Remote Learning

The information below will inform you of Claremont School District Remote Learning Plan and how we plan on using digital learning as a way to maintain instruction and learning though the school’s physical closure.

Claremont School Districts Digital Remote Learning - This will begin on Monday, April 6.

We all recognize that distance learning cannot replicate the kind of learning experience that takes place in a dynamic and inspiring school environment where talented teachers, staff and motivated students engage through personal, daily contact and discussion.

However, when such an experience is not possible, there are many alternative and effective approaches available to our teachers in order to continue instruction and to engage students in meaningful learning.

Using Digital Remote Learning, teachers will be using different technological tools and websites. Our plan is to use programs our students are familiar with and have been using in the classroom. However, we may need to use additional resources to assist with the students educational needs. We will do our best to have online tutorials on the Parent Resource page found on the SAU 6 website under Remote Learning Resources. We will also have technical support available at support@sau6.org.

For elementary students

To assist your child when logging into their teacher’s Google Classroom.

1. Go to https://sites.google.com/sau6.org/claremontremotelearning/students

2. Choose Elementary

3. Choose Find My Classroom

4. Click on your child’s teacher

5. Click on My Google Classroom

You will be receiving an email or a phone call from your child’s teacher.

If you need assistance logging onto the Google Classroom, please email your child’s teacher.

Middle and High School Students are aware of how to log onto Google Classroom. If they need assistance, please have them contact one of their teachers.

Pop Ups

If your student is using a personal device and they are seeing pop ups. Please do the following

1. Go to the 3 dots in the upper right of your computer

2. Go to settings

3. Once you are in settings look for privacy and security

4. You will see Clear Browsing Data click on this and a window will pop up.

5. You will see time range - Chose all time

6. Click the button that says Clear Data

On a personal device, if you visit sites it may install an extension, behind the scenes. You could also look at these extensions that have been uploaded to your computer by

1. Clicking the 3 dots

2. Choose More Tools

3. Your will see Extensions - Click on this

4. You can remove them or turn them off (for safety reasons turn them off do not remove)

The teachers will continue to engage their students allowing a successful educational experience. The academic lesson will begin where each teacher left off prior to the closing of schools. Through Google Classroom teachers will be able to upload learning documents. Students will be able to view these documents, complete the assignments, and receive a grade and feedback from their teacher.

We are here for you

As we know, you did not start the school year thinking, “I think I will homeschool my child this year.” We know and appreciate the adjustments you and your family will have to make moving forward. Making a shift to Digital Remote Learning is a process that we all have to make and will count on each other for support. You can continue to count on the support of your child’s teacher, principal, counselors, and other school staff members. On this website you will find helpful information as well as a link for Remote Learning Questions and Support. We want to assure you that we are still a team and will work through this together.

From home to a learning space

We understand that your home is not set up, and we won’t expect it to be, the same as a classroom environment. To assist your child with their learning process we have come up with ways you can help them be successful.

1. Make a space for learning - we are not asking that you give up a room. All we ask is you give your child a space, a personal space in which they can call their desk. This space should be comfortable and away from in house distractions such as the television.

2. Limit distraction - I know, this is not as easy as it sounds. By doing this you are allowing your child to focus on school and not their surroundings.

3. Internet connections - Please remember there may be a time of day where multiple students are completing their assignments. Your child may find the internet connection running slow.

4. School Routines - When a child is at school they have set routines, which is a big part of student learning. Allow your child to have a routine at home. Students work best when they have a consistent learning schedule to follow this includes snack time and recess. You have the flexibility to set up your child’s school routine to one that best fits your families needs.

Lesson timeframes will vary depending on the age/grade of the students

• K and Grade 1: 15 minutes per subject (reading, writing, math, science or social studies & special) = for a maximum of 1 hour and 15 minutes.

• Grades 2-3: 20 minutes per subject (reading, writing, math, science or social studies & special) = for a maximum of 1 hour and 40 minutes

• Grades 4-5: 30 minutes per subject (reading, writing, math, science or social studies & special) = 2 hour and 30 minutes

• Grades 6-12: 40 minutes per teacher (20 minutes of instruction followed by 20 minutes of practice) for a maximum of 3 hours & 20 minutes per day.

5. Reminding your children this is not summer vacation - Even though this may feel like a summer break to students, we must not treat it as one. The teachers will keep to the Claremont School District Calendar and we ask that you do the same. It is important to remind your child their school grades will count. School assignments are not optional; they are required. If you are having a hard time explaining this to your child, reach out to your child’s teacher for assistance. He or she will be more than happy to explain the importance in the learning documents they have provided. Remember we are all here to support you.

6. Teamwork - The teachers are all here to support you. Just as when your child was in school, we want to keep those same connections. Your student’s teacher is the first resource if they face learning difficulties. Teachers will make themselves available to speak with students and their parents directly as well as providing one-on-one support by Google Hangout, phone or through email. Special Education students will continue to receive support from special education. Elementary students will still have access to their Title One Teacher. All teachers will be available during regular school hours. Please reach out to your child’s teacher or support team at any time.

7. Grading - Your child will continue to receive grades on all completed assignments. This is why it is important that your child complete all the assignments teachers have required. Your child will continue to receive a report card and grades will be entered on an official academic transcript. The academic calendar (end of 3rd quarter and beginning of 4th) - the end of the 3rd quarter will be April 17, Report cards are available on May 1, 4th quarter begins on April 27. We ask if you have any questions about the school calendar, end of quarters, or report cards you reach out to your child's school principal.

Special Education Services

The Student Service Department wants to reassure our families of children with individualized educational programs (IEPs) that their children’s learning needs will not go unmet during this period of time when we are implementing Digital Remote Instruction.

Our special educators and related service providers will continue to collaborate regularly with our regular education staff and our children’s families. Collaboration may be achieved through online communication and/or telephone calls.

Some students will have the opportunity to receive their services via teletherapy. Case managers and related service providers will be reaching out to you about this if they haven't already. Information regarding evaluations and the special education process will be sent out to families. IEP meetings and other special education meetings will continue to occur remotely. Again, your child's case manager will be reaching out to you with details. If you have additional questions please feel free to email Ben Nester, Director of Special Education at bnester@sau6.org.

Food Program - There are changes that will start on April 3, 2020 and on April 6, 2020

There will be a few changes in the Claremont Food Program.

Starting this weekend, Friday, April 3, 2020, we will be providing breakfast and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. These will be prepared and given with the Friday’s meals, both through delivery and at our school locations.

Beginning on Monday, April 6, we will now serve breakfast and lunch together at all school locations. We will only be serving from 9:00 to 12:00. You can continue to pick up at whichever school is closest to your home. If you live next to Maple but go to school at SHS, you can get your meals at Maple.

Please remember the lunch buses are located at all of our Claremont School Buildings. You must practice social distancing, 6 feet away from other people, and follow the directions of the staff on the bus. This is for everyone’s safety.

Deliveries will continue as usual.

Please remember it is one breakfast and one lunch per child under the age of 18.

If students or parents can’t access the Mobile Food Station and are in need of breakfast and/or lunch or any additional dietary requirements please call Pam Mley at 603.543.4290.

April Vacation (April 20-April 24) - We will be providing meals during April Vacation.

Remote Learning Bags

Due to the health and safety of our students, families, and staff will not be collecting the Remote Learning Bags handed out the week of March 16 through March 20. Please hang on to this work as it will be collected when we return to school.

Important Links

• SAU 6 Webpage - https://www.sau6.org/home

• Claremont School Calendar - https://www.sau6.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_159134/Image/Our%20District/%20School%20Calendars/2019-2020%20Claremont%20Calendar%20(Approved%20by%20CSB%208_21_19).pdf

• Questions about Remote Learning? Please submit this form.

• Help with Technology? Email Tech Support at support@sau6.org.

School Buildings

All Claremont educational buildings are closed, including the SAU. Please feel free to call and leave a message or send us an email. All staff members can be reached by email.

Thank you

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the support you have given to us. We are all beginning a new journey, but we can’t tell you enough….we are in this together. Let’s keep the lines of communication open and continue to work together, as a team, in moving our children towards a better future.

March 31, 2020