What is a digital citizen? A good digital citizen means to demonstrate and practice safe, responsible, and legal use of technology. A good digital citizen is someone who understands the rights and responsibilities that come with being online and someone who uses technology in a positive way. What happens if you are not a good digital citizen? Our district monitors email, docs, and other tools. Alerts are sent to administrators for innapropriate use that may result in discipline and/or the removal of access to technology. .
● Try not to dominate any discussion. ● Give other students the opportunity to join the discussion. ● Use appropriate and academic language. Present your ideas appropriately. ● Be cautious in using internet language. Example, do not capitalize all letters- this suggests shouting. ● Popular emoticons, such as a smiley face, can be helpful to convey your tone, but do not overuse them. ● Never make fun of someone’s ability to read or write. ● Share tips with other students. ● Keep an “open-mind” and be willing to express your opinion. All opinions should be respected. ● Think and edit before you hit the “send” button. ● Do not hesitate to ask for feedback. ● Using humor is acceptable but must be appropriate. ● Participation builds rapport with both your teachers and other students. ● Activities not related to classroom assignments are considered inappropriate use. Messaging, videoconferencing, social networking not connected to the classroom activities should NOT be done during school hours. ● The District reserves the right to suspend account access for students demonstrating inappropriate netiquette. If a student has lost access due to inappropriate use, they will need to contact our school administrator.
● Distance learning and online learning platforms are an extension of the classroom. Students are expected to follow all established school and classroom rules and expectations. ● Students will follow the behavior expectations, dress code guidelines and norms outlined in their Student Handbook and established in each classroom. ● While uniforms are not required, students are expected to follow district dress code guidelines online Teachers determine the appropriate intervention(s) and/or consequence(s) based on the seriousness and frequency of the minor behavior, in collaboration with the student. Classroom responses support maximizing instructional minutes, continued academic progress, and social-emotional development for all students. Examples of minor behaviors may include, but not be limited to: academic integrity, technology/electronics misuse, dress code violation, inappropriate language, inappropriate behavior disrupting instruction, or defiant behavior disrupting instruction.
● Students should make sure their work space is in a quiet area and/or free from distractions. ● Students are responsible for the safety, maintenance and activity of their own device. ● If a student has a question about their grades, they should contact their teacher directly via email. ● Much like at the school site, teachers will provide instruction and lessons differently. Lessons, assignments and curriculum may be posted in Google Classroom. It is your obligation to follow your teacher's instructions for accessing the content. ● Students are expected to complete work daily for each of their classes, including meeting the minimum requirement of engagement or satisfactory progress toward completion. ● Student name, date, period and teacher must be clearly written in pen on ALL handwritten assignments, whether submitted physically, photographically or digitally. ● Students may contact teachers throughout the day. Teachers will respond to student and parent inquiries between the hours of 8:00am and 2:50pm Monday through Friday during their planning periods, when available. Inquiries received after work hours and on weekends will be addressed the next business day. ● Students are expected to maintain a school-appropriate environment while participating in live meetings; students should be wearing school appropriate attire and create a workspace that maximizes learning and minimizes distractions ● Be respectful, kind, and honest when on the Internet with peers and teachers. ● Talk to your teacher and parent as soon as you see, feel, or experience something that is not right on the Internet
Grading and the grading process are at the discretion of the teacher, in accordance with the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City Schools policies. ● Grades are the result of student progress in accordance with the descriptors set forth in “Classroom and Classwork” above. For specific grading policies, late work policies, and individual teacher expectations students are expected to follow their course classroom policies, which will also include teacher contact information (on their google site). Students and families are expected to provide proof of progress weekly and should be responsible for ensuring all work is submitted and all attendance requirements are met. Grades for online learning will be similar as a regular school setting. ● Plagiarism, cheating, and copying will not be tolerated. Students who engage in these activities are subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to receiving a zero for any work deemed to violate teacher expectations. ● Late work policy is determined by each circumstance. Please maintain communication in advance to avoid late work submission requests. ● Students are expected to attend and engage with each teacher/class daily and complete assignments as scheduled. It is the responsibility of the student to communicate concerns in advance of the due date.
Students who have an Individual Education Plan will receive services to meet their individualized goals and objectives. The Special Education Department in collaboration with the school sites will provide all the logistics, assistance and support to special education staff and parents throughout the school district in order to ensure that students receive all services according to the IEP. Whenever appropriate the department will coordinate with the district's safety guidelines to provide the best possible services to students with disabilities. The district team will continue to provide expert guidance to teachers, administrators, parents, and service providers on ongoing updates about Special Education practices and procedures during COVID-19. Different types of special education services may be provided through the virtual format. Intervention specialists (IS) teachers and service providers will use various platforms and tools to deliver services to students with mild/moderate and moderate/severe disabilities. Such tools include, but are not limited to: ❏ Instructional Videos ❏ Online access to educational programs ❏ Virtual live sessions (Google Meet and Zoom) ❏ Parent Consultation ❏ Resources on Google Classrooms ❏ Other instructional materials ❏ Parents/students will be directed to specific online learning websites and advice on the use of online instructional material. Students will also be provided with other textbooks and instructional materials as needed.