Morningside Academy Remote Learning Guide for Students

Revised August 14, 2020

Morningside Academy Remote Learning

Guide for Students & Parents

2020-2021

Revised August 14, 2020

Table of Contents

Welcome Back to School Letter 1

Mission Statement 2

Purpose 2

Rationale 2

Student Honor Code/Academic Integrity Policy Expectations 2

Remote Learning Expectations, Information, and Guidelines. 3

Student Log-In Information 3

Graded Activities & Assignments 8

Student Schedules 8

K - 2nd Grade Requirements 8

3rd - 5th Grade Requirements 9

6th - 8th Grade Requirements 10

9th - 12th Grade Requirements 11

Specialty Teachers 11

Points of Contact 12

Appendix A: Acceptable Use Agreement 14

Appendix B: Acceptable Use Agreement Signature Form 15

Appendix C: Internet Safety & Cyberbullying Information 16

Morningside Academy reserves the right to change, update, or modify this document at any time.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

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Welcome Back to School! Dear Students and Parents,

It is a privilege to welcome you to the 2020-2021 school year at Morningside Academy. We believe that God is at work here and are excited to be a part of His plans. Our mission is to nurture the spirit, educate the mind, and train the body to shape Christian citizen-servants for the next generation of leadership. We exist to help all of the children entrusted in our care to come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. As a college preparatory school, teaching with a biblical perspective, we believe, that our educational program is exceptional. We have outstanding teachers and administrators who not only focus on academics but also attend to the spiritual well-being of our students. Students are encouraged to excel in all areas of their lives… academically, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially. Furthermore, during this global pandemic known as COVID-19, we aspire to continue our same standard of excellence for our online remote learning students. The Morningside Academy Remote Learning Guide for Students & Parents provides steps for logging into RenWeb, accessing the WebEx Live-Stream, using the student’s Morningside Academy email to log into Canvas, and other pertinent information. Please read the guide carefully and keep it to reference as we embark on this new journey. On Monday, your child’s teachers will provide classroom orientations for the students at school and online. We are thankful that God has provided us with the technology to offer remote learning, which is another opportunity to better prepare our students for future success at the next level of their educational journey. We are excited to begin this new school year. Please let us know if we can help you in any way. Blessings on a great school year!

In Christ Service, Morningside Administration


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Morningside Academy Remote Learning Guide for Students & Parents

Mission Statement

Morningside Academy serves to nurture the spirit, educate the mind, and train the body to shape Christian citizen-servants for the next generation of leadership.

Purpose

● To continue to provide students with their course work . ● To provide an online educational path for students at Morningside Academy while

maintaining high expectations for student success. ● To provide a flexible, online educational program while fostering a culture of high

expectations and self-discipline for students. ● To provide remote learning for students in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Rationale

It is imperative that students participate in online classes and commit to continuous engagement in the educational process. The student’s continuous engagement includes, but is not limited to, the following:

● Consistent completion of class assignments and assessments. ● Responsibility for their performance in fulfilling the requirements of each course. ● Submission of work that reflects the student’s best effort.

Student Honor Code and Academic Integrity Policy Expectations

Morningside Academy’s Honor Code/Academic Integrity Policy is to prepare students for the next grade levels, college, and beyond, where cheating and plagiarism have strong consequences including, but not limited to, (1) failure of the assignment, (2) failure of the course, and/or (3) suspension from school.

This expectation covers all online tests, quizzes, reports, assignments, and projects. Cheating is defined as representing someone else’s work as your own or allowing others to represent your work as their own. This definition of cheating also includes, using textbooks, internet, or any other outside sources to obtain answers to tests, quizzes, or essays, unless expressed permission has been given by the teacher.

Additionally, the student and parent or guardian are asked to sign and return the Acceptable Use Agreement Signature Form in Appendix A.


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Remote Learning Expectations, Information, and Guidelines We are excited that you have chosen Morningside Academy for your remote learning experience. This guide provides necessary information to assist you as you prepare to take classes online. Please keep this guide for your reference. Minimum Requirements to Participate

• Minimum of Windows 10 • Online Camera and Microphone • High Speed Internet • Books and supplies

Students Login Information

RenWeb Login Process

Log in Directions: When you enrolled at Morningside Academy you received a sheet with instructions for creating a RenWeb username and password. Note: If your student already has a user-name and password, it has not been changed. Use your current user-name and password. Go to: renweb.com Click the Login Button and Select ParentsWeb Login (a new page opens to “Family Portal Login”) Login: Log in with your student’s name which is the child’s name

First.Last - for example, John.Smith Password: msa1234 (Change once you log in if this is your first time logging in) District Code: msa-FL


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WebEx Live-Stream On the student’s RenWeb home page, locate the “Resource” button at the top of the page. Click on it and you will see a “hyperlink” to the teacher’s WebEx Live-Stream. Click the “hyperlink”. Upper School Students

• After the first class is over, you will need to leave that class (as if you were walking to another class) and log into your next class. Repeat that process throughout the school day.

• You will NOT need to log in to RenWeb more than once each day. Lower School Students

• After the first class is over, a you will remain in the same class, and your teacher will transition to a different subject according to the class schedule.

• You will NOT need to log into RenWeb more than once each day. *You will find a helpful instructional video on how to login into WebEx Live-Stream at this link, https://vimeo.com/449682309. Please watch the video.

Canvas LMS (Upper School Only)

Note: Students may begin logging into their Morningside Academy email on Thursday, August 20, 2020, based on the information below. A test email has been sent with a test course, English IV, This is ONLY a test course to ensure that you are able to receive emails. You should see invites from your teachers, inviting you to log into your actual courses on Friday, August 21, 2020 by 5:00 P.M. If you do not see an email by that time, please contact Morningside Academy via email or telephone. We are excited to share with you that Canvas, a web-based learning management system (LMS) will be used to support remote learning for our online students. During the first nine weeks of school, teachers and students will use the LMS primarily for assessments.


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Morningside Academy Email (This account will be monitored by the academy staff!) Students in grades 6th through 12th have been assigned a Morningside Academy email address. Use this email to log into your Canvas account. Your email address is made up of the first letter of your first name and your last name with an “@” sign followed by morningsideacademy.com. For example, “Jessie Smith” email address will be [email protected]. It there are two students with the same first initial and last name then the second student’s email address will be made up of the first two letters of the first name and last name. For example, “James Smith” (Jessie’s twin brother) email address will be [email protected]. The same pattern will be used for subsequent names… adding letters from the first name as needed and the last name. With your parents or guardian’s permission, you may log into you school email account by going to www.gmail.com. The initial password is “msa12345”. At initial login students will be prompted to change their password. Canvas Course Invitations Teachers will send students an invitation to log into their courses using their Morningside Academy email address. Example Step 1: Student Learner receives an email invite from the English IV. Student will log into their Morningside Academy Gmail account.


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Step 2: Click on the email from “Instructure Canvas”. A new window will open up.

Step 3: Fill in your password and change the “Time Zone” to “Eastern Time (US & Canada). Uncheck “I want to receive information, news and tips from Instructure”… Then check “I agree to the “Acceptable Use Policy” after the student and parents or guardians read it. Click “Register”.

Step 4: Congratulations! You are now logged into Canvas. Your course “English IV” is visible on your “Dashboard”. Click the “Accept” button to enroll.


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Note: Student Learner is enrolled in only one course. However, all the courses that you are enrolled in will be available and visible from the dashboard. Click the “Accept” button for all the classes on your schedule. Step 5: Once you are on the “Dashboard” and see your courses, click on a course title. A menu opens up on the left side of your screen. From that menu you have options. If you need to take a “quiz” or “test”… click on “Quizzes”.


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*Please visit the Morningside Academy website at www.morningsideacademy.com. Click the “Virtual Learning” tab for additional information on Canvas LMS. Check back regularly as this is a new project and we will be making updates often.

Graded Activities and Assignments

Students will be graded on the following types of activities and assignments:

● Videos & Presentations ● Tests ● Quizzes ● Reading Assignments ● Writing Assignments ● Posting to the Class Discussion Boards

K – 5th Grade Students in grades Kindergarten – 5th will complete the activities and assignments included in their academic classroom packets that parents must pick up from the school. They will also be expected to participate in the WebEx Live-Stream each day. Assignments are all found in your academic classroom packets.

Student Schedules

6th - 12th Grade Students in grades 6th – 12th will complete the activities and assignments located in Canvas LMS. They will also be expected to participate in the WebEx Live-Stream each day.

K – 2nd Grade Requirements

Student Expectations

● Sign in and respond each day ● Complete course work as assigned by class schedule ● Follow Student Honor Code and Academic Integrity Policy ● Check email daily

Parent Expectations

● Ensure students log in daily ● Email teachers with class specific questions


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● Email administrators with non-academic questions ● Assist students as needed to complete lessons ● Pickup and return academic classroom packets according to scheduled times ● Check your email daily ● Support the community and prayer life of the school ● Set up a workspace and work time for your students ● Students are expected to attend all live classes and/or sessions. During these live sessions,

students will be required to turn on their device’s camera, so the teacher is able to see the student during class…

● If a student leaves in the middle of a class, the student MUST inform the teacher by email that he or she is leaving the session and why. A parent email should follow to report the absence…

Grading and Assessments for Lower School K-2

● Remains the same as face-to-face courses

3rd - 5th Grade Requirements


● Sign in and respond each day ● Pick up and return academic classroom packets according to schedule ● Complete work as assigned ● Follow Student Honor Code and Academic Integrity Policy ● Check your email daily

Parent Expectations

● Ensure students log in daily ● Email teachers with class-specific questions ● Email administrators with non-academic questions ● Assist students as needed to complete lessons ● Check your email daily ● Support the community and prayer life of the school ● Set up a workspace and work time for your students ● Students are expected to attend all live classes and/or sessions. During these live sessions,



Grading and Assessments for Lower School 3-5


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6th - 8th Grade Requirements Note: Students will login to a live-stream class each day. The class may be at a different time period. Students, please check with the course teacher for specific changes that might impact you. Student Expectations

● Sign in each day ● Complete work as assigned ● Follow the Student Honor Code & Academic Integrity Policy ● Check your email daily ● Follow the academy dress code when attending live sessions ● During these live sessions, you will be required to turn on your device's camera, so the

teacher is able to see you during class. You MUST remain signed into the class for the entire time or until the teacher releases you to do class/group work…

● If you leave in the middle of a class, you MUST notify the teacher by email that you are leaving and why…

Parent Expectations

● Ensure students log in daily ● Email teachers with class-specific questions ● Email administrators with non-academic questions ● Assist students as needed to complete lessons ● Check your email daily ● Support the community and prayer life of the school ● Set up a workspace and work time for your students ● Students are expected to attend all live classes and/or sessions. During these live sessions,



Grading and Assessments for Upper School 6-8



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9th - 12th Grade Requirements


● Sign in each day ● Complete work as assigned ● Follow the Student Honor Code and Academic Integrity Policy ● Check your Morningside Academy email account daily ● Follow the academy dress code when attending live sessions ● During these live sessions, you will be required to turn on your device's camera, so the

teacher is able to see you during class. You MUST remain signed into the class for the entire time or until the teacher releases you to do class/group work…

● If you leave in the middle of a class, you MUST notify the teacher by email that you are leaving and why…

Parent Expectations

• Ensure students log in daily • Email teachers with class specific questions • Email administrators with non-academic questions • Assist students as needed to complete lessons • Check your email daily • Support the community and prayer life of the school • Set up a workspace and work time for your students • Students are expected to attend all live classes and/or sessions. During these live

sessions, students will be required to turn on their device’s camera, so the teacher is able to see the student during class…

• If a student leaves in the middle of a class, the student MUST inform the teacher by email that he or she is leaving the session and why. A parent email should follow to report the absence…

Grading and Assessments for Upper School 9-12


Specialty Teachers

Library, Music, P.E., and Counselors will work with classroom teachers to develop cross-curricular content to meet a variety of standards. Specials teachers have a unique opportunity to engage students in physical movement and the arts to keep children engaged in fitness and creative explorations.

• Art – Students will be expected to maintain a sketch book. In addition, the teacher will assign specific projects. Students will be expected to turn in work as assigned.


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• Music – Kindergarten through 5th grade general music classes will be lived-streamed. Student s will have workbooks at home to follow along in each of these classes.

o The 4th and 5th grade choir assignments will begin in the second quarter. Students who wish to participate must submit a recording of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” sung a cappella. A demo recording will be emailed to the parents of those students who wish to participate so that the students can adequately prepare. Once the students have been chosen, they may join the live-streamed choir class. Students must submit a recording of their part before participating in a concert/performance.

o Middle school and high school choir will be live-streamed on Tuesday and Thursdays. The teacher will make sure online students have access to music and expectations (rubric). Once a week, students will send in a video or voice recording of themselves performing various parts of the chosen music. The teacher will then call, video conference or email feedback to the students.

o Elementary string classes will be live-streamed according to what technology is available.

o Middle school and high school orchestra will be live-streamed. The teacher will make sure online students have access to music and expectations (rubric). Once a week, students will send in a video of themselves performing various parts of the chose music. The teacher will then call, video conference or email feedback to the students.

• Physical Education – Students will be expected to follow the assignments in RenWeb.

• Drama will be live-streamed. Check RenWeb for specific instructions. • Yearbook – Students will need to complete the assignments given by the teacher.

This can be completed via the yearbook website. • Computer class – Students will be expected to use the online platform and follow

the assignments given by the teacher on RenWeb. All work is done via the AES (Applied Educational Systems – Businesscast IT 21) platform.

• Photography will be live-streamed. Check RenWeb for specific instructions.

Points of Contact For school procedural or policy questions please contact the school principal.

• Lower School—Mrs. Kim Adams at [email protected] • Upper School—Mr. Phil Gray II at [email protected]

For assistance with RenWeb, Canvas, or technical issues contact the individuals listed below.


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• Lower School—Ms. Serena Lamar at [email protected]

Upper School—Mrs. Renee Alfonsi at [email protected] Mrs. Winnie Crawford at [email protected]

For RenWeb assistance, please contact Mrs. Cindi Tomazewski at [email protected] For scheduling or academic related questions, please contact Mr. Paul Humburg at [email protected]


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Appendix A Acceptable Use Agreement

Please read the following, sign in the appropriate areas, and return the signature page to your child’s homeroom teacher. Technology is used at Morningside Academy to support teaching and learning only. Students are responsible for their actions when using the following:

• Desktop computers, laptops, iPads, and other technology tools • Morningside Academy network, Internet, email, and other messaging forms • Personal cell phones, tablets, and other electronic devices • All devices owned by the school for academic use (cameras, science technology, etc.)

The use of technology at Morningside Academy must be consistent with the academic goals of the school. Access to the technology is given to students who agree to act in a considerate manner and follow the Academy’s Code of Conduct, and school rules when using the network and devices. Computer files, network storage areas, and school email accounts will be treated like student lockers. School administrators and school staff may monitor or review files and communications to maintain integrity and to ensure responsible system use. Violations may result in the loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action. NOTE: The Academy’s blocking and filtering measures restrict access to material harmful to minors in accordance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). Acceptable Uses of Technology for Students

• Accessing systems using only authorized usernames/passwords • Sharing passwords or other information is a violation of this Responsible Use policy. • Using technology at Morningside Academy in a manner consistent with the academic goals of the

schools • Adhering to Morningside Academy Student Handbook's Technology Usage Policy

Unacceptable Uses of Technology for Students (may result in disciplinary or legal action)

• Cyber-bullying in any form via e-mail, chat, social media, or web posting • Harassing, insulting, or attacking others (this includes on or off campus) • Intentionally damaging computers, software, systems, or networks • Revealing personal information, school information including students and staff, or parents’

personal information such as an address, telephone number, credit card numbers, password, or other type of sensitive data without permission

• Sending or displaying messages or pictures that are offensive • Trespassing in another’s folder, work, personal accounts, or files • Using obscene or profane language on any medium or in any way • Using or bypassing another person’s username and password • Using the network for personal entertainment or for illegal or commercial purposes, including

“hacking” and other unauthorized access • Violating copyright laws or sharing offensive websites with other students

Any postings or communication on social networking sites (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) that cause a disruption to the school’s learning environment may be cause for investigation and disciplinary action.


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Appendix B

Acceptable Use Agreement Signature Form As a user of technology at Morningside Academy, I hereby have read and agree to comply with the Acceptable Use Agreement stated here and the Student Handbook's Technology Usage Policy. Name of Student (Print) ___________________________________________________________ Student Signature_____________________________________________ Date:_______________ As the parent or legal guardian of the student signing above, I grant permission for my son/daughter to access Morningside Academy services including e-mail and the Internet. I understand that individuals and families may be held liable for violations. I understand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable, but I accept responsibility for guidance of Internet use, setting and conveying standards for my son/daughter to follow when selecting, sharing, or exploring information. Name of Parent/Legal Guardian___________________________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature__________________________________ Date:____________


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Appendix C

Morningside Academy

Internet Safety and Cyberbullying Information What should I do?

• If a website asks you to type in your name, address, email, or hobbies, ask your parents or guardians for their permission before you continue.

• If you receive an email or IM that makes me uncomfortable or you think it is weird, do not respond and show your parents, guardians, or teacher.

• If someone you met online wants to meet you in the real world, tell your parents first before you consider meeting with them.

• If you want to give out or type in information about yourself online, first show your parents - even if it's to enter a game or contest.

• Respond only to emails or instant messages from people you know or from addresses you know.

If I get contacted by a bully:

• Do not respond to a message from the bully • Save the message on the device where you received it, if possible • Tell your parents, guardians, teacher, or school principal about it • Never give out your friend’s number or your number to someone you do not know and

trust • Do not give out your IM name to someone you do not know and trust

If I get bullied, who should I tell?

• Your Parents or Guardians • Your Teacher • Your Principal • The Lead Administrator

Websites Information:

• Digital Citizenship http://www.digizen.org/ • GetNetWise - https://www.getnetwise.org/ • WebWiseKids - https://www.webwisekids.org/ • FCC (C.I.P.A.) - http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cipa.html • Net Smart Kids- https://www.netsmartzkids.org/

Documents

Morningside Academy Remote Learning Guide for Students