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Virtual students,

I can't believe we only have a few more weeks of school left.  On the last day of school, Thursday, May 20th, we are needing you to come up to North Ridge between 10am & 12pm to drop off all technology that was checked out. This includes your laptop, charger, and hotspot.  We appreciate all your hard work this year.  Mrs. Stroope and Mrs. White

Switching Instructional Methods

 

Parents will be asked to make a commitment for at least one full six-week grading period. Special circumstances that affect a family will be considered on a case-by-case basis by our North Ridge administration. To switch your child’s instruction method, please give our front office a call: 806.793.6686.

 

If you received a notification for a cancellation or denial of Virtual Learning CLICK HERE.

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Virtual Learning Parent Orientation

This will not be live instruction. A structured schedule will be provided to students indicating required times for participation. A caregiver will need to be available to support younger students in navigating the daily schedule and providing assistance with the learning as needed.

 

Pre-K Virtual Learning Daily Schedule

Daily Guidance for Virtual Learning

 

7:45-8:30: Breakfast

8:30-9:00: Read Aloud Learning

9:00-10:00: Independent Work/Play

10:00-10:30: Outdoor/Indoor Exercise

10:30-11:00: One-on-One Instruction

11:00-11:30: Lunch

11:30-11:45: Read Aloud Learning

11:45-12:45: Rest

12:45-1:45: Independent Work/Play

1:45-2:15: One-on-One Instruction

2:15-2:45: Outdoor/Indoor Exercise

2:45-3:15: Wind Down Time

 

Kindergarten - 1st Grade Virtual Learning Daily Schedule

Daily Guidance for Virtual Learning

 

8:00-8:55: Outdoor/Indoor Exercise

8:55-9:15: I Read

9:15-10:15: Reading Language Arts

10:15-10:45: Snack and Break

10:45-11:45: Math

11:45-12:30: Lunch/Play

12:30-1:00: Science

1:00-1:30: Social Studies

1:30-1:45: Break

1:45-2:15: Choice Learning - Student chooses a learning activity of interest, such as:

  • Reading a choice book
  • Continuing the day’s science activity

2:15-2:30: Outdoor/Indoor Exercise

2:30-3:00: Art or Play

 

Daily Check-In: Recommended at the end of each day (or at the end of each activity), caregiver checks in with the student to see what the student was able to finish, what was challenging to learn, and what questions remain to ask the teacher. For example, a caregiver might ask:

  • Were you able to complete all the assigned activities?
  • What did you learn/practice/read today?
  • What was easy or challenging for you?
  • Do you have questions for your teacher?

The caregiver may also want to work with the student’s teachers to send pictures of student work or information about the student’s learning progress.

 

2nd Grade - 5th Grade Virtual Learning Daily Schedule

Daily Guidance for Virtual Learning

 

8:00-8:30: Outdoor/Indoor Exercise

8:30-10:00: Reading and Writing

10:00-10:30: Social Studies

10:30-10:45: Snack and Break

10:45-12:00: Math

12:00-12:30: Lunch

12:30-1:30: Science

1:30-1:45: Break

1:45-2:30: Choice Learning: Student chooses a learning activity of interest, such as:

  • Education Galaxy
  • Reading a choice book
  • Continuing the day’s science activity
2:30-3:00: Outdoor/Indoor Exercise

 

Daily Check-In: Recommended at the end of each day (or at the end of each activity), caregiver checks in with the student to see what the student was able to finish, what was challenging to learn, and what questions remain to ask the teacher. For example, a caregiver might ask:

  • Were you able to complete all the assigned activities?
  • What did you learn/practice/read today?
  • What was easy or challenging for you?
  • Do you have questions for your teacher?

The caregiver may also want to work with the student’s teachers to send pictures of student work or information about the student’s learning progress.

1 - 12 count colored pencils
1 - 12 pack pencils
1 - pencil pouch
1 - folder with pockets (one per subject)
1 - pack glue sticks
2 - pink erasers
1 - pack notebook paper or spiral notebooks
1 - composition notebook or spiral (for science)
1 - pack colored markers
2 - scissors

Virtual Learners who need technology assistance can check out a device and WiFi hotspot. If your Virtual Learner needs to check out technology, please call our North Ridge front office at: 806.793.6686.

 

If you are having issues logging into Schoology or other technical issues, please contact our Frenship Technology Help Desk by clicking here:
 
TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK 
 
The Frenship Technology Department also created hotspots at each campus, including North Ridge, with expanded WiFi signals that reach the parking lot areas. A Virtual Learner can remain in the vehicle in the North Ridge parking lot, and connect their device to the campus WiFi.  Students can sign in with their Frenship user name and password, just as they would in a teacher’s classroom or computer labs. A student may use any of the hotspots regardless of what campus they attend.
All Virtual Learners can eat for breakfast and lunch for free five days a week. 
 
  • Meal pickup time is Tuesday from 1:00-2:00. 
  • Meals must be picked up at either Westwind or the FHS Ninth Grade Center.
  • Meals will be packed for 5 days and include breakfast and lunch.

 

ACCESS MENUS HERE

Teachers have the responsibility to:
  • Foster community building and interaction among students on a regular basis
  • Guarantee that virtual learning expectations, including grading assignment expectations are clearly stated
  • Monitor assignment submissions and remind students of missed and/or upcoming deadlines
  • Provide a response to student inquiries within 24 hours
  • Provide timely and meaningful feedback on student work using clear and concise language
  • Communicate to students, in advance, when they will grade and return all assignments and tests
 
Students have the responsibility to:
  • Log in to Schoology daily and complete all required lessons and assignments in digital coursework
  • Take ownership and responsibility for their performance
  • Communicate with the teacher when they do not understand
  • Set goals and be active learners
 
Parents have the responsibility to:
  • Initiate communication with the teacher when concerns arise or support is needed
  • Assist with establishing a work environment conducive to learning
  • Provide appropriate level of support for the student
  • Stay current with following student’s grades in Skyward

The teacher will identify the student as Remote Asynchronous (RA) Present. In order to be counted present the student does not have to be present at a designated official attendance time.

 

In order for a student to be counted “Present,” the student must engage in at least one of the following ways each day:

  • Student has shown daily progress in Schoology
  • Student has shown daily progress via teacher-student interactions
  • Student has completed/turned-in assignment(s) to the teacher
 

 *Attendance in Skyward does not need to be taken daily and typically would not happen the same day, as the information as to whether engagement occurred might not be available until the following day.

 

*A Schoology report will be pulled on Monday to review student engagement to determine which days the student was Present or Absent for the previous week.

The expectations for coursework and the grading system will be the same for both Face-to-Face and Virtual Learning. Frenship ISD believes this is the most fair and equitable solution for all our students.

To ensure a strong start, practice logging into Schoology before the first day of virtual class. If you need any help, email technologyhelp@frenship.us.

 

PreK - 1st Grade Parents:

PreK-1st grade parents: You will receive an email from PowerSchool/Schoology with your temporary password. Once you receive that email,

1) Go to https://schoology.com

2) Log in with these credentials:

Username: parent email address

Password: temporary password sent from PowerSchool/Schoology

 

 2nd - 5th Grade Parents:

2nd-5th grade parents: Help your student log in to Schoology.

1) Go to https://frenship.schoology.com

2) Log in with these credentials:

Username: firstname.lastname _ _ (last two digits of Student ID) @ frenship.net

Example: ben.smith20@frenship.net

Password: StudentID first initial last initial

Example: 705120bs