*Page created based on EIS Distance Learning Handbook

Middle School

• The Homeroom teacher will send a quick ‘welcome’ video each morning via Zoom and/or have a Zoom Conference at 8:30 in order to check in with students.
• The main core Lessons of English, Maths, Science and Mother tongue will be the focus for the first week (except year 9 where exam preparation and practice will continue)
• Teachers may wish to review or continue topics originally introduced before the holiday. As the weeks progress, the teachers will set new topics or research projects. These projects should be broken down into smaller steps to ensure that students can make effective progress.
• Students in Grade 9 may engage in more detailed research, as long as an initial template and rubric is given. Quality is more important than quantity.
• Subject Teachers will post the learning activities to be completed during the day, to the main learning platform and provide a checklist that students can use during the day to ensure they complete all assigned tasks.
• Teams will determine a consistent method for collaboration and include administrators. Teams will collaborate often to ensure a smooth roll out.
• Teachers will track student progress to ensure participation and check-in with students if students are struggling or non-participatory. Grace and understanding should always govern decisions.
• Feedback to students will be given on every assignment, even if it is just a thumbs up (or red green yellow colour code). Voice and video feedback are extremely valuable to your students when possible.
• Teachers will email parents a general update at least once a week.
• Zoom sessions should be not more than 20min with any individual student or group of students. Send the zoom link in the checklist and on the platform to be used (Moodle, email or Onedrive). Students will not be penalized for not participating.
• Please report student concerns to Nigel Schofield (and Hayde Summa). Remember to lead with understanding and an open mind.
• Teachers should maintain a healthy work/life balance. Keep lines of communication open between all teachers and with Nigel Schofield /Roy White. If you are having any difficulty in this new frontier of learning, please ask for assistance.

Primary School

• The Homeroom teacher will start the day on Zoom at 9 am and go through the structure of the day.   

• P2-P4 and P6 Students will do Maths, English and Unit of Inquiry in the morning from 9 am- 12.10.  These will be online.
• P5 Will do Language and Unit of Inquiry in the morning, and Maths on Tuesday  and Thursday afternoon.
• Students will receive instructional time at the start of the lesson on Zoom. They will then complete tasks independently and check in with the teacher again at the end of the lesson. 
• With an eye on wellbeing, limited screen time will be given in the afternoon and therefore Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, and PE will therefore set independent work. 

• Additional independent work will be provided using Century and Reading Eggs. 
• One optional After School Activity will be offered each day, accessible through the WiKi. 
• A simple overview of the weekly schedule with Zoom links will be provided on the Wiki pages.  All tasks will be shared through Toddle. 
• Completed tasks will be uploaded to Toddle and teachers will give feedback on tasks.
• Please work closely in partnership with your child’s teacher to support your child in this difficult time and contact teachers with any questions you have. Communication is a two way process, so do please keep the lines of communication open. 
• It is important to remember that this can be a stressful time for students. Please find somewhere that they can work without distractions at home, with natural light if possible and opportunity to change their focus, or rest their eyes. 
• Encourage your child to take breaks in their screen time, to get fresh air where possible, and most importantly, to communicate when they are struggling.
• Finally, if your situation changes at home, please keep the school informed. 

More details by grade

P2

P3

P4 Galileo

P4 Leonardo

P5 Curie and Edison

P6

M1

M2

M3

M4

M5