Episcopal School of Baton Rouge has transitioned to Distance Learning in response to and in support of the CDC's guidelines regarding COVID-19. We are also fully cooperating with Governor John Bel Edwards' proclamation in which he requests that institutions statewide refrain from hosting gatherings of more than 50 people. Distance Learning is the safest, most effective way to prevent a rapid spread of COVID-19 within the Episcopal community. Our highly trained faculty are committed to providing the same rigorous academic experience the community expects from Episcopal. As an organization dedicated to service, we are also committed to serving our community with a vigilance that reduces the spread of this illness within the Greater Baton Rouge region. We encourage you to take seriously the recommendations of our healthcare and elected officials as they make recommendations regarding the further spread of COVID-19. Recommendations regarding proper handwashing, social distancing and self-quarantine are key methods for all of us to make a difference in the global effort to contain this illness
Distance Learning
Episcopal Online Learning Guidelines for US and MS Parents and Students
General
- Upper and Middle Schools will follow the same 7 day rotation (A-G) as when in-person classes are occurring.
- Teachers are responsible for providing a learning framework that provides instruction and practice in the content and skills that are required for each subject.
- Students will be expected to work on school activities during the hours of a normal school day as much as they are able.
- Please remember that breaks and lunch are a normal part of the school day, and should be included during online learning as well.
If a student or parent has questions regarding
1.Class lessons, assignments, assessments, instructions, and due dates. Please contact the teacher. If questions that cannot be adequately answered by the teacher or for questions and concerns that affect multiple classes please contact the Division Head.
1.Class lessons, assignments, assessments, instructions, and due dates. Please contact the teacher. If questions that cannot be adequately answered by the teacher or for questions and concerns that affect multiple classes please contact the Division Head.
- Students must check Canvas daily for upcoming assignments, assessments, and new instructions. Teachers will post all lessons and assignments by 8 am each morning.
- Students should develop routines that promote work during the day.
- Find a quiet place to work away from distractions.
- Schedule times to work with breaks built in.
- Keep track of assignments through the use of planners, lists, etc.
- Pay close attention to due dates.
- Students should develop routines that promote work during the day.
- Students must complete the daily attendance assignment (ungraded) for each class that meets each day by 3:15 pm.
- This includes Study Halls and Free Study.
- Attendance assignments will be titled “xx/xx/xx Attendance”
- Those attendance assignments will be used to track student attendance in PowerSchool.
- The Middle School and Upper School offices will email the parents and students who were marked absent for one or more periods the previous day.
- Students must complete all assignments and assessments following the instructions posted by the due date posted.
- Remember that the Episcopal Honor Code is in effect throughout a closure, and academic honesty is expected and required.
- If students have questions about:
- Material/ content, how to complete an assignment, what resources to use, or to ask for an extension
- Email the teacher or follow instructions for asking questions/ asking for extensions posted on Canvas
- Let your teachers know if you are missing a resource needed to complete an assignment
- Accessing Canvas or other school associated platforms and websites
- Email HelpDesk at helpdesk@ehsbr.org
- If a student is having trouble reaching a teacher, they should email their Division Head
- Material/ content, how to complete an assignment, what resources to use, or to ask for an extension
- Guidelines for synchronous video class discussions and office hours:
- Your teacher may hold office hours or class discussions through a program such as Microsoft Teams.
- These video office hours should be during a scheduled time as described below.
- 8:30-9:00 am: 1st period of the day
- 9:00-9:30 am: 2nd period of the day
- 9:30-10:00 am: 3rd period of the day
- 10:00-10:30 am: 4th period of the day
- Online discussion boards, email, etc. can be used to answer questions at other times.
- Video interactions with students should never be individually scheduled 1:1 sessions. Teachers and students should use comments on shared documents, email, and Canvas discussion boards for 1:1 discussions.
- When doing online video discussions and office hours:
- Teachers and students must be in a quiet area within their home free from distractions
- Avoid bedrooms if possible. If one must use a bedroom, ensure that the person is sitting in a chair with a blank wall or window in the background or using the blur background feature in Microsoft Teams.
- All participants must be appropriately dressed according to school free dress rules.
- The teacher will record the session and store that recording in a folder on Google Drive that is accessible to their Division Head and will post that recording on Canvas.
- It can be difficult for students to focus on schoolwork while at home.
- Help your child to find a quiet place where he or she can work during school hours.
- Provide supervision to ensure that your child is working efficiently and effectively.
- Limit distractions such as cell phones and TV screens during school hours.
- Check in with your child and on Canvas to see what assignments your child should be working on.
- For instructions on accessing Canvas, please visit the following links:
- Make sure your child completes the assignments in Canvas designed to track attendance. You will receive an email from your Division Office if your child was marked absent for one or more periods the previous day.
- For instructions on accessing Canvas, please visit the following links:
- Help your child organize their time. Work with him or her to develop a plan for completing their work throughout the day and week.
- Help your child organize their resources. Make sure your child has his or her textbook, notes, and other resources at hand when working on assignments.
- Help your child to find a quiet place where he or she can work during school hours.
- During quizzes and tests, parents may be required to supervise the assessment.
- Please follow all guidelines given by the teacher for administering the assessment, including the kinds of resources students may use.
- Ensure that your child is someplace quiet and where they are supervised by a parent. If the assessment is online, ensure that the child’s screen is visible to you at all times.
- The Episcopal Honor Code remains in effect during a closure.
- Please follow all guidelines given by the teacher for administering the assessment, including the kinds of resources students may use.
- You are not expected to teach your child the material. If your child has questions, they should ask their teacher.
- If you and your child have any questions about how to find assignments and lessons, please contact your child’s teacher by email.
- If you have concerns about a class that can’t be answered by a teacher or if larger extenuating circumstances mean that your child will need extensions, please contact your Division Head.
The Episcopal Honor Code
At the heart of life at Episcopal is the Episcopal Code that is signed by all Administrators, Faculty, and students, and is included as a part of the school enrollment contract. Each signature represents a personal commitment to live by and to uphold this code.The code is crucial for the maintenance of a healthy and trusting community at the school. All three divisions support the understanding of and adherence to the code in age appropriate ways.
- I shall be honest in all matters regarding the life of the School. My word may always be trusted, and I will always strive to be fair.
- I will always respect others.
- I will not undermine our life together.
- I will not steal or deface that which belongs to another.
- I will ensure that my actions do not infringe upon the rights of others, particularly the right that others have to learn.
- I will do all I can to defend and uphold this Code and will always be ready to explain to others, especially those new to the School, that its existence is at the heart of the quality of our life together.
Counselors Corner | Managing Online Learning.
| Easing COVID-19_distress.pdf |
| Managing Online Learning in Lower School.pdf |
| Managing Online Learning in Middle and Upper School.pdf |
Other Resources for Students and Families (Recomended by SAIS)
| NPR: Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
| Child Mind: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
| New York Times: How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
| USA Today: How Do You Talk to Your Children About Coronavirus?
| American Psychological Association: How to Talk to Kids About Difficult News
| Common Sense Media: Explaining the News to Our Kids
| Child Mind: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
| New York Times: How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
| USA Today: How Do You Talk to Your Children About Coronavirus?
| American Psychological Association: How to Talk to Kids About Difficult News
| Common Sense Media: Explaining the News to Our Kids
Quick Resources.
Self Reporting Travel Formhelp us cooperate within CDC guidelines and local public health representatives in the event there is COVID-19 exposure from an area of COVID-19 concentration.
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Functional Devices Inquiry FormIf you do not have a functional device with the internet at home for your child to use,
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