Grades 7-12 - Continuity of Learning During At-Home Learning

Grades 7-12 - Continuity of Learning During At-Home Learning

To Grasslands Parents and Guardians of Grades 7-12 Students,

In response to the increased COVID-19 cases in our Province, the Premier of Alberta announced on Tuesday, May
4th that all grades K-12 students in Alberta would move to At-Home Learning beginning Friday, May 7th and ending
Tuesday, May 25th. We understand the challenges this creates for your students and families and are
committed to working with you to ensure that learning continues for your students. Our teachers and staff are
prepared to continue teaching your students while they are at home and we have every confidence in their
ability to still deliver strong, engaging programming. We are counting on your partnership to support your
learners through this time.

What to Expect from May 7th to May 25th
You will notice that this period of At-Home Learning is very similar to our November and December At-Home
Learning shift. Below is a quick outline of the next 2 weeks.

• BCHS and BJHS will continue to provide instruction exactly as they currently are; there will be no
  disruption to your students' online learning.
• Sunrise School, Rolling Hills School, Alcoma School, Tilley School, Duchess School, Rosemary School and
  Bassano School teachers will reach out to their students on Friday, May 7th to test technology, set up
  class schedules and outline expectations for students in all of their classes. Direct instruction will
  resume on Monday, May 10th.
• If your child can access learning online, they are expected to follow their school timetable.
• If your child cannot access online learning, or if you prefer print, please notify your child’s teacher.
  Teachers will reach out to you to discuss a plan for working with your child during Scenario 3.
• Parents and students are able to make appointments to meet with teachers and to pick-up learning
  materials and to get extra help. Again, this is by appointment only and following all COVID-19 protocols
  within the school.
• Student attendance will be taken as it is in school. We encourage every parent to download the
  PowerSchool app to help track your child’s attendance.
• Student grades are not protected. It is expected that students complete all assignments. If your child is
  struggling with their courses, please reach out to their teacher or school administration.
• Diploma exams remain optional this June. Should your child choose not to write, they will be expected
  to complete a course final exam.
• School Wellness Mentors are continuing to provide programming for students virtually and to meet with
  students by appointment.
• Should your child need to complete any high school CTS coursework, labs or require face to face support
  from a teacher or Wellness Mentor, they are required to make arrangements for this with their child’s
  teacher. These appointments will be one on one with the teacher and all COVID-19 protocols will be
  followed strictly.
• May 21st is a professional development day for teachers. You child will not have classes that day.

Again, your involvement in your child’s education is key to their success. Expect weekly contact from your
child’s teachers through emails, calls or messaging apps. If you find your child is struggling, or that there is not
enough contact between you and the school, or between your child and their teacher, please contact your
school administration. We are all in this together, together we are stronger.

Sincerely,

Katie Graham, Assistant Superintendent - Learning Services