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The Islamic Academy for Peace125 Oakland Avenue, Methuen, MA 01844(978) 975-7335 www.tiapeace.orgTIA eLearning Guidelines & Expectations Date: September 2020The Islamic Academy for Peace uses Google Classroom to communicate lesson materials for KG through G8 students. This platform will be used during any period or days that are designated for eLearning. The goal is to maintain curriculum progression when student attendance at school is not possible due to COVID-19, unexpected weather, or other circumstances. Parents, staff, and students are expected to follow the guidelines below. These guidelines may be updated on an "as need basis." Any changes will be communicated to parents, staff, and students. School ExpectationsSchool will communicate to parents on a weekly basis any general information related to policies, procedures, scheduling, academics, enrollment & registration, COVID-19, school planning, or other school-wide issues. This communication may include updates or reminders. School hours are from 8:00 am to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Visiting hours are from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday and Tuesday, and 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Wednesday through Friday or by Appointment. School will strictly uphold the visiting hours protocol as interruptions effect the instruction of students, particularly during remote teaching and learning. Teacher ExpectationsTeachers will be available via Google Classroom or school email for student and parent questions from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Teachers will aim to respond by the end of the school day and up to 24 business hours. Allow for reasonable response time if emailing or sending messages on Fridays or weekends. Teachers will post assignments for every class by 8:00 am in their Google Classroom. Specific instructions about expectations for assignments such as grades and assessments are left to the discretion of the teacher.Teachers will grade assignments on a regular basis and grades will be posted inside the Google Classroom under student`s name (privately viewed by each student).Assignments provided by teachers may include a variety of resources such as online videos, reading passages, textbook activities, writing, etc.Teachers reserve the right to grant extensions for up to 3 days for work if contacted by students or parents. Illnesses or other excused absences should be communicated to the teacher directly. Parent ExpectationsParents will ensure that each learner has their own working space. This space is exclusive to the individual learner and contains privacy. Adults, siblings, and/or pets are not in their space to interrupt the teaching & learning for the learner. Parents will ensure that each learner has 1 computer or laptop (not a phone) with a charger, working camera, and microphone. Parents will ensure that learner is prepared for class each day online as they would if they were attending a live session at the school building. This includes:oMaking sure that each learner has brushed teeth, washed face, eaten breakfast, combed hair, dressed in appropriate clothes (girls G3-G8 in hijab).oMaking sure that learner is sitting at a desk or table. Students should not be sitting or lying down on a bed or sofa. Assigning a designated basket with textbooks, notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, binders, highlighters, etc. for each learner.Parents will read and review all information related to their child`s/children`s eLearning program and respond to it if required. This includes information relayed by the teacher or by the school. Student ExpectationsStudents will be "on time" for eLearning. This includes:oArriving to Morning Assembly on time.oEntering all meetings and classes on time.oReturning from breaks on time.oHanding in assignments on time.oUsing the 5-minute layovers to reorganize and prepare for next class. This includes using the restroom if needed.Students will sit up in a chair at the desk or table ready for class. Readiness includes:oProper hygiene and appearance (as mentioned in parent expectations for each learner)oBeing organized with all necessary books and supplies for the class period.Students will remain in the classroom meetings unless given permission to leave. Students will mute the microphone during instruction unless asked to unmute. Students will always keep their cameras on. Students will enter class meetings quietly with a muted microphone.An old African proverb states: "It takes a village to raise a child." This village is US. Together, we can help each child reach their potential, but it will take discipline. Insha`Allah, let us work together so that our young learners are making the progress that they need and deserve.