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Remote Learning in Fall Semester 2020
Especially during this time of uncertainty with the Covid-19 pandemic, spending time learning about Jesus and growing in love for Him and others will give our children the foundation they need to handle the complexities in life and keep their hearts and minds fixed on Jesus.
We know that this pandemic won't last forever and hope to see everyone in person soon. Therefore, we will be planning for one semester at a time. School of Religion will be providing Remote Learning to ALL grades for the Fall Semester. We realize that life can be overwhelming and are doing our best to make School of Religion Remote Classes simple and interactive.
What will SOR 2020 Fall Classes Look Like?
Classes will be remote and will look different, depending on the student's grade.
Since school openings are being delayed, we are delaying our start as well.
September 20th: School of Religion Opening Mass (Noon) with Packet Pick up after
September 23rd: First Class for Grades 1-8
Grades 1-6 Accessing Faith & Life Curriculum
As usual, being prepared for class increases the knowledge and understanding from the class, and with Remote learning, this is even more important. Your child will be asked to read their assigned chapters (about 1 chapter per week) prior to each scheduled class.
Your Choice: When registering your child, you will choose the option for that child.- www.MyCatholicFaithDelivered.com -- reads aloud, can make type bigger, offers Spanish translation, interactive flashcards and games.
- Hard-copy textbook ordered from the publisher: less screen time, more tactile
Grades 1-6 Remote Classes Twice a month on Flipgrid
Flipgrid has been chosen as the remote learning platform for 1st – 6th grades. It is a simple way to foster short video-based discussions on classroom topics. Catechists and students can view and respond to each other’s pre-recorded videos which can be easily created within the app or on the website. Flipgrid is used at home, school or on the go to stay connected and to share learning experiences about Jesus and our faith.
Each Flipgrid Class (or lesson) will:- be posted on scheduled Wednesdays
- consist of prayers, simple instructions and pre-recorded videos of the catechist teaching
- ask students to record his/her response (camera and microphone needed)
- be accessed via a "joincode" instead of an email address. Each student will have a unique Student ID for logging in.
- show all student responses (upon approval by the Catechist)
- not be LIVE
- have an option for text instructions to be read out loud (via built-in Immersive Reader)
** Prior to accessing the remote class, students should read the assigned chapters, according to the syllabus.
Grades 7 & 8 Accessing Chosen (by Ascension) Curriculum
Each student will have his/her own sign-on to the Chosen videos online and have taken home a Chosen workbook.
Grades 7 & 8 Remote Classes Twice a month
Prior to class, students should view assigned videos and complete workbook pages according to the syllabus. Catechists will lead LIVE Remote Classes via Zoom meetings with discussion based on the assignments.