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November 18, 2020

HMS Remote Learning Expectations

Staff, student, and family expectations during remote learning.

Student Responsibilities: 

Students are required to:

  • Attend each of your classes via Google Meet/Zoom for attendance and introduction of that day’s learning.  Google Meet/Zoom links will be located on Google Classroom.
  • Zoom meetings required. If you are unable to attend your virtual class, you will need to email your teacher THAT DAY. Failure to do so will result in being "absent".  Attendance Counts.  
  • Complete assignments in a day.  Participation is required and work will be graded.   
  • Check your school email, Google Classroom, and Infinite Campus daily.  
  • Continue all Odysseyware, Michigan Virtual coursework as assigned. 
  • Email your teacher, school counselor, social worker, or another staff member if you need academic or social/emotional support. 
  • Participate in Flex Day help sessions as needed.  

Teacher Responsibilities:  

Teachers will...

  • Conduct virtual class meetings via Google Meet/ Zoom (Post links to Google Classroom).
    • 8:00am (1st/2nd hour)
    • 9:30am (3rd/4th hour)
    • 11:00am (5th/6th hour) 
    • 12:30 (7th/Advisory) 
  • Teachers who do check connect, will connect weekly with their students with an agreed upon time between them and their student.  
  • Take attendance based on students who log into that day’s Google Meet/ Zoom.  Log attendance into Infinite Campus as normal.  
  • Facilitate daily instruction and present content in a variety of ways.  
  • Provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of the material.
  • Assess student learning, provide feedback, and enter grades weekly into Infinite Campus. 
  • Be accessible during the school day for support. 
  • Schedule individual or small group virtual meetings with students if there is a need for personalized instruction or support.

Family Expectations:

  • Provide a place and time at home for homework
  • Check on assignments, homework and projects
  • Talk each day with your child about his/her activities
  • If your child is in need of tech support, email h.
  • If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child's teacher, counselor, or a member of our administrative team.  Be sure your contact information is up-to-date in Parent Portal.  

Check the FAQ for any other questions you may have. 

 

Contacts

HMS Front Office- This will connect you to teachers

 

Nick Cassidy- Principal (616) 494-2426

 

Rene Bair- Assistant Principal (616) 795-0697

 

HMS Spanish Translation:

Amanda Ortega  | Lucio Lorenzo 

 

Technology: Have students send an email to HL1to1@oaisd.org

This creates a ticket in our system. They must include in the email:

  • Parent’s name and contact phone #
  • Student’s name
  • Building
  • Grade
  • Device Asset or Serial
  • Brief description of problem

 

After Hours 2-7pm: Google Classroom and Assignment Support (For computer issues: please email technology)

  • Monday/ Tuesday: rbair@hollandpublicschools.org 
  • Wednesday/Thursday: ncassidy@hollandpublicschools.org 

 

HMS Counselor: Karen Legg - 616-494-2478 

HMS Nurse: Emily Byl

Outside Counseling Services and Family Supports: Lauren DeRoo

Teachers: All staff emails are on HMS’ website.  

Students who receive Special Education or 504 services:  The case manager will contact you to update/ create a contingency learning plan (CLP) for your student.