Distance Learning
General Distance Learning Info for English:
General Distance Learning Info for English:
- Students do not need to "bring" anything to English class
- Most work will happen online for English class
- Student do need an internet connection and device
– If families need help getting these, please reach out to Antone or South.
– If families need help getting these, please reach out to Antone or South.
- Students are welcome to bring (optionally):
– Something to write on and write with
– Something to write on and write with
– Something to drink
– Something to drink
– A fidget to help with focus
– A fidget to help with focus
- We will use this website, Google Classroom, and Google Meets for most work and class times
- We will incorporate new apps and online resources little by little
- Students, please come as you are to English class. Your presence is important and valued.
Attendance:
Attendance:
- Daily attendance is expected for all students during their block scheduled classes and advisory
- Attendance will be taken every day for classes that happen on that day
- The following counts as “presence” in a class:
– Interactions between a teacher and student, such as:
– Interactions between a teacher and student, such as:
– Participating in a video class or chat
– Participating in a video class or chat
– A phone call/text/message with the student
– A phone call/text/message with the student
- Google Classroom assignment completion
Reporting absences:
Reporting absences:
- Family can call South to report an absence at 612-668-4300
Grading:
Grading:
Report cards will use the letter grades of A, B, C, D and No Credit (for grades 9-12). If a high school student receives a No Credit for a course, they will be able to work toward making up that credit. Personally, I focus on feedback in my classes and not grades. I conference with students throughout each quarter and work with them one-on-one to determine which grade should be added to their report card at the end of the quarter.
Report cards will use the letter grades of A, B, C, D and No Credit (for grades 9-12). If a high school student receives a No Credit for a course, they will be able to work toward making up that credit. Personally, I focus on feedback in my classes and not grades. I conference with students throughout each quarter and work with them one-on-one to determine which grade should be added to their report card at the end of the quarter.