Blue Ridge Junior High 2020-2021 Student and Parent Orientation
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Blue Ridge Junior High 2020-2021 Student and Parent Orientation
Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year!
We're excited for the opportunity to start school in an innovative way! The Blue Ridge
staff is committed to providing you with the tools and resources needed to be successful.
Orientation Overview Includes:
• Daily Schedule
• Social-Emotional Wellness
• ASU Prep Digital Curriculum
• Laptops & Hotspots
• Canvas
• Student Schedules
• Morning Announcements
• The First Day of School!
Distance Learning Daily Schedule
This schedule prevents teachers from overlapping assigned work. It also provides 4 hours of direct online instruction in our
core and elective classes, with 2 ½ hours of tutorial and enrichment for students needing extra help and/or support.
Monday – Thursday Friday
9:00 - 9:45 1st period 9:00 - 9:30 Capstone
9:50 - 10:35 2nd period 9:30 – 9:55 1st hour check in
9:55 – 10:15 2nd hour check in
10:40 - 11:25 3rd period
10:15 – 10:35 3rd hour check in
11:30 - 12:15 4th period
10:35 – 10:55 4th hour check in
12:20 - 12:55 5th period
11:00 - 1:30 Office hours/tutorial
1:00 - 3:30 Office hours/tutorial
Social-Emotional Support
We provide Social-Emotional supports during distance learning, on-campus, or participating
in a hybrid schedule:
• Daily announcements and assemblies available on the BRJH school website and Canvas.
• We provide students, parents and staff supports via links, trainings and appointments in
person (when allowed), and online using Canvas Office and Zoom.
• Students may be invited to participate in small groups.
• Individual student contact will be achieved weekly.
• Resources are provided to help keep youth safe.BR PARTNERSHIP WITH ASU!
Laptops and Hotspots
All students receive a laptop. Hotspots are available to households without internet
connectivity.
Junior High Laptop and Hotspot Distribution: Thursday, August 6th, at the Blue Ridge High
School parking lot.
Device distribution times
Last names A –L – Pick up time 9:00 – 12:00
Last names M – Z – Pick up time 3:00 – 6:00
(Please try to arrive at your designated time period to help us control the flow of traffic. If you
are unable to pick up during your scheduled time, you can pick up your device at the
alternate time.)Canvas
Students use Canvas, our online learning
management system. From Canvas, students can:
• View & submit assignments
• Connect with teachers & classmates
• Take assessments
• Students will access Canvas with their
network username and password.
Zoom
• All teachers will host live zoom sessions on August 10th. Schedules for weekly live sessions
will be shared by teachers.
• Students will access Zoom meetings through their Canvas portal.
• Zoom settings are private, ensuring a secure setting.Student Schedules Student schedules available through Parent Vue by August 6th. Printed schedules will not be mailed. Parents: To view your child's schedule, you must have an active account in Parent Vue. If you have not enrolled your child through Parent Vue, please visit https://az- blr.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login.aspx. Parent Vue can also be accessed through brusd.org. If you need assistance, please call Heather Fuller at (928) 368-6126, ext. 4401 or email hfuller@brusd.org. Student Vue will not be activated until August 10th.
Morning Announcements Morning announcements are recorded daily, beginning August 10th, and posted on the JHS website at https://www.brusd.org/domain/1170. Be sure to watch the announcements on August 10th for information on accessing your student accounts! Students are encouraged to watch morning announcements for current school information, virtual assemblies, contests, and helpful resources.
What should students do on the first day of school?
1. Set your alarm so you have enough
time to shower, get dressed, and eat a 2. Watch morning announcements 3. Make sure you have a notebook and
healthy breakfast before online classes at https://www.brusd.org/domain/1170 a pencil or pen next to your computer.
begin at 9:00.
Make sure you are opening your
4. At 8:55, log in to your Canvas
5. Follow your teacher's instructions Canvas courses on time and be ready
dashboard and open your 1st period
throughout each of your class periods. to participate in Zoom classes on the
class.
first day of school.First Day of School, continued Your online instruction will be complete at 1:00. Teachers are available from 1:00 – 3:30, Monday through Thursday, for tutorials or questions. You will be able to communicate with your teacher through email or Canvas. Make sure you ask questions if you need help! Your 5th period class is an enrichment class. Your enrichment teacher will reach out to you through Canvas to explain your options in Enrichment.
Athletics Practices for fall sports will begin on August 17th. Football Softball Cross Country In-person conditioning may begin in small groups (no more than 10) starting August 5th. Contact our coaches for more information. Frank Girardi – Jr. High Athletic Director fgirardi@brusd.org Eric Cox – 8th grade football ecoxwmpt@cableone.net Bryce Cox – 7th grade football bryce.rsc@gmail.com Phil Martinez – 7th/8th grade softball phillipdavid7618@icloud.com Kurt Kerr – 6th – 8th grade cross country kkerr@brusd.org
Questions? As we begin the school year, Mrs. Hoffmeyer will be sending communication to parents and students through email with information regarding upcoming events, policies, procedures, and student expectations. Please verify your address is correct in Parent Vue. Please contact Mrs. Hoffmeyer at choffmeyer@brusd.org with your questions or concerns.
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