Adapt to Changes at School
Tips and Resources
The pandemic has required students, parents, and teachers to adapt to new school routines and ways of learning. Explore below for help keeping your child engaged academically and socially in the midst of these disruptions.
Tips
For Remote Learners
- Treat remote learning with the same respect as in-person attendance
- Make a dedicated school-at-home space where your child is most productive, i.e. the kitchen table instead of the couch
- Remove other electronics and distractions during learning time
- Find a study schedule that works for your child and stick to it. Include regular school- and screen-free breaks
- Explore new learning resources. These should support your curriculum, not replace it
- Encourage your kids to keep their camera on during class to help them stay engaged and keep lectures interactive
- Your child may have to use a few different applications, each with their own logins. Keep a list of login credentials
- Learn the digital platforms your child is using and be ready to troubleshoot connection issues. Reach out to the school if you have difficulty
- Communicate regularly with teachers
- Utilize virtual study groups
For In-person Learners
- Stay home if you have any symptoms concerning for COVID-19 infection
- Notify your school of any positive or pending COVID-19 tests so that they can do appropriate contact tracing
- Make sure to follow all hygiene and mask guidelines, both in and out of class
- Be ready to adapt to changing guidelines, as your school may need to adjust to remote instruction depending on the spread of the virus in the area and other factors
- Be patient with yourself and your child as you adapt to ongoing changes
- Send your child with their own supplies to reduce possible spread of the virus
- Encourage your child to help clean and disinfect surfaces in their classroom
- As is possible, minimize large group interaction
- Continue to wear a mask and practice social distancing during extracurricular activities and observe district testing guidelines
In-person School
