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How is attendance taken?
How is attendance taken?
At the end of every school day you fill out this form as your official DOE attendance.
What if I don't have internet or a laptop?
What if I don't have internet or a laptop?
Some companies are offering free internet to all students for now. For Spectrum, call 1-844-579-3743 to enroll. For Optimum/Altice, call 1-866-200-9522. If you are in need of technology, reach out to AP.Negron@K497.org. You can also complete the DOE Technology survey.
What if I am unable to “attend” class?
What if I am unable to “attend” class?
During remote learning student attendance will be taken by the teacher in ManageBac for every class each day. A student will be marked present if they participate by attending class during scheduled time OR turn in an assignment OR connect with a teacher online that day through ManageBac, email, ZOOM or Google Classroom. This shift is to ensure that this plan serves our students equitably and allows for multiple access to the day's learning. Absenteeism will still be reported and documented in NYCDOE systems. If for some reason you are unable to “attend” classes, please communicate to your teachers and guidance counselor.
Do I still need to take State exams, DP Exams and AP Exams (College Board)?
Do I still need to take State exams, DP Exams and AP Exams (College Board)?
Grades 6-8 ELA and Math and Grade 8 Science state exams are canceled. NYSESLAT for all grades is canceled. We will continue to share information when more becomes available.
Regents Exams have been cancelled for June. More information here.
As per the College Board’s COVID19 emergency policy, the AP Exams will be taken online at home (dates will be flexible and announced soon) in a shortened, 45 minute format. It will still be accepted for college credit, if students receive what their university considers a passing score. More guidance will be released. Contact Fred.Raphael @k497.org with questions.
IB Diploma Program exams for grade 12 are canceled. Contact Rebecca.Crawford@K497.org for more information.
Who do I reach out to if I need support?
Who do I reach out to if I need support?
Teachers will be holding “Office Hours” from 1:30-2:35 pm everyday. Reach out to schedule a time slot. All of your teachers, advisor, guidance counselor, parent coordinator, Restorative Justice team assistant principal and principal are available to you! Reach out to us! Your advisor and guidance counselor will be checking in with you weekly. Check your email each morning and at the end of the day.
I have a tech problem! Who do I ask about it?
I have a tech problem! Who do I ask about it?
Reach out to AP Negron. He can direct you to the correct person. AP.Negron@k497.org
What are the rules for using my cell phone during remote learning?
What are the rules for using my cell phone during remote learning?
While we are working remotely it’s just as important as ever to put our phones down to allow ourselves the opportunity to thoughtfully engage in robust, meaningful thinking and learning. Students are encouraged to shut their cell phones off during their classes (from 9 to 1), with the exception of their lunch period. During independent work time (from 1:30 to 3:20) students are encouraged to only use their phones for communication with peers about assignments. Using phones for social reasons should continue to be reserved for after school hours. Please do not text your friends during class time - this is an unfair distraction from their learning as well as from yours.
How should I behave online?
How should I behave online?
How you treat others and how others treat you matters. Sometimes, some of us, feel like the rules of good manners don't apply online - but they do! Plus, everything you say and do online is archived and can live forever. So, please follow proper netiquette (aka: net-etiquette - good online behavior).
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