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REMOTE RETURN

Darien High School Overview (9 - 12)

Everyone affiliated with Darien High School shares a common goal for its Remote Learning Program: to continue to provide students with meaningful instruction, independent time to practice and complete work, and a peer community of learners for an interactive learning environment. To achieve this, DHS requires the support of parents and guardians, who we view as partners in our commitment to ensuring all students’ aca- demic, social, and emotional success. Therefore, in order to execute a successful Remote Learning Program, parents and guardians are encouraged to support DHS educators by doing the following: Remind students that they are expected to join all live learning activities, assignments, and social-emotional engagement experiences that are offered throughout the week, whether they are conducted through Zoom, Google Classroom, or another real-time technology communications platform. Be familiar with the links to remote learning schedules and resources, which are posted on the Darien High School website and on the Google Classrooms of individual teachers. Understand that the Darien Remote Learning Schedule features a balance of synchronous learning and asynchronous, independent class work, access to additional support during teacher office hours, as well as weekly advisory meetings, to support students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being. Know that classroom teachers use Google Classroom and additional online learning platforms and apps to disseminate, collect, and provide feedback on assignments, projects, and other formative assessments. Classroom teachers will provide individual and collaborative learning experiences that will allow students to engage with each other through the use of the Google Suite of interactive tools, the Zoom video and chat platform, and a host of other appropriate education-based technologies. Recognize the benefit of a robust advisory program in ensuring that all students feel connected, supported, and engaged. To this end, the DHS advisory period will continue to meet virtually with their groups via Zoom to build community, support social-emotional well-being, and address any questions that may arise as students continue to navigate Remote Learning. Encourage students to practice healthy habits that enable students to be ready to learn, including regular sleep schedules and nutritious eating, as well as develop independent time management skills. Students should be encouraged to regularly access Google Classroom, their school email, and Aspen to monitor assignments, class work, and schoolcommunication and feedback.

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