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Information for WVMS FamiliesVirtual Student Orientation

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● Virtual Online Instruction – As much as possible, each school will run a virtual school within the school. The student is at home accessing course work in a digital format. Students will continue to be enrolled in their base school and taught by a certified teacher from that school. Some lessons will be synchronous (the teacher delivering a lesson or the students are participating in discussions through Microsoft Teams), and some lessons will be asynchronous (students working independently accessing work created by the teacher through Canvas.)

● District QuEST Virtual Learning program – Students may be assigned to the District QuEST program when their assigned school is unable to accommodate their virtual instruction at the school level. Students will continue to be enrolled in their zoned school but will be taught by a certified teacher for their grade level or course subject. There will be communication between the QuEST teacher and the zoned school throughout the duration of enrollment. All teachers who teach the QuEST courses through the Virtual Learning program are Knox County employees who are certified in the grade level or course that they are assigned to teach. Virtual teachers will follow the KCS curriculum and state standards.

Two Methods

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• To provide a context for students and parents about the 1:1 technology initiative

• To inform students and parents about the guidelines and policies surrounding the use of technology devices

• To communicate the support and expectations for virtual students and families

• To share specifics about West Valley Virtual School for virtual students and in person students

Objectives of the Session

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Student ExpectationsMore detailed expectations can be found in the Virtual

Student/Parent Handbook

https://www.knoxschools.org/cms/lib/TN01917079/Centricity/Domain/12141/VLP%20Secondary%20Handbook.pdf


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● Adhere to the KCS Dress Code. ● Engage in a way that creates a safe and respectful environment for

teachers and students. ● Follow all KCS policies when utilizing technology. KCS reserves the

right to monitor all technology resource activity. ● Check Canvas or other teacher communication formats daily.

Teachers will provide scheduled office hours - minimum of two hours per week.

● Students will be required to come to their base for State Exams. ● Engage in virtual discussions, submit assignments, and maintain the

pace of the course. ● Report any technical issues through the Tech Help Desk as soon as an

issue arises. ● Maintain best practices for virtual learning sessions.

Student Expectations

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P - Positive

R- Respect

I- Integrity

D- Dedication

E- Excellence

Pack PRIDE

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Pack PRIDE School Wide Expectations

Digital Learning

Have a space to do your work

Be prepared

Log into Canvas everyday ready to learn

Give your teachers 24 hours to respond to all messages.

Communicate with kindness and consideration

Check the class agenda to keep up with due dates

Use only the resources your teacher allows

Use your school computer for school

Make time to complete your assignments

Ask for help when you need it

Give your best effort to learn from your work

Turn in your assignments by the due date

Do your best even when you’re not not sure if it’s right

VirtualClassroom

Participate appropriately

Be patient with technology

Keep your video on

Stay muted until it’s your turn to speak

Respond how the teacher asks

Be fully present and engaged

Be considerate and respect the privacy of your classroom.

Be in the meeting when class starts

Persevere through technical problems

Actively participate in class activities

Protect your class’s community

Positive Respect Integrity Dedication Excellence

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● Consider the environment behind you that can be seen in video chats.

● Mute audio when entering meeting and when not speaking.

● Be appropriate and respectful in your actions.● Listen to the educator or individual speaking. ● Stay engaged throughout the lesson or activity. ● Ensure that all work is your own.

Best Practices for Virtual Learning

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Parent ExpectationsMore detailed expectations can be found in the Virtual

Student/Parent Handbook



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● Partnership between parent, student and the virtual teacher. ● Keep contact information current in Aspen. ● Maintain a daily work schedule for the student. ● Set up a dedicated learning space free from distractions. ● Ensure students follow KCS policies and Student Expectations. ● Maintain open lines of communication (phone and email) with

the teacher. ● Support your child as he/she engages in the learning- submitting

assignments, following academic integrity, participating in virtual meetings, attending mandatory testing, etc.

● Communicate any issues or questions to the teacher. ● Keep student privacy. No videos or photos taken and/or share

on social media.

Parent Expectations

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● Use the internet with your child to help develop safe internet habits. ● Frequently ask to see your child’s technology device and ask how it

is being used. ● Review with your child the programs used on the technology device

and ask them what each program does. ● Set and enforce rules for internet and phone use. For example:

○ Set time limits for using the internet, instant messaging, social networking, online gaming, etc.

● Ask and know child's personal username and password.● Check the browser history● Asynchronous learning expectations● Synchronous learning expectations ● Uploading/submitting assignments

Parent Responsibilities

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● Check Aspen regularly for student grades.● Pair as a Canvas observer for your student’s courses.

○ Tutorial slide later in this presentation● Communicate often with your child about their progress.● Encourage your child to be his/her own advocate in the

classroom.

Parent Support

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Device Use and Care

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● Laptops that use Google's Chrome operating system

● Navigate in the Chrome web browser

● Work from web-based applications through Google Drive like Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets

● Storage is in the cloud

Additional resources are available to navigate the

Chromebook.

Chromebooks

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Student Log In

John Smith

Student ID #1234567

Username: [email protected]

Password: JS4567kcs

Sample Student Login

*This is the login for chromebooks, Canvas, Google Drive, Aspen, and Teams.*

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● Devices should only be used for educational activities.

● The technology device is property of the Knox County Schools and may be collected and inspected at any time. Students have no right to privacy for any material when using a district technology device.

● If a student’s technology device is lost or stolen, the student should report the loss immediately to the teacher (if the device is stolen off campus, a police report should be completed immediately.).

● Filtering software is installed to block social media and other sites and filters based on content keywords.

● Knox County schools is offering insurance for devices that costs $30.00.

Use of the Device

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● Bypass the filter to go to blocked websites● Use another student's username or

password● Share passwords● Tamper with the hardware● The best practice is to only use the device

for school work and use personal devices at your home for all other online needs.

Please do not...

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Technology Systems

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Technology Systems

Aspen is the system for grades, attendance, and communication. Aspen Family Portal allows for communication concerning student progress.

Canvas is the learning management system. Student content, tasks, and feedback will all be housed here. This is a student’s digital backpack.

Google Drive allows students to store various work products as documents, spreadsheets, or presentations. Connects with Canvas.

Microsoft Teams is the system used to video chat. Connects with Canvas.

Additional supports for each of the Technology Systems can be found on our KCS Connect site.

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Technology Systems- How to Support

● Ensure that email and phone information is current.

● Set notifications

● Become a Parent Observer

● Set notifications

● Check students brower history in Chrome

● Review student work and ask them what they are doing

● Set-up a place for students to join their virtual meeting (plain wall, good lighting)

● Ensure no distractions or extra noise

● Support students to get connected.

Additional supports for each of the Technology Systems can be found on our KCS Connect site.

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Canvas Observer Tutorial

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Create Observer Account

● Once your student has generated a pairing code:

○ Go to the Knox Schools website.

○ Hover over Families and select Canvas.

○ Click the blue button on the right for the Parent sign in.

○ If you do not already have an account, select Click here for an account in the upper-right corner.

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Create Observer Account

● Once you click to set up an account, you’ll be prompted to complete this form.

● Fill out this form to create a parent account that links you as an observer to your student’s account

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Instructional Information

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Asynchronous Instruction: students participate in instruction at a separate time from delivery of instruction.

Synchronous Instruction: students participate in instruction at the same as delivery of instruction

QuEST: virtual courses offered at the county level

School Based Virtual: virtual courses offered at the school level

Relevant Vocabulary

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Summer 2020:

● KCS Connect: Virtual Learning● Reimagine Canvas

Week 1:

● Content Training● Canvas, Teams, Aspen, Chromebook Training● Instructional Best Practices in a Virtual Setting

Teacher Professional Development

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Week 2:

● Digital Tool Showcases ● Web 2.0 Speed Dating or Self-Paced Sections● Roundtables on Virtual School Culture and

Non-Screen Activities

Week 3:

● Virtual Orientation Overview● Individual Work Time/Preparation

Teacher Professional Development

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Virtual Scheduling Points of Interest

Core Classes: Standard and honors ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies are offered at all grade levels.

Related Arts: Year long related arts are offered at every grade level.

6th grade: Band, orchestra, and chorus

7th and 8th grade: Band, orchestra, chorus, art

Study Skills: All virtual students have two semesters of study skills.

Schedules are still subject to change slightly.

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How to Read Student Schedules in Aspen: Time and Location

Some students may be missing a period. We are still waiting for confirmation of some sections from QuEST.

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How to Read Student Schedules in Aspen: Teacher Name

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The teachers assigned to your child will provide a syllabus for the courses as well as all contact information and office hours. All syllabi can be accessed through the teacher’s Canvas page.

Specific Teacher and Classroom Information

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Virtual students will follow this daily schedule for each of their classes:

Student “Bell” Schedule

Numbers 1-6= Period; Pass=Break

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● Students will follow this daily lunch and break schedule for their classes.

● How to read this:○ Find your grade level.○ Your virtual lunch and break includes the

following:■ Transition■ Eats■ Walks

○ Your student’s 3rd period class time includes the following:

■ Instruction○ Note: 6th has split instructional times

Student Lunch/Break Schedule

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Students will follow this daily schedule for the half day.

Half Day Schedule

Virtual students will begin at 9:00. They will not have advisory the first week of school.

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In Person Students

In person students will

● Attend all of their classes for an abbreviated time.

● Review expectations and procedures for being in the building.

First Day of School PlansVirtual Students

Virtual students will

● “Find” their teacher in the virtual setting.

● Participate in relationship building activities if time permits.

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In Person Students

In person students will

● Attend all their classes in person.

● Participate in virtual orientation training.

● Topics covered:○ Teams○ Canvas○ Google Drive

● Begin subject-specific content on Friday, August 28.

First Week of School PlansVirtual Students

Virtual students will

● Attend all their classes virtually.● Participate in virtual orientation

training.● Topics covered:

○ Teams○ Canvas○ Google Drive

● Begin subject-specific content on Friday, August 28.

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For each class period on the half day, virtual students will need to:

1. Consult the half day bell schedule to “arrive” on time to class.2. Log on to their Chromebook.3. Log on to Canvas.4. Find their Canvas course for that assigned period and teacher.5. Find the Teams link (at the top of the page) and join the teams

call.6. Say “hi” to teacher and classmates.

Note: All West Valley Canvas courses are arranged by module. While wording among courses is not verbatim, they general layout will be the same.

Virtual Student Half Day To Dos

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Half Day VisualsTo locate the Canvas course for the period and teacher:

Sample Teams call:

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Nutrition Services

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● Base School- Pick-up location identified by school● Mondays (2 days of food) and Wednesdays (3 days of food)● 9:00-10:00 AM● Complete the form for each KCS student

https://www.knoxschools.org/mealsrequest to request meals● Students do not have to be present for meal pickup● If you choose to end pickup or have questions, email

[email protected] ● Meals are available to all students choosing to be virtual● Cost of meals will be based on eligibility criteria● If a student qualifies for free/reduced price meals, complete

application at www.lunchapplication.com. ● If a student does not qualify for a reduced price, parents may load

funds to student account www.k12paymentcenter.com

Breakfast/Lunch Information

https://www.knoxschools.org/mealsrequest

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.lunchapplication.com

http://www.k12paymentcenter.com

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Support

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● Virtual attendance will be taken in every class period.● There are two ways to be counted present in a virtual class:

○ Synchronous instruction: face-to-face check in/interaction○ Asynchronous instruction: teachers will note timestamps on

student work submissions.● The same attendance policies apply for virtual school as in person

school. ● If a student misses a day of virtual school, then a note should be

emailed to the attendance secretary; classroom teachers may be copied in if the parent/guardian chooses.○ [email protected]

● Notes should be emailed within 5 days of the absence.● Parent notes are limited to 10.

For Attendance


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For technology support, reach out to your student’s teacher first.

● They will be able to troubleshoot basic issues like log-in problems.

If your teacher is unable to resolve the issue, you may submit a remote learning help ticket online.

You can also reach out to the technology helpdesk for KCS at 594-1830.

For Technology Concerns

https://kcs.incidentiq.com/guest/R6HUUNCM/kcs-remote-support-form?step=details#top

https://kcs.incidentiq.com/guest/R6HUUNCM/kcs-remote-support-form?step=details#top

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For the school counseling office, contact our guidance department:

6th Grade: Tosha Jenkins at [email protected]

7th Grade: Kate Mascarette at [email protected]

8th Grade: Robbie Sudderth at [email protected]

Advisory:

Advisory is a social emotional check-in with all students--virtual and in person.

Virtual students will have an advisory; more information will follow.

Virtual students will not participate in advisory the first full week of school as they are to focus on transitioning to virtual classes.

For School Counseling or Social/Emotional Support




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KCS Virtual Learning Handbook 7-12

West Valley Middle School 2020-2021 Handbook

Links


https://www.knoxschools.org/cms/lib/TN01917079/Centricity/Domain/70/2020-2021%20WVMS%20Student%20Handbook.pdf

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