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November 29, 2020
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Dear Parents,
As we take an adaptive pause and move to all students being completely remote we wanted to share the following information (some new and some reminders):
Office Hours:
Student Attendance
Attendance procedures during Adaptive Pause will be similar to those we’ve had in place for students who are at home.
Call in any absence: Although we know students are at home, if you know your child will be absent from a Zoom class, absent from multiple classes, or absent for the whole day, please call him/her in as absent the way you would if she or he were coming into the building. This way, teachers will know from the start of the day that a student will be absent, and they won’t have to spend the time reaching out to them to check in.
Confirming attendance through responsiveness: Students should begin each class period with their camera on so that their teacher can account for them. Students must be responsive to teachers when asked questions, either to the whole class or to teachers individually. In order for a student to be considered present for class, she/he must show the teacher (either through the camera or by responding to questions) that she/he is present while on Zoom for the period. If a student logs into their Zoom class, but their camera is off AND isn't responding to questions from the teacher, the student will be marked absent for that class period. An unresponsive student may be removed from a Zoom class and will have to ask permission to rejoin the class.
Attendance corrections: If there’s a specific reason why a student wasn’t able to respond to their teacher for a class period, please let them know so they can mark them correctly.
Zoom Camera Expectations
As we begin to move into adaptive pause at school, we wanted to revisit our expectations for students and their cameras during Zoom lessons.
Students at Springman are required to have their cameras on when their teachers request it, and their face should be fully visible. Overall, students are more engaged and focused when their cameras are on, and they’re more likely to hold themselves accountable to participate in class discussions and activities. Teachers will usually not require that students have their cameras on for the entire class period, but instead only for those portions of class where students are supposed to interact with each other or their teachers.
The expectations below will be shared with all students. Teachers will be reaching out to students who are consistently not turning on their camera, and they may contact their families, as well, to help problem-solve. The intention here is not to be punitive by any means, but to ensure that students are as actively engaged in their remote learning as possible. If you have any questions or concerns about this, or if there’s a reason you believe your child will not be able to turn on their cameras, please contact one of your child’s teachers or an administrator.
Expectations/Suggestions for Cameras during Zoom classes
Your camera must be on during Zoom classes whenever your teacher asks you to turn it on. This likely won’t be the whole class period, but it will be at least some time for each class. You should start every class period with your camera on so your teachers can take attendance.
When you’re zooming into class, pretend that you’re in the building. Dress like you would if you were going to school, and do your best to find a quiet place to work at home (This might be tough depending on who else is home, so just do the best you can!)
Make sure you’re in a location that you’re comfortable displaying on Zoom. If you’d prefer to keep your space more private, you might choose a place in the house with a blank wall behind you or another non-descript area.
Choose or create an appropriate background for your Zoom screen if you’d prefer not to show any part of your house.
Use your real name on Zoom
If you’re having trouble getting your camera to work, or if you have an internet connection at home that makes being on camera very challenging, please let your teacher know right away.
If you have any questions or concerns about the requirement that your camera be on, you must mention it to your teacher rather than simply not turning on your camera. You and your teacher will problem solve ways that your camera can be on in a way that’s comfortable for you. Your teacher may also contact your parents/guardians for their help and suggestions.
Tech Support:
Tech support is available for students who are having difficulty. First, students should click THIS LINK which gives some guidance prior to reaching out to our tech support.
How can parents help at home:
Dedicate a learning space at home. A space that is ready for learning (has supplies including pencils) and in view of an adult.
Limit distractions when possible. If there is a cell phone, have it plugged in somewhere else and only used during breaks.
Post a schedule for the days. We will continue to run our normal schedule. You can find a schedule HERE to print out and use or refer to.
Ensure your child regularly attends classes, just like when we are in-person
“Commute” to work; take a walk before or after school to get some exercise and be ready for learning or power down after a long day.
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Springman Middle School
Email: jkaiz@glenview34.org
Website: https://sp.glenview34.org/
Location: 2701 Central Road, Glenview, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 998-5020