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(SSRT) HALL G2 is Student Support Resource Time (SSRT) for 2020-21 year This Q&A was originally published online on Sept. 8, 2020
ZAINAB IDREES Q & A CADY ARMSTRONG PHOTOS
Q&A Assistant Principal Brittany Wiseman What are the new rules about SSRT? The first 30 minutes, you cannot leave your SSRT. Also, you only can have one pass for the hour-long session and are required to stay at that destination. Additionally, if (students) have a pass, (they are) going to sign out electronically.
What if you have multiple teachers you have to go to? Luckily, now, everyone has Canvas. Since all teachers are using that in the same way, you’ll only be able to see one teacher during that SSRT time. I would encourage students to email, message and even Zoom to get assistance from teachers at different times. We really just want that hour to be for one teacher.
Is this change from SRT to SSRT be permanent? Our hope is that SSRT is a success so the change will be permanent. One good part of SSRT is that sophomores and juniors will stay with their current SSRT teachers for the coming years. We hope that if you need help, you (feel) comfortable enough to ask your (SSRT) teacher.
WRITE IT DOWN: Assistant Principal Brittany Wiseman works at her desk. According to Wiseman, the change from SRT to SSRT allows better incorporation of Culture of Care with the first 30 minutes of SSRT being dedicated to activities such as Culture of Care. Wiseman said, “Everyone is so busy, so if you set that time up apart to do those things, students will feel connected.”
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Take a look at the changes from Student Resource Time (SRT) to Student Support Resource Time (SSRT)
CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS SOURCE
Student Resource Time (SRT) • • • • •
9:20 AM to 11:06 AM Can return to SRT after first session More freedom to move between classrooms Less connections formed with teacher and students Teachers change each year*
*excluding special SSRTs, such as student aids
Student Support Resource Time (SSRT) • • • • •
10:25 to 11:55 AM 15 more minutes to work with a teacher in a session Cannot return to your SSRT room after signing out Stronger focus on community building Teacher remains the same after freshman year*
KEY Gold 2 Period One transition Two transitions Announcements Teachers available for help Time to work on schoolwork Time set aside for counselor meetings, presentations, etc. Must obtain a pass to transition between classrooms
