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South Seminole Academy Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, April 16, 202011am 6pm
WelcomeIntroductions: Principal, Assistant Principals, Deans, Coaches, Curriculum Leaders
Supporting Students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP)● Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services are being continued through a virtual
platform.● IEP meetings are still being held.● Accommodations and/or Modifications are still being made for students, based on need.● A paraprofessional has been paired with an ESE teacher to offer additional support/make
contacts with families.● ESE teachers are documenting the IEP goals, accommodations being used, and standards
being addressed during each contact.● ESE teachers are documenting contacts and attempted contacts with students being
made.● Some classes are doing Google Meets or WebEx meetings weekly with individual students
and/or whole-class.
If you are needing additional support, reach out to your child’s IEP case manager. (Email is best)
Still Need a Laptop?
● Contact Ms. Clifphene Reid ( Assistant Principal) at 407-746-1312 or [email protected] :
-issues with device -request to obtain a device for the first time
- multiple students using one device and need an additional one
-Issues Logging in or resetting passwords?:
Contact Help Desk at 407-320-0350
Mon.-Fri. 7:30-4:00
What is the Portal?The Portal is a One Stop Shop for students access many of the learning platforms:
● eCampus● Office 365 email● Skyward● USA Test Prep,
i-Ready, Khan Academy, and many more!
What is eCampus?● Home hub for Distance Learning● You can find:
○ Assignments for all classes○ Weblinks for different learning platforms
● Becoming an Observer○ You can become an eCampus Observer so you are able to
see all of the assignments.○ Directions: How to Become an Observer
Navigating eCampus
The eCampus Calendar
Inside an eCampus Course
Students will see a Home Page listing:
● Teachers Office Hours● Ways to Contact the Teacher● Any other general information
The left sidebar are links to take you to different parts of the course.
Note: Some courses will have less links, as those features are not necessary for students to use.
Assignments in eCampus
Assignments are organized differently depending on the course. To access assignments,
● Click on “Modules” for Assignment OR● Click on “Assignments” for an assignment list
Assignments Grouped in a Module
Modules are used to order tasks and activities for students.
They are typically organized by Unit, Chapter, Project, or by week.
Assignments can look very different depending on the course.
Examples
Getting to Google Classroom● Some classes are using Google Classroom
instead of eCampus to house assignments.● Students access Google Classroom through a link
on the teachers eCampus course page.● Please make sure to be logged in to your SCPS
Google account prior to accessing the correct Google Classroom. Students do not need to create a gmail account to access anything from SCPS.
Navigating a Google ClassroomWhen you click on the “Google Classroom” tile in Clever, your student’s homepage will look similar to the one on the right
It will reflect the teacher’s classes who have opted to utilize Google Classroom for distance learning
Students should click on the appropriate class to access their assignments
Google Classroom Homepage The homepage for all Google Classrooms will look similar to the following
On each homepage, you may access the following:
- Stream - Classwork - Grades
The stream acts like a newsfeed where students can see posts, assignments, questions, and general info from the teacher. Students can also posts questions to the stream.
Google AppsStudents Google Drive (as well as all of their Google Apps) are accessible from their Google Classroom. Simply click on the nine dots located in the top right corner of the page
Navigating Skyward● Skyward is the official gradebook.
eCampus is NOT the official gradebook● Checking Skyward will allow you to see
what graded assignments are missing.● NTI - This code in Skyward means that the
student has “Not Turned In” an assignment and that it is missing.
Navigating Skyward
Navigating Skyward
Navigating Skyward
Social and Emotional Learning
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is defined as skills to understand and manage emotions, set goals, and show empathy for others.
● Keep Calm & Carry On● Three Collective Breaths● Two Word Check In● Self-Care● Consistency in Daily Routines● Consistent Communication● Loving Kindness
Additional Resources can be found @ Emotional Wellbeing , Breathe Parent Guide, Inside SEL
Strategies
● Relationships● Exercise● Awareness● Nature● Resilience● Something New● Self-Care● Emotions● Clearing Out
Tips for well-being while working from home:
SSA counselors are available for students and families via email, video conferencing, or phone.
Counselors can connect families/students to Social Worker or Mental Health Counselors when needed.
● Paola Amaya○ 7th grade Traditional track, 8th grade last names M-Z Traditional Track○ [email protected]○ 407-746-1315
● Lisa Callovi○ 6th grade Traditional Track, 8th grades last names A-L Traditional Track○ [email protected]○ 407-746-1316
● Patricia Durand○ 6th-8th Pre-IB, ESOL○ [email protected]○ 407-746-1314
Counselor information and contact
● Free club!● Opportunity to make
connections and develop healthy coping strategies
● Email Ms. Moses if interested-
Healthy Minds Club!
Sample day!
Printable Sample Schedule
Editable Sample
Make your own!
General Tips for Success!Make sure to read all instructions for each assignment and task! Just like in school, we want our students to be self learners and engage in topics that will excel them to new knowledge, this only happens if we encourage our students to read all of the instructions prior to starting a task or assignment. We notice, as educators that once this happens, there are less questions. Teachers are expert scaffolders, their instructions are detailed and explicit to ensure student success. Push your child to read all the instructions prior to starting a task!
When in doubt, encourage your student to ask their teacher. When we all work together, the children will benefit.
Helpful Tips for Parents and Guardians - Social StudiesBelieve that your child can be successful in SS:
● Most of previous suggestions from other content areas also apply to Social Studies.● Make your Social Studies classwork a routine.● Contact your Teacher!● Ensure that you are completing tasks that will be put into Skyward.● Be Flexible● We are living in a historic moment in World/US History, with major civic implications. Talk with
your children about the current events going on and how this may be impactful to the future!
Helpful Tips for Parents and Guardians - MathBelieve that your child can be successful in math because they can!
● Establish a routine/schedule. ○ 20 minutes a day for practice is better than nothing.
● Talk about math in a positive way!○ Encourage persistence. Some problems take time to solve.○ Encourage your child to experiment with different approaches that make sense to them. Often
times, there’s more than one way to solve a math problem (drawing a picture, making lists, etc.)● Ask questions:
○ Why did you…?○ What can you do next?○ Do you see any patterns?○ Does the answer make sense?○ How do you know…?○ These questions help encourage thinking about math.
● Communicate with teachers. We are here to help.
Helpful Tips for Parents and Guardians - ScienceBelieve that your child can be successful in Science:
● Establish a Routine/Schedule○ Do Science 1st... just kidding, try to work on certain subjects on certain days/certain times each day,
if possible.● Create a Checklist
○ List “Must Do” assignments/tasks by due date. Cross off completed tasks. Double-check for incomplete tasks.
● Encourage Appropriate Pacing○ Prioritize checklist tasks (most difficult tasks/subjects first, due soon vs due later, etc.), but don’t rush
thru assignments. Take breaks as needed (20-20-20 Rule) or work ahead, if possible.● Be Proactive
○ Contact teachers during office hours with any questions or concerns. Communication is essential!● Celebrate Success!
○ Reward students for timeliness/completion of assignments, sharing resources appropriately with siblings, etc. (Tangible Rewards, Verbal & Non-Verbal Praise)
Helpful Tips for Parents and Guardians - ELABelieve that your child can be successful in ELA:
● Encourage your child to dedicate 20 - 30 minutes a day for our English Language Arts class.● Students should continue to use the Four Core Reading Strategies - predicting, questioning,
clarifying, summarizing - that good readers use together to comprehend text. ● Have students check their school email, Skyward, and eCampus (All, which is a button on
your portal) weekly for directions, information, assignments, and important updates from your ELA teacher.
● Reach out to your teachers if you have any questions, concerns, or clarifications. ● Focus on the graded, “must do” assignments first every week.● Encourage him/her to create a checklist or schedule for the day and check off completed
assignments. ● I know this sounds simple, but don’t forget to breathe.
Helpful Tips for Parents and Guardians - ElectivesBelieve that your child can be successful in all subjects:
● Ask your child what fun activities he/she is doing for Elective Classes!● Ensure that your child is completing the one graded assignment per week for each Elective.● Encourage your child to share during dinner time the articles they are reading in Elective
Classes.● Encourage your child to stay physically active every day and practice some activities from their
PE, JROTC and Dance classes.● Encourage your child to practice new skills like painting, writing, drawing, puzzles, or even
making music! Why not?● Challenge your child to practice a foreign language! make fun games at home and memorize
new words and useful phrases in a language they are learning at school.● Encourage your child to practice the 7 Habits at home.● Encourage your child to keep learning from all content areas and practice balance! ● Soul-Mind and Body
#Electivesmatter
QuestionsIn the chat box, ask your questions!
Please make sure to check out the links throughout this presentation for more information!
Have a great day and don’t forget to STORM!
