Upper School Distance Learning In Upper School, distance learning provides students a continuity of our academic program while also providing flexibility for students and families. All Upper School courses provide a combination of synchronous and asynchronous experiences for students to continue their learning. The Head of Upper School will increase communication, so that students and families have clear and detailed instructions around logistics and expectations.
Technology and Resources Channel
Users
Description
Faculty, Staff, Students, and Families
Email will be used for all major announcements from the school, including the Head of School and Head of Upper School. Faculty and staff will continue to use email to communicate with families. Students may use their school email to reach out to teachers with questions or to submit work, and teachers may use it to communicate academic instructions to the class.
mySANFORD HUB
Faculty, Students, and Families
mySANFORD HUB will continue to be the central location for students to locate class agendas and materials, assignments, grades, and attendance. Parents may also access resources and information here.
Google Chat
Students and Faculty
Each class, advisory, club, team, and other student group will have a Google Chat group that includes all members. Students will communicate through Google Chat with advisors for attendance purposes. Faculty will send reminders or quick updates through Google Chat. Students may use Google Meet to ask questions or provide information to the class.
Zoom
Students and Faculty
Zoom may be used for synchronous classes, meetings, and for delivering one-on-one support.
Topics Pages
Students and Faculty
All faculty will utilize Topics pages in mySANFORD HUB to provide all teaching plans, materials, links, assignments, and instructions for submitting student work on a weekly basis. Students should start each week and each day by consulting the Topics pages for each course.
Library Resources
Students
Students will continue to have home access to digital library resources. This includes the UDLib/Search program with over 50 databases and eBooks. See Sanford School Library Digital Resources for login information and all of the digital library resources available through mySANFORD HUB.
SanfordConnected . Distance Learning Plan
January 2021
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