Stilwell Virtual Fall Conferences
Stilwell Junior High School | Sept. 26, 2020
It is hard to believe that we are already at the point in the 2020-21 school year where we are planning our fall conferences. Like many other things this year, our conferences need to look a little different due to COVID-19.
We will be holding virtual conferences Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 15. After school conference times are available both Wednesday and Thursday. In addition, we will have conferences all day on Wednesday, Oct. 14. This means we will have ALL STUDENTS learn online that day. This decision was made to help teachers have time to schedule video or phone conferences throughout the entire day.
We look forward to connecting with you through our fall conferences. Please remember you can always reach out to your student’s teachers any time you have questions about your student’s learning.
Erica Whittle
Principal
David Perrigo
Assistant Principal
Independent, At-Home Learning Day Details: Wednesday, Oct. 14
What Does Learning Look Like for My Student That Day?
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, students will work independently for each of their classes. Students will need to log into Canvas for each of their classes to work on tasks outlined by their teacher.
Attendance
Students will need to log into Canvas and complete a specific task the teacher provides to let students demonstrate they have completed learning for that day.
Do Students Need to Log in at a Particular Time?
No. Students can work on the tasks in each Canvas class at any point throughout the day, but students should have logged in and completed the task for each class prior to 3:30 p.m. to be counted present for the virtual day.
How Will My Student Get Meals?
Boxed breakfast/lunch meals can be ordered on Monday, Oct. 12. Students will take their boxed meals home after school on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Students will pick up their boxed meal at the end of the school day. They will receive directions on where to get their breakfast/lunch boxed meal prior to Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Will After School Activities Take Place That Day?
No. All regularly scheduled after-school activities will be canceled for Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Conference Details
Do I Need to Sign Up To Speak to All of My Student’s Teachers?
You only need to schedule times with classes where your student may have questions or need extra support.
How Long Will Each Conference Take?
Individual teacher conferences are scheduled for 10 minutes, but ideally will only take seven minutes. This will allow the teacher to transition between virtual conferences.
How Do I Choose Video or Phone Conferences?
Click the link below to sign up for conferences. You will NOT NEED a code to sign up. You will be able to select if you prefer a video conference or phone call. You will be provided a link if you want a video conference. The teacher will call you if you choose a phone call.
You can also request an interpreter when signing up online.
When Can I Sign Up for Conferences?
An email will be sent to families Oct. 1 to sign up online.
What If I Need An In-Person Conference?
If you need to meet with a teacher in person, you will be able to request this when signing up through the online link below. Teachers will contact you to schedule those times.
Do I need a Google account to participate in a virtual video conference?
Yes. Please click HERE to view how to set up a Google account if you do not already have one. A Google account is NOT needed for phone conferences.
Stilwell Junior High
Erica Whittle, principal
David Perrigo, assistant principal
Website: https://www.wdmcs.org/schools/stilwell/
Location: 1601 Vine Street, West Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-633-6000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdmstilwell/
Twitter: @StilwellJH