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View responses to Frequently Asked Questions for Students
View responses to Frequently Asked Questions for Students
*Please note, this is a living document. As information and related conditions concerning COVID-19 are continually changing, our team will be making updates daily so please continue to check back often.
100% Distance Learning Program
100% Distance Learning Program
What is the date of the first day for the 2020-2021 school year?
What is the date of the first day for the 2020-2021 school year?
The first day of instruction for students is Thursday, August 13, 2020. (Please note, students attending CSArts High School Grades 9-12 will begin on August 12, 2020)
What Learning Model will the school year start with?
What Learning Model will the school year start with?
At the Special Meeting held on Thursday, July 16, 2020, the Board of Education unanimously decided to start the 2020-2021 school year on August 13, 2020, utilizing 100% distance learning. This difficult decision was informed by many points of data including the recommendation of our Re-Visioning Steering Committee and Taskforce and public health information that shows an alarming rise in the COVID-19 curve. Please read the full message from Superintendent Amerson here.
Attendance and Grades
Attendance and Grades
Will teachers provide me feedback and grades?
Will teachers provide me feedback and grades?
Yes, you will receive grades for your assignments and on your report card. Students in Grades TK - 5 will receive a standards-based Report Card. Students in grades 6 - 12 will receive letter grades that will be calculated into the GPA.
Will the classes be letter grade or pass/no pass grades?
Will the classes be letter grade or pass/no pass grades?
Students in Grades TK - 5 will receive a standards-based Report Card. Students in grades 6 - 12 will receive letter grades that will be calculated into the GPA.
Do I have to participate in my classes every day?
Do I have to participate in my classes every day?
Yes, your teachers will take daily attendance?
Classes, Schedules, and Teachers
Classes, Schedules, and Teachers
When will I know who will be my teacher(s)?
When will I know who will be my teacher(s)?
All schools will inform parents and students of their teachers prior to the First Day of School. Please look for these communications through your district email and parent emails.
What will be my class schedule and will I have specific times I need to be online?
What will be my class schedule and will I have specific times I need to be online?
The schedules developed for 100% Distance Learning for Grades TK-12 can be viewed on our district website by clicking on the link below:
https://www.duarteusd.org/Page/6438
As denoted, the schedule for live interaction during each designated period for instruction and the methodology will be provided to students and parents by the teacher. Also important to note, break and lunch are aligned district-wide so that all students in Grades TK-12 at every school have them scheduled at the same time.
Will P.E. be delivered during distance learning? If so, how will this be done?
Will P.E. be delivered during distance learning? If so, how will this be done?
Yes, P.E. instruction will be provided during Distance Learning. Our teachers are developing creative methods to deliver the physical education standards in a virtual environment.
Marching Band students get P.E. credit, will this still be honored? If not, will they have to make it up next summer?
Marching Band students get P.E. credit, will this still be honored? If not, will they have to make it up next summer?
Please contact Duarte High School for these specifics. Call (626) 599-5702 or email lharo@duarteusd.org.
How will the band classes work (concert, marching, jazz, percussion)? How will they be able to play together as a band with their teacher?
How will the band classes work (concert, marching, jazz, percussion)? How will they be able to play together as a band with their teacher?
Please contact Duarte High School for these specifics. Call (626) 599-5702 or email lharo@duarteusd.org.
Technology
Technology
If I need tech support who do I contact?
If I need tech support who do I contact?
Every school has a tech support email address for you to contact if you need help. These email addresses are listed below:
ADtechsupport@duarteusd.org
BDtechsupport@duarteusd.org
MXtechsupport@duarteusd.org
ROtechsupport@duarteusd.org
VVtechsupport@duarteusd.org
DHStechsupport@duarteusd.org
MITtechsupport@duarteusd.org
Early College
Early College
How will Early College work?
How will Early College work?
Students enrolled in Early College will still take their assigned courses online through Citrus College during Distance Learning. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Anderson via email to nanderson@duarteusd.org.
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