Indian Hills Virtual Conferences

Indian Hills Junior High School | January 25, 2021

It is hard to believe that we are already at the point in the 2020-21 school year where we are planning our spring conferences. We received positive feedback regarding our fall virtual conferences, so we look forward to repeating the process for our spring conferences.

Because registration for the 2021-22 school year takes place in February, this provides an opportunity for you to ask your student's teachers questions regarding next year.

We will be holding virtual conferences Wednesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 18. After school conference times are available both Wednesday and Thursday. In addition, we will have conferences all day on Thursday, Feb. 18. This means we will have ALL STUDENTS learn online that day. This decision was made to help teachers have time to schedule video or phone conferences throughout the entire day.

We look forward to connecting with you again through our spring conferences. Please remember you can always reach out to your student’s teachers any time you have questions about your student’s learning.

Dr. Shane Christensen
Principal

Zac Sinram
Assistant Principal

Independent, At-Home Learning: Thursday, Feb. 18

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What Does Learning Look Like That Day?

On Thursday, Feb. 18, students will work independently for each of their classes. Students will need to log into Canvas for each of their classes to work on tasks outlined by their teacher.

Attendance

Students will need to log into Canvas and complete a specific task the teacher provides to let students demonstrate they have completed learning for that day.

Do Students Need to Log in at a Particular Time?

No. Students can work on the tasks in each Canvas class at any point throughout the day, but students should have logged in and completed the task for each class prior to 3:30 p.m. to be counted present for the virtual day.

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How Will My Student Get Meals?

Boxed breakfast/lunch meals can be ordered on Monday, Feb. 15. Students will take their boxed meals home after school on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Students will pick up their boxed meal at the end of the school day. They will receive directions on where to get their breakfast/lunch boxed meal prior to Wednesday, Feb. 17.

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Will After School Activities Take Place That Day?

No. All regularly scheduled after-school activities will be canceled for Thursday, Feb. 18.

Conference Details

Do I Need to Sign Up To Speak to All of My Student’s Teachers?

You only need to schedule times with classes where your student may have questions or need extra support.

How Long Will Each Conference Take?

Individual teacher conferences are scheduled for 10 minutes, but ideally will only take seven minutes. This will allow the teacher to transition between virtual conferences.

How Do I Choose Video or Phone Conferences?

Click the link below to sign up for conferences. You will NOT NEED a code to sign up. You will be able to select if you prefer a video conference or phone call. You will be provided a link if you want a video conference. The teacher will call you if you choose a phone call.

You can also request an interpreter when signing up online.

When Can I Sign Up for Conferences?

An email will be sent to families Feb. 1 to sign up online.

What If I Need An In-Person Conference?

If you need to meet with a teacher in person, you will be able to request this when signing up through the online link below. Teachers will contact you to schedule those times.

Do I need a Google account to participate in a virtual video conference?

Yes. Please click HERE to view how to set up a Google account if you do not already have one. A Google account is NOT needed for phone conferences.