Dear CM Students and Parents,
As Dr. Folan stated in his
email from earlier today
, Catholic Memorial has suspended in-person classes effective Monday, March 16, 2020. We plan to conduct online instruction from Tuesday, March 17, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020. Given the situation with the coronavirus, this is the prudent decision.
Throughout the last few months, your sons’ health and safety has been our first priority. Our second priority has been to plan for the continuity of teaching and learning should we have to suspend in-person classes. That day has come and our faculty is ready for online instruction.
Monday will be a day for students to prepare for online learning from home.
On Monday, students should login to Microsoft Teams for a check in during their theology classes. Students should follow a Day 8 rotation for Monday (see times below).
This virtual meeting will serve as a check-in for online learning. Teachers will also explain the expectations for online learning. Students should use the rest of the day on Monday to prepare from home for online learning.
We asked students to take all textbooks and materials with them when they left campus yesterday. Students should double check their access to OnCampus and their CM email as well as practice using Microsoft Teams. I also recommend that students set up a space in their homes that is conducive to online coursework.
Beginning on Tuesday, teachers will conduct courses virtually following the regular day and period rotations. Tuesday will be a Day 1. Please see an adjusted schedule below. We expect students to attend, participate, and complete all coursework as they would normally. Attendance will be taken and students will be assessed during this period of online instruction.
We ask for your help and support ensuring that your sons meet the expectations of this period of online instruction. To assist with communication, we have created an
Online Learning webpage
. Please visit this page to learn more about online instruction, expectations for students, and our preparedness.
Throughout this period, faculty and staff will be available to support you and your sons. Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
Best regards,
Mr. Andrew O’Brien
Principal
