]• Students Last Name G – N: Mr. Schroeder, [email protected]• Students Last Name O – Z: Ms. Seligman, [email protected]
Daily Remote Schedule
1st Period 9:00 - 10:00
2nd Period 10:15 - 11:15
Lunch 11:15 - 12:00
3rd Period 12:00 - 1:00
4th Period 1:15 - 2:15
Intervention/Enrichment Period 2:30 - 3:00
Expectations of Students• All course content will be accessed via our Learning Management System, Canvas.
• All of our teachers will hold daily Zoom meetings with students to ensure they have a face to face time to interact with their teachers.
• These Zoom meetings will be recorded so that if a student misses the assigned time they can still receive the same information from their teacher.
• Parents will be provided with information so that they can be an observer in their child’s Canvas courses.
AttendanceWe will follow a daily schedule and attendance will be taken each period. In order for students to be counted present, they will:
•need to be present in the zoom meeting at their assigned time.
Or:•they will need to access and watch the recorded zoom and complete the daily tasks assigned for that day.
Intervention/Enrichment PeriodWe will have an intervention period each afternoon from 2:30 to 3:00. During this time, students will receive targeted instruction from an assigned teacher. Some of the options may include:
• ACT Prep – Students will have access to Mastery Prep, which is an ACT preparation software.
• Literacy – Students will have access to Achieve 3000, which is a program that provides a number of articles to our students that are one their independent reading level.
• Math – Students will have access to Imagine Learning Math, which is a math program that will help students build their prerequisite skills to help them be prepared for on grade level math topics.
CCP Courses at ACC•ACC will still offer courses at ACC that will allow students to earn high school credits while also earning college course credits.
• Courses at ACC will provide instruction in 3 ways:• Hybrid – Combination of on-campus and online instruction• Online – No on-campus instruction is required• Face to Face – 100% on Campus
• To learn more about your child's classes and how instruction will be provided please click the link below.
• ACC Fall Semester Course Schedule
School Supplies• Students will need to come to school between 8:30am and 12:30pm either
Wednesday August 12th, Thursday August 13th, or Friday August 14th to pick up supplies for their classes. Supplies will vary by course. A list of possible items may include:
• Laptop • Wifi Hot-Spot • Textbooks• Novels
• Teachers will email a list of supplies prior to August 12th so that you and your child know if they need to come to campus to pick up any necessary materials.
Tips for Successful Remote Learning
• Understand Your Workload – Each course will require approximately 60 minutes per day.
• Connect with Your Teacher Early and Often – Let them know when you are struggling so that you don’t get too far behind without getting some help. Online students MUST advocate for themselves.
• Log in Everyday – Check the status of your classes, make sure you have met all due dates, and check your school email daily for important announcements.
• Do the Work - Don’t just submit assignments. That’s not learning. Do the readings, watch the videos, listen to the audio. It’s not just about a grade - it’s about learning the material to be prepared for future courses.
Tips for Successful Remote Learning
• Follow Our Schedule – Have a specific time each day to work in your courses. You will have something to do every single school day in most of your classes. Be aware of your assignment due dates…don’t get behind.
• Stay Organized - Keep track of your coursework! You should save copies of your work on your computer or on a flash drive. Use your ABSS Google Calendar to keep up with due dates.
• Have a Consistent Workspace - You need an organized, clean workspace to do your school work. Your workspace should be free from distractions.
Virtual Academy• Since the decision has been made that all ABSS students will begin the school year in a remote environment, the Virtual Academy is currently on hold.
• When we announce that we are able to move to Plan B, we will ask parents to recommit to the virtual academy so that we can update numbers.
• If a parent selects to keep their child in the virtual academy then they will continue to receive instruction in a similar manner as the current remote instruction. Their teachers will remain WAHS teachers. As we move forward, more information will be shared.
Virtual Academy FAQs• Can a virtual academy student participate in athletics and other extracurricular opportunities at WAHS? Yes…they will be eligible.
• Will my student be able to remain in their CTEC classes? Yes…CTEC will have virtual options as well.
• What will the daily schedule look like for a virtual student? The daily schedule will look very similar to the current remote learning schedule.
• How will students be graded/assessed? We will follow BOE Policy 3400 regarding grading and assessment.
Student Parking Passes•Once we know more about a return to campus under Plan B, we will ask students to complete the online parking permit application.
•We will then provide dates for students to come to campus to pay for/pick up their parking pass.
•If you have any questions regarding parking, contact Dave Nebrig at [email protected].
Freshmen Orientation• Freshmen Orientation will be virtual this year. Ms. Seligman
and our FROGS (FReshmen Orientation GuideS) are working on creating videos for our incoming 9th graders.
Virtual Open House•Teachers will create welcome videos to share information during the first week of classes.
•Parents can request a short Zoom conference if that is needed during the first week or two of school.
Athletics and Extracurricular Opportunities
•All athletics and extracurricular activities have been suspended until September 1st. We are waiting on further guidance from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.
Communication•Connect-Ed Updates via Phone and Email from Dr. Stephan.•Weekly email from your child’s teacher regarding course information and reminders.
• Student Support Team Newsletter • Social Media
• Twitter - @we_are_WA• Facebook – Western Alamance High School
• Website – https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/wah
Final Thoughts•We recognize that this is a difficult time for all students and families. Although we are not together in classrooms every day, please know that you and your child are an integral part of the Warrior Family. Our administration, teachers, and support staff will do our best to support you and your child to the best of our ability.
