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NDA Expectations
Assessments (tests or quizzes) Online, Academic Integrity Policy
Google forms will allow a test/quiz in ‘real time’ with a timed deadline for submission during the regular class period.
Academy of Notre Dame Academic Integrity Policy
The Academy’s mission is to educate the whole person for life; therefore, honesty and respect are essential behaviors of all Academy members. Lying and cheating are morally objectionable and will not be tolerated on any tests, quizzes, projects, and assignments. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and fabrication of work. A student found cheating will receive a zero on the given work. Parents/Guardians will be notified and administration will document the infraction. Students who cheat may be subject to further disciplinary action. Subsequent cheating by the student will require a meeting with the student, parent, the teacher, and the Principal. A probationary contract will be drawn up by the Principal and signed by the student and parent/guardian. Violation of the terms of the contract may result in further disciplinary action including expulsion from the school.
Grading
Students and Parents/Guardians have access to grading via Veracross portals. Assignments will vary and will be handed in electronically to the teacher. this time. If alternative times are needed, faculty and student will arrange another time.
Support Services
The student wellness seminars with guidance will continue to meet online. Guidance Counselors will be available for students in need of extra support by email, phone, Zoom or FaceTime.
College Counseling
Updates will be disseminated via email and Naviance on a regular basis. Senior individual college meetings will happen via phone or Zoom depending on length of building closure. Seniors successfully completing online work will be on track for graduation.
Daily Announcements for Students & Faculty
We continue the process of daily prayer and announcements for students and faculty via Google Docs. The Upper School daily announcement document will go out every morning by 7:50AM. Faculty will add to announcements as needed and students can submit announcements to faculty moderators to add to document.
Parent Updates & Contact
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to email teachers if needed. Faculty will be responsive via email or phone. Principals will send regular communications to Parents/Guardians as well as being available by phone and email.
Extra help Student Co-Curricular Communications Class advisors will be scheduling Zoom calls with all grades allowing Upper School faculty will have ‘office hours’ for students times for grade level connections. These will be held during the usual class students needing extra support. Students can email teachers and meeting times during the week. Leadership groups will be planning make an appointment for a call or Zoom conference as needed during for weekly group chats with faculty advisors. 24 NDA REOPENING PLAN • PROPERTY OF THE ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME
Administrative
At NDA, voicemail goes directly to email to assure the timely response to all calls. Please note this plan is still a work in progress. Things may be adjusted depending on the length of time of building closure.
