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Student and Parent Edition: September 7, 2020
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Schedule for the week of September 8-11
September 8: Maroon Day: Hybrid students A-K attend CHS and follow Schedule #1
September 9: Gold Day: Hybrid students A-K attend CHS and follow Schedule #1
September 10: Maroon Day: Hybrid students L-Z attend CHS and follow Schedule #1
September 11: Gold Day: Hybrid students L-Z attend CHS and follow Schedule #1
Attendance Expectations for CHS Students
1. All students are to follow their daily schedule by logging in and completing the attendance activity for each class as well as participate in all class requirements.
2. All students are to call the attendance office or contact the teacher if they are experiencing technical difficulties from home. The attendance office phone number for calling students off is 983-3731.
3. All students are expected to be present in each class in order to participate in their extra-curricular activities.
4. All hybrid students who are not able to come to school on their assigned day must be called off by a parent in order to have an excused absence. The attendance office phone number for calling students off is 983-3731.
5. All students who are remote for the day must have a parent call them off if they are unable to participate in their assigned class that day. The attendance office phone number for calling students off is 983-3731.
School Pictures are this week!
CHS yearbook and ID photos are taking place in English classes over the course of 4 days this week. Remote students are being offered the opportunity to come in after school from 3-4 on Tuesday, September 8 or Thursday, September 10.
Pictures only take about 30 seconds and students will wait for their turn socially distanced in the auditorium (it seats 1,000) and will only remove their masks when seated for their photo. They will again socially distance themselves to wait for their ID (a few minutes).
Hand sanitizer will be available.
There are no separate senior sessions.
Your student is not required to participate in this photo session and may make other arrangements to get his/her student ID. Outside photos may not be submitted for yearbook portraits, but your students who do not sit for photos will be acknowledged as always.
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Jennifer Jendrezjczyk at jjendrezjczyk@duneland.k12.in.us
Bringing a school-issued device to school charged and ready to go.
Virtual College Fair set for September 13!
On very few occasions can you check out colleges from so many different parts of the country for free; but in this VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR you will be able to choose from among 600+ colleges to gather your information. Sunday, September 13 from 11 am to 7 pm (Chicago time) will give you and your parents a tremendous opportunity to explore so many options.
BUT first you must register for the fair. Go to: http://virtualcollegefairs.org
Then take some time to get organized. There are just so many options. Here is a Quick Start Guide to help you navigate the Fair:
NACAC Virtual College Fairs are offered by the association that has represented counselors and admission officers worldwide since 1937. NACAC and its members are dedicated to ethical and inclusive service to students as they make choices about their higher education future.
Parent Observer Account for Canvas
Parents are encouraged to set up their Canvas observer accounts to monitor their student's progress. This will give each parent the opportunity to communicate and follow your child's assignments and lessons in order to assist your child.
Parents can click this link to view how to set up their Parent Observer Account
Link to the Canvas Log In
Internet Connectivity
Families without internet due to financial hardship have access to programs from two local providers.
Comcast Internet Essentials:
Families that qualify for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI and other programs may also qualify for the Internet Essentials program from Comcast.
This program offers internet for as low as $9.95 per month.
Additional options and services are also available
More information is available at this Comcast link
Frontier Lifeline Program:
Families that qualify for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI and other programs may also qualify for the Lifeline Program from Frontier.
More information is available at this Frontier link
Student Expectations for 2020-21 Remote Learning
When students are learning in remote settings during our hybrid instruction or because of a pause of in-person school, they will be expected to:
- All students are expected to follow their daily bell schedule as they normally would if in person.
All students are to log in to Canvas each class period for direct instruction, directions for the activities, feedback from teachers, and/or work time as directed by their teachers. All students are required to contact Chesterton High School if they are having any internet issues. Students should call the attendance office at 983-3731.
All students are to complete work, study, prepare homework, read assignments in texts and online, engage with their teachers and classmates and, essentially, use their time as they would in a typical in-person environment.
Grades will be taken on assigned work, activities, projects, and tests as designated by teachers.
All students are to follow teacher-provided due dates for assignments, projects, papers, homework, and other classwork. Due dates are based on pacing of the curriculum and classroom expectations.
All students are to submit assignments on the due date (unless alternative arrangements have been made with the teacher or per a child’s IEP, ILP, 504, etc.)
- Any student who is participating in any extra-curricular activity is required to attend the entire school day on a daily basis in order to participate in practice or scheduled contests.
- Remote learning students are not required to log in during their assigned SRT period, but each student is encouraged to contact their teacher during this time to receive assistance as these are their office hours.
- All students are accountable for all assignments. Grades will be taken as the teacher directs, and students’ work quality will be important whether in-person or remote.
All students are to turn in assignments via Canvas as directed by their teachers.
- All students are expected to follow the instructions of each teacher on a daily basis.
All students are to communicate regularly and respectfully with teachers and classmates via the virtual platform whether in Google meetings, online discussions, or other teacher-directed means.
All students should sign up for help with teachers (during established office hours) as they are available, if extra help is needed.
All students are to communicate with teachers via email or during online office hours to ask questions, explain extenuating circumstances, or get feedback.
All students are to use feedback and check grades from their teachers on assignments, projects, assessments, and other work as required by teachers.
Student Behavioral Expectations
Throughout the school year, these will be the student behavioral expectations to provide the a safest environment possible at CHS:
Utilize DSC COVID-19 self-assessment tool each morning before leaving for school and report any symptoms immediately to the attendance office at 219-983-3731.
Students must wear masks or face coverings at all times throughout the school day, even when social distancing is possible for Levels 3 and 4 of the DSC Reentry Plan. Masks must be worn over the mouth and nose. Students are encouraged to bring their own masks to school each day, but masks will be provided if one is not available. Masks cannot contain messaging of any kind.
All students must follow teacher instructions regarding disinfecting procedures in between classes. This may include spraying and/or wiping desktop or shared surfaces at the end or the beginning of class.
Students should wash hands frequently using soap and water and/or use hand sanitizer.
Before school, during passing periods, and after school, students are not allowed to loiter in the hallways or in the bathrooms. Students should also walk on the right side of the hallway when traveling between classes during the school day.
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all water fountains are turned off. However, the bottle-filling stations are functioning. Please practice social distancing while waiting in line to fill your water bottle.
Important Dates to Remember
September 13: Virtual College Tour.
September 23: SAT day for seniors who have pre-registered.