Here are a few things you can do to make sure this process goes smoothly.
– Create alarms for your student to indicate when they need to switch class/ login.
– Print out a schedule and keep it visible.
– Set the student up so that a wall is behind them.
– Allow the student to wear earphones.
– Avoid hovering. We know students will need help some, but avoid coming on camera, or allowing others to view the lessons. This helps us comply with FERPA requirements and ensures students get as close of a school experience as possible.
– Avoid interrupting or speaking during direct instruction. If you need to speak with the teacher, please set up a virtual meeting via email.
– Work with your student to decide how to use Flex Time.
– Request your homeroom teacher to attach you as a guardian via Google Classroom. This will allow you to receive weekly summaries.
Usual Flow of the Day
Open AM Google Classroom
Check the Stream to see if there is anything to work on prior to the live meeting.
Join Meet at appropriate time. Note- the meet link won’t unlock until it’s time to join.
Once Direct Instruction is over, go back to Google Classroom and find independent practice.
Repeat for next classes.
Use Flex Time to eat, get a little free time, read, and take a device break.
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Needed Technology
Most families will have the technology necessary to stay connected to our Off Campus system. The only requirement is a computer / device that can connect to the internet. Assignments can be modified and completed on paper. Our Middle Campus students can continue to use their school issued Chromebook. For those Elementary Campus families that do not have a computer or device, one can be signed-out for use during Off Campus learning.
Student Attendance
Each instructional day is valuable and we do not want our students to fall behind. Your student(s) completed work will count for seat hours as approved by the State Department of Education. Failing to complete Off Campus work could result in truancy issues. Any determination on whether those absences will be considered excused will be dependent on the work that is made-up by the student.
Make-up Days
Any decision concerning making-up any missed days will be made in conjunction with the SC Department of Education.
Special Education
If your child currently has an active IEP (including elementary and middle school students), you should come to the Elementary school to pick
up a packet from the front office beginning Tuesday morning. Assignments are specifically catered to your child’s individual needs.
ELL
ELL students will continue to be served through use of Imagine Learning. Imagine Learning uses the native language when an ELL student struggles with a lesson. Fifteen minutes per day would be optimal.
Available Online Resources & Programs
Login cards were sent home earlier in the year. If you need login information for any of the below programs please email or send a Bloomz message to your student(s) teacher.
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Do I have to check-out a device from school? No. All our required instructional programs are web-based. Your student can access these on any device that has internet access and ability to run Chrome.
How do I login to xyz-program? Students have been using these programs all year, and they likely know their login information. If they forgot, send a Bloomz or Google Classroom message to the teacher, and they will get the information to you. If you run into a problem, email pandatech@eastpointsc.org.
Common Problems
How does my student navigate around the YouTube filter?
For the safety of students, this filter has been in place all year. Panda Tech has shared strategies with teachers regarding YouTube. We have to keep the filter in place in order to comply with the Federal Children’s Internet Protection Act. As teachers work through the solutions, you can try copying the video link into a YouTube Screener like SafeSharetv. Alternately, your student can view the videos on a phone, smart TV or another device.
When is work due?
Students are held to the same due dates as On Campus students. Work should be submitted via Google Classroom using due dates provided by teacher.
How do I join in Google Classroom?
Grades 5K-8, send an email or Bloomz message to your student’s teacher requesting Guardian Access.
What is the best way to communicate with my student’s teachers?
Bloomz is still the best way to communicate with Elementary Teachers. Email works best for Middle Campus.
Parent University/ Google Meet and Google Classroom
How to “Scan” and Send Work With an iPhone
How to Start a New Chrome Session
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Grades |
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Expected Use |
3-8 All Off-Campus Learners |
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3-8 All Off-Campus Learners |
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4k-8 |
Reading (4k-6th) Language & Literacy (4k-6th) Math Facts (3rd-8th) Imagine Math (4k-2) |
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3-8 |
ELA Math Writing Science Social Studies |
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5k-8 |
All |
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4k-8 |
3rd-8th 4k-2nd |
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2-8 4k-2nd |
All subjects All Subjects (Discus) |
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5k-8th |
Math ELA |
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Impero |
3rd-8th 2nd Off Campus |
All subjects |
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5k-8th |
Mandarin |
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3rd-5th |
Typing Skills |
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All Grades |
All Subjects |
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5k-8 |
All Subjects |
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3-8 |
Writing Units |
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– October 30– November 25th– February 15– March 19th– April 2– May 7
Teachers will be available from 8:00 am-3:00 pm throughout the E-Learning Days via virtual office hours to answer student and parent/guardian questions. Teachers can communicate with students/parents via Google Classroom, email, or Bloomz to answer questions or provide help during office hours. Be sure to join Bloomz if you have not already done so.
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Most families will have the technology necessary to stay connected on E-Learning days. While having access to a device or internet is nice, it is not a requirement. All assignments can be modified and completed on paper.
Each instructional day is valuable and we do not want our students to fall behind. Your student(s) completed work will count for seat hours as approved by the State Department of Education. Failing to complete E-Learning work could result in truancy issues. Any determination on whether those absences will be considered excused will be dependent on the work that is made-up by the student.