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Distance Learning at HTHNC
Our Distance Learning framework is guided by our design principles of equity, personalization, authentic work and collaboration. Although we miss our students, we are inspired by our deeply supportive and loving community. We aspire to craft distance learning experiences that continue to encourage the connectedness that we hold so dear. We look forward to learning and growing alongside our students through this nationwide crisis.
our goals
To provide meaningful & equitable learning experiences for our students.
To cultivate a sense of belonging, connectedness, and well-being.
To create simple and predictable schedules for our students and families.
To design an approach that is responsive to our students’ and families’ needs in this unique context.
And to provide the flexibility that our current context calls for.
Equitable Access - Access to Technology
HTH will collect data from all families via Google Form and phone calls in order to identify families in need of Internet access and/or a keyboard-enabled device. Based on this data, individual HTH schools will distribute HTH-owned Chromebooks to families without a keyboard-enabled device in the household. Families will be asked to sign the HTH Device Checkout Agreement upon collecting the device. Families who need IT support with a HTH-owned device will be able to request IT support via a Google Form. Families without Internet access will be connected to local service providers offering low-cost or free service.
Special Education Support
Individual Distance Learning Plans (IDLPs) will be created to ensure that all students with special needs receive services to the greatest extent possible while participating in distance learning. Case managers will conduct weekly check ins with each of their students and every two to three weeks the Individual Distance Learning Plans will be reviewed and updated as appropriate. Ed specialists and related service providers will work collaboratively with general education teachers to provide support and accommodations needed for each student to access the curriculum. IEPs and 504 Meetings will continue. They will be held remotely via Zoom or by phone.
Grading Policy
During distance learning, all HTH high schools will maintain the policy of letter grades, and these grades will be a continuation of student progress since March 13th. HTH has established a reputation of rigor through progressive learning approaches and grades from our schools reflect that learning. We want to preserve this stature for our current and future graduates thus maintaining a letter grade policy was the most appropriate course of action.
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