Believe and Achieve Times
First day of school is August 25!
School starts for all students on Tuesday, August 25!
1. Doors will open at 7:30 am.
2. All students in-person are required to wear a face covering, with no messaging on them, at all times during the school day.
3. All students in-person are required to bring their school issued device, fully charged, and ready to use when required by their teacher.
4. All students who are remote are to follow their daily schedule, log in, and meet the requirements of their teachers.
5. All students are required to be present in each class on a daily basis in order to participate in extra curricular activities.
6. Any student who is participating in remote learning are required to contact their teacher or the attendance office at 983-3731 if they are experiencing internet issues at home.
Below you will find all of the student expectations outlined by the Duneland School Corporation for this school year as well as our daily schedule. If you have any questions please contact any CHS administrator or relevant staff member for clarification.
Let the 2020-21 Journey Begin!
Tuesday, August 25: Follow schedule #1
Wednesday, August 26: Follow schedule #3
Thursday, August 27: Follow schedule #1
Friday, August 28: Follow schedule #1
Monday, August 31: Follow schedule #2
Maroon and Gold Schedule to Start the 2020-21 School Year!
- All students who chose the in-person learning model with the last name A-K will attend school in person on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every other Monday as well as virtually every Thursday, Friday, and every other Monday.
- All students who chose the in-person model with the last name L-Z will attend school in person on Thursdays, Fridays, and every other Monday as well as virtually every Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Monday.
- All students who chose the remote learning model will attend school virtually every day of the week.
- All students will follow their daily schedule every day.
- All students will follow an 8 block schedule on Mondays.
Student Expectations for 2020-21 Remote Learning
When students are learning in remote settings during our hybrid instruction or because of a pause of in-person school, they will be expected to:
- All students are expected to follow their daily bell schedule as they normally would if in person.
All students are to log in to Canvas each class period for direct instruction, directions for the activities, feedback from teachers, and/or work time as directed by their teachers. All students are required to contact Chesterton High School if they are having any internet issues. Students should call the attendance office at 983-3731.
All students are to complete work, study, prepare homework, read assignments in texts and online, engage with their teachers and classmates and, essentially, use their time as they would in a typical in-person environment.
Grades will be taken on assigned work, activities, projects, and tests as designated by teachers.
All students are to follow teacher-provided due dates for assignments, projects, papers, homework, and other classwork. Due dates are based on pacing of the curriculum and classroom expectations.
All students are to submit assignments on the due date (unless alternative arrangements have been made with the teacher or per a child’s IEP, ILP, 504, etc.)
- Any student who is participating in any extra-curricular activity is required to attend the entire school day on a daily basis in order to participate in practice or scheduled contests.
- Remote learning students are not required to log in during their assigned SRT period, but each student is encouraged to contact their teacher during this time to receive assistance as these are their office hours.
- All students are accountable for all assignments. Grades will be taken as the teacher directs, and students’ work quality will be important whether in-person or remote.
All students are to turn in assignments via Canvas as directed by their teachers.
- All students are expected to follow the instructions of each teacher on a daily basis.
All students are to communicate regularly and respectfully with teachers and classmates via the virtual platform whether in Google meetings, online discussions, or other teacher-directed means.
All students should sign up for help with teachers (during established office hours) as they are available, if extra help is needed.
All students are to communicate with teachers via email or during online office hours to ask questions, explain extenuating circumstances, or get feedback.
All students are to use feedback and check grades from their teachers on assignments, projects, assessments, and other work as required by teachers.
Student Behavioral Expectations
Throughout the school year, these will be the student behavioral expectations to provide the a safest environment possible at CHS:
Utilize DSC COVID-19 self-assessment tool each morning before leaving for school and report any symptoms immediately to the attendance office at 219-983-3731.
Students must wear masks or face coverings at all times throughout the school day, even when social distancing is possible for Levels 3 and 4 of the DSC Reentry Plan. Masks must be worn over the mouth and nose. Students are encouraged to bring their own masks to school each day, but masks will be provided if one is not available. Masks cannot contain messaging of any kind.
All students must follow teacher instructions regarding disinfecting procedures in between classes. This may include spraying and/or wiping desktop or shared surfaces at the end or the beginning of class.
Students should wash hands frequently using soap and water and/or use hand sanitizer.
Before school, during passing periods, and after school, students are not allowed to loiter in the hallways or in the bathrooms. Students should also walk on the right side of the hallway when traveling between classes during the school day.
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all water fountains are turned off. However, the bottle-filling stations are functioning. Please practice social distancing while waiting in line to fill your water bottle.
Face Coverings are Required
Face Coverings:
- Must securely cover the nose and mouth
- May be cloth or disposable
- Must not contain any messaging (school name and/or logo is acceptable)
- Must not distract the learning environment
- No references or pictures of the following;
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- Gangs
- Foul or suggestive language or patterns and/or
- Symbols deemed as a distraction to the learning process
The building principal will make the final decision as to the appropriateness of a face covering. Students should place their initials somewhere inside their face covering.
Face Coverings and COVID-19 Student and Staff Daily Screening Tool.