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Cass School District 63 e-Learning Plan

In the event of the need to cancel school due to weather conditions or other reasons, the District will utilize e-Learning and students and teachers will participate in learning activities remotely.

The following provisions of the e-Learning Plan have been developed and agreed upon with school district teachers and administrators, and approved by the Board of Education:

  • Any e-Learning days will be held in lieu of an in-person instructional day, or a traditional "snow day" that is made up at the end of the school year. Under the e-Learning schedule, instruction shall commence at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 2:00 p.m. at both schools. The Concord Elementary schedule is a condensed version of a normal school day and any additional information will be provided by the child’s classroom teacher. The Cass Junior High schedule is also condensed version as provided under the link.
  • A minimum of 5 clock hours of synchronous and/or asynchronous instruction or a combination thereof is required to fulfill the state requirements for a school day.
  • All students in Cass School District 63 have been provided with individual electronic devices, which will be utilized on e-Learning days. Non-electronic materials will only be provided if needed.
  • Teachers will provide appropriate learning opportunities for students with special needs, including any IEP identified requirements and adjustments as needed for each individual student.
  • Attendance will be taken and teachers will monitor student activity and work to determine if a student is engaging, participating, and completing any required assignments and activities.
  • Students are expected to actively participate similar to what would be expected during instructional time at school, as appropriate for the age-level and ability of the students.
  • In cases in which students are unable to complete e-Learning work within the specified hours due to unforeseen circumstances (power outages, lack of Internet access, etc.), teachers will work and communicate with students and their families directly, giving students the opportunity to submit missed work within a reasonable period of time that is appropriate for the age of the students.
  • In the event an e-Learning day is deemed necessary, parents will be notified by text and email through the District’s parent communication system, and it will be posted on the District’s website as soon as the determination is made.
  • Staff will be trained on e-Learning protocols at the start of each school year and teachers will train their students on they will need to do in the event of an e-Learning day.
  • The Google Classroom platform will be utilized by staff on their district provided devices and plans and schedules will be communicated to parents and students as appropriate for each subject and grade level.
  • The Board of Education and the Cass Education Association have a Memorandum of Understanding regarding e-Learning Days.
  • Each year the e-Learning plan is reviewed by the Administration and Cass Education Association and revised as needed.
  • Teachers are expected to be prepared for an e-Learning day that allows for the continuity of instruction, learning, and rigor as appropriate for the age-level and ability of the students.
  • The e-Learning Plan is available on the District’s website and is communicated to parents at the beginning of the year and at the beginning of the cold weather months.
  • Parents and students can direct any questions to their child’s teacher or school administrator as appropriate.