Expected Time of Daily Student Engagement – Virtual Model

• Pine Bush High School will be operating on a 9-period schedule.
• Pine Bush High School will follow a 2-hour delay schedule.
• The faculty and staff will begin their workday at their usual time (7:20), and teachers will use the 2-hour delay time to prepare for delivering virtual instruction.

 

Activity Guidelines

• Teachers will create lesson plans which will balance whole-group instruction with small-group and individual activities, even during synchronous instructional periods.
• Teachers will develop materials for each subject (including PE and electives) that mirror the format below.

1. Clearly defined objective(s)/ learning targets.
2. Instructional support via teacher made videos, presentations, online resources.
3. Independent practice or skill work.
4. Student work will be graded as per each teacher’s specific standards and guidelines.

 

Learning Format

Synchronous classes: Live whole class meetings with students. This is where new instructional content can be introduced or reinforced in a live setting or pre-recorded by the teacher. Students should be logging into all synchronous classes. Attendance is taken during synchronous classes.

 

Expectations for Students for Virtual Instruction

• Students must check and respond to their email or correspondence in Google Classroom every day. We strongly encourage you to install email alerts on your cell phone, as this will help you to stay on track.
• Students should be dressed appropriately during all Google Meets, i.e. as though they were attending school in person.
• Students must have their cameras on and be visible during synchronous meetings unless a specific arrangement has been made with the teacher for that day.
• To the extent possible, students should participate from rooms that are well-lit and professional in nature. If a bedroom is their only quiet choice, students need to make sure that no inappropriate posters or photos are within view of the camera.
• As with our face-to-face classes, we anticipate that our students will engage in positive, appropriate conduct.  Online activities offer worlds of possibilities to our students, preparing them for many college and university programs. It also requires a level of responsibility and maturity in every interaction. Again, we expect our students to act appropriately in their online classes. We will address all conduct that does not meet these expectations as we would at Pine Bush High School.

 

Issues with Your Device

If students are experiencing issues with their devices or access to remote learning tools, students/parents can submit an IT Request Support Form by accessing the district website and completing the Technology work order form. 

 

Student and Family Support

Contacting the School

• Reach out to your child’s Counselor/ Teacher(s) if you have questions or concerns about how your child is progressing with the virtual lessons or how they are adjusting to the virtual program.  The number for the Counseling Department is (845)744-2031 ext. 3500.
• Families with medical issues, questions or concerns can reach out to the nurse at (845)744-2031 ext. 3610 or email jill.gribbin@pinebushschools.org.

 

Student Devices

All 9th-12th grade students travel to and from school with their device. They should continue to bring their device and charger home each day.

English Language Learners

If your student is an English Language Learner, ELL, the teacher will provide remote learning instruction and will use various learning platforms for engagement. The teachers will assign lessons according to your student’s language proficiency and/or by their current units of study in coordination with grade level/content area teachers.

Academic Intervention Services

Academic Intervention Service teachers will continue to provide instruction targeting skills reinforcement based upon individual student needs. AIS supplemental support will be provided using district software and digital platforms that students are familiar with, as much as practicable. AIS teachers will establish contact with their students using all of the same methods that content and classroom teachers use.

 

Services for Students with Disabilities

Special education teachers will also be providing daily synchronous and/or asynchronous learning experiences for students in resource rooms, special classes, and co-teaching classrooms . All learning opportunities will be aligned with your child’s IEP goals using Google Classroom and/or Google Meet. Office hours and instructional resources for individuals and groups of students will be posted by the student’s teachers and on the district website.

School psychologists, counselors and our social worker will have office hours, activities, resources and individual times to offer support for students who receive mandated counseling, and those who need additional support. Related service providers will offer remote support services, through Google Classroom and Google Meet, in individual or small groups. They will be offering check ins, Meets and videos/activities. These activities will focus on each student’s goals.

 

Pine Bush High School Student Bell Schedule for Remote Learning

Reminder: We will be following a two-hour delay schedule while in remote learning. 

• Period 1: 9:33-9:59 a.m.
• Period 2: 10:03-10:31 a.m.
• Period 3: 10:35-11:01 a.m.
• Period 4 class: 11:05-11:35 a.m.
• Period 5 class: 11:39 a.m. – 12:09 p.m.
• Period 6 class: 12:13-12:43 p.m.
• Period 7 class: 12:47-1:13 p.m.
• Period 8 class: 1:17-1:43 p.m.
• Period 9 class: 1:47-2:15 p.m.