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Western High Schoolparent orientation

2020-2021

Scholarship. Leadership. Sisterhood. Character. Service

Staff Introductions

175 Years of Light: A legacy of Empowerment

Guidance Counselors

9th & 10th Grade - Ms. Goodlett

11th Grade - Mr. Griffin

12th Grade - Ms. Duncan

Framing the Meeting

The focus of today is to review the TOOLS and PRACTICES needed for families to have a successful school year.

Class activities and school events will be discussed in our back to school meetings in September.

Agenda• Introductions

• Who We Are

• Preparing for the 2020-2021 school year• Safety Protocols• Infinite Campus Tutorial and Online Registration Link • Naviance

• Virtual Learning • Google Classroom Tutorial • Expectations and Grading • Attendance• Student Schedules• Student Supports

Family Information Survey

Please take a moment to complete this survey

https://survey.k12insight.com/r/Zc42aQ

https://survey.k12insight.com/r/Zc42aQ

Scholarship. Leadership. Sisterhood. Character. Service.

We believe that all Western Students:

Deserve an education that promotes academic excellence through engagement in rigorous curricula to foster academic risk-taking.

Lead through engagement in extracurricular opportunities that develop their gifts and talents and foster social-emotional learning.

Thrive in an environment that acknowledges the unique needs of female learners and the contributions they make to enrich our world.

Engage in sustained hard work and constant reflection to grow resilience and a greater appreciation of others.

Demonstrate an awareness of their impact on community by engaging in civic responsibility.

D- Dress CodeO- On time V- Visible ElectronicsE- EatingS- Swearing

DOVES

175 Years of Light: A legacy of Empowerment

D- DignifiedO- OptimisticV- VibrantE- EliteS- Sisters

Infinite Campus https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/campus-portal

Campus Portal (Infinite Campus) gives you 24 hour access to your child’s grades, attendance, schedule, and much more.

It is updated regularly by teachers and we recommend that you check it at least once a week.

https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/campus-portal

Troubleshooting Infinite Campus

If you are unable to log in or need a password reset

you will need to access the Western Cares and

Concerns page to submit your request for support.

Western Cares & Concern

https://www.westernhighschool.org/apps/forms2/index.jsp?f=20922

Baltimore City Public Schools 2020-21 Acceleration Plan: Priorities:

• Engage with core grade level content starting at the beginning of the year; scope and sequence pacing guides adapted to prioritize grade-appropriate content.

• Put in place appropriate scaffolds to make the work accessible and support “just in time”, unfinished learning needed for success to master grade level standards

• Support identified gaps in foundational skills and knowledge through differentiated instruction

• Leverage digital learning platform for students to engage independently in a personalized learning path to recover, refresh, and extend learning

Virtual Learning All Classes will be 100% virtual at this time.

Students will participate in a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

Synchronous instruction means the teacher is teaching to a group of students live. Synchronous learning occurs when teacher and students are working together at the same time. In other words, the instruction by the teacher and the learning by the student occur simultaneously

Asynchronous instruction is a general term used to describe forms of education, instruction, and learning that do not occur in the same place or at the same time. Some examples pre-recorded webinars, discussion boards, assignments in google classroom, a paper and pencil assignment, videos to watch, etc

Google Classroom

● Each student will have a classroom for each of their classes● Assignments, syllabi, meeting links, and other course information will be here● Parents and students must use their City Schools’ username (Student ID

[email protected])● Zoom links for synchronous classes will be in each classroom. Students will not

need special passwords

https://youtu.be/xfgqtCi7hdo

mailto:[email protected]://youtu.be/xfgqtCi7hdo

https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/online-learning-support

https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/online-learning-support

Expectations for Students

• Participate in all synchronous and asynchronous sessions

• Have a dedicated learning space with minimal distractions

• Wear Western uniform shirt with black bottoms • Complete and submit all assignments on time • Create an organization system

See Student Handbook for complete list of student expectations

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BhqvltT0tI6k1AwMHj0tWbwzkglYQ37H/edit

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BhqvltT0tI6k1AwMHj0tWbwzkglYQ37H/edit

Expectations for Parents

● Support your daughter in creating a quiet, dedicated learning space for

synchronous and asynchronous work. The learning space should

contain a flat surface (desk, table, or floor), comfortable chair, internet

access, device (laptop, tablet), optional headphones and adequate

lighting.

● Ensure that the home schedule honors the school day and does not

distract from learning time. Students should not be asked to do chores

or other household responsibilities during the school day.

Parent Expectations Continued

● Parents/guardians may request to observe a class by contacting the teacher

via email at least 24 hours prior to the desired day.

● Parents/guardians are not permitted to photograph, record, post, or stream

teacher recorded lessons on social media or any other platform at any time.

We understand that each family is unique. If your family has needs that require your daughter to

undertake responsibilities that interfere with a successful and productive school day, please

complete the Western Cares & Concerns form. Your information will be kept private as we work

to accommodate your needs.

https://www.westernhighschool.org/apps/forms2/index.jsp?f=20922

Privacy Policy

Under Maryland’s Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act, it is

unlawful to tape record a conversation without the permission of all the

parties. Additionally, recording with criminal or tortious purposes is illegal,

regardless of consent. Md. Code Ann., Cts.

Parents/guardians and students are prohibited from photographing, streaming, or recording any

portion of the virtual learning experience, teachers will record synchronous sessions and post them in

the Google Classroom.

Parents/guardians and students are not permitted to photograph, record, post, or stream teacher

recorded lessons on social media or any other platform at any time.

Attendance matters

• Each student is expected to be in attendance no less than

94% of the school year.

• In order to achieve 94% attendance, students should miss

no more than 2.5 days per quarter or 10 days per year

• Attendance is calculated by period,• Attendance will be taken during all class sessions and

entered into Infinite Campus • Attendance will be monitored regularly by administrators

and the SEL team

Send absence notices to [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

2020-2021 Virtual Learning ScheduleTime Monday, Thursday Wednesday Tuesday, Friday

8:30-9:50 Class 1 Intervention 1 Class 4


11:20-12:05 Lunch Lunch Lunch


*1:30-3:30 Coach Class Intervention 4

(1:30-2:50)

Coach Class

Class 1

Class 3

Class 2

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

Student View

What happens on Wednesdays?

Intervention is formative practice to improve student skills, close gaps, reteach standards, and promote learning growth. It is targeted based on student’s performance data in the courses.

Students will engage in small group instruction, independent asynchronous practice, and teacher coaching.

Students will also have the opportunity for SEL, college and career, and other targeted activities.

Students will participate in training on how to sign up for sessions. All students are expected to participate on Wednesdays

Grading Policy

Assessments 70% (50% formative, 20% summative) Classwork 15% (Encompasses all graded work products) Participation 15% (Quantifiable, objective measure of student engagement, including discussion threads, polls, surveys, chats in the asynchronous and synchronous environment)

Total 100 %

Resources and SupportsMental Health Services Including:

● Individual and Group support

● Mental Health Screening

● Grief/Bereavement Support Groups

● Teen Moms/Expectant Moms

● ESOL Welcome Group

● Anxiety/Stress Management

Mental Health Team

Mrs. Powell, School Social Worker

202-505-3893 or [email protected]

Mrs. Hayes, School Social Worker


Mrs. Casey, School Psychologist


mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

Thank You!Happy New School Year

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