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Remote Learning Guide

Rev. 8/16/2020

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Contents

Getting Started with Remote Learning at DHS

Virtual Learning Student Tech Support

Remote Learning Instructional Schedule

Teaching & Learning

Student Attendance

Grading Protocol

Supporting Students with Disabilities

Counseling and Support Services

Meal Distribution Plan Overview

FAQ

Contact us

Wildcat P.R.I.D.E.

Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence

Greetings students and parents!

On August 17, 2020 we will begin a new school year! Each school years brings another opportunity

for us to positively impact our students so that they are college and/or career ready when they

graduate from Dunwoody HS. Though this year will begin with remote teaching and learning, we will

continue to collaborate to strengthen and improve our instructional practices. As educators and

support staff, we know that we have a significant lifelong impact on the lives of the students we

encounter. We are committed to supporting the whole child by providing engaging & relevant

instruction and social & emotional support to our students.

I know that the start of this school year is unlike any school year we have seen in the past. However, I

do know that we, the Dunwoody Wildcats are resilient and dedicated to teaching and learning! I am

inspired and proud of the collaborative work of our teachers who continue to find creative ways to

engage students via remote learning. I can¡¯t wait to engage in learning with our new and returning

students as I participate in some of our remote classrooms. I am aware that there will be some

technology challenges due to the number of students throughout DCSD that will be accessing VERGE

through Clever/Launchpad. However, the faculty & staff of DHS will provide support to our students

and parents throughout this process. This remote learning guide has been created to provide you with

a central location to get the support and information you need so that your student is successful. I will

continue to use School Messenger to send notifications to parents of any new information or updates

concerning remote learning.

Speaking of notifications, here, at DHS, we value open and reciprocal communication between the

school and home. Therefore, parents, it is imperative that your contact information, including phone

number and email address is up to date in Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This will ensure you receive

communication from your child¡¯s teachers and information from the principal via School

Messenger. Also, consider joining our amazing PTSO and subscribing to the DHS News E-Blast. To

join the PTSO and subscribe to the e-blast click here. Additionally, you can follow me on Twitter

@DunwoodyHS to receive quick announcements, highlights, and updates throughout the school

year.

As stated before, the beginning of this school year is unlike any school year we¡¯ve experienced in the

past. Nonetheless, I am still excited about the new school year and all the promise and unlimited

possibilities of success it will bring! With an extraordinary faculty & staff and supportive parents &

community, our students are poised to be lifelong learners and productive members of an increasingly

diverse society.

Sincerely,

Priscilla Cole, Proud Principal

Dunwoody HS

Wildcat P.R.I.D.E.

Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence

Getting Started with Remote Learning at DHS

DCSD Clever Launchpad / VERGE / Infinite Campus / Office 365

DeKalb County Schools introduces the Clever Launchpad, a student portal that provides access to

the VERGE online classroom, the Infinite Campus gradebook, and the student Office365/Outlook

accounts, as well as a multitude of digital academic resources which are provided by the district. With

Launchpad, students can integrate technology in the classroom while maximizing instructional time.

Launchpad is dynamic tool that changes resources as the needs of the students change. It is easily accessible

from any mobile device. As always, students may find a quick link to the Launchpad from the DHS

webpage under "Quick Links," (top right) and from the DHS Media Center webpage (scroll to the

bottom): .

For more information on the DCSD Clever Launchpad, please click here. For more information

about Office365, please click here.

The student¡¯s username is:

¡°S¡± + Student ID Number

For example: s1234567

Please note that the student number is listed on all progress reports and in the Parent Portal.

The student¡¯s password is:

Students (Grades 5-12) use the same password that they created to log onto a DCSD computer

or Chromebook. If a student has never logged in, please click to visit the Virtual Learning Student

Tech Support website at . The

password will be the same for the Clever Launchpad, VERGE, Office365, Google Drive, and

Infinite Campus.

If you need your password reset, please email Ms. Hawk and include your name, student ID, and whether

you are a returning student from DHS or PCMS or new to DHS.

The student¡¯s email address (for Office365 and Google Drive) is:

¡°S¡± + Student Number @

For example: s1234567@

Please note that students only have email access through Office365/Outlook. While students will

use their DCSD email address to login to Google Drive, Gmail has been disabled. All email will

filter through Office365/Outlook.

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Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence

Virtual Learning Student Tech Support: click here.

For additional support, click on the attachments below which are available to download:

Logging into the Clever Launchpad & Locating VERGE

Logging into the Clever Launchpad & Locating VERGE (RTF)

Logging into the Clever Launchpad & Locating VERGE (Spanish)

Logging into the Clever Launchpad & Locating VERGE (Spanish) (RTF)

Microsoft Student Advantage Program Flyer

VIDEO: Logging onto Clever Launchpad, VERGE, & Infinite Campus (Chromebook)

VIDEO: Logging onto Clever Launchpad, VERGE, & Infinite Campus (personal laptop)

VIDEO: Logging onto Clever Launchpad, VERGE, & Infinite Campus (Cell phone)

*All teachers will provide students with an Instructional Access Form via VERGE which will provide specific

login instructions for the additional platforms that will be used during remote learning. Please reach out to

your child's teacher for more information.

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Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence

Remote Learning Instructional Schedule

This schedule is specifically for remote learning. It represents a full day of remote instruction.

Monday, 8/17 & Tuesday, 8/18 are early release/half days and the instructional schedule is

different. The early release schedule can be found in the FAQ section of this guide.

Time

7:45am ¨C 8:15am

8:15am ¨C 8:30am

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Breakfast

School Pride, Announcements

(Click here for announcements and to view the WNN Wildcat News Network)

8:30am ¨C 9:35am

9:35am ¨C 9:40am

9:40am ¨C 10:45am

10:45am ¨C 10:50am

10:50am ¨C 11:55am

11:55am ¨C 12:40pm

12:40pm ¨C 12:45pm

12:45pm ¨C 1:50pm

Technology Check, Gather Materials, & Login

Period 1

Technology Check, Gather Materials, & Login

Period 2

Technology Check, Gather Materials, & Login

Period 3

Lunch

Extended Learning Time:

Credit Recovery Beyond the School Day

*Students who have credit recovery on their schedule beyond the school day will

receive support during their lunch period.

Technology Check, Gather Materials, & Login

Period 4

*We are aware that due to remote learning there may be conflicts with dual enrollment schedules.

Teachers will work with dual enrollment students on a case by case basis to ensure they receive the

instruction & assignments that they missed. As a reminder, students are expected to register for dual

enrollment courses based on our regular bell schedule at DHS, so it is aligned when we return to face-toface learning.

Wednesday

Student Conferencing*

(Tutoring, Intervention Support, Small

Groups, etc.)

Parent Conferencing*

Additional Meetings

IEP

MTSS

504

EL

Professional Learning for Leaders and

Teachers

Instructional and Collaborative Planning

*Students and parents are encouraged to contact the teacher directly, to sign up for tutorial

and/or to schedule a conference.

Please click here and scroll down to locate email addresses for faculty & staff. You can also

locate them on the DHS website staff locator page here.

Wildcat P.R.I.D.E.

Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence

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