Distance Learning Plan

ASYNCHRONOUS

Class interactions happen via Google Classroom without real-time interaction. Students engage in class materials and complete work at their own pace, typically within a given timeframe, often using discussion boards to drive peer-to-peer engagement.

SYNCHRONOUS

Class interactions happen in real time, at the same time. Students may virtually attend class together via video conference, livestream or chat.

SCREENCAST

A digital video recording of the teacher's computer screen, usually including audio narration. Screencasts are a form of instructional video. Teachers will utilize Google Meet.

VIDEO CONFERENCE

A virtual meeting in which participants in different locations are able to communicate with each other with audio and video. Teachers will utilize Google Meet.

_{Student Roles and Responsibilities}

• Establish daily routines for engaging in the learning experience (for example, set an 8:30AM start time for classwork).
• Identify a comfortable, quiet space in your location to learn effectively and successfully. Consider lighting, space for books, computer/iPad and a comfortable chair to create an effective learning environment.
• Regularly check your email or your class pages for announcements or feedback from your teachers.
• Complete assignments with integrity and academic honesty.
• Be a good digital citizen and comply with the IWA Acceptable Use Policy.
• Do your best to meet timelines, commitments and due dates.

_{Parent/Guardian Roles and Responsibilities}

• Check parent email daily for school updates and communication from teachers.
• Establish routines and expectations with your child.
• Identify a space in your home for your child to work without distraction on their assigned work, where you can occasionally monitor them and encourage good digital citizenship practices when they work online.
• Make sure that your child is checking their assignments on Google Classroom daily and staying in communication with teachers.
• Have a daily check-in with your child about progress on learning experiences to see if they have any questions or need support.
• Establish times for reflection, mindfulness and relaxation practices.
• Encourage physical activity and/or exercise.

_{Parent Assistance}

• Elementary Level parents will need to assist their children with assignments from their teachers.
• While parents may be expected to assist in the management of the learning process, parents are not expected to be placed in the role of teacher. In most cases, students should be able to independently carry out the tasks assigned by teachers.
• The goal is for learning to be authentic. Learning activities can occur online or offline (e.g. reading, exercising, drawing, playing, constructing, writing, etc., are perfectly acceptable virtual school day tasks that can be documented through photographs, videos and reports or turned in remotely upon return to school).

_{Lesson Plans and Expectations}

• Elementary Level teachers will continue to deliver a modified, age-appropriate curriculum.
• Teachers are expected to post all instructions, assignments, and learning materials to their Google Classroom as well as FACTS (RenWeb).
• Each week, post an update with an overview of the learning objectives and expectations.
• Some teachers may schedule 'synchronous' classes, where an entire class will video conference with their teacher at the same time. These synchronous classes will be planned in advance to maximize attendance.

_Attendance

Teachers will submit attendance two times during the week following the below attendance categories:

1. Present and Participating
2. Inconsistent Attendance and Participation
3. Not Present/Inactive

Attendance can be measured in a variety of ways. Teachers may ask students to join a virtual class on Google Meet, reply to an update or discussion board inside their Google Classroom, participate in a classroom chat, submit an assignment, or respond to an email. 

_{Teacher Communication}

Teachers will be checking email throughout the day and will be responding to messages at regular intervals between 8:00AM–3:30PM, Monday through Friday, while distance learning is employed.

_{Weekly Workload}

As we move through this uncharted territory together, please know we are here to serve you and your children during this difficult time. We will learn, daily, what is working best for students and their families. If we find something isn't working, we will adapt and adjust. Thank you for your patience as we embark upon this remote learning journey together.

Early Childhood
Pre-K Approximately 2.5 hours per week

Kindergarten - 1st Grade*

• English Language Arts ~ 2.5 hours per week
• Math ~ 2 hours per week
• Science/Social Studies/Enrichment ~ 2 hours per week
• Religion/Atrium ~ 1 hour

2nd Grade*

• English Language Arts ~ 3 hours per week
• Math ~ 2.5 hours per week
• Science/Social Studies/Enrichment ~ 2 hours per week
• Religion/Atrium ~ 1 hour

3rd-5th Grade*

• ELA ~ 5 hours per week
• Math ~ 3 hours per week
• Science/Social Studies/Enrichment ~ 2 hours per week
• Religion/Atrium ~ 1 hour

*Additional Recommended

• Spanish ~ 0.5 hours per week
• Fine Arts ~ 0.5 hours per week
• STEM ~ 0.5 hours per week
• P.E. ~ 2.5 hours per week

_Questions

For Questions About	Contact
Course assignments, tasks, or feedback	Corresponding teacher
Personal or social-emotional concern	Claudia Rybalka, Assistant Principal rybalkac@iwacc.org
Issues related to academics	Pamela Carrillo, Principal carrillop@iwacc.org
Technology-related issues	Marco Vazquez, Technology Manager helpdesk@iwacc.org

_{Lesson Plans and Expectations}

• Middle Level teachers will continue to deliver a modified, age-appropriate curriculum.
• Teachers are expected to post all instructions, assignments, and learning materials to their Google Classroom as well as FACTS (RenWeb).
• Each week, post an update with an overview of the learning objectives and expectations.
• Some teachers may schedule 'synchronous' classes, where an entire class will video conference with their teacher at the same time. These synchronous classes will be planned in advance to maximize attendance.

_Attendance

Teachers will submit attendance two times during the week following the below attendance categories:

1. Present and Participating
2. Inconsistent Attendance and Participation
3. Not Present/Inactive

Attendance can be measured in a variety of ways. Teachers may ask students to join a virtual class on Google Meet, reply to an update or discussion board inside their Google Classroom, participate in a classroom chat, submit an assignment, or respond to an email. 

_{Teacher Communication}

Teachers will be checking email throughout the day and will be responding to messages at regular intervals between 8:00AM–3:30PM, Monday through Friday, while distance learning is employed.

_{Weekly Workload}

As we move through this uncharted territory together, please know we are here to serve you and your children during this difficult time. We will learn, daily, what is working best for students and their families. If we find something isn't working, we will adapt and adjust. Thank you for your patience as we embark upon this remote learning journey together.

6th-8th Grade*

• English Language Arts ~ 4-5 hours
• Math ~ 3-4 hours
• Foreign Language ~ 1 hour
• Religion/Atrium ~ 2 hours
• Science ~ 2 hours
• Social Studies ~ 2-3 hours
• Speech/Current Events ~ 1 hour
• Electives ~ 1 hour

_Questions

_{Lesson Plans and Expectations}

• High School Level teachers will continue to deliver a modified, age-appropriate curriculum.
• Teachers are expected to post all instructions, assignments, and learning materials to their Google Classroom as well as FACTS (RenWeb).
• Each week, post an update with an overview of the learning objectives and expectations.
• Some teachers may schedule 'synchronous' classes, where an entire class will video conference with their teacher at the same time. These synchronous classes will be planned in advance to maximize attendance.

_Attendance

Teachers will submit attendance two times during the week following the below attendance categories:

1. Present and Participating
2. Inconsistent Attendance and Participation
3. Not Present/Inactive

Attendance can be measured in a variety of ways. Teachers may ask students to join a virtual class on Google Meet, reply to an update or discussion board inside their Google Classroom, participate in a classroom chat, submit an assignment, or respond to an email. 

_{Teacher Communication}

Teachers will be checking email throughout the day and will be responding to messages at regular intervals between 8:00AM–3:30PM, Monday through Friday, while distance learning is employed.

_{Weekly Workload}

As we move through this uncharted territory together, please know we are here to serve you and your children during this difficult time. We will learn, daily, what is working best for students and their families. If we find something isn't working, we will adapt and adjust. Thank you for your patience as we embark upon this remote learning journey together.

• English ~ 5-6 hours
• Math ~ 4 hours
• Foreign Language ~ 2 hours
• Religion ~ 2 hours
• Science ~ 2 hours
• Social Studies ~ 3 hours
• Electives ~ 1 hour
• AP classes may require more time

_Questions

While we are engaged in Distance Learning, daily prayers, daily Masses, weekly reflections, and more will be posted regularly to our Daily Prayers and Reflections page.

Daily Prayers and Reflections