Updated Info: Remote Instruction Begins Tomorrow
Monday, March 23
Dear North Allegheny Secondary School Families, 

We hope that everyone was able to enjoy quality time with their families this past week. This email is a reminder that we will begin Remote Learning tomorrow, Monday, March 23. As we prepare for tomorrow, below are a few resources to support Remote Learning.

Tips for Successful Remote Learning
Below are a few time management tips and possible ways to structure the Remote Learning day for students. Please remember that these are just suggestions. Students and their families may choose to follow one of these or another one that works best for their family.

Time Management Tips for Remote Learning
  • Make a plan for each day. A structured day is very important to be successful in Remote Learning activities. Set a daily or weekly schedule by checking Blackboard to determine the assignments for the week and set deadlines for completion.
  • Check-in daily. Check-in by 9:00 a.m. each day for attendance using the app in Tiger ID. Visit our website for directions. This should be the first thing completed each morning. Check-in with teachers with any questions, concerns, or to clarify anything you do not understand. Instructional Support Hours are available to assist. Teachers are also available during school hours via email.
  • Speak Up. Ask for help. Don’t fall behind. All school staff members are here to support you. Never hesitate to reach out.

Possible Ways for Students to Structure Their Day
  • Follow the typical school day bell schedule.
  • When assignments are released by the week, create a schedule by chunking content areas by day. For instance, Monday could be English and Music, Tuesday, Math and Art, Wednesday Science and HPE, Thursday Social Studies and World Language, and Friday BCIT and Tech Ed.
  • Visual representation of another Remote Learning Daily Schedule suggestion.
  • Check out a Remote Learning checklist to keep you on track.

Technology Resources
Here are some resources to support student engagement with technology.  

Reminder: Guidelines on Remote Learning for Middle School and High School Students

We will be using Blackboard to access Remote Learning assignments.

Each day students should do the following:
  • Check-in for attendance by logging into TigerID and clicking on the Remote Learning Check-In App by 9:00 a.m. Visit our website for directions. The app will be available Monday, March 23, the first day of Remote Learning.
  • Check your North Allegheny School District email at least once.
  • Log in to Blackboard to complete your assignments and check the Announcements. Lessons will be posted in a Remote Learning folder in your Blackboard courses. Teachers are available via email during the school day. The directory with contact information for teachers at each school is located below.
  • Carson Middle School
  • Ingomar Middle School
  • Marshall Middle School
  • NAI
  • NASH

Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, teachers will be available online by subject area for Instructional Support Hours during the times below. Each teacher will share the method they will use to communicate during these office hours on their individual Blackboard account in their Remote Learning folder and on their Blackboard Announcements.
  • Grading Procedures
  • Week 1 (March 23-27): This week should be used to orient everyone to the Remote Learning Format. Assignments should receive no more than 10 points each, and be awarded for completion only.
  • Week 2 and beyond: Typical grading procedures apply.
  • Counselors will be available during the school day via email for support. They will also continue with any appointments previously made via conference call. The counselors/social workers will share the conference line via email with those students who are scheduled to meet with them. Reference this document to access counselor contact information.  
  • Nurses will be available during the school day via email for support. Reference this document to access nurse contact information.
  • If at any time you need support and do not know who to ask, please reach out to your principal or assistant principal. Reference this document to access principal contact information.


On Friday, we sent an email with scheduling timeline changes for 6th-11th grade students, an updated 8th-11th grade waiver process, and 6th-7th grade music and world language selections to families. View the email here to determine if these apply to you. If you attempted to log in on Friday to complete the forms and were unsuccessful, please try again.

Please continue to monitor your email for the most up-to-date information.

Sincerely,

North Allegheny Secondary Administrators