- Wylie ISD
- Bulldogs Return to Learn Plan
- Virtual Learning from Home
Virtual Learning from Home
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Texas Education Commissioner, Mike Morath, has outlined two remote instructional options available for the upcoming school year.
- Remote Synchronous Instruction - Two way, real-time virtual instruction between teachers and students. In this method, the required amount of instructional time is scheduled each day, and funding is generated when attendance is recorded daily at a locally selected time. This method requires all participants to be present at the same time, virtually. Examples include live, interactive classes with students and teachers participating real-time, teacher-supported work time on video conference calls, and online testing.
- Remote Asynchronous Instruction - This method of virtual instruction does not require all participants to be virtually present at the same time. Therefore, instruction may or may not be delivered in real time. Examples may include watching pre-recorded videos with guided support, intermittent teacher instruction, and pre-assigned work with formative assessments made available to students.
Wylie ISD has selected the remote asynchronous instruction model as it provides full state funding, along with flexibility for our students and staff. By choosing this model for the district as a whole, it allows us greater flexibility for our learners, while still providing synchronous opportunities for all of our students. It is important to note that the District will provide real-time, synchronous opportunities and expectations for learning. These live, virtual, interactive connections will vary based on grade-level and subject matter.
Virtual Learning from Home (Pre-K-Grade 12) Overview
- Daily, asynchronous virtual learning from home using an online platform
- Parents will facilitate student learning
- Students will have both scheduled and flexible learning times daily with intermittent student/teacher interaction.
- Addresses the required curriculum and instructional materials aligned to TEKS
- Attendance will be taken daily and district grading policy will apply
- Students must have internet access and a laptop, desktop computer, iPad, or Chromebook. District technology will be available to check out for students who have technology needs.
- Students will be required to login virtually five days per week and will be responsible for the same amount of classwork as students participating in the traditional in-person setting.
- Students will be expected to spend a comparable amount of time that they would spend on learning in a traditional setting.
- If a student begins the school year choosing Virtual Learning from Home, they will be required to remain in the Virtual Learning model for a minimum of one grading period (6 weeks) before being allowed to change to the Traditional In-Person model.
- Students who are enrolled in Virtual Learning from Home may participate in UIL athletics and fine arts. More information to come on those details. Virtual Instruction students who do not meet daily instruction requirements will not be able to participate in after-school activities. Students must also meet all attendance/eligibility requirements outlined by the UIL to participate in after-school athletics and fine arts activities.
All virtual learning will be provided by Wylie ISD teachers. Virtual classes will be graded with the same expectations as those classes that are held in-person. For high school students, virtual grades will be calculated in GPA.
Virtual Learning Attendance Policy
The minimum attendance for class credit rule of TEC 25.092 will be in effect for the 2020-2021 school year. Students are required to attend at least 90% of their classes to receive credit and be promoted. Virtual Learning attendance will count in the same manner as on-campus attendance in satisfying this requirement.There will be mandatory daily check-ins for students who select virtual learning. Daily attendance may be measured through:
- Daily progress in the learning management system
- Daily teacher/student interactions
- Completion/Turning in of assignments from student to teacher via online or email
In Virtual Learning instruction, student engagement is measured daily, and attendance is assigned based on the student’s completion of that day’s engagement measure. Students who do not complete the daily measure of engagement will be counted absent for the day.
- Remote Synchronous Instruction - Two way, real-time virtual instruction between teachers and students. In this method, the required amount of instructional time is scheduled each day, and funding is generated when attendance is recorded daily at a locally selected time. This method requires all participants to be present at the same time, virtually. Examples include live, interactive classes with students and teachers participating real-time, teacher-supported work time on video conference calls, and online testing.
Virtual Learning Expectations By Grade Level
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Elementary Learning Expectations (Grades PK-4)
Asynchronous Instructional Model
- Remote instruction will be provided through Google Classroom and Schoology, a learning management system for students.
- Remote students will complete the same assignments as in-person students.
- Students will be expected to check-in to their assigned classes daily to complete assignments and log attendance. Students will be held to state attendance requirements.
- Remote learning students will have access to the same instructional content, materials, and resources that in-person students receive.
- Elementary age students should expect an average of 3 hours of instruction and assignments per day to ensure engagement equivalent to the direct content work a student would be engaged in over a regular school year.
- Upon return to in-person instruction, a student who has been a remote learner may or may not be placed in a classroom with the same teacher who taught him or her within the remote learning platform.
Student Responsibilities
- Students must check in to each assigned class daily and complete the required tasks.
- Attendance will be based on daily engagement with each class. Students will be held to Compulsory State Attendance Guidelines.
- As we receive guidance from TEA regarding STAAR testing, the same requirements for in-person learners will be expected from our remote learners.
- Students must participate in any other required daily activities such as interventions and tutorials offered or suggested by the teacher.
- Students need to exercise good digital citizenship and academic honesty during online learning.
- Students need to take responsibility for asking for help, asking questions, and taking advantage of teacher office hours and/or tutorial opportunities.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
- Monitor to help ensure your student is on track with assignments and coursework.
- Assist in supporting your child’s needs by establishing and managing the daily schedule.
- Create a designated learning space for your child at home to learn comfortably.
- Home internet access and an internet connecting device will be needed.
- Maintain communication with your child’s teacher to build a learning partnership.
- Allow your child to struggle and find solutions. Don’t help too much as they need the practice to become independent learners.
Teacher Responsibilities
- Provide remote students access to the same instructional material and require the same assignments as they provide and require of in-person students.
- Provide due dates for each grading period outlining academic goals and requirements for each assignment.
- Communicate designated times (office hours) for providing instructional support to remote students.
- Follow the same district grading system and guidelines for remote students as they do for students attending in-person.
- Provide timely feedback to remote students on their progress toward academic goals.
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East Junior High Virtual Learning (Grades 5-8)
Asynchronous Instructional Model
- Remote instruction will be provided through Google Classroom and Schoology, a learning management system for students.
- Remote students will mirror the same daily schedule that in-person students are following and take the same number of courses.
- Remote students will complete the same assignments as in-person students.
- Students will be expected to check-in to their assigned classes daily to complete assignments and log attendance. Students will be held to state attendance requirements.
- Remote learning students will have access to the same instructional content, materials, and resources that in-person students receive.
- Junior High students should expect an average of 4 hours of instruction and assignments per day.
- Upon return to in-person instruction, a student who has been a remote learner may not be placed in a classroom with the same teacher who taught him or her within the remote learning platform.
Student Responsibilities
- Students must check in to each assigned class daily and complete the required tasks.
- Attendance will be based on daily engagement with each class. Students will be held to Compulsory State Attendance Guidelines.
- As we receive guidance from TEA regarding STAAR testing, the same requirements for in-person learners will be expected from our remote learners.
- Students must participate in any other required daily activities such as interventions and tutorials offered or suggested by the teacher.
- Students need to exercise good digital citizenship and academic honesty during online learning.
- Students need to take responsibility for asking for help, asking questions, and taking advantage of teacher office hours and/or tutorial opportunities.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
- Monitor to help ensure your student is on track with assignments and coursework.
- Assist in supporting your child’s needs by establishing and managing the daily schedule.
- Create a designated learning space for your child at home to learn comfortably.
- Home internet access and an internet connecting device will be needed.
- Maintain communication with your child’s teacher to build a learning partnership.
- Allow your child to struggle and find solutions. Don’t help too much as they need the practice to become independent learners.
Teacher Responsibilities
- Provide remote students access to the same instructional material and require the same assignments as they provide and require of in-person students.
- Provide due dates for each grading period outlining academic goals and requirements for each assignment.
- Communicate designated times (office hours) for providing instructional support to remote students.
- Follow the same district grading system and guidelines for remote students as they do for students attending in-person.
- Provide timely feedback to remote students on their progress toward academic goals.
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West Junior High Virtual Learning (Grades 5-8)
Asynchronous Instructional Model
- Remote instruction will be provided through Google Classroom and Schoology, a learning management system for students in grades 5-8
- Remote students will mirror the same daily schedule that in-person students are following and take the same number of courses.
- Remote students will complete the same assignments as in-person students.
- Students will be expected to check-in to their assigned classes daily to complete assignments and log attendance. Students will be held to state attendance requirements.
- Remote learning students will have access to the same instructional content, materials, and resources that in-person students receive.
- Junior High students should expect an average of 4 hours of instruction and assignments per day.
Student Responsibilities
- Students must check in to each assigned class daily and complete the required tasks.
- Attendance will be based on daily engagement with each class. Students will be held to Compulsory State Attendance Guidelines.
- As we receive guidance from TEA regarding STAAR testing, the same requirements for in-person learners will be expected from our remote learners.
- Students must participate in any other required daily activities such as interventions and tutorials offered or suggested by the teacher.
- Students need to exercise good digital citizenship and academic honesty during online learning.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
- Monitor to help ensure your student is on track with assignments and coursework.
- Assist in supporting your child’s needs by establishing and managing the daily schedule.
- Create a designated learning space for your child at home to learn comfortably.
- Home internet access and an internet connecting device will be needed.
- Maintain communication with your child’s teacher to build a learning partnership.
- Allow your child to struggle and find solutions. Don’t help too much as they need the practice to become independent learners.
Teacher Responsibilities
- Provide remote students access to the same instructional material and require the same assignments as they provide and require of in-person students.
- Provide due dates for each grading period outlining academic goals and requirements for each assignment.
- Communicate designated times (office hours) for providing instructional support to remote students.
- Follow the same district grading system and guidelines for remote students as they do for students attending in-person.
- Provide timely feedback to remote students on their progress toward academic goals.
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High School Virtual Learning Expectations (Grades 9-12)
Asynchronous Instructional Model
- Instruction provided by Schoology and Google Classroom which will integrate with Google Education Apps
- Students will be enrolled in the same classes as they would be enrolled with in-person instruction.
- Students will complete the same assignments as in-person students.
- Students will be expected to check-in to their assigned classes daily to complete assignments and log attendance.
- Students will be held to state attendance requirements which will be logged through Schoology.
- Students will have access to the same instructional content, materials, and resources that in-person students receive.
- Students will be assigned their 8 classroom teachers as well as an at-home learning liaison that will be available for questions via email and set office hours for phone/Zoom calls.
At-Home Learning Student Responsibilities and Expectations
- Students must check in to each assigned class daily and complete the required tasks.
- Attendance will be based on daily engagement with each class. Students will be held to Compulsory State Attendance Guidelines.
- As we receive guidance from TEA regarding End of Course testing, the same requirements for in-person learners will be expected from our remote learners.
- Students must participate in any other required daily activities such as interventions and tutorials offered or suggested by the teacher.
- Students need to exercise good digital citizenship and academic honesty during online learning.
- Students enrolled in an athletic period MUST attend their athletic period in person daily. Transportation will not be provided by the district.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
- Monitor to help ensure your student is on track with assignments and coursework.
- Assist in supporting your child’s needs by establishing and managing the daily schedule.
- Create a designated learning space for your child at home to learn comfortably.
- Home internet access and an internet connecting device will be needed.
- Encourage your child to communicate with their teacher and/or liaison when questions and problems arise.
Teacher Responsibilities
- Provide remote students access to the same instructional material and require the same assignments as they provide and require of in-person students.
- Provide due dates for each grading period outlining academic goals and requirements for each assignment.
- Communicate designated times (office hours) for providing instructional support to remote students.
- Follow the same district grading system and guidelines for remote students as they do for students attending in-person.
- Provide timely feedback to remote students on their progress toward academic goals.
- Provide availability during normal tutorial times (7:50-8:10, 3:40-4:00) via email and Zoom for questions.
