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A partnership with families is essential to the academic success of children as HPISD continues to provide learning opportunities in a virtual environment. The district is adapting to new ways of instruction and empowering the community to stay connected through online learning and enrichment activities.
Parents can support their child's learning by:
providing a quiet environment conducive to learning with access to technology.
engaging in conversations on posted materials and assignments.
establishing a schedule for students to learn online and offline.
monitoring email from the school district and campus.
providing emotional support and allowing time for reflection, physical activity, conversation and play.
Click here for tips for providing an effective learning environment. See below for more detailed information by grade level.
Click here to read an email to families about the video chat guidelines for parents and students.
Who to Contact
Who to Contact
For questions related to a course, assignment or resource, use email or Google Classroom to contact your child's teacher.
For technology assistance, click here.
For questions related to operations during school closure, contact your child's principal by email.
Pre-K Students
Pre-K Students
Parents of preschool-age children can support in the following ways:
Parents of preschool-age children can support in the following ways:
Read the email updates from your child’s teachers.
Increase your familiarity with Seesaw. Seesaw is our primary platform for home learning during the campus closure. The Seesaw Class app and the Seesaw Family app are two platform applications our students and their families will use. Your child’s teacher will provide detailed instructions regarding how students/parents can download the Seesaw Class app (or how to access Seesaw through a web browser, if using a PC) and retrieve the class QR code to scan and download the Seesaw Class app.
Read the learning tasks and activities posted on Seesaw with your child.
Designate a place in your home or where you are temporarily located so your child can work independently on his/her assigned tasks and complete independent reading each day.
Email your child's classroom teacher if you or your child has questions and/or if your child needs extra help and support.
The learning experience will include:
The learning experience will include:
At the beginning of each week, classroom teachers will post a video on Seesaw to welcome their students and parents to the upcoming recommended learning experiences and will briefly explain the learning approach and focus for the week. Prekindergarten students and their families will participate in literacy, math and optional activities from Art, Music, Counseling, PE and/or Library each day.
Students should complete the lessons from the teacher each week in SeeSaw, and explore various activities from the elementary specials teachers and enrichment activities from the Connect HPISD website.
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Students are encouraged to engage in the designed activities to take place within the times as estimated below. This is an estimation of engagement time with the specific activities provided by the teacher but does not include additional extensions of the learning or enrichment activities, for example, reading aloud, pretend play, investigations, writing, or drawing.
It is important to keep in mind that the quality of this experience is most closely associated with how deeply the child is connecting to the experience.
Approximate Instructional Time per Week by Subject Area
20 minutes - English Language Arts and Reading (including Phonics and Word Work)
10 minutes - Writing
20 minutes - Math
15 minutes - Health and Wellness (Counselor Activities)
Determined by family - Specials, Library, and Family Fun Enrichment Activities
K - 2 Students
K - 2 Students
Parents of K-2nd grade students can provide support in the following ways:
Parents of K-2nd grade students can provide support in the following ways:
Read the email updates from your child’s teachers.
Increase your familiarity with Seesaw. Seesaw is our primary platform for home learning during the campus closure. The Seesaw Class app and the Seesaw Family app are two platform applications our students and their families will use. Your child’s teacher will provide detailed instructions regarding how students/parents can download the Seesaw Class app (or how to access Seesaw through a web browser, if using a PC) and retrieve the class QR code to scan and then download the Seesaw Class app.
Read the learning tasks and activities posted on Seesaw with your child.
Designate a place in your home or where you are temporarily located so your child can work independently on his/her assigned tasks and complete independent reading each day.
Email your child's classroom teacher if you or your child has questions and/or if your child needs extra help and support.
The learning experience will include:
The learning experience will include:
At the beginning of each week, grade level teachers will post a video on Seesaw to welcome and explain the learning approach and focus for the week. Kindergarten to second grade students will participate in literacy activities (reading/writing), math, science, social studies and various activities from Art, Music, Counseling, PE, Spanish, Science Lab, and/or Library each day. A variety of tasks will be included, and some learning tasks may include other online platforms (e.g. BrainPop, RazKids). If another online platform is required, teachers will share specific instructions for parents to access the platform. It is important for families to establish an appropriate balance of screen time and offline engagement and practice.
Students should complete the lessons from the teacher each week in SeeSaw, and explore various activities from the elementary specials teachers and one enrichment activity from the Connect HPISD website.
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Students are encouraged to engage in the designed activities to take place within the times as estimated below. This is an estimation of the engagement time with the specific activities provided by the teacher but does not include additional extensions of the learning or enrichment activities.
It is important to observe your child as he/she engages in the task and to use this observation to help guide your support. We also encourage you to explore familiar experiences and activities like that of reading for pleasure, journal writing, and play to extend and enhance your child’s learning.
Approximate Instructional Time per Week by Subject Area
60 minutes - English Language Arts and Reading (including Phonics and Word Work)
20 minutes - Writing
60 minutes - Math
60 minutes - Science and Social Studies
15 minutes - Health and Wellness (Counselor Activities)
100 minutes (divided per area) - Specials (Music, PE, Spanish, Art, Science Lab)
Determined by family – Library, STEAM, and Family Fun Enrichment Activities
3 - 4 Students
3 - 4 Students
Parents of 3rd and 4th grade students can provide support in the following ways:
Parents of 3rd and 4th grade students can provide support in the following ways:
Read the email updates from your child’s teachers.
Increase your familiarity with Google Classroom. Google Classroom is our primary platform for home learning during the campus closure. Your child’s teacher will provide detailed instructions regarding how students/parents can download the Classroom app (or how to access Classroom through a web browser, if using a PC) and join the class.
Read the learning tasks and activities posted on Google Classroom with your child.
Designate a place in your home or where you are temporarily located so your child can work independently on his/her assigned tasks and complete independent reading each day.
Email your child's classroom teacher if you or your child has questions and/or if your child needs extra help and support.
The learning experience will include:
The learning experience will include:
At the beginning of each week, classroom teachers will post a video on Google Classroom to welcome their students and parents and briefly explain the learning approach and focus for the week. Third and fourth grade students will participate in reading, writing, math, science, social studies and various activities from Art, Music, Counseling, PE, Spanish, and/or Science Lab each day. A variety of tasks will be included, and some may include other online platforms (e.g. BrainPop, RazKids). If another platform is used as part of an activity, teachers will share specific instructions for parents to access the platform. It is important for families to establish an appropriate balance between screen time and offline engagement and practice.
Students should complete the lessons from the teacher each week in Google Classroom, and explore various activities from the elementary specials teachers and one enrichment activity from the Connect HPISD webpage.
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Students are encouraged to engage in the designed activities to take place within the times as estimated below. This is an estimation of engagement time with the specific activities provided by the teacher but does not include additional extensions of the learning or enrichment activities. The quality of this experience is most closely associated with how deeply the child is connecting to the experience.
Over the course of this time frame, students will engage with varying degrees of independence. The more challenging the task, the more support might be required. Encourage your child to seek support while allowing your child to accept responsibility and take on challenges with increasing independence.
Approximate Instructional Time per Week by Subject Area
90 minutes - English Language Arts and Reading (including Word Work)
30 minutes - Writing
60 minutes - Math
60 minutes - Science and Social Studies
15 minutes - Health and Wellness (Counselor Activities)
100 minutes (divided per area) - Specials (Music, PE, Spanish, Art, Science Lab)
Determined by family - Library, STEAM, and Family Fun Enrichment Activities
MIS Students
MIS Students
Parents of MIS students can provide support in the following ways:
Parents of MIS students can provide support in the following ways:
Monitor Google Classroom and Google Calendar for updates and be sure to check in with your child daily about the learning tasks and activities they are working on.
Designate a place where your child will work independently on his/her assigned tasks.
Ask your child to provide a brief summary of the learning he/she is engaging in for each class to ensure his/her understanding of the content and of the process they are being asked to engage in to demonstrate their learning.
Remind your child to email his/her teachers if your child or you have questions or if you need extra help and support.
Monitor your child’s response to any anxiety, stress, or uncertainty related to the closure of school. Contact a counselor with any concerns.
The learning experience will include:
The learning experience will include:
At the beginning of each week, classroom teachers will post a video on Google Classroom to welcome their students and parents and to briefly explain the learning approach and focus for the week. Fifth and sixth-grade students will participate in learning activities from each of their assigned classes. A variety of tasks will be included and some may include other online platforms. If another platform is used as part of an activity, teachers will share specific instructions for parents to access the platform.
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Students are encouraged to engage in the designed activities for approximately two hours a day. The quality of this experience is most closely associated with how deeply the child is connecting to the experience.
Over the course of this timeframe, students will engage with varying degrees of independence. The more challenging the task, the more support might be required. Encourage your child to seek support while allowing your child to accept responsibility and take on challenges with increasing independence.
Approximate Instructional Time per Day by Subject Area
25 - 35 minutes - Reading and Writing
25 - 30 minutes - Math
25 - 30 minutes - Science
25 - 30 minutes - Social Studies
Elective teachers will provide learning activities for on- and offline engagement for students during school closures. The elective learning opportunities are based on your child's schedule and include PE, Spanish or/and fine arts.
HPMS Students
HPMS Students
Parents of HPMS students can provide support in the following ways:
Parents of HPMS students can provide support in the following ways:
Monitor Google Classroom and Google Calendar updates and be sure to check in with your child daily about the learning tasks and activities they are working on.
Designate a place where your child will work independently on his/her assigned tasks.
Ask your child to provide a brief summary of the learning he/she is engaging in for each class to ensure his/her understanding of the content and of the process they are being asked to engage in to demonstrate their learning.
Remind your child to email his/her teachers if your child or you have questions or if you need extra help and support.
Monitor your child’s response to any anxiety, stress, or uncertainty related to the closure of school. Contact a counselor with any concerns.
The learning experience will include:
The learning experience will include:
The Instructional Continuity Plan in middle school includes engaging experiences for each class students have on their regular school schedule. With several lessons to engage in each week, teachers will account for the increased demand that will be required of students as they are engaging in this type of independent virtual learning.
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Teachers will provide guidance specific to the amount of time activities/assignments might require. This will include time spent accessing content as well as completing work. Students will also have off-screen tasks that are designed to engage the middle school learner and attend to middle school needs. Follow up homework or flipped classroom work may be expected in addition to the dedicated learning time for each class. Flipped classroom work is work assigned that requires students to fully and actively engage in the content independently and then reflect, summarize, and/or demonstrate newfound understandings of the content within a more collaborative online setting.
Virtual Learning Time and Experiences include:
Virtual Learning Time and Experiences include:
Teachers will communicate student learning expectations, provide resources, collect assignments, and provide feedback through Google Classroom and Google Calendar.
Students will have learning targets by unit for their core classes.
Video lessons, links to resources, discussion boards, offline activities, and formative assessments are examples of what students will see in each class.
If students are required to engage in a project or extended application of learning, the project will be broken down into smaller actions/outcomes with deliverables/check-ins for each lesson.
Total time daily for engagement in learning for each class, including reading, homework, and work towards long-term assignments, should not exceed 30 minutes for on-level classes and 45 minutes for courses that are eligible for high school credit.
Teachers will respond to student and parent e-mails/questions within 24 hours.
HPHS Students
HPHS Students
Parents of HPHS students can provide support in the following ways:
Parents of HPHS students can provide support in the following ways:
Monitor Google Classroom and/or Moodle for updates and be sure to check in with your child daily about the learning tasks and activities they are working on.
Designate a place where your child will work independently on his/her assigned tasks.
Ask your child to provide a brief summary of the learning he/she is engaging in for each class to ensure his/her understanding of the content and of the process they are being asked to engage in to demonstrate their learning.
Remind your child to email his/her teachers if your child or you have questions or if you need extra help and support.
Monitor your child’s response to any anxiety, stress, or uncertainty related to the closure of school. Contact a counselor with any concerns.
Encourage your child to reach out to his/her counselor with any questions regarding college admissions.
The learning experience will include:
The learning experience will include:
Weekly learning activities will be posted by 9 a.m. each Monday. Teachers will design activities in ways that complement each other in the development of understanding. Students may be expected to participate in discussion posts. Deadlines for feedback will be flexible to accommodate students' learning needs. Resources needed will not require the use of streaming/download of files that are excessively large. Teachers will clarify in advance how students should contact them if they need assistance and will respond within 24 hours to all student inquiries on weekdays.
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Approximate time for the virtual learning experience:
Students should not engage in the same task for more than 45-60 minutes. Teachers will provide an estimated duration for learning activities.
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