Digital Learning Guidelines

John Stark Regional High School is currently closed due to health risks associated with the Covid-19 or Corona Virus. In order to allow students to continue working toward their academic goals during this time, John Stark's Academic Lead Team has developed the following digital learning resources.

Instructions for Students

This page is divided into two sections: "Required for All" and "Student Choice". All students need to complete the appropriate items under the "Required for All" section. Once students complete the required items, they will choose learning activities from the "Student Choice" section. Students are expected to spend about four hours each day engaged in academic pursuits. Student work will be tracked using a variety of methods, which are also outlined below. When students return to school, they will share their reflections and products during Advisory.

Student Choice

After completing the "Required for All" reading listed above, students should select options from the list below in order to meet the daily four hours of academic pursuits.

Research College & Career Opportunities

• We have so many resrouces for this option, it now has it's own page! Click here for more information on College & Career related topics.

Practice Healthy Habits (Grades 9-12)

• Complete this health and fitness log each day that you practice healthy habits.

Write a review of one of the following (Grades 9-12)

• A movie you watched. Then use this form to submit your review.

  • You can access movies from your personal DVD collection, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc. Free movies can be found on Snagfilms, PopcornFlix, and Crackle (you do not need to have an account for these sources).

• A podcast you listened to. Then use this form to submit your review.

  • If you need some suggestions, check out "50 of the Best Podcasts for High School Students."

• A book you read. Then use this form to submit your review.

• A spoken word poem or performance piece. Then use this form to submit your review.

  • Check out Button Poetry's Channel for some interesting pieces.

• Take a virtual tour of a top museum:

  • British Museum, London

  • Museum of National History

  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

  • Complete this form to submit your review.

Current events (Grades 9-12)

• Research a current event and complete the Current Events Form when complete.

Technology, Entertainment and Design (Grades 9-12)

• Watch a TED Talk. Then complete this form.

  • If you need some suggestions, check out the following resources:

"9 TED Talks Recommended by Students, for Students"

• Watch a TEDEd Lesson. Then complete this form.

  • If you need some suggestions, check out the following page:

"TEDEd Lessons: All Subjects"

Community Service at Home (Grades 9-12)

• Can you sew? Participate in the JSR Mask Cover Project (click the link for details).

• Since we are practicing social distancing it might be hard to be out in your community for community service. Instead, find a way to help out at home. Do the dishes, vacuum the house, clean your room, take out the trash. Do something to help your household.

• Use this Google form to document your tasks.

• Here is the JSRHS Exploring Learning Options Form if you would like to count your hours.

Sharpen Your Skills (Grades 9-12)

• Use the following tools and activities to keep your skills fresh. Fill out this form to document your work.

  • Exercises at Grammar Bytes

  • Learn a Language: Spanish

  • Learn a Language: French

  • Coolmath.com

  • SolveMe Puzzles

  • Interactive Simulations for Science and Math

  • YouCubed.org

  • NRICH Math Games & Activities

Grade 11:

• Write your Capstone Proposal

  • Capstone Project Guidelines

  • Capstone Proposal Template

  • Capstone Rubric Guidelines

  • Capstone Project Rubric Template

• Complete a practice SAT Essay on Khan Academy

• Continue SAT practice questions on Khan Academy

Grade 12 only:

• As needed:

  • Work on your Capstone Project requirements

    • Share any work with your Capstone Coach

    • If you have already presented and had conditions, complete your conditions and submit to your Evaluator

    • Complete scholarship applications

Work on Practice AP Test (AP Students Only):

If you are taking an AP class, this is an excellent time to begin preparing for your AP Exams which will take place during the first weeks of May. The links below will take you to old AP exams as well as solution guides. If you have any questions, please contact your teacher. Fill out this form if you work on AP Exam practice.

• AP English Language and Composition

• AP English Literature and Composition

• AP United States Government and Politics

• AP United States History

• AP Psychology

• AP Calculus AB

• AP Calculus BC

• AP Chemistry

• AP Physics C: Mechanics

• AP French Language and Culture

• AP Spanish Language and Culture

• AP Art: work on your portfolio

Questions

If you have any questions as you work through these activities, please direct them to your advisory teacher or one of John Stark's Lead Teachers: maureen.colby@sau24.org, nancy.morin@sau24.org, jake.morrill@sau24.org, tiffany.smith@sau24.org.

Covid-19 Information

Watch your email and http://www.jsrhs.net for the most up-to-date information about the current situation and how it effects JSR students and staff.

For the most up to date information regarding the Coronavirus, you can visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html, the World Health Organization website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019, or the NH DHHS website at https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/2019-ncov.htm. You can contact the NH DHHS directly with any questions you may have at 603-271-9700.

The State of NH mobilized the 211 NH hotline for all NH residents. Any Granite Stater can call 2-1-1 if they have any questions or concerns related to the COVID 19 outbreak. 2-1-1 will serve as a coordinated and streamlined process for any Granite Stater concerned about the coronavirus.‬

Teen Health and Wellness database: https://teenhealthandwellness.com/ (username: stark, password: generals)

The School Counseling site, accessed via http://www.jsrhs.net/index.php/scc-quicklick, will be updated regularly with resources and pertinent information. Students: The bookmark directory now includes the direct link to the School Counseling Support page.

Previous Digital Monday Assignments

Monday, March 30

• On Monday, March 30, students are asked to complete a survey related to academics and remote learning during the closure of John Stark. This survey will take you less than five minutes to complete and the results are anonymous. Click here to take the survey. The purpose of this survey is to better understand the student experience during the school closure. The survey will help JSR teachers and administrators learn more about what is working well and what your learning needs are during this difficult time. Because of the rapidly changing situation, we may ask you to complete a similar survey at some point in the near future.

Monday, March 23

• • Choice1: "Why fighting the Coronavirus depends on you", which discusses the spread of Covid-19 and the importance of social distancing. (Note: This video has a more formal, scientific tone than the second choice.)

  • Choice 2: " Global COVID-19 Prevention", an animated video from Stanford Medicine’s that illustrates how the novel coronavirus — the virus that causes the respiratory disease COVID-19 — is transmitted among people and how transmission can be prevented. (Note: This video is animation and music only).

The importance of social distancing: There are some significant concerns that young people do not understand the importance of social distancing, and so may not be cooperating with the intent of what we are all doing. While teachers are welcome to address this issue in any class, Advisors have been asked to do so Monday. Your Advisor will have additional information for you.