Online Classes

Students in the U.S. participate in synchronous learning, which means students engage in lessons live via Google meet and complete work within the specified timeframe. Typical late work policies apply.

Cohort A & B students are expected to attend in-person on their cohort days. If a student will be absent, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify John Dean. 

Students who log in remotely on an in-person day will be counted absent until a parent/guardian contacts John Dean to excuse the in-person absence.

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 phone, email, or Google Classroom.

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 Adrienne Baker or John Dean regarding a student’s or family member’s illness

 

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.

As schools and communities navigate the challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the health and safety of educators and students are the AP Program’s top priorities. The College Board Advanced Placement program is implementing new resources and test options for students for the 2019-20 school year. Working with top universities in the nation, the College Board has created online testing solutions for AP tests to ensure that students receive the credit they have worked this year to earn.

Information regarding AP testing will be updated in March.

For students currently enrolled in online classes for initial credit or credit recovery, they will continue their course work as usual. There is no change in the course requirements because the course content is delivered online.

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.

If you have questions or concerns in the following areas, please contact:

Head of School: Chris McDonald

Assistant to the Head of School: Kelly McCormick

Dean of Academics: Eveline Bailey

Academic Counselor - Kirsten Pomeroy (A-N, Private Day students) 

Academic Counselor - Scott Giallombardo (O-Z, Boarding students)

Registrar: Donna Cray

Dean of Student Life: Tom Bertrand

Director of Student Affairs (Attendance): John Dean

School Nurse: Rebecca Geagan

Personal Counselor: Macie Batchelder

IT Director: Jennifer Watson

Chief Financial Officer: Karla Edney

Student Accounts: Nancy Desrosiers