Dear Parents and Students,
We will begin the school year on Tuesday, September 8 with distance learning.
As much as we'd hoped to begin the 2020-21 term in person with a hybrid model, San Francisco is still on the watchlist. We continue to plan for a time when classes can resume on campus, which includes safety training for faculty, staff, and students.
What's Happening This Week
On Monday our teachers began two weeks of professional development, and at the end of this time all faculty will be certified in online instruction. Simply put, we are inspired by their flexibility, growth mindset, and focus on creating new learning experiences. They are here, as they have always been, to teach, mentor, and support our students.
Student Orientation: September 1-3
Orientation will take place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, September 1-3 in a series of virtual presentations for students. More details to come. These self-paced presentations will take about 45 minutes to watch each day and will cover:
- Technology at Riordan
- New Policies for the School Year
- How to Access Classes (and Zoom links) via Schoology
- Expectations for Classes Conducted via Zoom
- Campus Ministry and House Welcomes
- Clubs, Activities and Athletics
- Safety Protocols
We recommend planning a specific time to watch these every day, and parents are encouraged to view as well. House assignments for new students will be sent to the student's Riordan email this Friday, August 28!
Thank you again for your patience.
Sincerely,
Mr. Andrew Currier
President
Mr. Tim Reardon
Principal
