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Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School

Distance Learning Plan

Parents and Students March 28, 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ……… 3

Distance Learning Platforms @ SPPS ……… 4

Schoolwide Roles & Responsibilities ………5

Student Roles & Responsibilities ………7

Parent Roles & Responsibilities ………7

Distance Learning: Pre-Kindergarten Schedule ………...8

Distance Learning: Kindergarten – 2nd grade schedule …………8

Distance Learning: Elementary Schedule ………9

Distance Learning: Middle School Schedule ………11

Acknowledgement ………….12

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Introduction

At Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School, we are proud to deliver our high-quality education and

fulfill our mission in the context of exceptional circumstances that may require school campus

closure. In such circumstances, our commitment is to provide an alternative means of

education in the form of the SPPS Distance Learning Plan. Distance Learning designates the

experience students will have when school remains in session but when students are unable to

physically attend school because of school closure. While Distance Learning doesn’t

permanently replace onsite learning, our teachers can deliver powerful instruction that allows

students to meet expected standards in an online environment.

The SPPS Distance Learning experience aligns with our mission; our students will face the

current circumstance and challenges of the 21st century within the teachings of the Roman

Catholic Church and living the Gospel message of “Human Solidarity”. We are all one Kingdom

under God.

The result of distance learning experiences will continue student academic progress and attend

to student social and emotional well-being. While this is a time of uncertainty and challenge, it

is also a time that provides us with unlimited opportunities to connect with ideas and with

classmates who are at different locations.

Our faculty is prepared for this challenge. Our students are prepared for this challenge. Our

parents are prepared for this challenge. SPPS is prepared for this challenge.

This document outlines how SPPS will continue to offer a Blended Learning model, which

includes both an Asynchronous Learning Environment as well as Synchronous, real-time

engagements. An Asynchronous Learning Environment is a learning environment that does not

require participants, teachers, and students to be online at the same time. Since faculty and

students may not connect at all times, this is an essential part of the SPPS Distance Learning

Plan. Synchronous, real-time engagements are opportunities for students to participate in

engagements with their teachers and classmates at an established time to allow for interactions

in real time.

SPPS is committed to monitoring this distance learning plan and student experience. The tools

used for monitoring may include, but are not limited to:

• Data on student engagement from digital learning platforms – IXL, Mastery Connect, Sadlier

Connect, Class dojo, and Accelerated Reader

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• Feedback from teachers, students, parents, and administrators to help us understand how the

plan is impacting student, family and teacher experiences, and to provide data on what

improvements we might make going forward.

• Review of ZOOM and Virtual classroom visits will allow support to be given when needed.

This Distance Learning Plan will define the following:

• Implementation Procedure to conduct school remotely until resumption of normal

operations;

• Details the Expectations required of both teachers and families for the successful

continuation of student learning and family communication; and,

• Divisional Plans that address developmentally appropriate and meaningful student learning

experiences.

Distance Learning Platforms at SPPS

The following Online Platforms support both Distance Learning and faculty/student/family

collaboration to ensure a quality student learning experience when planning and delivering

remotely:

1. SPPS school messenger email and text messages, and school telephone (305)858-3722 are

the communication tools used to contact and communicate with SPPS families, PreK-8th grades.

2. Zoom is the online Distance Learning platform used in all grades for virtual instruction in real-

time. Teachers will post the link to the parent portal in order for parents and students to

connect during the week.

3. Parent Portals and Class Dojo are online Distance Learning platforms used from pre-K 3 to 8th

grades.

4. There are also the following platforms for students to receive instruction and demonstrate

standards mastered with assessments:

• IXL

• Portals

• Mastery Connect

• Sadlier Connect

• Accelerated Reader

• Teacher Created materials and

pushed out through portals

• Zoom

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Roles and Responsibilities (School)

Principal

• Go into virtual classrooms for observations and support

• Communicate with faculty/staff and parents via email principal@stspeter-paul.org

• Support faculty/staff and parents during Distance Learning.

• Review and revise distance learning plan regularly

• Ensure effective implementation of Distance Learning plan and

accountability to student learning.

Maintenance Personnel

• Will remain at school as much as possible

• Oversee any contracted work on the physical plant

• Maintain the grounds

• Maintain the school and parish physical plant needs

• Communicate to the Pastor and principal any needed repairs

School Counselor

• Office hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am to 1:00pm by email only at

mvalcourt@stspeter-paul.org

• Develop and Implement Individual Learning Plans

• Collaborate with other professionals analyzing best practices and practical response to

distance learning

• Weekly address to community on current situations

Office/Support Staff

• Answer emails and phone calls

• Send out any school wide messages as needed

• Assure that all administrative needs are being handled effectively

Subject/Homeroom Teachers

• Daily attendance must be taken and recorded • Establish and keep consistent with your distance learning routine (use schedules

to establish real-time instruction)

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• Teachers should attend trainings/PD on virtual education and programs they are using with students

• Communication: Teachers should not be calling students, instead they should be calling parents for check-ins; emails should be sent to parents (students may be copied); letters can be mailed via US Mail

Teaching expectations: • Be consistent on how you post your content and share information • Create a regular timeline for providing information and activities • Use a consistent layout for sharing tasks and activities • Virtual learning: should be direct instructional learning and a time to answer student

questions/clarifications (should not be silent reading time) • Quizzes/Tests: alternative assessments can be given to show mastery of content

(portfolios, oral presentations, student presentations, interview, creative projects:

brochure, comic strip, acrostic poem, trivia game, diorama, mobile, etc.)

• create rubrics for students • Virtual Field Trips: Discovery Education, NASA, National Geographic, and Zoo's (live

animal cameras) • Student schedules and check-ins • Communicate with administration should any difficulties arise with student learning

• Communicate with parents/guardians regularly using email, portals, and telephone conferences.

Teacher Aides

• Offer support to homeroom teacher on a regular basis

• Make phone calls for contact check-ins daily

• Research any initiative the teacher may be interested in and help teacher set up new

or improved learning initiatives

• May be called in to school for various other duties as needed

• Function as a liaison between teachers, parents, and administration whenever

necessary

Special Area Teachers

• Establish and keep consistent with your distance learning routine (use schedules to establish real-time instruction)

• Teachers should attend trainings/PD on virtual education and programs they are using with students

• Communication: Teachers should not be calling students, instead they should be calling parents for check-ins; emails should be sent to parents (students may be copied); letters can be mailed via US Mail

Teaching expectations: • Be consistent on how you post your content and share information • Create a regular timeline for providing information and activities • Use a consistent layout for sharing tasks and activities

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• Virtual learning: should be direct instructional learning and a time to answer student questions/clarifications (should not be silent reading time)

• Quizzes/Tests: alternative assessments can be given to show mastery of content (portfolios, oral presentations, student presentations, interview, creative projects:

brochure, comic strip, acrostic poem, trivia game, diorama, mobile, etc.)

• create rubrics for students • Virtual Field Trips: Discovery Education, NASA, National Geographic, and Zoo's (live

animal cameras) • Student schedules and check-ins • Communicate with administration should any difficulties arise with student learning

Communicate with parents/guardians regularly using email, portals, and telephone conferences

Student Roles and Responsibilities

• Student must check in with their homeroom teacher daily

• If student is sick and can not attend class, parents must submit a written note to the

teacher within 24 hours or a Dr. note sent via email to the teacher

• Dedicate appropriate time to learning 8:00am to 3:00pm

• Check appropriate online platforms for information on courses, assignments, resources

daily

• Attend, as much as possible, the regular synchronous engagements offered by each of

the teachers

• Identify a comfortable and quiet space to study/learn

• Engage in all learning posted with academic honesty

• Submit all assignments in accordance with provided timeline and/or due dates.

• Ensure own social and emotional balance by keeping healthy habits

• If any situation arises, contact your teacher using portals

• Be respectful at all times during online interaction, real-time live sessions, or turned in

written work

• ALL parent/student guideline policies must be adhered to

• Dress daily in appropriate school attire, you may wear your uniform

Parent Roles and Responsibilities

• Communicate any device or connectivity needs to the school principal via email

principal@stspeter-paul.org • Provide an environment conducive to learning (access to supplies, technology, safe and

quiet space during daytime).

• Keep a consistent routine with morning wake up, breakfast, and arrive to virtual school

by 8:00am for morning prayer on IGTV @spps_life

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• Engage in conversations on posted materials, assignments and communicate with the

teacher any questions if your child hasn’t already done so

• Monitor online and offline learning, including variables like that of preferred learning times

(morning, afternoon, evening).

• Monitor all social media and digital media your child is engaging in.

• Support student daily attendance, as much to the regular

synchronous engagements offered by each of the teacher/s.

• Support emotional balance by providing ample room and time for

reflection, physical activity, conversation, and play.

Distance Learning Schedules

PreK 3 & PreK 4

Pre K 3 Pre K 4

8:30 Religion Religion

9:30 ELA ELA

10:30 Math Math

11:00 – 2:00 LUNCH/Nap LUNCH/Nap

2:00 Science/Social Studies Science/Social Studies

Kindergarten – 2nd

K-1 K-2 1-1 2-1 2-2

8:30 Special Math Math Math Math

9:30 Math Special ELA ELA ELA

10:30 ELA ELA Special Religion Religion

1:00 Religion Religion Religion Special Science/SS

2:00 Science/SS Science/SS Science/SS Science/SS Special

Specials

Monday – Art

Thursday – P.E.

Friday - Music

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Elementary School

Monday

3-1 3-2 4-1 4-2 5-1 5-2

8:30 Math SS Math SS Religion SS

9:30 Ind. Reading Special 2 SS Math SS Religion

10:30 SS Math Ind. Reading Ind. Reading Math Special 1

1:00 Religion Ind. Reading Religion Special 1 Special 2 Math

2:00 Special 1 Religion Special 2 Religion Ind. Reading Ind.Reading

Special Areas

Special 1 Special 2

Monday Music P.E.

Tuesday Art Spanish

Wednesday P.E. Spanish

Thursday Art Music

Friday Independent Study Independent Study

Tuesday - Thursday

3-1 3-2 4-1 4-2 5-1 5-2

8:30 ELA Science Science Special 1 Special 2 ELA

9:30 Special 1 Special 2 ELA Science ELA Science

10:30 Science ELA Special 2 ELA ELA Special 1

1:00 ELA Ind. Reading Special 1 Special 2 Science ELA

2:00 Ins. Reading ELA ELA ELA Special 1 Special 2

Special Areas

Special 1 Special 2

Monday Music P.E.

Tuesday Art Spanish

Wednesday P.E. Spanish

Thursday Art Music

Friday Independent Study Independent Study

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Wednesday

3-1 3-2 4-1 4-2 5-1 5-2

8:30 Math SS Math SS Religion SS

9:30 Ind. Reading Special 1 SS Math SS Religion

10:30 SS Math Ind. Reading Ind. Reading Math Special 2

1:00 Religion Ind. Reading Religion Special 2 Special 1 Math

2:00 Special 2 Religion Special 1 Religion Ind. Reading Ind.Reading

Special Areas

Special 1 Special 2

Monday Music P.E.

Tuesday Art Spanish

Wednesday P.E. Spanish

Thursday Art Music

Friday Independent Study Independent Study

Friday

3-1 3-2 4-1 4-2 5-1 5-2

8:30 Math SS Math SS Religion SS

9:30 Ind. Study Ind. Study SS Math SS Religion

10:30 SS Math Ind. Study Ind. Study Math Ind. Study

1:00 Religion Ind. Study Religion Ind. Study Ind. Study Math

2:00 Ind. Study Religion Ind. Study Religion Ind. Study Ind. Study

Special Areas

Special 1 Special 2

Monday Music P.E.

Tuesday Art Spanish

Wednesday P.E. Spanish

Thursday Art Music

Friday Independent Study Technology/Innovation

Independent Study Technology/Innovation

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Middle School Schedule

Monday -Wednesday-Friday

Special Areas

Special -1 Special - 2

Monday Spanish Independent Study

Wednesday Art Music

Friday Spanish P.E.

Tuesday - Thursday

Special Areas

Special -1 Special - 2

Tuesday P.E. Independent Study

Thursday Spanish Independent Study

6-1 6-2 7-1 8-1 8-2

8:30-9:20 Math

English Science Special -1 Special - 2

9:30-10:20 Special-2

Math English Science Special - 1

10:30-11:20 Special – 1

Special - 2 Math English Science

1:00-1:50 Science

Special - 1 Special - 2 Math English

2:00-2:50 English

Science Special - 1 Special - 2 Math

6-1 6-2 7-1 8-1 8-2

8:30-9:20 Literature Religion S.S. Special 1 Special 2

9:30-10:20 Special 2 Literature Religion S.S. Special 1

10:30-11:20 Special 1 Special 2 Literature Religion S.S.

1:00-1:50 S.S. Special 1 Special 2 Literature Religion

2:00-2:50 Religion S.S. Special 1 Special 2 Literature

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ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School

Distance Learning Plan

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

I acknowledge that I have read the entire contents of the distance learning plan for

parents and students. I and understand that this document can be reviewed and revised as the

need arises and I will check it regularly on the school website at www.stspeter-paul.org

I agree to cooperate with the School in the interpretation and enforcement of the

policies and procedures outlined in the distance learning plan. I also understand that the

school has the ultimate authority over the administration of the school and the interpretation

of the school’s rules and policies. Moreover, I further understand that all of the school’s

policies whether written or verbal are only guidelines and are subject to change at the sole

discretion of the Archdiocese and/or School with or without notice.

Plan was emailed to all families on March 28, 2020