Additionally, during our staff orientation sessions, faculty will be provided certain tools with which to speak with students regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers and staff members will be given information on how to cope with the pandemic, as well as being able to identify any student who may show any symptoms of the virus. In the event of distance learning, students are expected to sign up for appointments (from their Iona Prep email accounts) with their respective school counselors via Calendly. The appointment will be conducted via Google Meet and students are to sign on (from their Iona Prep email accounts) in distance learning school dress code, at the scheduled time, have proper lighting and with their cameras switched on. Students should be physically comfortable and be able to retain privacy (to protect the confidential nature of the counselor-student relationship). For Group Guidance classes, all students are expected to meet deadlines for assignments, especially those set forth by the college counselors.
Student Guidelines for Success During Distance Learning 1. Punctuality is essential: The expectation of punctuality during an in-seat model will be the same expectation of students during live virtual classes, as well. Students should plan to log on 1-2 minutes prior to the start of class so that they are ready to learn. At the beginning of class, the teacher will quickly take attendance and move directly into instruction. To ease the burden of sitting in front of a computer screen all day, we have adjusted the schedule to allow for a brief, 7minute break in between each class. 2. Mute Microphone Immediately: As soon as a student logs into the virtual classroom, he is required to mute his microphone immediately to eliminate any background noises. This will reduce distractions in the classroom and allow the teacher to deliver the curriculum at an appropriate pace. 3. Remain Visible: During live virtual classes, students will be required to remain visible at all times. Failure to do so will result in the teacher marking the student absent and subsequent communication home to parents. All teachers will instruct students on how to ask to be excused to use the bathroom during virtual classes. 4. Focus and Engage: Students should abide by the same rules for virtual classes as they do for inseat classroom etiquette. Students should focus and engage during each and every class. The use of cell phones, electronic devices, etc., are prohibited during virtual classes as they present an easy distraction to the instruction. 5. If you have questions: Each teacher will instruct students on how best to ask questions during live virtual classes (i.e. type questions into comment box, raise hand on screen, etc.) 6. Respect at all times: Students will continue to display respect for all teachers and fellow students during the times of distance learning. Inappropriate behavior as outlined by our Code of Conduct, Internet Agreement and Acceptable Use policy will be enforced during these times. It is important to remember that all students are Iona Men, 24/7, whether at home or on campus!
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