Welcome parents!
This page is made specifically with you in mind!
I hope that the resources, videos, and supports will be helpful for you as you support your child(ren) at home with Distance Learning.
Dana Website
Access the Dana website for information regarding Distance Learning and tools to help you support your child at home!
Arcadia Unified Coronavirus Updates
Access the ongoing updates from our district regarding school closure and the coronavirus pandemic as it pertains to schools.
Helpful Articles for Distance Learning
New York Times article: How to Proactively Prepare for Distance Learning
Teach Though: 22 Remote Learning Tips for Parents Helping at Home
Helpful Videos for Distance Learning
Tips To Support Parents and Children With Online Learning: Link
How to Use Google Classroom for Parents!: Link
Newsela Tutorial for Parents: (Please note that this video is for the app. The website offers the same content and features): Link
PowerSchool for Parents: Link
Class Weekly Agendas
Monitor your child's daily activities and homework in Science class by checking their agendas!
PowerSchool
Check your child's grades frequently!
Frequently Asked Questions
What the best way I can help my child's learning?
Shower them with love, support, and care! Provide a safe environment (learning space) at home to work at that is free of distractions and a lot of background noise. Give them plenty of breaks away from the screens and incorporate plenty of time to be a kid! There are resources provided that can help you (see above)!
How can I monitor my child's progress in class?
There are three avenues to know what is happening in class:
Google Classroom - join the classroom as a parent. You will receive updates on any announcements or assignments that are posted.
Science Website - look on the Science 6 page! You will find a button that is titled "Weekly Agenda." Use this information to prepare yourself of what is coming and what is going to be due. This is also the same information that is on your student's daily agenda, which is posted every day in class.
PowerSchool - use this platform to monitor your student's grades.
What is the grading policy for Science class?
Assignments need to be turned in by the deadline. If work was submitted after the deadline but BEFORE they were graded, students do not receive a penalty (Lucky!!). However, once they are graded, any late work submitted will receive a deduction.
Late work is accepted for that reporting Quarter only. This means work from Quarter 1 will not be accepted during Quarter 2.
Grades are updated each week. Please allow late work to be inputted by Friday before emailing the teacher(s).
How can I communicate with the teacher(s)?
Please email Mrs. Shin at kshin@ausd.net. If your child has Science during Period 3, please email both Mrs. Shin and Mrs. Hoffman (mhoffman@ausd.net).
Do you have a question?
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