Monday and Tuesday are virtual learning days with a combination of synchronous and asynchronous work. Our day will follow a typical school day from 8:00am-2:15pm on Monday and 8:00am-3:00pm on Tuesday. Classroom teachers will provide the daily schedule with synchronous learning times and Zoom links for online instruction. K-2 will be using Seesaw Learning for submission of any work due, and grades 3-8 will utilize Google Classroom for assignments and work submission.

***Monday, staff will be attending Mrs. Doering’s funeral at 11am and will be stepping away from office hours and online instruction. They will return to office hours at 1:30pm and be available through email or contact until 2:15pm. We ask that families who also plan to attend the funeral please let homeroom teachers know.***

Since the trimester ends Tuesday, it is advisable for students to use this slower pace to complete any missing work and submit it to the teacher for late consideration.

Reminders for Virtual Learners

• Be timely logging into class – check the schedule ahead of time.
• Be prepared at home. You will need to log into class sessions with your camera on.
• Be prepared for class – have your materials, technology and assignments ready.
• Communicate with your teacher if you need any assistance or support.
• Attendance will be taken for each class. If students need to be absent, parents should email attendance@stlouisschool.org and the teacher as they would for in-person instruction.

Virtual Etiquette

• Follow the requirements of the teacher in regards to verbal and written responses.
• Recording other students or teachers or any part of an online class without permission is not permitted and is considered a code of conduct violation.
• Check for Zoom links provided by the teacher.
• Show your full face and stay on camera through the entire class period.
• You must dress in the uniform polo shirt or school fleece and follow the St. Louis grooming policies. 

Keep the following things in mind:

• Audio: a quiet space that eliminates or limits unwanted background noise, and the ability for the teacher and fellow classmates to hear the student for class discussions. Students must notify the classroom teacher immediately at the start of class if they are having audio issues. Use the chat to share that information.
• Foreground Visual: Lighting that allows you to be clearly seen.
• Background Visual: Keep the background appropriate at all times and free from distracting objects that wouldn’t be allowed in a classroom. The student should be the only person visible on the student’s screen.
• Location: Choose a work area that creates an educational/office setting for concentration (preferably not the bedroom and removing the visual of the bed and keeping students focused on a designated learning space).

Technology

• Review your laptop, power charger, internal speakers, microphone, and webcam for proper functioning. 
• The use of headsets/earbuds is highly recommended to limit distractions.
• The webcam must always be “on” for teacher visibility of the student.
• If the student is having camera issues, this issue must be reported immediately to the classroom teacher.
• Communicate with your teachers if you need any assistance or support.