Spectrum Daily 4-3-2020

SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL 

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Thank you for working with us to make sure distance learning is successful! If you haven’t already done so, please watch the student expectations video here.

  • Spectrum is suggesting that, when possible, students should log in during non-peak times such as between 7-10 a.m. and after 2 p.m. It’s not ideal, but Schoology is more stable at these times.

  • Students are encouraged to contact their teachers if they’re struggling to get their work done by 3:00 p.m. today - especially if it is due to access issues in Schoology. Teachers are prepared to work through it with students to help them be successful.

  • Please see information on cancelled or modified spring school events on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of Spectrum’s new Updates page here.

REPEATED ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • How are athletics affected by distance learning?

    • All participation in MSHSL spring activities at all member schools is suspended.

    • Participation includes, but is not limited to, competitions, training, practices, scrimmages, and contests.

No decision regarding the cancellation of spring activities has been made at this time. Also, there is no need to request a spring sports refund at this time. The previous deadline to request refunds by April 10 has been extended indefinitely. Once we have a better understanding about the spring sports season; we will give each participant one week to make a decision about whether to continue in spring sports or request a refund.

  • Spectrum is adding answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the school website here as things come up about distance learning. Questions that are important to students will also be added to the daily announcements:
    Question: Do students have to login into every class in Schoology every day in order for their attendance to be counted?
    Answer: No. We are functioning within an “asynchronous” distance learning format. This means we have shifted from a daily attendance recording system to a weekly attendance recording system. Attendance is being calculated based on the completion of three items within the total of your required weekly work:
    1. Monday's Introductory Video,
    2. Assignment submissions throughout the week
    3. Weekly Check-in Form - We have stressed logging into Schoology on a daily basis in all of your courses to encourage you to stay connected and to manage your school work throughout the week. If you choose to complete all of your required work in one or two days, feel free to do so.

 

SPECTRUM MIDDLE SCHOOL
 

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Thank you for working with us to make sure distance learning is successful! If you haven’t already done so, please watch the student expectations video here.

  • Spectrum is suggesting that, when possible, students should log in during non-peak times such as between 7-10 a.m. and after 2 p.m. It’s not ideal, but Schoology is more stable at these times.

  • Students are encouraged to contact their teachers if they’re struggling to get their work done by 3:00 p.m. today - especially if it is due to access issues in Schoology. Teachers are prepared to work through it with students to help them be successful.

  • Please see information on cancelled or modified spring school events on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of Spectrum’s new Updates page here.

REPEATED ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • How are athletics affected by distance learning?

    • All participation in MSHSL spring activities at all member schools is suspended.

    • Participation includes, but is not limited to, competitions, training, practices, scrimmages, and contests.

No decision regarding the cancellation of spring activities has been made at this time. Also, there is no need to request a spring sports refund at this time. The previous deadline to request refunds by April 10 has been extended indefinitely. Once we have a better understanding about the spring sports season; we will give each participant one week to make a decision about whether to continue in spring sports or request a refund.

  • Spectrum is adding answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the school website here as things come up about distance learning. Questions that are important to students will also be added to the daily announcements:
    Question: Do students have to login into every class in Schoology every day in order for their attendance to be counted?
    Answer: No. We are functioning within an “asynchronous” distance learning format. This means we have shifted from a daily attendance recording system to a weekly attendance recording system. Attendance is being calculated based on the completion of three items within the total of your required weekly work:
    1. Monday's Introductory Video,
    2. Assignment submissions throughout the week
    3. Weekly Check-in Form - We have stressed logging into Schoology on a daily basis in all of your courses to encourage you to stay connected and to manage your school work throughout the week. If you choose to complete all of your required work in one or two days, feel free to do so.