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Santa Fe ISD
Curriculum and Instruction
Virtual Learning
Parent Guide
This guidance document is being provided based on the public health situation, as we understand it today and takes effect upon approval for the 2020-2021 school year. Changes to the public health
situation over the course of the year may necessitate changes to this guidance.
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Instructional Delivery
Daily instruction focuses on student progress with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
(TEKS) aligned instructional materials. During virtual learning, students may receive
instruction in the following ways (including, but not limited to):
Authentic student work/assignments with timely and relevant feedback for continued
progress in learning of the standard
Hands-on activities which may need an extra pair of at “home” hands
Choice boards and playlists
Instructional activities within Canvas
Portfolio tasks and turning in of assignments
Quick checks for learning
Video lessons created by Santa Fe ISD teachers
Project based learning/assignments
Student video creations
Discussion boards
Group/partner projects
Opportunities for interactions with teachers and learners in the class
In SFISD, instructional delivery is consistent in virtual (asynchronous and synchronous-live)
and in-class learning opportunities.
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Student Progress Measures
Teachers will establish a clear system for tracking each student’s academic progress. Daily student engagement and measurements of growth for TEKS will be consistent in all learning environments.
Progress measurement or assessments of TEKS may include, but not limited to:
Quizzes
Standards-based assessments
Unit Based Assessments
Grading for all SFISD students in virtual learning will follow the same grading policy as the
face-to-face instruction model. According to TEA guidance, the grading policies for remote
instruction must be consistent with the District’s grading policies for on-campus
assignments.
Schedule
While in SFISD virtual learning, time management is critical to success. Students and
teachers must remain in communication regarding daily schedules and assignments. As
with any traditional course, there is a risk of receiving a lower grade if a student falls
behind. If your student is struggling with time management, then he or she should
contact his or her teacher for additional assistance.
Home and School Connection
Virtual learning requires strong partnerships with students, parents, and teachers.
Teachers will communicate with parents through email, phone conferences, videos, student
Canvas pages, virtual conferences through designated hours designated by each campus.
Classroom teachers and the district will ensure access to all resources and materials for
students working within the virtual learning environment. Access to additional trainings will
be provided for students and parents working in the virtual learning environment.
Wellness and Counselors
Counselors will be available for students during the school day via phone and virtual meeting platforms. Procedures are still being finalized for requesting to see a counselor at this time. If your student is in immediate need of services, please contact, their home campus for assistance or any of the help lines for support. Gulf Coast Center Crisis Hotline 1-800-595-0869 or the City of Santa Fe Resiliency Center 409-218-7129.
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Virtual Citizenship
Within the first three weeks of virtual learning all teachers will conduct lessons on digital citizenship. Additional resources can be found under Parent Virtual Resources at www.sfisd.org/domain/47
. Communicate responsibly and kindly with one another.
1. Protect our own and others’ private information online. 2. Stand up to Cyberbullying. 3. Respect each other’s ideas and opinions. 4. Give proper credit when we use others’ work.
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Intervention and Targeted Learning Opportunities
Intervention and enrichment time will be scheduled by the student’s teacher in order
meet their academic needs (SPED, 504, GT, ESL). During this time, students may engage
in assigned group activities, project learning activities, small group instruction, or on-
line resources.
For students who have IEPs, progress will be carefully monitored and ARD Committees
will convene and make appropriate recommendations to meet individual student needs to
ensure continued growth in the general education curriculum and on IEP goals and
objectives. ARD/IEP Committees will determine the unique needs of students who are
IEP-entitled in making support and service recommendations for students attending
school virtually.
For students who are learning the English Language, the learning management system,
Canvas, offers tools and resources to support each child. Materials and resources will
be used to meet the needs for each English Language Learner with listening, speaking,
reading, and writing for each class.
Technology
Students and families will have direct access
for help with technology. Parents and students
can request help in English or Spanish. SFISD
will provide each student with a laptop for
virtual learning. Student technology
distribution has been provided since June and
offered through the district’s Technology
Department on Wednesdays. The technology
distribution schedule is being updated to
provide multiple dates and time to
accommodate schedules. Information from
SFISD technology will be released on Friday,
July 31st, 2020. There is no need to purchase
any additional technology supplies or
equipment for virtual learners.
Technology help desk can be reached by email at [email protected]
Immediate support chat support can be access at https://www.sfisd.org/Page/3872
Help line can also be contacted at 409-925-9084.
More information is listed on the www.sfisd.org on the Technology Page.
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Elementary All virtual learning will be designed to ensure that students continue learning at the pace of the current SFISD scope and sequence.
Synchronous learning requires all participants to be present at the same time, virtually
(e.g., live interactive classes with students and teachers).
Asynchronous learning does not require all participants to be virtually present at the
same time. Students earn daily attendance through daily engagement measures. The
approved engagement methods are listed below
Daily engagement
Daily progress in Canvas, Santa Fe ISDs learning management system (LMS)
Daily progress via teacher/student interactions (students who do not complete the
daily measure of engagement are to be counted absent for that day)
Completion/turn in of assignments from student to teacher (potentially via email,
online, or mail)
Schedules
Schedules for elementary students who are online learners will be structured to require
them to participate in real time (synchronous) and independent (asynchronous) learning
throughout the day. See below for grade level examples.
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K-2 Virtual Learning Framework
Subjects
Components
Approximate Total Student Work Time
(Synchronous & Asynchronous)
Approximate Synchronous (Live) Instructional Time
Literacy-Reading and Writing
Read Aloud Shared Reading Reading Mini-Lesson Workshop Phonics/Word Study Writing Mini Lesson Independent Writing Handwriting Spelling
30-90 daily minutes *See student sample
schedule below
Guided Reading Independent Reading Literacy Stations/Reading Practice
20-60 minutes
20 minutes on assigned days
Math
Number Talk Mini Lesson/Math Workshop Independent Practice Closure
30-60 minutes
Guided Math 20-60 minutes 20 minutes on assigned days
Science and Social Studies
Science/Social Studies
30 minutes
PE, Art, and Music 3 days PE, 1 day Art, 1 day Music
45 minutes
Morning Meeting/Daily Close Out Meeting
Community Building Set purpose of the day/Review Daily Learning
15 minutes
Additional Synchronous Minutes may be added for Special Services, Intervention, and Enrichment
*Approximate minutes for each subject are relative to the student’s age and development Synchronous- teacher led instruction with students present virtually (live instruction) Asynchronous- teacher created videos or resources that students interact with (not live instruction) **Each classroom teacher will set up a daily schedule with his or her students in order to conduct Synchronous/Asynchronous instruction
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Sample Student Schedule
Pre K- 2 students will work with their classroom teacher in scheduled live interactions
during their guided reading and guided math times throughout the week. For other
subjects, students will have learning tasks created by their classroom teachers in
Canvas.
Parents may wish to follow each teacher-created, structured schedule and have students
learning live with their teacher. If a student is unable to attend at the designated times,
the session will be recorded in Canvas for that student to view or complete. Students
must complete the task before the start of the next school day. Some classes may require
projects with virtual group work or appointments to conference with teachers within the
school day.
Please note in an on-campus, synchronous, or asynchronous environment, student learning
in an academic day must consist of a minimum of 180 instructional minutes per TEA
Attendance and Enrollment Requirements.
Pre K- 2nd grade Sample of Daily Learning
8:30-8:45 Morning Meeting
8:50-9:05 Phonics and Spelling
9:05-9:25 Reading Mini-Lesson
9:25-10:25 Guided Reading (Live) or Independent Work Time
10:30-11:30 Writing Mini-Lesson/Handwriting/Independent Work Time
11:30-12:15 Physical Education, Art, or Music (potential for live)
12:15-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:15 Math – Number Talk and Mini-Lesson
1:15-2:15 Guided Math (live) or Independent Work Time
2:15-2:45 Science or Social Studies
2:45-3:00 Read Aloud and Day Close Out
3:00-3:55 Student Independent Work Time from daily assignments/Teacher Work Time with
students on daily assignments via Canvas or live interaction
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3-5 Digital Learning Daily Expectations
Subjects
Components
Approximate Total Student Work Time
(Synchronous & Asynchronous)
Approximate Synchronous (Live) Instructional Time
Literacy-Reading and Writing
Read Aloud Reading Mini-Lesson Workshop Phonics/Word Study Writing Mini Lesson Independent Writing Spelling
90-110 minutes *See student sample
schedule below
90-110 minutes
Guided Reading Independent Reading Literacy Stations/Reading Practice
40-60 minutes
20 minutes on assigned days
Math
Math Mini Lesson Closure
60 minutes
30 minutes
Small Group Instruction Independent Practice
60 minutes
20 minutes on assigned days
Science and Social Studies Science/Social Studies 45 minutes
30 minutes
PE, Art, and Music 3 days PE, 1 day Art, 1 day Music
45 minutes
Morning Meeting/Daily Close Out Meeting
Community Building Set purpose of the day/Review Daily Learning
15 minutes
15 minutes
Additional Synchronous Minutes may be added for Special Services, Intervention and Enrichment
*Approximate minutes for each subject are relative to the student’s age and development Synchronous- teacher led instruction with students present virtually (live instruction)
Asynchronous- teacher created videos or resources that students interact with (not live instruction)
**Each classroom teacher will set up a daily schedule with his or her students in order to conduct
Synchronous/Asynchronous instruction
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Sample Student Schedule
3-5 students will work with their classroom teacher in scheduled live interactions throughout the week.
Students are encouraged to participate in each teacher-created, structured schedule. If a student is unable to attend at the designated times, the session will be recorded in Canvas for that student to view or complete. Students must complete the task before the start of the next school day. Some classes may require projects with virtual group work or appointments to conference with teachers within the school day.
Please note, in an on-campus, synchronous, or asynchronous environment, student learning
in an academic day must consist of a minimum of 180 instructional minutes per TEA
Attendance and Enrollment Requirements.
3rd-5th grade Sample of Daily Learning
Time Subject
8:30-8:45 Morning Meeting (live)
8:45-9:10 Reading Mini-Lesson (live)
9:10-10:10 Guided Reading/Small Group/Independent Work Time (live)
10:15-10:35 Phonics/Word Study (live)
10:40-11:10 Writing Mini Lesson/Independent Work Time (live)
11:10-11:55 Physical Education, Art or Music (potential for live)
11:55-12:25 Lunch
12:25-12:55 Math Mini Lesson/Number Talk (live)
12:55-1:55 Guided Math or Independent Work Time (live)
2:00-2:45 Science/Social Studies (live)
2:45-3:00 Read Aloud and Day Close Out(live)
3:00-3:55 Student Independent Work Time from daily assignments/Teacher Work
Time with students on daily assignments via Canvas or live interaction
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Attendance
Attendance for elementary students will be taken daily for both in-person and virtual on-line
instruction. The 90% attendance rule applies to all students, whether attending in-person or
on-line. School hours are 8:30am-3:55pm each day.
Students with Disabilities
Through SFISD Virtual Learning, accommodations for students with disabilities will follow the student's IEP or 504 service plans when applicable. Accommodations may not fundamentally alter the content or standards of the instruction.
Students Identified Gifted and Talented
SFISD Elementary students identified as gifted and talented are assigned to a grade level
teacher that has 30 foundational hours of GT training and has maintained their GT update
hours each year. GT teachers also work with the SFISD Rigor and Relevance Coach at
specific times during the school week to focus on the social and emotional needs of the
student as well as working on independent research projects based on critical thinking
skills.
English Language Learners
Through SFISD, accommodation for students learning the English language will follow the
students’ accommodation plan for English Language Learners for support in listening,
speaking, reading, and writing in English. Contact your campus assistant principal for more
information regarding English Language Learners.
Launching Virtual Instruction Day 1 and Day 2
Students will follow a modified schedule for the first two days of school. These days will
provide instruction on what virtual learning will look like for the first three weeks.
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Jr High All virtual learning will be designed to ensure that students continue learning at the pace of the current SFISD scope and sequence.
Synchronous learning requires all participants to be present at the same time, virtually
(e.g., live interactive classes with students and teachers).
Asynchronous learning does not require all participants to be virtually present at the
same time. Students earn daily attendance through daily engagement measures. The
approved engagement methods are listed below
Daily engagement
Daily progress in Canvas, Santa Fe ISDs learning management system (LMS)
Daily progress via teacher/student interactions (students who do not complete the
daily measure of engagement are to be counted absent for that day)
Completion/turn in of assignments from student to teacher (potentially via email, online, or mail)
Online Learning
A successful 6th - 8th grade student will have a supporting adult at home to assist
establishing a designated workspace and positive learning environment. Activities will
be designed to ensure that students continue learning at the pace of the current SFISD
scope and sequence.
Students will attend classes virtually, following the same “bell” schedule as if they
were attending classes in-person.
Direct instruction from the teacher during the class period is subject to vary,
depending on the lesson plan design and need for two-way discussion. Virtual
students may be asked to work independently or in groups but still be expected to
stay logged on for the duration of the period.
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Schedules
Schedules for secondary students who are online learners will be structured to require them
to participate in real time (synchronous) and independent (asynchronous) learning
throughout the day. See below for grade level example.
6-8 Virtual Learning Daily Schedule
Subjects Components Total Student Work Time
Expected (Live) Instructional Synchronous Time
CORE CLASSES
Reading Language Arts
Reading Instruction (Live) Student Reading (Conferences with teacher 2 to 3 times a week live) Writing Instruction (Live) Student Writing (Conferences with teacher 2 to 3 times a week live) Conventions
45 minutes daily for Pre-AP Classes
30 minutes daily for Pre-AP classes
90 minutes for regular classes
Two 30 minute blocks for regular classes
Mathematics Math Instruction (Live) Math Practice and Investigations Small Group Instruction (Scheduled by teacher live) Collaboration and Closure
45 minutes daily for Pre-AP Classes
30 minutes daily
90 minutes for regular classes
Two 30 minute blocks for regular classes
Science Science Instruction (Live) Science Practice and Labs Small Group Instruction (scheduled with teacher live) Collaboration and Closure
45 minutes daily
30 minutes daily
Social Studies Social Studies Instruction (Live) Discovery and Practice Small Group Instruction (scheduled with teacher live) Collaboration and Closure
45 minutes daily
30 minutes daily
ELECTIVE CLASSES
Physical Education
Real-time, online instruction AND self-paced, independent learning. (Assignments, discussion boards, flip lesson videos conferences, small group instruction)
45 minutes daily for each class
30 minutes daily for each class
Fine Arts
Languages Other Than English
Career and Technical Education
AVID
Electives
Advisory Live Wellness check in and technology support will be provided.
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Sample Student Schedule
Sample of Daily Grade 7 Student Schedule Synchronous Learning
Period – 45 minute classes
Courses Taught with Live Teacher Instruction and Live Feedback
1st Art
2nd Math Pre-AP
3rd Social Studies-Texas History
4th Theatre Production
Lunch Break
5th Physical Education
6th Science Pre-AP
7th English Language Arts- Reading
8th English Language Arts- Writing
Sample of Daily Grade 7 Student Schedule Asynchronous Learning
Math Pre-AP Instructional delivery by classroom teachers virtually through Canvas – 15
to 30 minutes for each class daily
Independent work-15 to 30 minutes for each class daily
Assignments due daily- Teacher feedback within the next school day
Students can arrange their own schedule based upon family needs.
Some classes may require projects with virtual group work or
appointments to conference with teachers within the school day.
This type of learning will require the student to be a highly independent
learner to keep up with daily assignments and advocate for help when
needed through student email.
Social Studies
Texas History
Science Pre-AP
English Language
Arts - Reading
English Language
Arts - Writing
Art
Theatre
Production
Physical Education
Please note, in an on-campus, synchronous, or asynchronous environment, student learning
in an academic day must consist of a minimum of 240 instructional minutes per TEA
Attendance and Enrollment Requirements.
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Attendance
Attendance for secondary students will be taken daily at each period.
Secondary students who are online must attend the duration of each class period.
The 90% attendance rule is for all students, whether attending in-person or online.
Student with Disabilities
Through SFISD, accommodations for students with disabilities will follow the student's
IEP or 504 service plans when applicable. Accommodations may not fundamentally alter
the content or standards of the course.
English Language Learners
Through SFISD, accommodation for students learning the English language will follow the
students’ accommodation plan for English Language Learners for support in listening,
speaking, reading, and writing in English. Contact assistant principal, Gina Seyl, at 409-
925-9300.
Students Identified Gifted and Talented
SFISD Junior High identified gifted and talented students are assigned to a content teacher
that has 30 foundational hours of GT training and has maintained their GT update hours each
year. GT students are encouraged to enroll in Pre-AP classes. These classes will offer the
GT student rigorous and relevant learning opportunities to challenge their thinking with
online modules and live instruction.
Teachers
All secondary teachers will teach both virtually and in person throughout the
school day.
Teachers will engage online learners every day at the designated time for each
period to begin and will remain online for the duration of the normal time allotted
for each period. Direct instruction from the teacher during the class period is
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subject to vary, depending on the lesson plan design and need for two-way
discussion. Online students may be asked to work independently or in groups but
still be expected to stay logged on for the duration of the period. Teachers have full
autonomy to temporarily stop any recording, mute audio or video as needed
throughout each class period.
Teachers may schedule live small group instruction through the Canvas calendar
with students based upon learning needs. Appointment times may be during
assigned instructional time or during tutorials times. Collaboration between
teacher teams to determine instructor for small group instruction is expected.
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High School All virtual learning will be designed to ensure that students continue learning at the pace of the current SFISD scope and sequence.
Synchronous learning requires all participants to be present at the same time, virtually
(e.g., live interactive classes with students and teachers).
Asynchronous learning does not require all participants to be virtually present at the
same time. Students earn daily attendance through daily engagement measures. The
approved engagement methods are listed below
Daily engagement
Daily progress in Canvas, Santa Fe ISDs learning management system (LMS)
Daily progress via teacher/student interactions (students who do not complete the
daily measure of engagement are to be counted absent for that day)
Completion/turn in of assignments from student to teacher (potentially via email, online, or mail)
Online Learning
A successful 9th - 12th grade student will have a supporting adult at home to assist
establishing a designated workspace and positive learning environment. Activities will
be designed to ensure that students continue learning at the pace of the current SFISD
scope and sequence.
Students will attend classes virtually, following the same “bell” schedule as if they were
attending classes in-person.
Direct instruction from the teacher during the class period is subject to vary, depending
on the lesson plan design and need for two-way discussion. Virtual students may be
asked to work independently or in groups but still be expected to stay logged on for the
duration of the period.
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Schedules
Schedules for secondary students who are online learners will be structured to
require them to participate in real time (synchronous) and independent
(asynchronous) learning throughout the day. See table below.
9-12 Virtual Learning Daily Schedule
Subjects Components Total Student
Work Time
Expected (Live) Instructional
Synchronous Time
CORE CLASSES
Reading Language Arts
Reading Instruction (Live) Student Reading (Conferences with teacher 2 to 3 times a week live) Writing Instruction (Live) Student Writing (Conferences with teacher 2 to 3 times a week live) Conventions
45 minutes daily 30 minutes daily
Mathematics Math Instruction (Live) Math Practice and Investigations Small Group Instruction (Scheduled by teacher live) Collaboration and Closure
45 minutes daily 30 minutes daily
Science Science Instruction (Live) Science Practice and Labs Small Group Instruction (scheduled with teacher live) Collaboration and Closure
45 minutes daily 30 minutes daily
Social Studies Social Studies Instruction (Live) Discovery and Practice Small Group Instruction (scheduled with teacher live) Collaboration and Closure
45 minutes daily 30 minutes daily
ELECTIVE CLASSES
Physical Education
Real-time, online instruction AND self-paced, independent learning. (Assignments, discussion boards, flip lesson videos conferences, small group instruction)
45 minutes daily for each class
30 minutes daily for each class
Fine Arts
Languages Other Than English
Career and Technical Education
AVID
Electives
Advisory Wellness checks and technology support will be provided.
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Sample Student Schedule
Sample of Grade 10 Student Schedule Synchronous Learning
Period – 45-50 minute classes
Courses Taught with Live Teacher Instruction and Live Feedback
1st Geometry
2nd AP Human Geography
Advisory 2 days a week
Wellness checks, Technology Helps, Lessons from Counselors
3rd Chemistry
4th Ag-Mechanics
Lunch Break
5th English II –Pre-AP
6th Athletics
7th Spanish II
Sample of Grade 10 Student Schedule Asynchronous Learning
Courses Instructional delivery by classroom teachers virtually through Canvas – 15
to 30 minutes for each class daily
Independent work-15 to 30 minutes for each class daily
Assignments due daily- Teacher feedback within the next school day
Students can arrange their own schedule based upon family needs.
Some classes may require projects with virtual group work or
appointments to conference with teachers within the school day.
This type of learning will require the student to be a highly independent
learner to keep up with daily assignments and advocate for help when
needed through student email.
Geometry
AP Human
Geography
English II Pre-AP
Chemistry
Ag-Mechanics
Athletics
Spanish II
Advisory
Please note, in an on-campus, synchronous, or asynchronous environment, student learning
in an academic day must consist of a minimum of 240 instructional minutes per TEA
Attendance and Enrollment Requirements.
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Attendance
Attendance for secondary students will be taken daily at each period.
Secondary students who are online must attend the duration of each class period.
The 90% attendance rule is for all students, whether attending in-person or online.
Student with Disabilities
Through SFISD, accommodations for students with disabilities will follow the student's
IEP or 504 service plans when applicable. Accommodations may not fundamentally alter
the content or standards of the course.
English Language Learners
Through SFISD, accommodation for students learning the English language will follow the
students’ accommodation plan for English Language Learners for support in listening,
speaking, reading, and writing in English. Contact associate principal, Jordan Goldman,
at 409-927-3100.
Students Identified Gifted and Talented
SFISD High School identified gifted and talented students are assigned to a content teacher
that has 30 foundational hours of GT training and has maintained their GT update hours each
year. GT students are encouraged to enroll in Pre-AP, AP, collegiate, or dual-credit classes.
These classes will offer the GT student rigorous and relevant learning opportunities to
challenge their thinking with online modules and live instruction.
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Teachers
All secondary teachers will teach both virtually and in-person throughout the
school day.
Teachers will engage online learners every day at the designated time for each
period to begin and will remain online for the duration of the normal time allotted
for each period. Direct instruction from the teacher during the class period is
subject to vary, depending on the lesson plan design and need for two-way
discussion. Online students may be asked to work independently or in groups but
still be expected to stay logged on for the duration of the period. Teachers have full
autonomy to temporarily stop any recording, mute audio, or video as needed
throughout each class period.
Teachers may schedule live small group instruction through the Canvas calendar
with students based upon learning needs. Appointment times may be during
assigned instructional time or during tutorials times. Collaboration between
teacher teams to determine instructor for small group instruction is expected.
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Indian Success Academy (ISA) All virtual learning will be designed to ensure that students continue learning at the pace of the current SFISD scope and sequence.
Synchronous learning requires all participants to be present at the same time, virtually
(e.g., live interactive classes with students and teachers).
Asynchronous learning does not require all participants to be virtually present at the
same time. Students earn daily attendance through daily engagement measures. The
approved engagement methods are listed below
Daily engagement
Daily progress in Canvas, Santa Fe ISDs learning management system (LMS)
Daily progress via teacher/student interactions (students who do not complete the
daily measure of engagement are to be counted absent for that day)
Completion/turn in of assignments from student to teacher (potentially via email, online, or mail)
Online Learning
A successful 9th - 12th grade student will have a supporting adult at home to assist
establishing a designated workspace and positive learning environment. Activities will be
designed to ensure that students continue learning at the pace of the current SFISD scope
and sequence.
Students in ISA will complete work in all assigned classes which are loaded into Edgenuity.
All students will log in to Canvas each day and link to Edgenuity. ISA teachers will be
available for assistance through Canvas via virtual chat, video call, or voice call during the
hours of 7:30am-3:00pm. Please email [email protected] or
[email protected] for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Attendance
Attendance for secondary students will be taken daily. In this asynchronous environment,
students will be considered in attendance if they login and make adequate progress within
their Edgenuity courses each day. Teachers will schedule daily video conferences with each
student to ensure they are on track to make adequate progress.
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Secondary students who are online must complete work during the hours of 7:30am and
3:00pm.
The 90% attendance rule is for all students, whether attending in-person or online.
Student with Disabilities
Through SFISD, accommodations for students with disabilities will follow the student's IEP or
504 service plans when applicable. Accommodations may not fundamentally alter the
content or standards of the course.
English Language Learners
Through SFISD, accommodation for students learning the English language will follow the
students’ accommodation plan for English Language Learners for support in listening,
speaking, reading, and writing in English. Contact assistant principal, Jordan Goldman, at
409-927-3100.
Students Identified Gifted and Talented
SFISD High School identified gifted and talented students are assigned to a content teacher
that has 30 foundational hours of GT training and has maintained their GT update hours each
year. GT students are encouraged to enroll in Pre-AP, AP, collegiate, or dual-credit classes.
These classes will offer the GT student rigorous and relevant learning opportunities to
challenge their thinking with online modules and live instruction.
Teachers
All secondary teachers will teach both virtually and in-person throughout the school
day.
Teachers will engage online learners every day through multiple communication
formats.
Teachers may schedule live small group/individual instruction through the Canvas
calendar with students based upon learning needs. Appointment times may be during
assigned instructional time or during tutorials times. Collaboration between teacher
teams to determine instructor for small group instruction is expected.