Updated Grading Information and Expectations for Students

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for everything you are doing to support your child’s learning during school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning Thursday, April 23, our school district’s Home Learning Opportunities will continue with modifications. Until now, these lessons have been ungraded. As of April 23, students will be responsible for assignments and participation. We know, however, that students are not simply “learning at home.” They are learning at home during difficult circumstances for themselves and their families. With the pandemic crisis in mind, we have adjusted our student grading measures accordingly as indicated in this one-page Expectations for Students document.

In summary:

Grading embraces a “do no harm” philosophy

• Elementary students will not receive Achievement Reports (Report Cards) for the second semester
• Students in grades 6 to 8 will receive Pass/Fail final grades.
• Students in grades 9 to 12 will receive Credit/No Credit final grades.

Guidelines for the amount of daily learning vary by grade span

• Transitional kindergarten (TK) through kindergarten; one to 1.5 hours
• Grades 1 to 5; three hours
• Grades 6 to 12; one hour per period each day (Odd/Even Blocks, alternating days), for a total of three to four hours

Teachers will provide remote learning by “synchronous” (students working or learning simultaneously) and/or “asynchronous” methods (students working or learning at different times, or at their own pace).

If you have questions, please contact your child’s school.  View a list of alternate school phone numbers during school closures here.

We will continue to provide school closure updates at ngskmc-eis.net/coronavirus, along with learning materials and technical support at our Home Learning Opportunities website, also available at ngskmc-eis.net/HLO.

Our sincerest wish is that our students and families are remaining safe and healthy during this this global health crisis.

With deep appreciation for your support,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools