Fairlead Academy I
Fair Winds Journal 09/11/2020
We Will Never Forget - September 11, 2001
WHAT'S NEW!!!
We Need Your Help - Return to School Survey
Parents/Guardians, we now need your help! As we begin planning for students to safely return to school, your input is essential.
We need to collect information about your wishes for your child(ren) regarding their returning to school, as well as your transportation needs.
Please complete the Return to School Survey/ (En EspaƱol) for Fairlead Academy I. Please note that the school system will need you to fill out a survey for each school that you have students enrolled. (The surveys can also be found on each school's website.)
School Calendar Changes
- Schools will now be open for students on Friday, September 25, 2020. It will be an Asynchronous instructional day.
- Thursday, June 17, 2021, will be the Last Day for Students (with inclement weather days)
- Interim notations have been removed from the calendar as all grades are updated and in real-time on Schoology.
Schoology Attendance
Students are also responsible for logging in and completing assignment during Asynchronous times in their schedules.
Students should make sure that they are using all of their time wisely and checking Schoology often for individual course updates.
Parents/ Guardians please work with your child(ren) to ensure that they are logging on, working diligently, communicating with their teachers and completing assignments.
REMINDERS
- Make sure that you establish a designated work space for completing your school work.
- Make sure that you are up and ready to learn by 8:00 a.m.
- Attend your classes daily.
- Charge your laptop every night.
- Follow the established schedule for asynchronous and synchronous learning.
- Actively participate online with your teachers.
- Celebrate your accomplishments!
Schoology Bell Schedule
EVERY DAY: Follow your schedule - Attendance is an expectation
M-TH: Login to your classes as they are scheduled.
FRI: Login to your classes, complete independent work, or participate in small group instruction as appropriate.
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous - The Definitions
Schoology allows for various methods of instruction, which student will experience during the first week of school. You may hear the terms synchronous and asynchronous learning, but what does that mean to students? Synchronous learning is when the teacher is teaching LIVE and in color on the screen and students are tuning in to learn directly. Asynchronous learning is when the student is working independently on their assigned work; they could be watching a Screencast or they may also be emailing their teacher for guidance or additional resources.
Hot Spots
Please keep in mind that students can always access free WiFi using the SMCPS Connect website, to locate school sites with access. Additionally, you can use the button provided below for information regarding free public WiFi locations.
Timeline for Students Returning to School
Access by Appointment Only
Need Technology Help?
Technical Support Hours are:
Mon. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. AND
Fri. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Self-Service Password Reset Portal
Student Resources Dashboard for 2020-21 School Year
Clever - Helpful Information
Online instructional resources such as Schoology and Google Meet are accessed through Clever. If you need a refresher on how to log in to Clever, use the Clever Student Access document to assist you with the process.
Access
SMCPS Laptops
Technology Guidelines
Fairlead Academy I
Email: lmjohnson@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/fairlead/
Location: 20833 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD, USA
Phone: (301)863-4090
Twitter: @FA1_SMCPS