Elementary School
Overview of Elementary Virtual Learning
Students in Kindergarten 1 through Grade 5 will access virtual learning via Google Classroom.
Learning activities will be varied, engaging, and connected to subject standards.
Students will be given opportunities to demonstrate their understanding and receive feedback about their learning.
Students will be expected to complete a variety of activities.
The purpose of extended virtual learning is to continue student learning when the Ministry of Education and/or the ISG Board of Trustees determine that students may not physically attend school during the calendared school year.
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Each DEMS student has a Google account with a unique login and password. This login and password is used for Google Mail, Google Meets, Google Chat, and Google Classroom.
Forget your login and/or password? Please contact your teacher.
Please refer to the Resources menu for additional support.
Virtual Learning Routine
Attendance
In order to be marked as present at school, each student must complete the daily attendance question before 2:30 PM.
Additionally, students are expected to attend and participate in all teacher scheduled synchronous sessions.
Teacher Office Hours
Teachers will be online and available to answer student questions via email, Google Chat, or Google Meet from 2:30-3:30 PM daily.
Google Meet Sessions
Students are scheduled to attend daily Morning Meeting and Closing Circle sessions. In addition, there will be regular synchronous learning sessions.
Teachers will organize and facilitate these sessions using Google Meet. Attendance is required. Please be aware that teachers will be recording these sessions.
You may find this Blank Google Meet Grid helpful to keep track of the scheduled meets each week.
You may refer to the Resources menu for the Google Meet Guidelines.
Virtual Learning Expectations
Teachers : All
Post weekly learning plan each Thursday by 2:30
Schedule and facilitate daily Google Meet Office Hours (afternoon) for questions, clarification, and support
Schedule frequent parent/teacher/student Google Meet sessions for feedback and support
Plan learning activities that are varied, engaging, and connected to subject standards
Plan learning activities that are easily understood and implemented by students
Teachers : Core
Post daily learning materials on Google Classroom by 6 AM
Schedule and facilitate daily synchronous Morning Meeting and Closing Circle sessions for community building
Schedule and facilitate synchronous sessions for teaching and learning
Teachers : Specialists
Post weekly learning materials on Google Classroom by Thursday 6 AM
Schedule and facilitate synchronous sessions for teaching and learning as needed
Students
Check Google Classroom and Google Email on a daily basis
Ensure access to a device to continue virtual learning
Establish and maintain the scheduled school routine
Use a quiet study space that supports your learning
Must attend and actively participate in online community building and learning synchronous sessions,
Must join Google Meet sessions with active video and available audio
Complete all work to a high standard
Submit all work on time
Strive for balance; engage in play and physical activity and be mindful of your health and well-being
Utilize office hours as needed; communicate proactively with your teachers to ask questions and clarify expectations
Actively participate in teacher/parent/students Google Meet sessions for feedback and support
Parents
Partner with teachers and actively engage in the learning process with your child; discuss learning, deadlines, workload
Support the development of a regular study routine and environment
Reinforce the importance of balance, well-being, and physical activity
Seek/support opportunities to allow children to socialize and engage as a school community
If supporting siblings, seek balance and individual routines that allow for focus and success
Communicate concerns to teachers, counselors, or administration when applicable
Actively participate in teacher/parent/students Google Meet sessions for feedback and support
Refer to the DEMS Tips for Virtual Learning at Home
Elementary Learning
Virtual Learning Curriculum Maps
DEMS Virtual Learning Curriculum Maps provide an overview of broad learning targets.
Weekly Learning Plans
Teachers are using the curriculum map to design meaningful, targeted weekly learning opportunities.