LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES Edition 1 - March 24, 2020 ACADEMIC PROTOCOL FOR DISTANCE LEARNING
2020 | MARCH
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
MISSION Loyola High School of Los Angeles is prepared to continue the formation of men who are loving, open to growth, committed to justice, developing as a leader, religious, and intellectually distinguished in the event of a disruption to on-campus instruction. Loyola faculty are professional, flexible, and determined to create the best academic experience possible via an online learning platform. Digital learning is not an equal substitute for in-person instruction, but we are confident that our faculty and student body are ready to rise to this unique challenge by creating an environment for all Cubs to resume the pursuit of excellence and academic aspirations.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Asynchronous - students working at their own pace, not at the same time Synchronous - students and teachers working digitally together Landing Page - location where teachers post daily agendas and coursework Canvas - digital learning platform where all assignments are posted PowerSchool - digital platform for attendance and posting grades Video Conferencing - digital platform for "face-to-face" interaction Discussion Board - digital platform for messaging interaction Turnitin - software solution for promoting academic integrity
STRUCTURE OF DISTANCE LEARNING The school day will follow the school calendar as published on the website Instructors will post a daily class agenda on their Canvas landing page Classwork and homework assignments will be posted on Canvas Class periods will consist of synchronous and asynchronous activities Attendance will be taken and inputted in Powerschool each period Teachers and students should have interactions within the class period
Academic Protocol for Distance Learning
Loyola High School
Loyola High School
Academic Protocol for Distance Learning
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Establish a daily routine for your school day Be available to interact with your teacher and/or classmates synchronous with class period meetings according to the published school calendar Check Canvas and email daily Find a distraction-free environment to interact in classes, and complete coursework Communicate with your instructors regularly Submit coursework through Canvas via Turnitin when applicable Uphold academic integrity according to the policies published in the student handbook Schedule breaks for exercise, family time, and off-screen activities Contact your counselor, or a trusted adult, if you are in need of help
TEACHER EXPECTATIONS Post class agendas, video conference and/or discussion board meeting times, and appropriate links to a Canvas landing page Post assignments with a due date on Canvas Interact synchronously with students for at least 20 minutes within the period window Assign meaningful asynchronous tasks Grade submitted assignments, and input grades, within 3 days of receiving assignments Digital assignments should assess basic fundamental skills Be flexible Require students to submit assignments through Canvas via Turnitin when applicable Establish a reliable way to account for attendance for each class period, and record attendance via Powerschool
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY All policies published in the student handbook are in effect and strictly enforced Do not plagiarize, or work with other students, without the explicit permission of an instructor Do not copy & paste from the internet, use online translators, dictionaries, or other reference materials (teachers will use Turnitin) Be a leader and a man of high integrity Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES A student will be considered “present” in a class if there is evidence of daily participation in academically-related activit(ies) during the class period window. All students must log in to the course and complete assignment(s) and/or other activities, at the determination of the instructor. To take accurate attendance teachers will: Establish a criteria of attendance beyond a “here” vs. “not here” process. Log attendance in PowerSchool at the beginning or the end of every period. Email the parents, counselor, and the Dean about any student who develops a pattern of “disengagement” over more than two class periods.
REPORTING ATTENDANCE: ILLNESS, LONG TERM ABSENCES Call the attendance line at Loyola to report an absence at extension 1212 or use PowerSchool's Safe Arrival application to report the absence. Students are responsible for contacting their course instructors to discuss any missed assignments, assessments, or deadline extensions For a prolonged illness or injury, contact both Mr. Moscicki (Student Health Coordinator) and Mr. Annarelli (Dean of Men) by email
NORMS OF STUDENT CONDUCT The Student Handbook remains applicable in the online learning environment with an important emphasis on the Responsible Use Policy. Students who are in violation of the Norms of Student Conduct or the Responsible Use Policy will be referred to the Dean and may face disciplinary action. Students should adhere to the following norms of student conduct: Clothing must be "school appropriate" Appropriate body language (sitting upright), proper speech, good hygiene, and paying close attention by listening carefully are expected behaviors Separate yourself from TV, music, games, social media, etc during class Separate yourself from your cell phone unless essential for class participation Do not eat or drink during class (water is the only exception) Your language, images, written reflections, etc are recorded and representative of your character and this institution. The Dean will be notified with any/all concerns Use your Loyola username and password for all required course/school progams
ONLINE LEARNING NETIQUETTE
Directory Frank Kozakowski Principal fkozakowski@loyolahs.edu
Paul Jordan Assistant Principal for Student Life Director of Counselors pjordan@loyolahs.edu
Robert Gorr Assistant Principal for Academics rgorr@loyolahs.edu
Daniel Annarelli Dean of Men dannarelli@loyolahs.edu
Terance Stephenson Director of Information Technology tstephenson@loyolahs.edu
Matthew Schaeffer Director of Campus Ministry mschaeffer@loyolahs.edu
Chris O'Donnell Director of Athletics codonnell@loyolahs.edu
Tim Moscicki Director of Student Health tmoscicki@loyolahs.edu