Online Classes

Since March 18, students are required to participate in online classes. Teachers post lessons and assignments for students on Google Classroom.

In order to ensure continuity of learning and ease the transition back to school when it occurs, students continue to follow MCI’s Day 1/Day 2 class schedule and can expect to have assignments by 9:00 AM for the classes they would normally attend on a Day 1 or Day 2.

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Google Classroom

Students participate in asynchronous learning, which means students engage in lessons independently via Google Classroom and complete work at their own pace, within a clearly identified timeframe, using discussion boards and other methods for peer interaction and engagement.

Student complete the lessons that teachers provide for their classes and submit work by the due date for grading and feedback. Typical late work policies apply. Students have work for each class and there may be some type of assignment or check for understanding to be turned in to the teacher each day.

Attendance

Because there is no way to take attendance when students are engaged in distance learning, a student’s submission of assigned work will be used for attendance purposes.

If a student fails to turn in an assignment, s/he will be assigned a 0 and will be counted absent for that class.

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify John Dean and Eveline Bailey if a child becomes ill and cannot complete class work: Mr. Dean or Mrs. Bailey will inform the student’s teachers.

Teacher Availability

All teachers are available to students for assistance from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM every week day. Teachers have been asked to notify students of their office hours and respond to student communication within these time frames.

If students have questions, need tutorials, or need to speak with teachers, please contact teachers via email or Google Classroom since teachers may not be in their classrooms to return phone calls.

Student/Parent Responsibilities for Online Learning

Student responsibilities:

Log in to Google Classroom and school email every day for assignments and communications from teachers and the school
Read and understand teacher feedback on graded assignments
Submit assignments and checks for understanding on-time for learning and attendance purposes
Communicate with teachers when they have questions or need assistance or tutorials

Parent responsibilities:

Ensure their child is completing assignments in Google Classroom
Monitor their student’s progress in their classes
Help students establish a routine that keeps them organized and ready for learning
Provide an adequate work/study space for students to continue their learning
Communicate with teachers if the student is experiencing difficulties with classwork
Communicate with their student’s Academic Counselor or Eveline Bailey after initial contact with teachers if difficulties are not resolved
Contact Eveline Bailey or John Dean regarding a student’s or family member’s illness

Routine/Schedule

It is important to establish and maintain a consistent routine for the duration of remote learning. A routine not only ensures that students set aside time each day for their class work, but also aids in the transition back to school when that time comes. For this reason, we recommend to parents the following schedule for students.

Schedule:

8:30-9:00	Wake up, prepare academic area, check for communication from teachers
9:00-10:00	Academic Block 1
10:00-10:30	Break
10:30-11:30	Academic Block 2
11:30-12:30	Lunch break
12:30-1:30	Academic Block 3
1:30-2:00	Break
2:00-3:00	Academic Block 4
3:00-3:30	Wrap up, communicate with teachers, arrange virtual tutorials

Academic blocks are designed to give students a period of uninterrupted time to focus on specific class work or projects. Breaks may be used to send emails to teachers, as well as provide time to relax.

Regardless of the schedule that parents implement with their child, students should have approximately 3.5-4 hours of uninterrupted time throughout their day to focus on their academic studies.

SCTC, Concurrent Enrollment, Adult Education

For students enrolled in Somerset County Technology Center or SCTC, concurrent enrollment classes with a college or university, or adult education classes, please refer to specific communications from those institutions regarding assignments and requirements. All of these institutions have their own methods of continuing classes, and students must follow their guidelines to receive credit for those courses.

Edmentum, PLATO Credit Recovery

Meals

Maine School Administrative District #53 offers a FREE Breakfast and Lunch Program for all district students aged 18 and under. The Free Breakfast and Lunch program begins on Thursday, March 19. Each delivery include three days’ worth of breakfast and lunch per student.

The program is using the regular bus route to distribute food to those who signed up. Deliveries will be made on Mondays and Thursdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Since we are not able to deliver meals to individual homes, please wait at the location where students get on/off the bus: when the bus arrives, please gather your three-day food delivery.

If you have not signed up for the Free Breakfast and Lunch Program, please contact Vickery School at 487-5575 or Warsaw School at 487-5145.