The Grayson County School District has released important information related to the 2020-2021 school year.
The following information, also available on the district’s website, concerns Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) expectations and guidelines for students and parents/caregivers.
Technology
- Reliable quality internet (ex: you can reliably stream videos or virtual meetings).
- Use of a reliable device, like Chromebook, laptop or desktop computer. Cell phones will not allow students to complete the level of work needed for this learning choice.
- Families with technology needs should contact their school for assistance.
Participation
- Daily participation is required and measured by consistent communication and feedback between teacher, student, and parents.
- Daily participation will include one of the following:
- One-on-one video communication or phone calls with the students or parent.
- Group video communication or phone calls between the teacher and students.
- Student time logged into a learning management system by completing assignments
- Submission of jumpdrive assignments.
- Parents should notify the school if their child is unable to attend to participate in NTI (illness, doctor appointments, etc.).
- Teachers, administrators and board personnel will make contact with students that are considered “non- participating” for three days unless contact is made by the parent first.
Grades
- All students will receive grades for NTI work.
- Grading measures the quality of students’ work. Grading will be calculated by quarters or trimesters. Progress grades will be available.
- At the high school level, credits will be earned in the same way they are during in person classes, by completing quality work and submitting in a timely manner.
- Assignments will have deadlines based on teacher policies and expectations.
- Schools have an adopted grading scale that will continue to be utilized.
- Small groups of students may be asked to attend school for remediation, RTI, CTE, etc.
- Parents, guardians and students will ensure all assignments and/or assessments are completed with academic integrity. All assignments will be the sole work of the student and it will be completed and submitted according to deadlines.
- Parents and students must communicate proactively with teachers if deadlines cannot be met or additional support is required.
Exceptional Education Services
- Students that receive special education services are expected to complete lessons and tasks assigned by the special education teacher or related service provider.
- Parents or guardians of students who receive special education related services such speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other services, may do this virtually or in person. Parent’s must transport their child to school to obtain services or make other arrangements.
- Students who receive Gifted and Talented services will be serviced through the regular NTI setting and by their gifted teacher through Google Classroom. Weekly participation is required by the student.
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