James Hart School Update

Friday, September 11, 2020

Information and Updates

It has been a great week of learning at James Hart School!


It was great to see so many students and families during our "Meet the Teacher" and materials distribution events this week. If you were unable to stop by, materials can be picked up in our main office, Monday-Friday, between 7:30 am and 2:30 pm.


The link below is our Virtual Open House that includes video introductions and information.

James Hart School


We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we adapt to remote learning this school year.

TARDIES TO CLASS

This is a reminder that students must be on time for Advisory and class every day. Starting on Monday, September 14th, teachers will begin marking students tardy if they are late for class. Student absences should be reported to the James Hart Office.

PANTHER TIME

Starting next week, we are starting Panther time for our students:

8th period for 6th grade

7th period for 7th and 8th grade


What is Panther Time?

  • A time in the day where teachers can see students to support academic needs


When will Panther Time take place?

  • For 6th grade-8th period - During remote learning
  • For 7th and 8th grade-7th period-During Remote learning
  • Teachers will email and tell the students to report to their Panther Time
  • Students are REQUIRED to report to that teacher during


What if my child is not asked to join a Panther Time?

  • Students will have an independent study period.
  • Students can email or join Panther Time links as needed to ask teachers questions
  • BCO students will report to full rehearsals as scheduled
  • Guided study students should report to their guided study


Where are links for Panther time?

  • Students can find the links in TEAMS
  • Panther Time Zoom link will be under the ZOOM link channel of all class periods

REMINDERS

1) Students must have their first name and the first initial of their last name listed in order to be admitted to class.


2) Students must also have their cameras on when they enter the class. This is a safety issue due to people disrupting our classes that do not attend James Hart School.


3) Students should have their cameras on during the delivery of instruction. If there is an issue or concern, please send an email or message to the teacher.


4) Virtual backgrounds must be appropriate and should not be distracting or include pictures of people.


5) The student who is in the class should be the only person visible on the Zoom screen for class.


6) Students should not share login credentials. Sharing of login information violates other students’ and teachers’ rights to confidentiality and could allow class participation by unauthorized persons and/or lead to disruptive behaviors that detract from a productive and positive learning environment.


7) Email is a great way for students and parents to communicate with teachers.

8) If you have questions, trouble getting into Teams, or technology issues, please call the main office or submit a Parent Tech Ticket.


We thank you for your patience and support as we transition into this new way of learning.

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Lunch

All HSD 153 students can now get a free lunch Monday-Friday at the James Hart Sports Complex (Aberdeen side of the school) from 11 am until 1 pm. Teachers will take a lunch count daily during Advisory.