Distance Learning

School Resumes on April 6, 2020

As we launch on April 6, the best connection for you will be your child’s teacher(s). The best way to connect with teachers is through their Sandite email. We ask staff to answer email within 24 hours; however, please have patience as the number of emails will likely be compounded during this time. Continue to check your own email, district text messages, district social media sites and our website www.sandites.org for updates. To simplify contacting your child’s teacher, teacher webpages are a work in progress and will be available on April 6. No doubt this is a learning experience for all of us. We are finding new ways to meet and collaborate, and in that process, have stretched ourselves far beyond our imagination. Here are some essential guidelines for you to know:

• Your child’s teacher will be contacting them regarding online learning.

• We will NOT be taking attendance.

• Grades can go up, but can not go down from where your students were as of March 12.

• Please work with your child’s teacher with any questions regarding grades.

• Final grade reports will be issued to all students and transcripted as normal. We will make sure our high school students are not hindered in any way as they prepare for post-secondary options.

• The purchase of hot spots is an obstacle for the District due to a shortage from vendors at this time.

• We are asking for your patience regarding this process as we work through the implementation of the distance learning plan.

• We will have work packets available, potentially through the mail, for students who struggle with access to a device or the internet.

• If you are so inclined and internet services are available in your area. Please take advantage of the options for internet service through Cox, AT&T or some other provider. Some are free for the next two months. This information can be found through the COVID-19 link on our Sandite website.

• Access to district WiFi is available at any SSPS School Location via the parking lot