BHS

Burkburnett High School

Instructional Plan During Closure

Parents & Students:

Teachers will design assignments that are meaningfully connected to the course curriculum and can be completed in 20-30 minutes (9-12). All instruction, student work, and assignments will be delivered via Google Classroom or other online platforms that students are already using.

The implementation of our online instruction through Google Classroom will begin Monday, March 30th with the following guidelines:

  • Monday/Wednesday:

      • 8:00 - 11:00 am Math only

      • 12:00 - 3:00 pm Social Studies only

  • Tuesday/Thursday:

      • 8:00 - 11:00 am Science only

      • 12:00 - 3:00 pm ELA only

  • Friday:

      • 8:00 - 11:00 am Foreign Language only

      • 12:00-3:00 pm Electives/Athletics only

  • Teachers will hold virtual office hours for at least one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon.

  • Please contact the high school office if you have Chromebook issues. (940) 569-1411.

Students will be responsible to complete online assignments to receive credit for their classes. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact the high school office. The district has limited mobile wifi devices that can be checked out to you if you do not have Internet access. In the meantime, we will make paper copies of the assignments so students can stay current. We will call you to make arrangements for pick-up or delivery.

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Student Learning Guidance

Student Roles and Responsibilities

  • Establish daily routines for engaging in the learning experiences

  • Identify a space in your home where you can work effectively and successfully

  • Regularly monitor online platforms

  • Engage in all learning with academic honesty

  • Communicate proactively with your teachers if you need support or have questions

  • Comply with School Internet Safety policies including expectations for online etiquette

  • Access live assistance from your teacher at times posted in your Google Classrooms


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Parent Guidance

Parent Roles and Responsibilities

Provide support for your child by:

  • Establishing routines and expectations

  • Defining the physical space for your child to study

  • Monitoring communications from your child’s teachers

  • Taking an active role in helping your child process his/her learning

  • Encouraging physical activity and/or exercise

  • Remaining mindful of your child’s stress or worry

  • Monitoring how much time your child is spending online

  • Keeping your child social, but set rules around their social media interactions


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High School Learning Priorities

  • The primary tools for communication between teachers and families will be Google Classroom

  • All learning activities will be posted in Google Classroom

  • Teachers will provide lessons that will be recorded and made available to students to watch at any time.

Recommended Time Frames for Learning: High School

  • 20-30 minutes for each class


Learning Priorities and Recommended Time Frames: Credit Recovery at BHS

  • Students will continue their current progress in the Apex Learning Platform

  • The primary tools for communication between students and teachers will be email, Google Classroom, or the messaging feature in Apex

  • Academic integrity, especially using online distance learning, is essential. Therefore, teachers will continue monitoring student achievement through multiple reports.

Recommended Time Frames for Learning

  • 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Students will be able to access courseware Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • By the end of the school year

  • Students should be able to finish their enrolled Credit Recovery courses by the end of the regularly scheduled school year.

Contact List of Teachers:

If you experience technology issues during this unprecedented time, please contact:

helpdesk@burkburnettisd.org

940-569-0445

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