Digital Learning Expectations

Hello Everyone, I wanted to take a minute to reach out to everyone through these unprecedented, challenging times that we have been facing because of Covid-19. It is safe to say that everyone's lives have been disrupted, turned upside down and if that’s not enough, we have been asked to limit our social activities, which puts an entirely different twist on things. We are also asking that you stay connected to your teachers, guidance counselors, and administration. With that said, hopefully you have begun to see an increase in the learning resources your teachers have posted in Google Classroom, as well as on the district website. As you begin to navigate through the various electronic learning platforms, such as Google Hangouts and Zoom conferencing it will also be necessary to maintain respectful behavior and be mindful of your actions even though you are not in our building. Uxbridge High School students are held to a high expectation whether at school or at home, we want you to uphold being a responsible Digital Citizen when communicating in a virtual environment. Here are a few norms that we will be asking everyone to adhere to. These norms will also be shared in a separate document:

1. Students must have the video enabled.
2. Students must have their full name as they sign in and be ready for class as if it were being held in school.
3. If a teacher or class moderator sees either of those standards not met, the student will be removed from the online chat.
4. All classroom expectations for physical class remain in effect. Some standard norms from teachers will be something like this: Our class will meet through the Zoom (or Google Meet) online conference system. We will adopt the same rules and norms as in a physical classroom (take notes; participate by asking and answering questions; wear classroom-ready clothing). For everyone’s benefit, join the course in a quiet place. Turn on your video. Mute your microphone unless you are speaking. Close browser tabs not required for participating in class. This form of learning will be somewhat new to all of us, and success will depend on the same commitment we all bring to the physical classroom. Students who attempt to violate these norms will be held accountable, which may not occur until the physical school reopens, but we trust that the vast majority of our students will behave appropriately and understand that this form of learning is new to us all.

Thank you for your continued support and be safe.

Michael DiMeglio
Assistant Principal