Question: I received a call from the school letting me know my student has not turned in assignments. What should I do?
Answer: If you received a call from the school regarding missing assignments, it means your student has not turned in assignments for one or more classes. It is critically important they complete and turn in assignments if they want to earn credit for a class. Please call the office to create a plan for your student.
Teachers are taking attendance weekly by determining whether a student has completed and turned in their assignments and participated in class. If a student has done neither of these things, the teacher will mark the student "NC" for "Needs Contact" and you will receive a call from one of our case managers.
Question: What if my student receives an "I" in one of their classes this semester?
Answer: Our first hope is for all students to do the best they can and turn in as many assignments as possible this semester so they will earn a "P." However, a student must earn the "P." A student who earned a "P" for the first 6-week grading period is not guaranteed a "P" for the semester. The student must demonstrate learning during this period as well. If a student earns an "I" for "Incomplete" the student will be required to make up additional learning standards and assignments in the future. This will be in addition to their future course load. For these reasons, we strongly encourage students to do the best they can in all of their classes this semester.
Question: I am not receiving weekly email updates regarding my student's progress in Google Classroom. What can I do?
Answer: Please reach out to the office ASAP and they can help get you set up. You will have the option of receiving daily or weekly updates. The email will contain assignments from all of your student's classes this semester.
Question: What if I still need a chromebook?
Answer: If you were unable to check one out over the past couple of weeks, please contact STHS at 503.261.4600 and we can schedule a time for you to check one out.
Question: What if I do not have Internet access?
Answer: If you are without internet or just lost your internet, please reach out to the office.
Currently there are many FREE Xfinity guest access hot spots. You can find a list here: https://hotspots.wifi.xfinity.com/
Other Free hotspots: Please check with your cell phone carrier. All the major cellular vendors: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile have offered free Hotspots. Most Internet providers are waiving late fees and suspending data usage limits due to COVID-19. Check out your specific company for more information
If you need Internet access please contact local providers, many are offering 60-day free access. Here is a list of providers in our area:
· Comcast basic internet is free for low-income customers for 60 days and $9.99/month after that: www.internetessentials.com/Apply
· Comcast: corporate.comcast.com/covid-19
· CenturyLink: news.centurylink.com/covid-19
Question: When did distance learning start for students?
Answer: All students throughout the state of Oregon transitioned to distance learning on Monday, April 13th.
Question: What does this mean for students?
Answer: Beginning on April 13th, the lessons and activities your teacher posted online will be a part of your student’s current classes this semester. It is important for your student to complete assignments and participate in class to earn credit for the semester.
Question: How do students earn credit?
Answer: All students in grades 9-12 will be receiving a "P" for "Pass" or an "I" for "Incomplete" for courses this semester. This is across the state of Oregon and was determined by Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Department of Education. To earn a "P", students must participate as much as possible in all of their classes (by completing and turning in coursework, participating in class discussions when possible, posting answers to questions, engaging online with their teachers and class peers, etc.). Students in grades 9-11 are not guaranteed a "P" if they were passing at the 6-week mark. They must continue to demonstrate learning during this time of distance learning.
For seniors: We have reached out by phone to all of you and your families should have receiveed a letter illustrating the courses/credits you are still required to complete for graduation (if any). If you did not receive the letter, please contact the school as soon as possible. My hope is you will continue to participate in your courses, regardless of whether you still need the credit for graduation. Springwater is first and foremost a community -- and we want you to remain a part of it for as long as possible!
Question: When do students need to attend class?
Answer: One of the wonderful things about distance learning is the flexibility! Your student’s assignments and lessons will be posted online and be available for students to access any time of the day or night. Teachers will also provide several days for the student to complete and turn in assignments.
Question: How do I know how my student is doing in their classes?
Answer: Teachers will be posting all lessons, activities, assignments, and feedback in their Google classes. Please DO NOT check Synergy StudentVue or ParentVue. Assignments will NOT be entered in Synergy. Parents can request weekly summaries from their students' Google classes. These summaries include missing assignments and upcoming assignment due dates. It is also very beneficial to sit down with your students and have them show you their google classes and the assignments they have completed and still need to complete. Within Google Classroom you will be able to see all the details of the assignment, the date is was assigned, and the date is was due. You will also be able to see when the assignment has been graded and the feedback from the teacher. To learn more about Google Classroom, watch the Google Classroom Overview YouTube video in this newsletter.
Question: How do I contact my student’s teacher?
Answer: Teachers are best reached via email. But you can also call the main office at 503.261.4600 and we can forward your message to them. Additionally, teachers have office hours M-F from 2pm - 4pm. Please keep in mind, teachers may be working with other students or families when you reach out to them and you may need to wait a few minutes or prefer to schedule a meeting.
Question: What if my student is unable to attend class during a live lesson?
Answer: There will be times (approximately once a week per class) when teachers may have a “live” class -- a chance for students to join a virtual class meeting, activity, lesson, or discussion. When these live activities occur, they will follow the schedule below.
Important: The schedule below is not a student schedule for when students must be logged into their classes. The purpose of this schedule is to minimize conflicts between teachers’ live lessons and to provide an overview of when teachers will schedule their live lessons (usually no more than once or twice a week).
If your student is unable to attend a live lesson -- that is ok! Many of these lessons will be recorded for your student to review at a later time.
Still have questions? Please call Springwater at 503.261.4600. Thank you!
