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Spring Garden CCSD #178

Remote Learning Plan

2020-2021

 

Spring Garden’s SGEA and Administration have worked together to develop a plan for Remote Learning Days in the event the school would need to be conducted in a remote fashion as deemed by the State Superintendent due to a Gubernatorial Disaster.  All students in grades K through 12 will be given remote instruction and all days shall be deemed pupil attendance days for calculation of the length of the school calendar (105 ILCS 5.10).  

 

Any family who chooses to learn remotely will do so for the entire grading period or nine (9) weeks unless they have administrator approval. Families will be allowed to change to in-person learning at the end of the nine (9) weeks period. This allows students to have a consistent schedule and allows the teacher to plan a sequence of instruction to best meet the needs of the student. Students choosing to do remote learning will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities during the nine weeks.

 

Attendance

• Attendance will be taken during Remote Learning. Students will need to check in daily with classroom teachers to verify attendance through a district platform. Students will be counted absent until the classroom teacher is notified. 

 

How Will Students/Parents be Notified of Remote Learning Days?

• In the event of an emergency, remote learning will be announced via the Emergency Alert Phone System, School Website, and District Facebook.  

 

How will meals be served During Remote Learning Days?

• Remote Learners will have meal service in a grab and go format. Meals must be ordered by 9:00 each day specifying for the day or whole week. Families will be required to pick up their own meals. 

• Schoolwide Remote Learning

Meals will be served on Monday(first school day of week) for the whole week.  Parents/Students are asked to contact the office if they would like to be added to the list.  

• Meals include breakfast and lunch for five days.  

• Delivery or pick up of meals will occur based on the following procedures:  

• Meals can be picked up at the Middle School, Bonnie Community Building, or Elementary School between 12:00 - 12:30 on Monday.

• If any student or family member is sick or unable to pick food up during pick up times, parents are asked to contact the office.

 

How will Students/Parents be Given Access to New Student Learning Material During Remote Learning Days?

Teachers will have all new learning material ready for either students or parents/guardians by Monday morning.  Delivery of the learning material will be as follows:   

• Students in grades K-8 will be given printed packets and/or digital assignments.  

• Delivery or pick up of printed packets will occur every two weeks as follows:

• Thursday between 8:30-5:30 at both the Elementary School and Middle School

 

When will Students Work Be Due During Remote Learning Days?

• All completed work for students in grades K-8 will be due at the discretion of each teacher. Each teacher will have a district platform via our school’s webpage. Any work not complete will be considered incomplete and given a failing grade. When applicable, completed work will be exchanged for new printed packets via the method of delivery used above.

 

How can Students and Teachers Remain in Contact During Remote Learning Days?

• Teachers and Support Staff will be available remotely on the following hours:

  • Monday - Friday from 8:15-3:15

  • Additional times as arranged by the individual teacher 

• Teachers may be contacted via email, TeacherEase, contacting the school office to arrange a time, and/or each individual teacher or staff member may send out specific directions on how to reach him/her.

 

Will my Student Receive Accommodations During Remote Learning Days?

• IEP’s remain in place.  Students with disabilities will be given assignments based on their individualized learning plans.  To ensure this differentiation occurs, communication between special and general education teachers will occur throughout the Remote Learning Days.  Any issues with meeting individual needs of students upon their return to school will be immediately communicated to parents and the IEP team. 

 

How Much Work Will My Student Expect to Receive?

• The State Superintendent has determined that Remote Learnings days must ensure at least 5 instructional hours daily for each student. Districts can be flexible in determining how to best meet the requirement in their own context by counting all learning activities toward the 5 clock hour expectation. The 5 hours will include: reading, grammar, writing, math, science, social studies, physical education, life skills training, related arts, accelerated reading, and music appreciation. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate across subject areas to maximize student learning. 

 

How Will Student Grades Count During Remote Learning Days?

• All assigned work is expected to be completed.  Students will be held accountable for completing ALL assignments and assessments. Grading and assessments are meant to provide feedback and communication to students and families with the focus on learning, growth, and progres. Report cards will be provided at the end of each quarter. 

 

Technology Information and Expectations

• Secure internet connectivity is necessary to begin and maintain remote learning. Internet connectivity is provided in front of both buildings. 

• Students must have an electronic device to complete school work.

• If you need an electronic device, please contact the building administrator. 

• Parents/guardians and students will be expected to sign the ChromeBook Acceptable Use Agreement.  

 

What does Transition Back to the Regular School Day from Remote Learning Days Look Like?

• Upon the re-opening of Illinois schools, all Spring Garden teachers will review individual student information to determine which students have completed their work at a satisfactory level.  The first few weeks we return will be used to address academic, social-emotional, and physical needs of students. 

• Students with IEP’s or 504’s:  Any issues with meeting individual needs of students upon their return to school will be immediately communicated to parents and the IEP team.   

• Social-Emotional Learning/Support

  • The Primary goal for school staff members is maintaining a relationship with students. 

  • School staff members will accommodate students’ mental health needs and modify remote instruction activities on an as-needed basis.

  • School staff members will maintain open-lines of regular communication with students/parents via telephone, e-mail, or other messaging services.

  • Use formative assessments to evaluate students’ work while remote learning is provided

 

Information for Parents:  

• Attendance, check in daily with the classroom teacher.

• Review work assigned to the student.

• Allow your student time and space to complete work.

• Help your student establish and follow a regular routine.

• Talk to your student about their work each day.

• Contact your student’s teacher or the school at any time.

 

Information for Teachers and Staff:

• Teachers/Staff will be at school each day. 

• Remain in weekly contact with students/parents.  

• Identify the method you desire students/parents to contact you during the assigned school hours. 

• Review as necessary with students how to access learning packets and/or online learning platform.

• Post or provide all work by pick up times.

• Provide feedback to students on all work in a timely manner.  

• Maintain appropriate documentation of student learning.  

• Plan for individualized work for students with special needs as per their plan.

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure services are met for all students.

• Watch email for professional collaboration opportunities, needs assessment surveys, and school/district-wide on-line meetings.  

• When talking with students, check on their social-emotional and nutritional needs.  Be sure to communicate any needs to the office. 

 

General Information on Remote Learning Days:

School Phone-  618-244-8070

School Website 

 http://springgardenhawks.org

School registration will be open online on Wednesday, July 22. Please login to your Teacherease account and follow the directions. Payment for registration will be completed during online registration as well. Online registration will be open through August 5, 2020. If you do not have a Teacherease account or cannot sign in, please contact your respective school office.

In-person registration will be July 28 and 29, from 1:00-6:00 PM each day at the Elementary School. Masks will be required at in-person registration.

If you have any questions, please contact the school at 618-244-8070.

Teacherease link: https://www.teacherease.com/

 

 

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Dear Staff and Community at Spring Garden CCSD 178,

 

I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today,  the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance for schools on the 2020-21 school year. 

 

This 60-page document has been much anticipated and will go a long way toward answering critical questions all of us share about what the 2020-21 school year will look like in terms of in-person learning, scheduling, transportation, wearing masks, social distancing and other measures intended to keep everyone safe and healthy, while also re-engaging students in the learning process.  

 

Right now, we don’t have all the answers to those questions as this document was released to school districts at the same time it was released to the public. Therefore, we kindly ask for your patience as our staff thoroughly reviews this detailed guidance and implements the suggestions into our district’s own transition plan.

 

Spring Garden District is keenly aware of the urgent need to communicate to families about what to expect next school year and anticipate releasing our own transition plan in the near future. 

 

As you may know, our district’s school leadership teams have been meeting this month and have already been discussing options. This guidance will accelerate those conversations, and I’m confident our district can put forth a plan that prioritizes the health and safety of our students while maintaining a dynamic learning environment. 

 

Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as our entire district navigated a situation together that none of us could have imagined. 

 

I will be in touch soon. In the meantime, stay safe and enjoy your summer.

 

Sincerely, 

 

Tammy Beckham

 

 

Spring Garden CCSD #178

Remote Learning Plan

2019-2020

 

Spring Garden’s SGEA and Administration have worked together to develop a plan for Remote Learning Days in the event the school would need to be conducted in a remote fashion as deemed by the State Superintendent due to a Gubernatorial Disaster.  All students in grades K through 12 will be given remote instruction and all days shall be deemed pupil attendance days for calculation of the length of the school calendar (105 ILCS 5.10).  

 

How Will Students/Parents be Notified of Remote Learning Days?

 

In the event of an emergency, remote learning will be announced via the Emergency Alert Phone System, School Website, and District Facebook.  

 

How will meals be served During Remote Learning Days?

 

Meals will be served on Monday(first school day of the week) for the whole week.  Parents/Students are asked to contact the office if they would like to be added to the list.  

• Meals include breakfast and lunch for five days.  

• Delivery or pick up of meals will occur based on the following procedures:  

• Meals can be picked up at the Middle School, Bonnie Community Building, or Elementary School between 12:00 - 12:30 on Monday.

• If any student or family member is sick or unable to pick food up during pick up times, parents are asked to contact the office.

 

How will Students/Parents be Given Access to New Student Learning Material During Remote Learning Days?

 

Teachers will have all new learning material ready for either students or parents/guardians by Monday morning.  Delivery of the learning material will be as follows:   

• Students in grades K-8 will be given printed packets and/or digital assignments.  

• Delivery or pick up of printed packets will occur every two weeks as follows:

• Thursday between 8:30-12:30 at Middle School

• Friday between 5:00-6:00 at Elementary School

• Saturday between 9:00-10:00 at Elementary School

 

When will Students Work Be Due During Remote Learning Days?

 

• All completed work for students in grades K-8 will be due by the next pick up time.  Completed work will be exchanged for new printed packets via the method of delivery used above.

 

How can Students and Teachers Remain in Contact During Remote Learning Days?

 

• Teachers and Support Staff will be available remotely on the following hours:

  • Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

  • Additional times as arranged by the individual teacher 

• Teachers may be contacted via email, Teacher Ease, contacting the school office to arrange a time, and/or each individual teacher or staff member may send out specific directions on how to reach him/her.

 

Will my Student Receive Accommodations During Remote Learning Days?

 

IEPs remain in place.  Students with disabilities will be given assignments based on their individualized learning plans.  To ensure this differentiation occurs, communication between special and general education teachers will occur throughout the Remote Learning Days.  Any issues with meeting individual needs of students upon their return to school will be immediately communicated to parents and the IEP team. 

 

How Much Work Will My Student Expect to Receive?

 

Teachers are encouraged to collaborate across subject areas to maximize student learning.    

 

The following are guidelines suggested by the Illinois State Board of Education:

 

How Will Student Grades Count During Remote Learning Days?

 

All assigned work is expected to be completed.  Teachers will be offering formative feedback on all work.  The main objective of formative feedback is to assess and promote individual student learning throughout his/her entire learning cycle. We feel using this system of formative feedback during Remote Learning Days, assessment will be on-going and students will be given multiple opportunities to show what they know. Spring Garden assessment system will be focused on collecting and interpreting evidence about individual student progress and further inform our educational decisions.

 

All teachers will be keeping accurate records of individual student work.  Since students will be afforded opportunities to improve or re-do work throughout the Remote Learning Days, grades will be maintained.  If work is not complete, an “Incomplete” will be assigned.  Students will then be expected to complete work through summer or extended learning opportunities when school resumes.  

 

What does Transition Back to the Regular School Day from Remote Learning Days Look Like?

 

Upon the re-opening of Illinois schools, all Spring Garden teachers will review individual student information to determine which students have completed their work at a satisfactory level.  The first week we return will be used to address the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs of students.  In addition, extra food will also be on hand to send home as needed.  

 

Students with IEP’s or 504’s:  Any issues with meeting the individual needs of students upon their return to school will be immediately communicated to parents and the IEP team.   

 

Information for Parents:  

• Review work assigned to the student.

• Allow your student time and space to complete work.

• Help your student establish and follow a regular routine.

• Talk to your student about their work each day.

• Contact your student’s teacher or the school at any time.

 

Information for Teachers:

• Remain in weekly contact with students/parents.  

• Identify the method you desire students/parents to contact you during the assigned school hours. 

• Review with students how to access learning packets and/or online learning platform.

• Post or provide all work by pick up times.

• Provide feedback to students on all work.  

• Maintain appropriate documentation of student learning.  

• Plan for individualized work for students with special needs as per their plan.

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure services are met of all students.

• Watch email for professional collaboration opportunities, needs assessment surveys, and school/district-wide online meetings.  

• When talking with students, check on their social-emotional and nutritional needs.  Be sure to communicate any needs to the office. 

 

General Information on Remote Learning Days:

School Phone-  618-244-8070

School Website- http://springgardenhawks.org