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Welcome from the School Board

○ Tamara Derenak Kaufax(Lee District)

○ Karen Corbett Sanders (Mt. Vernon District)

○ Karen Keys-Gamarra (at large)

○ Abrar Omeish (at large)○ Rachna Sizemore Heizer

(at large)• *Click on each member’s

name to watch their welcome back video

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Welcome from the Principal & Administration

○ Martin Grimm, Principal○ Matthew Mough,

Associate Principal○ The entire administrative

team can be found on our website at this link.

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Back to School Night Purpose & Goals

○ Welcome families to the school community and foster a school-family partnership for the 2020-21 school year

○ Provide timely information about the curriculum, daily schedule, learning expectations in a virtual environment, school routines & procedures, family resources and supports to help your child be successful

○ Learn more about your child’s classroom experiences from teachers and school staff members

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School Mission, Vision and Beliefs for 2020-21 SY

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2020 -21 Focus : Actualizing a learning community with engaging (virtual) lessons that guaranteeacademic and social -emotional growth with equity at the center.

How is this school year different fromDistance Learning from last spring?

○ Ensuring all students have a device and connectivity (if this is an issue, please contact your student’s counselor)

○ Increased synchronous time○ Grades will be calculated in more traditional sense than the spring○ Targeted small group instruction to better meet the needs of students with spring

learning loss ○ Additional family resources and supports (please see technology resource site)○ Extensive staff professional training to better support (3-week teacher work week

compared to normal 1-week to allow for more learning/preparation):• Social & emotional learning (weekly during SOAR 4)• Building an online classroom and school community• Teaching, assessing and intervening in the virtual environment

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Overview of the Curriculum

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Portrait of a Graduate

A goal of FCPS is to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate learning in authentic

ways and support students in the development of skills that employers are seeking for the

workforce and are a necessity to be successful in the virtual learning environment and day-to-

day life.

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Who do we want our students to be?

CommunicatorsCollaborators

Ethical & Global CitizensCreative and Critical Thinkers

Goal-Directed and Resilient Individuals

Portrait of a Graduate Family Resources

The Learning Model outlines the FCPS instructional vision ensuring all students reach Portrait of a Graduate outcomes.

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As educators: ● We establish a learner-centered environment

focused on relationships. Our classroom and school community is inclusive and culturally responsive.

● We plan through a concept-based curriculum with a focus on essential knowledge and skills that can be applied across subjects and in real life settings.

● We teach through meaningful learning experiences that encourage students to collaborate, communicate and engage in relevant and rigorous tasks.

● We purposefully assess students with a focus on continuous growth. Students demonstrate knowledge and skills in a variety of ways, such as tasks, projects, tests, and open-response questions.

What do we want our students to know, understand and be able to do?

VA Department of Education

Standards of Learning

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2020-21 Essential Standards● Streamlined content of what is

most essential for all students to show mastery by the end of the grade level.

● Include standards from the spring closure for reteaching and intervening in order to close learning gaps.

Digital Citizenship

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Home Supports

Many supports for families are available on the FCPS Digital Citizenship website: bit.ly/FCPSdigcitpublic

● Establishing Expectations at Home

● Choosing Digital Apps, Games and Services Wisely

● Media Balance and Well-being Toolkit

● Digital Citizenship for Families Online Interactive Course

● Tip Sheets and Videos

● Student Interactives

Supporting students in developing positive Digital Citizenship skills is a shared responsibility.

Student Rights & Responsibilities Updates

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● Students will complete the annual required SR&R documentation through lessons and quizzes in SOAR 4.

● Parents should sign-off on the parent signature portion of the SR&R (to acknowledge receipt) done virtually this year rather than a paper/pen option.

● SR&R Resources for Families○ SR&R Parent Guide○ SR&R Topics for Families to

Discuss

Supporting Students with Social & Emotional Learning

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Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults:

● Understand and manage emotions● Establish and maintain positive relationships● Set and achieve positive goals● Make responsible decisions● Feel and show empathy

There will be an increased focus on Social Emotional Learning in collaboration with The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL).

For HSS, this will primarily be done through SOAR 4

In your class sessions, your child’s teachers will share more about the content your student will be learning this school year.

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Family Resources to Learn about Content Area Curriculum

Via the FCPS Return to School Curriculum hub, parents may access streamlined curriculum guides with year-long essential

standards and unit-by-unit essential standards for each quarter.

Instructional Schedule

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Monday Schedule (details here)

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Asynchronous activities may include:

● Practice activities● Projects● Reading or writing● Research/analysis

structured through a hyperdoc

● Flipped classroom activities○ Watching video,

completing a reading● Assessments

60 min./week for each standard/honors class

75 min./week for each AP/IB/DE class

Synchronous

● Designated class/course meeting time with teacher directed tasks

● Video conferencing with teacher(s) and/or class peers

● Follows a set class/course meeting schedule○ Tuesday & Thursday○ Wednesday & Friday

Tuesday-Friday Schedule (full schedule found here)

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The Engagement Model: Structuring Synchronous Time

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Some additional models your student may see in their courses include Option 1 & Option 2.

Assessment & Grading Policies

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Division & State Assessments○ Where allowable and practical, assessments are being shifted to an

online at-home format to reduce in-person assessments. ○ Procedures and safety protocols are followed for all in-person

assessments to ensure physical distancing and cleaning practices meet current health department and division guidance.

○ Some assessment information is ‘to be determined’ based on FCPS operational status (winter/spring 2021).

○ More information: • Assessment Information for Families

• Health & Safety Protocols for Assessments

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Assessments

○ Additional FCPS information: Grade Level Tests21

Assessment Purpose Contribution Toward Postsecondary Goals

Course-based assessments

● Formative and summative - to measure student progress and inform instruction

Will vary by subject and grade level

SOLs ● Measure knowledge of grade level or course content standards

**2020-21 data will be utilized for verified credits towards graduation; not for school accreditation (state waiver)

Verified credits towards graduation

PSATSATACT

● Measure readiness for advanced coursework● See link to FCPS page regarding

Assessment Notifications

College entrance exams, National Merit Scholarship qualifyingSubstitute test for verified credit

Grading and Reporting

Balanced Assessment Approach

• Projects• Rubrics specific to assignments• Tests & quizzes• Performance tasks

Student understanding is assessed in multiple ways. Each assessment type provides information to guide and inform instruction to meet the needs of students.

HSS Grading Policies

• FCPS Secondary Grading & Reporting Document summarizes division wide grading expectations

• Some (not all) HSS courses have moved to a rolling gradebook to add additional flexibility in a less than normal school year. Please find more information about rolling gradebooks in this short video and on this website.

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In the syllabi in each of your students’ Schoology pages, teachers will share details about grading & reporting policies (i.e.

late-work, retesting practices, grade weighting, etc.).

School-wide Procedures, Attendance & Communication

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School-Wide Procedures and Routines

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★ Technology Support ★ Advisory★ Library, Textbook Curbside Pickup★ Use of School Grounds (i.e. fields, outdoor learning spaces,

etc.)

In your course sessions, your child’s teachers will explain their classroom procedures and routines.

Student Attendance

We must record attendance every day (including Mondays)Parents should report student absences via our attendance form on the website or our attendance line (703.924.7419). FCPS & HSS Attendance Procedures and Policies can be found below:

HSS Attendance Procedures & PoliciesFCPS Attendance Information

If students are experiencing connectivity or technology issues that keep them from participating in synchronous learning, parents should report that information so the school can support the student’s learning and attendance

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School Communication○ Consistent communication in varied mediums is necessary for us all to stay

connected in our virtual setting. • Hayfield Website• Follow us on Twitter @FCPSHayfieldSS

• Schoology• News You Choose• E-notify• Our Student Activities and Student Services Offices send out weekly updates

○ Families can communicate directly to teachers, counselors and administrators through email or phone (with all staff not in the building currently, email is normally the best starting point and then phone calls can be arranged). Our staff directory can be found here.

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In your course sessions, your child’s teachers will explain their classroom

communications.

Hayfield Secondary PTSA

○ Please support our amazing PTSA (website located here and membership form found here).

○ Membership supports scholarships, teacher mini-grants, teacher appreciation events and various other efforts led by you!

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Supporting Your Child at Home

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Family Resources and SupportsCommunication Supports for Families

❖ United Language interpretation service❖ Talking Points website/App ❖ Parent Information Phone Lines in eight languages

Technology Supports for Families❖ Technology Help Desk for Families ❖ Parent & Student IT Support Portal❖ Technology Tips for Families❖ Videos & Tips Sheets

➢ BBCU/Google Meet➢ Google Classroom➢ SIS/Parent Vue➢ General Computer Use

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Tips for Success in Online Learning Break Ideas:○ Take a screen break○ Walk or play outside○ Move, stretch, Yoga○ Organize materials○ Draw or doodle○ Meditate○ Read○ Drink water○ Use the restroom○ Reflect what went well

and what you can do better or set a goal

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Dedicate a space for you to do your work, where your computer will be on a level surface. Remember that everyone can see where you are working when your camera is on.

Dress for success. You may be on camera as you interact with your peers and teachers, so be sure to dress accordingly.

Communicate with your teachers via email (your student ID# @fcpsschools.net). Also use this email to reach out to counselors and other school staff.

Check for assignments and announcements in Schoology

Stick to a schedule.

Follow the schedule for meeting with teachers. Use the other days to complete assigned work and check in when needed.

Be open and flexible to learn this new way together!

SchoologyPilot: New Learning Management SystemReplaces FCPS 24/7 Learning and Google ClassroomIn each course:○ Access Collaborate Ultra links for synchronous learning○ View and turn in assignments○ Interact with course materials, discussion boards, course tools○ Access resources (textbook, assessments, external links)○ Message teachers

All courses can be combined on a student’s calendar to easily track assignments and upcoming important dates across all areas.

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We acknowledge that this is a pilot and there have been and will be bumps in the road. We are appreciative of our student, staff, and parents patience and flexibility on this journey together.

Staff IntroductionsAll faculty members will be posting welcome videos, tips to navigate their courses as well as their course syllabus on their course Schoology pagePlease review this video to access your ParentVue and Schoology sites

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*faculty photo from 2019-20

Upcoming Dates of Note○ Class of 2021 Virtual Town Hall - 6:00 PM

9/24/20○ Required Forms Due 10/1/20○ Materials Distribution Day 2 10/5/20○ Student town hall led by HSS student

leaders (coming soon)○ Student Holiday/School Planning Day

10/12/20○ PSAT for 11th graders 10/29/20○ Last day of 1st Quarter 10/30/20

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Thank you

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“The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.” - Walt Disney

We know our Hawks will rise to the challenge ahead of us as we navigate this new territory together. Thank you for your continued partnership in our amazing community.