Virtual Instruction Plan, Grades Y5-12
We are prepared to offer high quality, online education when our schools are closed for health
and safety reasons. To equip students for remote instruction, they will have access to a
school-issued computer, as well as Wifi Hotspots with unlimited data. Additionally, we will
ensure that all students are equipped with basic supplies, such as paper, pencils, crayons, etc.
As each family’s schedule is uniquely different, our plan includes two types of instruction, which
will be different than Spring 2020’s learning plan:
● Live virtual learning sessions, held on the same days/times each week. Live sessions
are important because they provide students:
○ Consistent learning routines
○ Opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills
○ Collaborative and social learning with their peers
○ Real-time feedback
● Pre-recorded lessons and associated assignments, p osted online for students to access.
Pre-recorded lessons are important because they provide students:
○ More schedule flexibility
○ Opportunities to rewatch teaching demonstrations
○ Space and time to work independently, at their own pace
Instruction for Young Fives-5th Grade
Online instruction for Young Five’s will include literacy, math, and specials (art, music, physical
education, science, and social studies). Additionally, teachers will incorporate social-emotional
supports, nurturing relationships and belonging through discussions and team activities.
All teachers will use Google Classroom to post classroom assignments and instructions and
Zoom or Google Meet to have personal interactions with students. Students will learn how to
use these online tools during in-person instruction so that students are prepared for remote
learning.
*Each week
● Assignments will be posted on Google classroom by 9:00 a.m. on Monday mornings,
which will include:
○ 5 pre-recorded math instructional videos (1/day)
○ 5 pre-recorded Interactive Read-Alouds videos (1/day)
○ 2 pre-recorded Phonics Word Study *K-4
○ 2 pre-recorded letter/sound recognition videos *Y5
○ 2 pre-recorded Writing Mini-lesson videos
○ Links to daily small group, live virtual lessons (1 math & 1 literacy session per day),
○ 1 social-emotional virtual lesson per week,
○ Links to optional, enrichment instruction in art, music, physical education, and
social studies/science (2 videos per subject)
Instruction for Grade 6
Online instruction for Grade 6 will include literacy, math, and specials (art, music, physical
education, science, and social studies). Additionally, teachers will incorporate social-emotional
supports, nurturing relationships and belonging through discussions and team activities.
All teachers will use Google Classroom to post classroom assignments and instructions and
Zoom or Google Meet to interact with students live for students to demonstrate their knowledge
and skills. Students will learn how to use these online tools during in-person instruction so that
students are prepared for remote learning.
*Each week teachers will:
● Assignments will be posted on Google classroom by 9:00 a.m. on Monday mornings,
which will include:
○ 5 pre-recorded math instructional videos (1/day), with a method for students to
demonstrate their thinking and get feedback
○ 5 pre-recorded literacy instructional videos (1/day), with a method for students to
demonstrate their thinking and get feedback
○ Links to daily small group, live virtual lessons (1 math and 1 literacy session per
day), targeting students specific academic levels, with options for students to
make-up the work in other ways if they cannot attend
○ A link to 1 social-emotional lesson per week
○ Links to optional, enrichment instruction in art, music, physical education, and
social studies/science, via pre-recorded videos (2 videos per subject)
Instruction for Grade 7-12
Online instruction for grades 7-12 will include all scheduled courses. Additionally, teachers will
incorporate social-emotional supports, nurturing relationships and belonging through
discussions and team activities. All teachers will use Schoology to post classroom assignments,
instructions, and Zoom or Google Meet to interact with students live.
*Each week
● Assignments/Due dates will be posted on the calendar in Schoology which parents and
students can access
● Weekly progress reports will be accessible to students and parents
● Assignments will be posted on Schoology by 9:00 a.m. on Monday mornings, which will
include:
○ Links to live virtual class discussions - a one hour session per class, per week
(options for students to make-up the work in other ways if they cannot attend)
○ Links to pre-recorded mini-lesson videos (at least 3 times a week), with a method
for students to demonstrate their thinking and get feedback
○ Discussion boards to engage students in online conversations weekly.
○ Rigorous formative and summative assessments to gage learning.
*School Day Schedule
● Virtual Class meeting days - HS
○ 1st period - Mondays, 10 AM
○ 2nd period - Mondays, 2 PM
○ 3rd period - Tuesdays, 10 AM
○ 4th period - Tuesdays, 2 PM
○ 5th period - Thursdays, 10 AM
○ 6th period - Thursdays, 2 PM
● Wednesdays will be used for PLC, Staff and School Improvement meetings.
● Fridays are virtual additional help sessions.
*If there is a pre-planned schedule conflict for the teacher, reschedule and communicate to
students via Schoology and parents via the Skyward Messaging Center at least 7 days in
advance. If the above times need to be modified due to last minute emergencies (staff illness,
appointment, etc.), reschedule and communicate to students via Schoology and parents via the
Skyward Messaging Center.
