Learning adaptationsFor students at Brookside and Donnelly: Families can continue to expect regular contact from classroom teachers and sustained learning materials and activities for art, music, physical education and AIS. As we move into the final quarter of the school year, however, the work that is assigned by classroom teachers is no longer simply suggested. The assignments and activities will incorporate skills and concepts not previously taught that will ready students for a transition into the next grade level. We encourage parents and caregivers to create a routine at home that allows for students to engage with their classroom work without feeling overwhelmed. Please reach out to your child's teacher(s) with any questions or concerns.
For students at RTS and SVHS: As previously communicated, the third quarter concluded on April 24; we still encourage students to turn in owed work to gain credit and improve grades for the third quarter. The fourth quarter began on Monday, April 27 with a project that will be required for all courses in which students earn grades and credit (including music ensembles). Students will need to attain checkpoints at approximate two week intervals to earn credit for their work. Teachers are currently working to create these projects for their students in a manner that will reinforce previously taught skills and concepts and introduce those high-leverage skills and concepts that will prepare them for subsequent courses and grade levels. While students who are enrolled in Regents classes will have their exam requirement waived, in order to receive credit for the course, they will still need to achieve a minimum grade of 65 in the course. We will not give final exams this year, so students' grades will be based solely on the average of their four quarter grades (two quarters for half-year courses). Guidance regarding AP and Dual Enrollment (FastForward) classes remains unchanged from prior communications.
Please refer to this Remote Learning Reference Sheet for condensed information by grade level, and as always feel free to reach out with questions and concerns. Continued wishes for your health and safety!