• Check school email at least twice everyday and respond in a timely manner to any requests from their teachers

• Check ManageBac daily for any new class information in accordance with the A/B schedule provided.

• Complete all formatives and summatives on time.

• Communicate with your teachers immediately when you have issues, questions, and concerns in order to ensure your success.

• Demonstrate your ATL skills and the Learner Profile traits in all online communications. You should present yourself in a professional manner: please ensure your clothing and the background of your virtual chat is appropriate.

• Adhere to standards outlined in the 2019-2020 Secondary Parent/Student Handbook, the Westlake Academy’s Acceptable Use and Academic Honesty policies.

Weekly Schedule

A-Days Monday / Wednesday
B-Days Tuesday / Thursday
Office Day Friday (this day is intended to allow time for student work, teacher office hours/tutoring, teacher planning, and meetings, as needed)

A/B Day Guidelines

Periods 1/5: 9:00—9:45
Periods 2/6: 10:00—10:45
Periods 3/7: 11:00—11:45
Periods 4/8: 12:00—12:45

This schedule is a suggested way to manage your day. Teachers will post assignments in ManageBac during the scheduled class times and are available if you need to contact them. Please check the “stream and resource” section of ManageBac for the latest information from teachers including messages, assignments, videos, etc.

If asked to do so, please “virtually attend” class via Google Meet. If you cannot attend, check ManageBac to see what you have missed. If a Google Meet is not scheduled during the class time, use that time to work on your assignments. The afternoons and Fridays are additional opportunities to finish work, schedule tutoring, and collaborate with others to study.

• Learning experiences will be posted in the "stream and resources" section of ManageBac for each class in accordance with the A/B schedule.

• Teachers will be available during schedule class times which can include video conferencing through Google Meet when needed.

• Teachers will be available via email from 8:30 am-3:30 pm, responding to parent requests within 24 hours.

• Timely feedback for reflection and learning will be provided.

• Teachers will strike a balance between online/digital learning experiences and off-line learning experiences. An IB education requires that we deliver varied learning experiences that support the development of all five Approaches to Learning skills. Students will have time away from their devices.

• The secondary distance learning experiences will allow for flexibility, giving families the autonomy to design routines suitable for their household based on their personal family dynamics. Westlake Academy faculty recommends consistency through the completion of daily mini-lessons and assignments.

• Teachers will design learning experiences that:

  • are easily understood and can be supported or facilitated by parents/guardians.

  • provide opportunities for students to work collaboratively through a virtual environment.

  • provide time and opportunities for students to have ownership over their learning.

  • take into consideration IEP and 504 accommodations, in coordination with the Special Education teacher and the 504 Coordinator.