Quick Bits of Information
Easter Break and End of Quarter
Happy Easter to Everyone!
PowerSchool/Grades
I am currently adding grades to PowerSchool. Please note there are TWO time periods you should be aware of when looking at current grades.
Q3 grades that happened prior to March 13th and Q3 grades after March 13th.
Prior to 3/13 grades were recorded in our regular school day experience and expectations.
After 3/13 grades were collected during "onboarding" into our Remote Learning (RL).
Remote Learning (RL)- yes there are expectations and points were awarded, however there are also elements of "exemption".
Expectation Thoughts:
- Maintain connections with school using Schoology/Email/Video Conference
- Complete assigned work/tasks in a timely manner
- Communicate and ask questions to help clarify any misunderstandings
- Effort with assignments, and not just "get it done" results
- Focus on Feedback and Guidance to improve
- Improved ability to work independently
- Develop more independent learning skills
Other Thoughts:
Grace. Goodwill. Patience. Understanding. Empathy. Love.
These are the things that I focus on right now and will continue to focus on in regards to teaching and grading in a time of crisis and global pandemic.
In PowerSchools there is a "exemption" option that I may use at times and it can be done in two ways:
- / (it's a purple slanted line) = exempt
- 0 (a number grade, also in purple and italicized) = exempt
- Exempt means it will not count against (or for) your overall grade.
#Breathe
Happy Easter Everyone-