March 16, 2020
Dear Fontbonne Community,
As we prepare for distance learning beginning tomorrow
Tuesday March 17, 2020
, we have received questions from a number of students and parents. We have tried to answer many of these below.
School Attendance
If a student needs to be absent for the day and unable to participate in distance learning, a parent will email Ms. Beauport at
gbeauport@fontbonneboston.org
AND call the main office line 617-696-3241 and leave a message in the attendance voicemail box.
Student Attendance in Classes
Students will receive a link to an attendance google form on each teacher’s PlusPortals page which they will complete at the start of every class period.
Ninth and Tenth graders who are scheduled to sign into the
Academic Success Center
or the
Library
for unscheduled periods, do not need to sign in anywhere while we work remotely.
Teachers and School Counselors may make individual appointments with you and will communicate with you directly on how to connect with them. All students should sign in to their counseling seminar class.
Ms. Donelin and subject tutors will be available from 2:30pm - 4:00pm via email everyday to work with the Academic Success Program Students.
Chromebook/Laptop Device
All students need to have their Chromebook or laptop charged everyday and are expected to log on to PlusPortals. If there is a live class scheduled via Google Hangouts/Meet, students are expected to dress appropriately. Uniforms are not required. Live classes will be recorded to ensure any students who need to be absent can access the material presented.
Social Engagement
Please respect one another and do not meet in person in small or large groups. We encourage you to communicate via phone calls, Facetime, and Hangouts in order to support one another and to socialize appropriately with your friends. This is important during this time. While your age group has been described as less likely to exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, you may be carriers of the disease and pass germs to your loved ones.
Online Acceptable Use
Online classes, like all classes at Fontbonne, abide by the rules of our Acceptable Use Policy and our student handbook. It is essential that each student maintain that respectful approach in all interactions online as well.
Remote Learning Schedule for Classes
Please follow the letter day that is printed in your planners. We did make slight adjustments to the time each class is meeting.
Period 1 8:00- 8:40
Period 2 8:50- 9:30
Period 3 9:40-10:20
Period 4 10:30-11:10
Period 5 11:20-12:20
Period 6 1:00-1:40
Period 7 1:50-2:30
Students do not need to sign out at the end of the day while we work remotely.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Blessings,
