FAQs
How is work being provided for students to learn at home?
Teachers have set up Google Classrooms in which students and teachers can communicate, work can be assigned, submitted and marked. Teachers may also utilise other technologies (such as Adobe Connect and Zoom) to run online classes, or record lessons for students to watch.
Students could follow their regular timetable, by logging into the relevant Google Classroom at the time they would normally have had their class, if possible. Their teacher should also be available at that time.
Instead of going to roll call, they could check their school email.
Students access Google Classrooms through their Department portal. There is also an app for Apple and Android phones.
On the AHS Learn@Home site there are some links to work, organised by Year groups, and other experiences students can engage in. Use the menu at the top of this page.
Students should check their school email and their Google Classrooms every day if possible in order to stay in touch with their teachers.
Will every subject/teacher be using the same online platform?
The majority of subjects/teachers are using Google Classrooms. A small number of teachers have Edmodo groups, which is a similar platform. Students using Edmodo have been doing so for a while.
What if my child needs to access a physical resource from school?
This could be organised through the class teacher via the Google Classroom. The teacher will provide the resource to the front office to be collected by the visiting student or parent. Parents could also phone the school.
What if my child finds the work provided too difficult?
Students are encouraged to ask questions of their teachers via the Google Classrooms. There is also a specific group for students who need to ask mathematics questions (code z7ziqm7).
What if my child needs additional support/modifications to access learning?
The Learning and Support teachers and Student Learning Advisors have set up a Google Classrooms for those students they have been supporting. Teachers will also build in adjustments as per usual practice.
What if my child needs extension work?
Students are encouraged to engage with their teachers via their Google Classrooms. They should ask for more challenging work if desired.
What if there is “group work” in the subject my child subjects?
Alternatives to physical group work are being considered. Students should communicate with teachers through their Google Classroom.
What if my child does a subject with practical work?
Teachers will provide advice to students about practical work via their Google Classroom as it becomes available.
What about extra-curricular activities?
All extra-curricular activities have been cancelled until further notice according to Department of Education advice.
What will happen to the HSC for 2020?
NESA has announced that there will still be an HSC for 2020, but there is no advice on what that will look like yet.
They have given schools authority to decide on how many assessment tasks to provide, what those weightings will be, and what form they will take.
Teachers will advise students, either personally or through their Google Classrooms, of assessment task arrangements.
What if I need to contact a Deputy Principal, Head Teacher, Year Advisor or Librarian?
See the Contacts page for email addresses for the leadership team. Otherwise, please call the school.
If my child attends the school, will the canteen be open?
No, the canteen will be closed until further notice according to Department of Education advice.
Will school buses continue to operate?
Buses are currently operating as normal
Advice for parents from the Department of Education