Bruin Brief
Newsletter: Sept. 19, 2020
Jefferson Parish: Phase III Changes
Grades 9-12: Hybrid students in grades 9-12 will rotate Fridays on campus for in-person classroom instruction following the current A/B schedule beginning Friday, Sept. 25.
Greater Need 9-12 Students: Hybrid students in grades 9-12 who are most in need of in-person instruction may return five days a week for in-person classroom instruction. Schools will determine these students on a case-by-case basis and follow-up directly with those families.
All Virtual Students: Students enrolled in Virtual Jefferson will continue to learn virtually at home through the nine week commitment period with the opportunity to remain for the duration of the year.
We will continue to seek input from our stakeholders and collaborate with the Louisiana Department of Education, the Louisiana Department of Health, and local health officials. As this is a fluid situation, we are prepared to make adjustments based on the public health situation.
Thank you for your support and patience as we carefully considered the best transition plan to prioritize student learning while maintaining safety protocols. We look forward to seeing our students back at school on a more regular basis and returning to a more traditional school setting.
Bonnabel High School: Phase III
A Day students will start a rotation to attend school in person on Monday, Wednesday and will rotate on Fridays'. On Friday Sept. 25th, A Day students will attend school and rotate every other Friday with B Day students. A Day students will continue to attend school on Tuesday and Thursday using the virtual platform: google classroom, google meets or Plato.
B Day students will attend school in person on Tuesday and Thursday and rotate on Friday with A Day students: B day students first Friday to attend school in person will be Friday, Oct. 2.
B Day students will continue to attend school on Monday and Wednesday using the virtual platform; google classroom, google meets or Plato.
Virtual Jefferson Students will continue to attend every day Monday through Friday in the virtual platform; google classroom or google meets.
Virtual Expectations
2. While in google meets, do not eat breakfast or lunch
3. While in google meets, no not go to the bathroom with your Chromebook with the camera on. ----Send a private chat to your teacher asking for a bathroom break
4. Do not allow family member on your google meet
5. Do not take pictures of the student grid view:
Live Body Count
All students (hybrid & virtual) need to be in attendance every day and on time.
The district needs an accurate count of the number of students who are enrolled at Bonnabel
If our numbers are correct, we have the potential to hire two teachers.
Upcoming State Exams
2. Workkeys: Students need to score at least a Silver to increase the value of the ACT/Workkey Index.
ACT Test Day Tips
ACT Test Registration is Now Open Deadline for all October test dates is Friday, September 25. No late fees!
Students who are interested in going to a university should begin taking the ACT after taking Algebra I and English I
Every Junior will take the ACT at school for free
The more preparation and practice the better your score
Family Resource Center for Online Learning:
This Family Resource Center for Online Learning contains helpful resources to help students and families learn online, either at school or at home. Visit the sub-pages to find useful videos, Google Classroom and Google Meet information, virtual learning tips, connectivity workarounds, policies, and etiquette. We will update this Resource Center on an ongoing basis to continue to support our families and students with online learning.
In addition to this resource center, families can contact our Student and Parent Technology Helpdesk Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 504-365-5304 to access support with:
- Passwords
- Login issues and Google Classroom Access
- Device related issues including:
- Microphones
- Cameras
- Keyboards
- Hotspots
For Google Classroom codes, specific Google Meet links, and schedule related issues, please contact the school your child attends directly. School phone numbers can be found at jpschools.org/schools.
Please access link below and expand your knowledge of virtual learning
Update on Upcoming Virtual Service Academy Day
We have extended the registration deadline for the Louisiana Congressional Delegation’s upcoming Virtual Service Academy Day to 3 PM Central on Wednesday, September 23. Early registrants will still have the login information they need by September 22. Registrants on Tuesday evening and Wednesday will receive that information no later than shortly after 3 PM Central on Wednesday. We encourage you to disseminate this information among interested students at your schools.
Again, this event is for students and parents who are interested in learning more about America’s Service Academies, University ROTC units in Louisiana, and the Congressional Service Academy nominations process. The event is free. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Shawn Hanscom
Louisiana Communications Director and Service Academy Coordinator
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.
Shawn_Hanscom@cassidy.senate.gov
W: (225) 929-7711; C: (225) 229-8720