Continuous Learning

This occurs when the campus is open and school is in session, but a student cannot attend school because of a health-related, visa, or other unavoidable matter and this is supported by a doctor’s note or relevant supporting documentation.

Parent expectations:

• Inform attendance@fis.edu that your child  will have extended absence. Parents seeking advice should contact karen_mcewan@fis.edu. While we encourage students who are unwell to stay home, learning should take place when they are well enough to participate fully. 

Student expectations:

• Review the work of the week on Canvas to make note of Due Dates and check email at the beginning of each day.

• Attend synchronous (Google Meet) meetings (when scheduled) as the teacher may bring the student into the class for group work, partner work, or to check in on how they are doing.

• Use their time at home to complete the set work asynchronously by the end of the school day or by set due date/time.

• Advocate for themselves by asking questions or seeking help via email. 

• Respond to emails from teachers within one school day

Teacher expectations: 

• Provide access to lesson activities via Canvas for each day/task. (week-at-a-glance whenever possible)

• Create lessons on Canvas pages or assignments that are easy to wayfind with clear and explicit instructions.

• Schedule synchronous time to meet with the student at least once a week for 10 minutes to check in if the student is out for 5 or more consecutive school days.

• Read and respond to emails from students/parents within one school day

**Teachers may invite students into the synchronous lesson when appropriate.  i.e. group work, partner work, workshop meetings, etc.

Distance Learning

This occurs when the school has closed the campus for a grade level, division, or school. Each division follows its own Distance Learning Plan. 

Parent expectations:

• Encourage their students to advocate for their needs via email and/or Google Meet.

• Offer help and support when the student is home.

• Ensure their student has a quiet place for study.

• Provide access to wifi and a laptop.

• Communicate with attendance@fis.edu on the current situation if your child is ill.  Parents seeking advice should contact karen_mcewan@fis.edu.
  
  

Student expectations:

• At the beginning of each day they will review the work of the day and week on Canvas to make note of Google Meet times and Due Dates.

• Attend and be on time for scheduled synchronous lessons via Google Meet.

• Use their asynchronous time to complete the set work by the end of the school day or by set due date/time.

• Advocate for themselves by asking questions or seeking help via email and/or Google Meet.

• Read and respond to emails from teachers within one school day

• Communicate directly with the teacher if there are roadblocks to being able to complete work by the due date.

Teacher expectations: 

• Provide access to lesson activities and Google Meet links via Canvas for each day. (week-at-a-glance must be kept up to date).

• Create lessons on Canvas pages and/or assignments that are easy to wayfind with clear and explicit instructions.

• Schedule synchronous lessons in Google Meet during the normally scheduled time and date.  

• Create asynchronous lesson materials to allow for work to be accomplished, but also to allow for one on one office hours.