This school year has brought unprecedented obstacles amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite these bumps in the road, YACS admin and staff are committed to making this year great. For over a decade, Young Audiences Charter School have helped inspire creative learners that SHINE BRIGHT and excel academically & creatively. This year will be no different! We hold our students to the highest expectations.
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Schedules will change starting January 27th. Student Schedules can be accessed on JCAMPUS.
Virtual/Hybrid Overview
Virtual/Hybrid Overview
Students are expected to arrive to class on-time and prepared to learn each day. For both hybrid and fully virtual students, creative learners are to show up to their classes each day. Whether they are attending in-person or virtually in the "zoom room" they will receive high quality instruction from our creative instructional team.
HYBRID SETTING
YACS Creative Learners who opt for the hybrid setting will attend school hybrid two days a week, at their assigned YACS campus. This choice mimics the regular school day with enhanced safety and health protocols. Hybrid Instruction Details: How will we ensure academic rigor and student safety? What will it look like in practice?
➢ Learners will attend school at their assigned campus daily and receive temperature checks upon arrival
➢ Students and all staff will wear a mask or face covering while on campus ➢ Enhanced safety and cleaning procedures implemented on campus
➢ Every student will be provided with a computer or tablet in the event that we must transition to 100% virtual learning at any point
➢ Maximum 15 individuals in each class, including students and adults
➢ Recess, lunch, and specials will occur with that same cohort
➢ ELL, 504, and Special Education students will receive all services as outlined in their established plans
100% VIRTUAL SETTING
YACS creative learners who select the 100% virtual setting will receive all learning instruction virtually while remaining at home. This choice will be a combination of direct, teacher-led instruction via Zoom and self-guided learning through Google Classroom and other programs. Virtual Instruction Details: How will we ensure academic rigor and what will it like in practice? ➢ Computer and learning materials will be provided to students by YACS
➢ Attendance to live sessions is mandatory (attendance taken at each session)
➢ Assignments will be turned in virtually and students will receive grades
➢ Teacher-led classes will occur via zoom on a daily basis
➢ Student independent work will be required daily
➢ Daily schedule will mimic the hybrid schedule as much as possible
➢ Subjects offered will be core subjects of ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
➢ ELL, 504, and Special Education students will receive all services virtually as outlined in their established plans
➢ Full quarter commitment for virtual instruction (through Oct. 12th for 1st quarter)
Attendance
Attendance
Attendance to class is mandatory. Students will be marked absent or tardy in the Jcampus system accordingly. If technology issues arise, it must be communicated immediately to the teacher.
Zoom Norms & Safety
Zoom Norms & Safety
As we navigate a partially digital semester, the safety of our creative learners is our top priority. Students are expected to only enter the zoom rooms for the class they are supposed to be attending. All teachers will control the 'waiting rooms' in these zoom classes to make sure only YACS students are attending the classes. We ask students and parents to adhere to the following zoom norms to maximize class time.
Students zoom name should display their full name to be counted as present
Students are expected to attend class with their camera on in full uniform
Students are expected to use the chat and other interactive features responsibly
Students who chose to contribute to an unsafe digital classroom culture will recieve a phone call home from a teacher, dean, or administrator
Digital Platforms
Digital Platforms
Students will be expected to navigate a number of platforms. Students will receive guidance on how to properly use these websites and YACS will periodically offer parent tech tutorial opportunities ,
Zoom - Video Conferencing website used for live classes
Google Classroom - Source for accessing class materials and turning in assignments (not official grades)
JCampus - Used for monitoring OFFICIAL grades, attendance, and discipline. Access JCAMPUS Here
Nearpod - Interactive instruction tool used by all teachers
Student Emails
Student Emails
All students who attend YACS have received a log in for their YACS email (@yacharterschool.org). Students are expected to check this email daily.
Students should be made aware that these email addresses are encrypted for their safety but are monitored by our technology administrators. Students should show maturity when using their email with the YACS domain name.
Find out your YACS EMAIL here.
Arts Integration
Arts Integration
Arts integration continues to be an important part of the Young Audiences experience. In addition to electives, students will explore different mediums in their core classes. We will do our best to provide students with the necessary materials they need to complete projects.
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