Cardinal Notes
information and reflection about Joseph Case High School
Volume 17, No. 3 *** September 15, 2020
Phase 2 -- the Joseph Case High School 2020-2021 academic year
Students assigned to Cohort B begins in person Thursday, September 17.
Remote learning for Cohort C and Cohort A continues Thursday and Friday.
All students are remote on Wednesdays. The Wednesday check-in schedule is below.
September 17 at Joseph Case High School (part 1)
On Day One, all freshmen should report directly to the auditorium. Students in grade 10 should go the cafeteria. Grades 11 and 12 will be in the Learning Commons. Students who drive to school should remain in their vehicles until 7:25 a.m.
At 7:30 a.m., students will be transitioned in phases by grade to their first period classes. This information is available using their Aspen X2 account. Students are responsible for checking their schedule in X2 to be aware of what their first period class is as well as its location.
A paper copy of the schedules will be available to all students in their first class on Thursday.
Students must be responsible for their own supplies. We will not supply pens and pencils on a regular basis.
September 17 at Joseph Case High School (part 2)
Day One schedules for September 17 is as follows for students on location at the high school. Each grade will receive orientation during the first two periods.
Period 1: 730-915
Period 2: 920-1045
Period 5: 1050-1240 (LUNCH)
1045-1110
- 1113-1138
- 1141-1206
- 1210-1235
Period 3: 1240-105
Period 4: 110-130
Period 6: 135-155
Period 7: 200-215
Reminder: Remote students
Remote learning is part synchronous via Google Meet, but mostly an opportunity for self-directed learning. It is a pathway that it is facilitated by teachers to provide resources, but depends on a disciplined student to access and complete assignments in order to demonstrate mastery.
Remote students have been emailed their Google Classroom codes so they can access their classes beginning Monday, September 14.
This pertains to Cohorts A and C for September 17 and 18.
Remote student Day #1 Check-in on Thursday, September 17
Period 1
815
Period 2
930
Period 5
1050-1240: Teachers will email their students as to which of these specific times to check in.
- 1055
- 1130
- 1200
- 1220
Period 3
100
Period 4
125
Period 6
145
Period 7
210
Students need to check in at these specific times in order to receive credit for attending each class. Part of remote learning is taking responsibility to log-in in advance so you are ready to begin the Google Meet at the scheduled time.
Remote students are expected to attend all classes virtually at these assigned times between 7:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
REMINDER: Remote student materials
Students should use the front doors to access the main lobby. Masks and social distancing protocols must be respected.
Day #2 and Beyond: Remote Check-in (Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday)
Check-in times are mandatory and synchronous:
Period 1: 730
Period 2: 820
Period 3: 910
Period 4: 1000
Period 5: Teacher to email check-in time
Period 6: 1240
Period 7: 130
Lunch
There will be four lunch periods this year.
A five-minute pause between lunches will allow the cleaning of all tables in the cafeteria and Learning Commons between lunches.
Students will not be cleaning lunch tables, but are responsible for their personal trash.
Hot lunch and other options wll be available each school day. Details to follow.
End of the Day
- Student drivers
- Walkers
- Parent/Family pick-up
- First phase of buses
- Second phases of buses
- Any remaining buses
Families should agree on a place for student pick-up at the end of the day, whether in the rear of the building or on the east side of the campus near the faculty lot.
No parent/family members should plan on picking up students at the end of the day in the high school's front circle. This area is reserved for buses.
Regular school schedule
1: 730-815
2: 820-905
3: 910-955
4: 1000-1045
5: 1050 - 1240 (LUNCH)
1045-1110
1113-1138
1141-1206
1210-1235
6: 1240-125
7: 130-215
Wednesday schedule for all students
Wednesday Check- In with All Cohorts
Period 1
800
Period 2
820
Period 3
840
Period 4
900
Period 5
920
Period 6
940
Period 7
1000
from Chartwells Food Service
Menus are posted on the website: https://swanseaschools.nutrislice.com/
Take home meals for remote learning days: Total: 3 breakfast meals and 3 lunch meals (all "free" at this time.)
- Cohort A: Take home meals will be available Tuesday afternoon (upon leaving) for the following Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
- Cohort B: Take home meals will be available Friday afternoon (upon leaving) for the following Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday
Pick up days: For those who might not take home meals, we will plan two pick up days where families can drive up and staff will distribute:
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: Outside of Joseph Case HS
- Wednesday: 3 breakfast and 3 lunch meals for Remotes: Wed - Thursday: Cohort A
- Friday: 3 breakfast and 3 lunch meals for Remotes: Monday - Wednesday: Cohort B
Beginning next Tuesday, September 22, Cohort A students will be able to "take home" meals (rather than having to pick them up the following day). Look for the food service staff member to hand out your meal bags at the end of the day.
In gratitude
Together, we can move forward during a difficult period.
Brian
About Joseph Case High School
Website: www.swanseaschools.org
Location: 70 School Street, Swansea, MA, USA
Phone: 508-675-7483
Facebook: facebook.com/josephcasehs
Twitter: @josephcasehs