Zachary Elementary School - Hybrid & Virtual Learning Programs 2020-2021 - Keisha Thomas, Principal

Zachary Elementary School
         Hybrid & Virtual Learning Programs
                           2020-2021

Keisha Thomas, Principal   Megan Noel, Asst. Principal   Lance Jarreau, Administrative Dean

Zachary Elementary School’s hybrid and virtual learning programs are committed to
     developing the unique potential of our students. We view the shift to virtual learning as
     an opportunity to engage with students in new and innovative ways. Online
     assignments and assessments ensure students meet standards and objectives outlined
     in curriculum maps, in order to maintain pacing and steady academic progress
     towards mastery of grade-level standards.

                     Hybrid                                             Virtual
• Traditional face-to-face learning                 • 100% Virtual learning
• Classroom-based                                   • Students will follow a provided
• 2 days in-person learning and 3 days at-               schedule and be assigned to
    home learning                                        teachers
•   Monday & Wednesday = Last name A - K               • A lunch break will be provided in the daily
•   Tuesday & Thursday = Last name L – Z                 schedule
•   Friday = Virtual day for all students              • Students are expected to attend
•   On days where students are not on                    each course virtually, Monday
    campus, students will log in to their                through Friday, during their
    teacher’s Moodle page to receive                     scheduled class time. Recordings of
    their instructions/assignments for the               the daily lessons will be available in
    day.                                                 Moodle.
•   On Friday, students are expected to                • Attendance will be taken for each class, as
    follow their schedule and attend each                normal.
    class virtually during their scheduled class       • Teachers will deliver the lesson during a
    time.                                                live video session for approximately 20-25
                                                         minutes. Students will then work
                                                         independently or in small groups, virtually.
•   The first day of school for our A-K students will be Monday, August 10th, L-Z students will have
    their first day on Tuesday, August 11th.
•   Traditionally, during the first week of school, our primary focus is teaching procedures. This
    year it will be even more important to build rapport and teach procedures for accessing
    digital lessons.
•   Virtual students will be exposed to the same high-quality curriculum, pacing, and
    expectations for the grade-level.
•   All virtual classes will have the same grading policies as the face-to-face classes.
•   All graded assignments and assessments will be included in the gradebook, as normal.
•   Our virtual students will receive the necessary supplies and instructional materials. All
    accommodations will continue to be followed as outlined in the IAP or IEP.

Hybrid and Virtual Learning Expectations
 Students
   • Log in daily through Clever on the ZCSD website to access Moodle, Zoom, Edgenuity,
      and more.
   • Log in instructions and directions are attached.
   • Establish a physical workspace for yourself that is quiet, with minimal distractions.
   • Schedules have been provided for virtual and hybrid learning.
   • Engage in the lessons provided by your teachers during the designated class times.
   • Complete your assignments on time.
   • Monitor your grades on Parent Command Center.
   • Virtual students are expected to continue with the virtual learning program
      through the end of the first semester. In January, there will be an option to
      return to face-to-face instruction at ZES.
   • Act quickly to get help from the MIS Technology help desk
      (phone: 225-286-7803) when encountering technical difficulties.
   • Comply with ZCSD’s Internet Acceptable Use Policy.

Parents & Families
   • Establish routines and expectations for your child.
   • Take an active role in helping your student progress his/her learning.
   • Establish a physical workspace for your child that is quiet, with minimal distractions.
   • Check the school’s website (www.zacharyelementary.org) often and
      communicate with the teachers and school as needed.
   • If there are special circumstances in which the student cannot “meet” during
      the scheduled class time, a recorded lesson will be available on the course’s
      Moodle page. You may want to make contact with the teacher.
   • If a student begins the school year in the virtual learning program, then
      he/she is expected to continue with the virtual learning program through the
      end of the first semester. In January, there will be an option to return to face-
      to-face instruction at ZES.
   • Act quickly to get help from the MIS Technology Help desk when
      encountering technical difficulties.

Teachers
   • Establish routines and procedures for your students.
   • Update Moodle daily to keep students and parents abreast of daily
     classwork, upcoming assignments, projects, and assessments.
   • Complete attendance logs daily.
   • Communicate often with your students about the platforms and software you’ll be
     using.
   • Actively instruct students during the designated class times.
   • Record all lessons and post to Moodle.
   • Be flexible as there may be special circumstances in which students cannot
     “meet” during the scheduled class times.
   • Communicate with students and parents regularly.

JPAMS Parent Command Center Instructions:
Parent Command Center is the web-based portion of our JPAMS Gradebook that allows parents to login
securely and view information about their child’s current grades, absences & tardies, discipline,
transcript, and standardized test scores.
    • Go to zacharyschools.org and scroll to “Parent & Students” in the middle of the page.
    • Scroll down to “Parent Command Center.”
        OR:
    • Go to zacharyhigh.org and scroll to
        “Quicklinks” in the bottom right corner.
    • Scroll down to “Parent Command Center.”
    • Click on Register New User and fill in the
        required fields.

              Creating a new account:
   •   Type the PARENT/GUARDIAN information
       as reported to the school.
   •   The PSN Number is the last 5 digits of the
       student’s social security number.
   •   Choose a secure username and password.
   •   After registering, parents will access
       information by using their username and
       password.

   •   Once you have logged in, click on your child’s picture.
   •   Click on Grade at the top to see your child’s current grades.

Hybrid Students
Items you will receive:
   • School ID – 4th grade students will receive their IDs and lanyards. These should
     be worn on the first day of school. 3rd grade students will take their ID pictures
     during the first few weeks of school.
   • Orange car rider tag – Place your child’s name on the tag and make sure it is
     visible in the windshield, every day for carpool.
   • Emergency card – Send the completed card to school on your student’s first
     day. Make sure to fill out the front and back.
   • ZES water bottle – Place your child’s name on the bottle. Send it filled with
     water each day.

Sample Hybrid Schedule for At-Home Learning Days
This is a suggested schedule and can be adapted to fit your needs. Your student
should log into Moodle to access the daily schedule.

• 9:00-10:00 ELA

• 10:30-11:30 Math

• 1:00-2:00 Science/Social Studies

Hybrid Students – Friday Zoom Schedule
Live sessions will be available to our hybrid students on Fridays. Teachers will provide
class codes and the schedule of subjects.

• 9:00-10:00 Live Session

• 10:30-11:30 Live Session

• 1:00-2:00 Live Session

Virtual Students
Items you will receive:
   • 1-10 pocket folder
   • 1 dry erase pocket
   • 2 dry erase markers
   • 1 pack of crayons
   • 1 pair of scissors
   • 1 set of earbuds
   • 5 composition notebooks
   • 1 pencil sharpener
   • 1 set of markers
   • 2 glue sticks
   • 1 pack of sharpened pencils
   • 1 ZES zipper pouch

    3rd Grade Instructional Materials             4th Grade Instructional Materials
Math Dailies workbook (Week 1)                Math Dailies workbook (Week 1)
Eureka workbooks: Modules 1,2,3               Eureka workbooks: Modules 1,2,3,5
PHD Science workbooks: Modules 1&2            PHD Science workbooks: Modules 1&2
Wit & Wisdom workbooks: Modules 1&2           Wit & Wisdom workbooks: Modules 1&2
Social Studies workbook                       Social Studies workbook
Cursive Writing Handbook                      Cursive Writing Handbook

Virtual Student Schedules – See attached teacher schedule.

               2 Teacher Team                                 3 Teacher Team
•   8:30-9:00 Daily work, skill practice,      •   8:30-9:00 Daily work, skill practice,
    instructional video                            instructional video
•   9:00-10:00 Live Session                    •   9:00-10:00 Live Session
•   10:15-11:00 Live Session                   •   10:30-11:00 Daily work, skill practice,
•   11:00-12:00 Lunch Break                        instructional video
•   12:00-12:30 Daily work, skill practice,    •   11:00-12:00 Live Session
    instructional video                        •   12:00-1:00 Lunch Break
•   12:30-1:30 Live Session                    •   1:00-1:30 Daily work, skill practice,
•   1:45-2:30 Live Session                         instructional video
                                               •   1:30-2:30 Live Session

Virtual Learning Directions
We are so excited to meet our virtual learners. Please review the instructional
handouts for accessing Clever, Moodle and Zoom.

  • Log into Clever (see handout for directions).
  • Click on the Moodle link.
  • Check your schedule and click on your first teacher’s course.
  • Click on the Getting Started tab and find the tab for the appropriate week.
  • On the daily chart you will find the passcode and the link to access the Zoom
     meeting.