Return to Hybrid Schedule - November 30th, 2020
This is just a reminder that Alleghany County Public Schools has returned to the hybrid schedule, following the two-week period of all-virtual learning. Please make note of the New Face Covering Mandate link posted above - all students and staff are now required to wear masks within the building at all times.
Return to Virtual Learning - November 16th, 2020
Students,
Now that we are back to all virtual for the time being, we have begun a new practice that might be confusing to some of you – teachers will be conducting live sessions through Google Meet or Zoom during the class period in order to provide some additional instruction and support.
You need to make every effort to be at these sessions during the specific blocks. Try to follow the block schedule (shown below) as a way to both help you know when sessions might be scheduled, and also to help you organize your day so you can make sure you’re giving each of your classes enough time to get the work done.
Current Block Schedule:
Mondays:
1st Block – 8:30-11:45
2nd Block – 12:00-3:30
Tuesdays:
3rd Block – 8:30-11:45
4th Block – 12:00-3:30 (A: 12:00-1:45; B: 1:45-3:30)
Thursdays:
2nd Block – 8:30-11:45
1st Block – 12:00-3:30
Fridays:
4th Block – 8:30-11:45 (A: 8:30-10:00; B: 10:15-11:45)
3rd Block – 12:00-3:30
Here are answers to some questions that are being asked:
Question: What do I do if my teachers for two different classes schedule sessions at the same time?
Answer: Go to the session scheduled for the block you would be in (see the schedule above). The teacher(s) for the other classes will record the session(s) and post them on Echo so you can view them later. Priority goes with the block you would currently be in, regardless of whether you are an A-day, B-day, 4-day, or Virtual student. This is only 2 blocks a day (3 for split blocks).
Question: What happens if I cannot make a live session?
Answer: While you should make every effort to make your live sessions, we know that life and technology issues do sometimes happen. Your teacher will record the session and post it on Echo. Make sure you view it later so that you don’t miss something important.
Question: What if I don’t have internet at home?
Answer: Reach out to your teachers to find out the scheduled class times and ask them for call-in numbers for your sessions. Google Meet and Zoom both support joining a session by calling a phone number, so this is another option. If you’re only able to get online at times where there are no sessions, make sure you catch up on the session recordings posted on Echo for each class, along with the work for your classes.
Question:Are we really going to be graded while we’re all virtual?
Answer: Yes. This has not changed, nor will it change. Your work will be graded whether we are hybrid, completely back in person, or all virtual. There are no “Get out of Fail Free” cards this year – you get what you earn, so make sure you do your work and you communicate with your teachers.
Please make sure you are taking all safety precautions to keep yourself and your families healthy during this time. The sooner we can stop the spread in our area, the sooner we can get back to seeing one another in person again. Take care of yourselves, stay on top of your studies, and always hold on to hope for a brighter, COVID-free future.
We miss you all and look forward to being able to be back in person with you again!