Asynchronous Learning Days

No. All learning for an Asynchronous Learning Day takes place remotely from home. School buildings will be closed to students.

No, and that's the primary benefit of a self-paced day! Your child can complete their assignments at any time that works for your family's schedule. The goal is simply to complete the work by the end of the day.

It depends on their grade level:

• Grades PreK-8: Your child will use an Activity Choice Board. They need to choose and complete one activity per subject (like one for math, one for reading, etc.). They're welcome to do more if they'd like!
• High School Students: They should first check for any specific tasks assigned by their teachers. If a teacher hasn't assigned anything, students should choose one of their current courses from the provided resources and complete a lesson to review what they've been learning.

All students are also encouraged to read for at least 20 minutes!

The goal is for students to work at their own pace. We suggest aiming for a total of 2-3 hours for elementary students and 3-4 hours for middle and high school students, spread throughout the day. However, the focus should be on understanding and completing the tasks, not just time spent.

All assignments and resources are on the main Asynchronous Learning Day website, which your child can access through their ClassLink launchpad on their school-issued Chromebook or any device with internet access.

For all levels – elementary, middle, and high school – if a teacher has assigned specific work for the Asynchronous Learning Day, that assignment should be your child's top priority. They should complete the teacher-assigned task first before moving on to the general course review options.

We suggest reviewing each child's assignments in the morning to create a flexible plan. Set up a comfortable workspace for each, and encourage them to take breaks. It can also be a great opportunity for older students to help their younger siblings.

Assignments are designed to be flexible and accessible. Your child’s teacher or case manager will provide materials and/or instructions beforehand. Please reach out to them directly with any specific questions.

Assignments are designed to be flexible and accessible. Please reach out to your school’s 504 administrator directly with any specific questions.

If a student completes their required activities, they should choose one of the activities from "Move," "Create," "Digital Literacy," and explore the family activities on the "Connect" choice board. Don’t forget to remind your child to log their reading minutes in Beanstack.

If your child gets stuck, encourage them to take a break and try again later. If they are still having trouble, they can move on to a different subject or activity. They should email their teacher with specific questions so the teacher can provide support on the next school day.

Because these are professional development days, teachers will have limited availability and will not be available for live instruction. If your child has a question, they should email their teacher. Please be aware that the response may be delayed until the next school day.

These days are vital for our teachers’ professional growth. Teachers participate in training workshops and collaborative planning sessions to learn new instructional strategies they can bring back to the classroom.

If you have trouble with a device or logging in, please contact your child's school directly for help.

There will be no after-school activities on Asynchronous Learning Days unless you are specifically notified otherwise by the school. However, extracurricular activities and athletic events will continue as planned. Please confirm with the school, coach, or club adviser directly if you are unsure.

For questions about specific assignments, please email your child's teacher. For more general questions about the Asynchronous Learning Day itself, please contact your school's main office.