Grading / Attendance

Canvas and Zoom

Canvas is the ONLY learning platform that students are required to use.

  • Canvas (How to Navigate Canvas) Videos and PDF versions (English/Spanish) are available online.

  • Teachers will post all classroom announcements and school-wide information in Canvas.

  • All Zoom sessions will also originate from within Canvas, which will automatically populate the calendar for students and provide an extra layer of security.

  • All learning resources will be posted in Canvas, and all assignments will be turned in via Canvas.

Non-direct Instruction/Student School Day

In addition to direct instruction, the student school day should consist of the following:

  • Completing classwork assigned by the teacher.

  • Independent reading.

  • Engaging with course materials in Canvas (reading, recordings, video links, examples).

  • Small group instruction provided by the teacher.

  • Working on projects.

  • Engaging in specials courses (art, PE, music, technology)

  • The LCPS Learn YouTube Channel will be available for additional live and recorded lesson. 

Grades

The district grading policy of two (2) grades per week per subject will be recorded. No more than three grades per subject will be recorded. “AP” courses up to 4.

Attendance

While in the RED phase, attendance will be measured in terms of participation and engagement. If a student cannot engage in learning in the online environment, the parent should contact the teacher (via e-mail). If the student will be unable to engage or participate for an extended period, a parent note or physician’s note should be provided.

Participation (Engagement)

Students must engage in all classes during the school week, although logging-in to live (synchronous) meetings in not required.

Student Engagement for Online Learning

  • Students in remote learning are required to participate in class activities and assignments to show they are working towards mastery.

  • “Engagement” is students logging into Canvas and attempting lessons/activities. Students not attempting lessons/activities and not logging on to their Canvas courses will be contacted by their teacher for lack of engagement. Students not completing assignments would be reflected in their class grade.

Special Education

All students receiving special education services will continue to receive the support outlined in their Individualized Education Plan. Parents of special education students will be contacted by their child’s caseworker to set up meetings and assessments to make the necessary modifications in order to follow the public health order. If you have any questions, please contact your school for more information.

Dual Language and ELL Students/Parents

All students receiving bilingual education services will continue to receive support from the bilingual department. Dual language classes are still offered throughout the district. If you are interested in dual language, please contact your child’s principal. At the secondary level, the International Welcome Centers are available to support students and parents. Please contact your school for more information.

Five areas of focus for successful Social-Emotional Learning

  • Reestablish Connections: Several times weekly, students will have positive adult contact from their school. Staff will be trained, or receive refresher training on engagement / connecting activities such as community building circles.

  • Trauma Informed Professional Development for Staff: During New Teacher Orientation and District-level professional development days, staff will receive trauma informed professional development to include the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences.

  • Discuss Environmental Stressors: Teachers will be encouraged to have frequent and open conversations about how environmental changes such as not being able to come to school, mask wearing and social distancing are impacting their students with an emphasis on strategies for self-regulation and self-care.

  • The 5 Social Emotional Learning Competencies as outlined by CASEL will be interwoven into the curriculum and explicitly taught.

  • Through use of the MLSS framework, and with behavioral health teams and The Connection Center as a resource, schools will have a framework of both internal and community-based supports to refer students and their families to.

Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)

  • The early childhood programs will follow the same model as LCPS. If we are fully online, they are fullyonline. If we are hybrid, they are hybrid.

  • Teachers will contact all parents directly to discuss the schedule and resources available.

  • Teachers and Instructional assistants will prepare age-appropriate materials for children.