mr. daniel nerelli, superintendent dr. gregory puckett
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Mr. Daniel Nerelli, Superintendent
Dr. Gregory Puckett, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Jeremy Curtis, Assistant to the Superintendent for Student Services
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Contents MISSION OF THE CHICHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT ................................................................................................... 3
VISION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
District Schools ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 5
ATTENDANCE........................................................................................................................................................... 6
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................................... 6
DISTRICT GRADING POLICIES ................................................................................................................................... 7
DISTRICT ALERT/MESSAGING SYSTEM .................................................................................................................... 7
DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY POLICIES ............................................................................................................................ 8
STUDENT/FAMILY TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT .......................................................................................................... 10
STUDENT/FAMILY TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES ...................................................................................................... 11
APPENDIX A ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
APPENDIX B ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Elementary Schedule............................................................................................................................................. 17
Middle School Schedule ........................................................................................................................................ 18
High School Schedule ............................................................................................................................................ 19
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MISSION OF THE CHICHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
The mission of the Chichester School District is to provide an
education in a safe environment for students to achieve
individual academic success, develop personal and civic
responsibility, and acquire college and career readiness
skills for an evolving and diverse world.
VISION
Chichester students will graduate prepared for college or
career success.
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District Schools
Boothwyn Elementary School
2128 Blue Ball Ave. Boothwyn, PA 19061
PHONE – 610-485-6881 ext. 7801
Joy Horstmyer, Principal
Marita Keidel, Secretary
Hilltop Elementary School
401 Cherry Tree Road Aston, PA 19014
PHONE – 610-485-6881 ext. 8801
Christine Matijasich, Principal
Marsha Hefton, Secretary
Linwood Elementary School
1403 Huddell Ave. Linwood, PA 19061
PHONE – 610-485-6881 ext. 4801
Nicole Johnson, Principal
TBD, Secretary
Marcus Hook Elementary School
8th and Market St. Marcus Hook, PA 19061
PHONE – 610-485-6881 ext. 3801
Susan Gavigan, Principal
Wendy VanCleve, Secretary
Chichester Middle School
925 Meetinghouse Rd, Upper Chichester,
PA 19061
PHONE - 610-485-6881 ext. 1803
Stacie Hardy, Principal
Maryellen Riley, Secretary
Chichester High School
3333 Chichester Ave, Upper Chichester,
PA 19061
PHONE- 610-485-6881 ext. 1801
Michael Stankavage, Principal
Roberta Profitt, Secretary
Chichester Education Center
401 Cherry Tree Road, Aston PA 19014
PHONE - 610-485-6881
Dan Nerelli, Superintendent
Gregory Puckett, Assistant Superintendent
Jeremy Curtis, Assistant to the Superintendent for Student Services
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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
In order for students to learn best and be successful during their virtual learning experience, students
will be expected to do the following:
• Attend classes during scheduled time: If students do not log into the class when they are
supposed to, they will be marked absent. Teachers and principals will follow the School Board
Policy 204: Attendance. Students who do not log into their classes on the assigned days will be
marked as truant. Habitually truant students may be subject to discipline such as being issued
truancy citations with the Magistrate’s Office.
• Be on time: Students are expected to log on at the time class is scheduled. Students signing late
will be marked as late and consequences may be administered.
• Only use district approved devices and/or programs for learning: The school district was
able to purchase a device for each student. The devices are designed to work with the approved
programs we offer. The technology department is not responsible for the maintenance or
troubleshooting of non-district devices.
• Remain active and engaged: Virtual learning is expected to mimic face-to-face to learning the
best it can. In order for a student experience to be successful, students must participate and be
engaged the same way they would in a classroom. Students should not be turning off their
camera and should have their microphones muted unless otherwise directed by their teacher.
• Recording of a lesson is ILLEGAL!: Students and families are prohibited from recording any
teacher lesson. Should a student or parent be caught doing so, the matter will be turned over to
the police per § 5703. Interception, disclosure or use of wire, electronic or oral
communications: Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes Title 18 Pa.C.S.A.
Crimes and Offenses
• Students must maintain proper classroom behavior: Students are to use their name when
signing into their programs and should not have inappropriate backgrounds.
• Student dress: Student dress should follow the district dress code policy (SB Policy 221). In a
virtual environment, comfortable clothing is acceptable; however, inappropriate clothing is not
acceptable.
• Asynchronous Learning Time: Students are expected to use this time to work on assignments
that may be used for reinforcement of skills learned, and/or online resource work.
• Treat each class equally: Each class is equally important. Students are to attend Core Content
classes along with special area/unified arts classes. The classes are graded.
• Submit work on time: Students are expected to submit work on time. Student work will be
graded in accordance with the district grading policy.
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ATTENDANCE
During virtual learning students will follow the school district’s attendance policy (SB Policy 204).
Attendance shall be required of all students during the days and hours that school is in session, except
that authorized district staff may excuse a student for temporary absences upon receipt of satisfactory
evidence of mental, physical, or other urgent reasons that may reasonably cause the student's absence.
Habitually truant shall mean six (6) or more school days of unexcused absences during the current
school year by a child subject to compulsory school attendance.
Truant shall mean having incurred three (3) or more school days of unexcused absences during the
current school year by a child subject to compulsory school attendance.
Parental excusal can be done by emailing the addresses below for each building. Parents must submit
in writing the name of the student, grade, and reason for absence.
High School: [email protected]
Middle School: [email protected]
Boothwyn: [email protected]
Hilltop: [email protected]
Linwood: [email protected]
Marcus Hook: [email protected]
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
All IEP supports and services will be conducted in accordance with the current IEP. IEP case
managers are your main point of contact for any concerns or issue you encounter regarding special
education supports and accommodations. Please contact your case manager first and they will involve
the appropriate parties to address any concerns. Please note, in order to avoid additional school
visitors, we will hold all of our IEP and 504 meetings via virtual methods such as our Microsoft Teams
platform. Some of our students are being considered for in-person instruction, if your child is being
considered you will be contacted by Student Services staff directly.
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DISTRICT GRADING POLICIES
Chichester School District’s grading policies will remain in effect during the virtual learning
experience. Students are expected to submit work on time. In the event of an issue with submitting
work electronically, students should contact their teacher via the chat/messenger feature in Microsoft
Teams or Schoology, or they can email their teacher directly. The district recognizes that electronic
submission is new to some families and will be working with families on directions on how to submit
work and allow for a grace period in the beginning of the virtual learning as students and families
become more familiar with the process. There are different grading policies for each level, and they
can be found later in this handbook in the school’s section.
DISTRICT ALERT/MESSAGING SYSTEM
Beginning July 1, 2020, Chichester School District will be implementing a new school alert
system called SwiftK12. This will take the place of our current alert system School Messenger.
To guarantee the alert system is used efficiently, we will need to confirm your contact
information is accurate and up-to-date always.
SwiftK12 allows our schools to send messages using phone, email and SMS text messaging.
Phone calls will be sent with 610-485-6881 as the caller ID number. Text messages will be sent
[From Name of Building:] Please note you will not be able to reply to text messages sent from the
school.
SwiftK12 is integrated with the existing PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you log-on to the Parent
Portal, you will now see a new link called SwiftReach SwiftK12 on the left navigation pane under
Alerting. We suggest you log-on using Chrome or Firefox.
You will be able to see Contact Information button in the top navigation.
Within Alert Preferences button of the Parent Portal, you’ll be able to choose your
communication preferences (email, phone and/or text message) by placing a checkmark into the
fields.
Note: Setting up parent preferences is your responsibility. You will receive messages to every
contact field shown in Alert Preferences until updated in parent portal. Tolls and charges
associated with messages from the school are your responsibility and not the responsibility of the
school. Please be sure to set your preferences if there are any numbers or addresses to which you
don’t like to be contacted. All phone numbers & email addresses must be in valid format.
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Emergency messages are always sent with all three message types (email, text, and phone) and
to every contact field shown. We can’t change this. If you do not have access to log into the
Parent Portal, you may contact your child(s) school directly to request changes.
ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS IN APPENDIX A
DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY POLICIES
Students are expected to follow the school district technology policy (SB Policy 815).
The Board supports use of the Internet and other computer networks in the district's instructional and operational
programs in order to facilitate learning, teaching and daily operations through interpersonal communications and
access to information, research and collaboration.
For instructional purposes, the use of network facilities shall be consistent with the curriculum adopted by the
school district as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of
students.
Authority
The electronic information available to students and staff does not imply endorsement of the content by the
district of the content, nor does the district guarantee the accuracy of information received on the Internet. The
district shall not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged or unavailable when using the
network or for any information that is retrieved via the Internet.
The district shall not be responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to the Internet.
The district reserves the right to log network use, review any material found on or associated with district
equipment, and monitor fileserver space utilization by district users, while respecting the privacy rights of both
district users and outside users.
The Board establishes that use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right; inappropriate, unauthorized and illegal
use will result in cancellation of those privileges and appropriate disciplinary action.[1][2][3]
The Board shall establish a list of materials that are inappropriate for access by minors, as outlined in the
District Guidelines for Technology Use, Board policy, student and faculty handbooks, municipal ordinances,
court cases, and state and federal laws.[4]
Delegation of Responsibility
The district shall make every effort to ensure that this educational resource is used responsibly by students and
staff.
Administrators, teachers and staff have a professional responsibility to work together to help students develop
the intellectual skills necessary to discriminate among information sources, to identify information appropriate
to their age and developmental levels, and to evaluate and use the information to meet their educational goals.
Students and staff have the responsibility to respect and protect the rights of every other user in the district and
on the Internet.
The building administrator shall have the authority to determine what is inappropriate use and his/her decision is
final.
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The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for implementing technology and procedures to determine
whether the district's computers are being used for purposes prohibited by law or for accessing sexually explicit
materials. The procedure shall include but not be limited to:[5][4][10]
1. Utilizing a technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access for minors and adults to
certain visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, harmful to minors with respect to use by
minors, or determined inappropriate for use by minors by the Board.
2. Maintaining and securing a usage log.
3. Monitoring online activities of minors.
Guidelines
Network accounts shall be used only by the authorized owner of the account for its approved purpose. All
communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property and shall
not be disclosed. Network users shall respect the privacy of other users on the system.
Prohibitions
Students and staff are expected to act in a responsible, ethical and legal manner in accordance with district
policy, accepted rules of network etiquette, and federal and state law. Specifically, the following uses are
prohibited:
1. Facilitating illegal activity.
2. Commercial or for-profit purposes.
3. Non-work or non-school related work.
4. Product advertisement or political lobbying.
5. Hate mail, discriminatory remarks, and offensive or inflammatory communication.
6. Unauthorized or illegal installation, distribution, reproduction, or use of copyrighted materials.[7]
7. Access to obscene or pornographic material or child pornography.
8. Access by students and minors to material that is harmful to minors or is determined inappropriate for
minors in accordance with Board policy.
9. Inappropriate language or profanity.
10. Transmission of material likely to be offensive or objectionable to recipients.
11. Intentional obtaining or modifying of files, passwords, and data belonging to other users.
12. Impersonation of another user, anonymity, and pseudonyms.
13. Fraudulent copying, communications, or modification of materials in violation of copyright laws.[8]
14. Loading or using of unauthorized games, programs, files, or other electronic media.
15. Disruption of the work of other users.
16. Destruction, modification, abuse or unauthorized access to network hardware, software and files.
17. Quoting of personal communications in a public forum without the original author's prior consent.
18. Access to the network from an unauthorized location (i.e. home, cellular phone).
Security
System security is protected through the use of passwords. Failure to adequately protect or update passwords
could result in unauthorized access to personal or district files. To protect the integrity of the system, the
following guidelines shall be followed:
1. Employees and students shall not reveal their passwords to another individual.
2. Users are not to use a computer that has been logged in under another student's or employee's name.
3. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may
be denied access to the network.
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Consequences for Inappropriate Use
The network user shall be responsible for damages to the equipment, systems, and software resulting from
deliberate or willful acts.
Illegal use of the network; intentional deletion or damage to files of data belonging to others; copyright
violations; and theft of services will be reported to the appropriate legal authorities for possible prosecution.
General rules for behavior and communications apply when using the Internet, in addition to the stipulations of
this policy. Loss of access and other disciplinary actions shall be consequences for inappropriate use. Depending
on the nature or degree of the offense, and whether the offender is a student or employee, discipline may be
suspension, termination or expulsion.
Vandalism will result in cancellation of access privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to
harm or destroy data of another user, Internet or other networks; this includes but is not limited to uploading or
creating computer viruses.
Copyright
The illegal use of copyrighted software by students and staff is prohibited. Any data uploaded to or downloaded
from the network shall be subject to fair use guidelines.[8][12]
Safety
To the greatest extent possible, users of the network will be protected from harassment and unwanted or
unsolicited communication. Any network user who receives threatening or unwelcome communications shall
report such immediately to a teacher or administrator. Network users shall not reveal personal information to
other users on the network, including chat rooms, e-mail, Internet, etc.
Any district computer/server utilized by students and staff shall be equipped with Internet blocking/filtering
software.
Internet safety measures shall effectively address the following:[4]
1. Control of access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web.[10]
2. Safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct
electronic communications.
3. Prevention of unauthorized online access by minors, including "hacking" and other unlawful activities.
4. Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors.
5. Restriction of minors’ access to materials harmful to them.
6. The school district will educate all students about appropriate online behavior, including interacting
with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms and cyberbullying awareness
and response.[11]
STUDENT/FAMILY TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Chichester School District has a technology department that will support technological support for
students.
In order to support technology, please keep in mind valuable information we need to complete your
requests. (Please contact your teacher for any educational support.) Student name, school and
laptop number along with a contact email address or active phone number is required. A brief
description of your problem will help us get your request to the appropriate support technician. We
do anticipate a large number of requests and will require time to get back to everyone. We have
listed several ways to contact support below:
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-Helpdesk ticketing system: http://support.ChichesterSD.org
-email: [email protected]
-voicemail: (610) 485-6881 x5801
Additional information can be found on our webpage- www.ChichesterSD.org
NOTE: As a parent or guardian of a student you are aware that the school district may use
the laptop video camera for remote support with technicians as well as a video
communications tool with teachers.
STUDENT/FAMILY TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
STUDENT LAPTOP OPERATION
Here are some steps to help you log into your assigned laptop:
1. For home use you need to establish a network connection. You must connect laptop to an
available wireless network (home network), BEFORE logging into laptop. This can be done by
selecting the wireless icon at the lower right of the screen. (icon e.g. below)
To log in:
2. Populate Username field with your name e.g.- firstname.lastname
3. Populate Password field using your student ID e.g.- 589632
STUDENT/FAMILY TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES CONTINUED
Here are some steps to help you log into Office 365:
1. Click the Office 365 icon on desktop
2. When browser opens select Sign in
3. In the Sign in area type the students first name, a period and the students last name,
then the @ sign, chichesterSD.org, like this example: ([email protected])
4. Then select the Next button
5. Choose the Work or school account option
6. Then enter your password in the Password field and select Sign in
7. You have an option to Stay signed in, select a choice, Yes or No
You are now successfully logged into office 365
How to Access MS 365 using the WEB
1. To get into Microsoft Office 365, go to the following: https://login.microsoftonline.com/
2. When the browser opens you will see Sign in box. Type the students first name, a period and the
students last name, then the @ sign, chichestersd.org. Click the Next Button.
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3. Type in your password in the Enter password box. Click Sign in.
4. You have an option to Stay signed in, select a choice, Yes or No.
5. You are now successfully logged into Office 365.
6. From here, you will see the following page with multiple applications on it.
7. Once you see this page, you will see you have access to these apps. Most of the time you will be
using the Teams app.
To Access Online Learning for help:
8. Please select the following resources which can be found on our district website:
www.chichestersd.org
9. On our website, go to Tech in CSD and select what pertains to your child (Elementary Online
Learning, Middle School Online Learning, High School Online Learning).
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10. Once you click on (Elementary Online Learning, Middle School Online Learning, or High School
Online Learning), you want to select Student Technology Resources. Here, there will be multiple
videos on how to log into Office 365, how to access MS Teams, and how to navigate Schoology.
There are additional resources available on our website:
1. Go to www.ChichesterSD.org
2. In top navigation bar choose “Tech in CSD”
3. Select your School level for more building specific information:
(Elementary, Middle or High School Online Learning)
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APPENDIX A
Directions on how to access Contact Information and Alert Preferences
Log into Parent Portal: https://powerschool.chichestersd.org/public/home.html
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APPENDIX B
Student Laptop Agreement and Guidelines 2020-2021
CHICHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT FIRST NAME: STUDENT LAST NAME:
SCHOOL: GRADE: HOMEROOM:
Equipment Assigned: ☐ Laptop ☐ CHARGER LAPTOP NAME:
The terms of use are listed below:
1. The laptop computer is the property of the Chichester School District and issued to students for the purpose of conducting schoolwork and homework. It is intended only for the use of the student to whom it is assigned.
2. The student will abide by the computer and technology policies set forth through the School Board and all information in the Student 1:1
Laptop Handbook. (Available on the School District Website). Every time the student logs in to any district computer, they are agreeing to abide by the District Acceptable Use Policy.
3. The laptop computer may be taken home or to other locations after school hours by the student. However, the student is responsible
at all times, for the care and appropriate use of the laptop computer. Coaches and student activities moderators have been given proper direction on how to make sure laptops are safe during afterschool sports and activities.
4. If the laptop is lost or stolen, it is essential that the student notify the Principal’s Office immediately. If lost/stolen on district property
student must file a police report with the School Resource Officer If lost/stolen off district property, student/parent must file a police report with your local municipality within 3 days. A copy of the police report must be turned in to the principal’s office before a replacement or loaner laptop is issued.
5. The laptop computer will need to be returned to the Technology Department from time to time to receive regular maintenance,
upgrades and/or re-imaging. Students will be given proper notification when this becomes necessary.
6. The laptop computer is configured to be used on the school network. However, it does have the ability to connect to home networks and
local Wi-Fi hot spots. The Technology Department will not be able to assist you at your home in order to connect the laptop to other internet providers.
7. Division and school policies regarding appropriate use, data protection, computer misuse, health and safety must be adhered to by all
users of the computer.
8. Take care not to expose the laptop to extreme temperatures. The liquid material in the screen can both freeze and boil, so
keeping the laptop in your car for extended periods of time during harsh weather should be avoided.
9. Avoid eating or drinking near the computer, as food can damage the keyboard and the electronics directly under the keyboard.
10. Student understands that it is their responsibility to return assigned equipment to the technology department upon withdrawing from
the district for any reason. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary actions which can include contacting the proper authorities, or any other method deemed fit by the district that will allow recovery of district equipment.
Student Agreement:
• I will bring my issued laptop to school EVERY day that I am in attendance. • I will not use the issued laptop for non-academic purposes (games, downloads, chat rooms, instant messaging, viewing websites
not related to the assignment, etc.) during school hours.
• I will charge the issued laptop’s battery daily and will NOT loan out the laptop, power adapter, cords, or software to other individuals, and know that I will be issued the same laptop each year.
• I will transport the laptop in a protective manner.
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• I will keep the issued laptop off the floor where it could be stepped on or tripped over. I will keep food and beverages away from the laptop since they may cause damage to the computer.
• I will not disassemble any part of my issued laptop or attempt any repairs. • I will not deface the issued laptop in any way. This includes, but is not limited to, attaching stickers, marking painting, drawing
or marring any surface of the laptop. Laptop privileges can be revoked.
• I understand that obscene language and/or materials, including music, screen savers, backdrops, and/or pictures are prohibited.
• I understand that my laptop is subject to inspection at any time without notice and remains the property of the school district.
• I have received the equipment listed above and agree to the terms listed on this form.
“The Information Technology Department Student Support Policy which is attached hereto, is
an integral part of this Agreement and is incorporated herein by reference thereto as if set
forth herein at length.”
Student Signature: Date:
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
As parent or guardian of student I am aware that the school district may use the laptop as a communications
tool with teachers. This may include video conference sessions or remote support sessions for trouble
shooting.
-----Technology Support-----
In order to support technology please keep in mind valuable information we need to complete your requests. Student
name, school and laptop number along with a contact email address or phone number is required. A brief description
of your problem will help us get your request to the appropriate department. We do anticipate a large number of
requests and will require time to get back to everyone. We have listed several ways to access support below.
Our helpdesk ticketing system is available by gong to: http://support.chichestersd.org
Our support email address is: [email protected]
Our support phone number and voice mailbox are: (610)485-6881 x5801
Additional information can be found on our School District webpage,
www.ChichesterSD.org
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Elementary Schedule
Key Points
Morning Meeting 9:00 – 9:30
• AM is the synchronous learning
• PM is the asynchronous learning
• Intervention/small group scheduled
• Science and Social Studies split time and asynchronous
• Scheduled breaks for students back up to UA so staff get 45-minute prep
• Office Hours 3:30 - 4:00
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Middle School Schedule
Key Points
• 55 minute blocks (4 per day)
• A/B Day Schedule
• A Day: Periods 1, 2, 3, & 4
• B Day: Periods 5, 6, 7, & 8
• 10:25 – 11:55 Asynchronous: students can work independently
• Office Hours: 8:00-8:30 and 2:00 – 3:30
• Plus: During lunch period (4, 5, 6, or 7)
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High School Schedule
Day A Day B Day A Day B Day A Day B
8:00- 8:30
Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours
Teaching Block 1
8:30- 9:25
Period 1 Period 3 Period 1 Period 3 Period 1 Period 3
Teaching Block 2
9:30- 10:25
Period 2 Period 4 Period 2 Period 4 Period 2 Period 4
Asynchronous 10:25- 11:10
Teacher Prep
Teacher Prep
Teacher Prep Teacher Prep
Teacher Prep
Teacher Prep
Asynchronous 11:10-11:55
Teacher Lunch
Teacher Lunch
Teacher Lunch
Teacher Lunch
Teacher Lunch
Teacher Lunch
Teaching Block 3
12:00- 12:55
Period 7 Period 5 Period 7 Period 5 Period 7 Period 5
Teaching Block 4
1:00- 1:55
Period 8 Period 6 Period 8 Period 6 Period 8 Period 6
2:00 3:30
Office hours Office hours Office hours Office hours Office hours Office hours
Key Points
• 55 minute blocks (4 per day)
• A/B Day Schedule
• A Day: Periods 1,2, 7, & 8
• B Day: Periods 3,4, 5, & 6
• Split schedule to accommodate Vo-Tech students and their schedules
• 10:25 – 11:55 Asynchronous: students can work independently
• Office Hours: 8:00-8:30 and 2:00 – 3:30
• Plus: During lunch period (4, 5, 6, or 7)