ECFE

• Families enrolled in an ECFE class will be added to their class Seesaw site.
• New content will be posted weekly.
• Content areas include circle time, art/sensory, math/science, literacy/read-aloud, and parent education.

Preschool

• Preschool students will be provided at home activities from their teachers.
• Parents can expect PreK teachers to reach out multiple times per week with online storytime,  songs, and movement activities.
• Teachers will also provide parents with numerous activities and project ideas to do at home to enhance all areas of development. 
• Learning areas include Literacy, Math, Social-Emotional, Language, Physical, Science, Art, and Social Studies.

Elementary Schools

• Elementary students will be provided with printed learning materials. The materials include resources for math, reading, writing, social studies, music, health, STEM and physical education.

• Resources will be delivered via bus route or available for pick-up at school bi-weekly.

• Click here for a copy of the Parent/Guardian letter, which includes more detailed information related to distance learning and a suggested daily schedule (shared with families on 3-26-20). 

• Suggested times for daily academics at home:
  • Kindergarten - First Grade: 1-2 hours/day
  • Second through Fourth Grades: 2-3 hours/day
  • Fifth Grade: 3 - 3.5 hours/day
  • Suggested K-5 Daily Schedule

• Teachers will communicate with students and families frequently to answer questions, provide feedback, and check-in. 

• If Parents/Guardians have questions regarding distance learning materials and instruction, they may contact their child’s teacher. Teacher contact information is available on each school’s website under TEACHER PAGES.
  
  • Carver
  • Castle
  • Cowern
  • Eagle Point
  • Oakdale
  • Richardson
  • Skyview
  • Weaver
  • Webster

• Information about distance learning material distribution will be emailed and posted on each school’s website under the NEWS headlines on the front page. Look for this graphic.

Middle Schools

• Middle School students will have access to the appropriate educational materials and receive daily interaction with their teacher
• Lessons will be available daily for all classes
• Lessons will include the following components;
• Learning target and essential question
• Success Criteria - clearly defined measure for successful completion of the lesson
• Instruction with student-focused activities - video, screencasts, discussions
• Formative Assessment/Checks for Understanding - exit tickets, reflections, assignments, summaries, etc.
• Daily interaction with the teacher in some format
• Lessons will take 20-30 minutes (including instruction and student work)
• Communication between teachers and students
• Teachers will provide feedback and support to students throughout the day
• Staff will have three hours of scheduled office hours daily, Monday - Friday, to connect with students
• Technology support will be provided by the district via the Student Tech Support Help Ticket or by calling 651-748-7494 between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Learning materials used may include 
• textbooks (limited)
• laptops
• telephone instruction
• online resources
• instruction via Schoology, a classroom management system

High Schools

• High School students will participate primarily in self-directed, independent learning
• Lessons will be provided for each course in Schoology
• Weekly modules will be posted by 9 AM on Mondays. Updated daily tasks, lessons and activities will be posted by 9:00 AM
• Gradebooks/Campus will be updated weekly
• Grades can be found in Campus, NOT Schoology
• You can access Campus Parent on this webpage
• High School students who need a device can check out a District-owned Chromebook
• Learning materials used will include
• Communication between teachers and students
• Teachers will email parents/guardians weekly overviews by 9:00 AM Monday morning
• Teacher office hours/availability via Schoology or email will be from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday through Friday
• Teachers will actively interact with students, answering questions, during office hours
• Teachers will be available outside of office hours by appointment if the student is unable to reach teachers during regular office hours
• Teachers will respond to student/parent/guardian requests, messages, and questions within 24-hours of contact Monday through Friday
• On Fridays, teachers will contact students and parents/guardians who have not interacted with Schoology lessons that week
• Technology support will be provided by the district via the Student Tech Support Help Ticket or by calling 651-748-7494 between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Students receiving Special Education 

• Learning plans will be developed based on the student’s IEP

• Services can be provided using electronic methods such as phone, computer, internet

• IEP meetings can be virtual or phone conferences

• Learning methods used may include:

• Activities to practice learning or links to new activities

• Tele-teaching

• YouTube videos created by staff

• Paper-based learning materials distributed to students

• Seesaw/Classroom Dojo

• Online resources such as Google Classroom and Schoology

• Communications between teachers, parents, and students

• Any amendments to the IEP will be communicated from the teacher to parent/guardian

English Language Learners

• Communication between teachers and students
• Teachers can use Language Line to communicate with their students in the first few weeks of distance learning. 
• Procedures for Interpreting and Translation Requests
• Learning materials used may include:
• Digital platforms to help with oral language development
• Paper-based learning activities
• Activities to increase knowledge of content areas
• Activities to develop language skills

American Indian Education

• American Indian Education staff are working with schools to contact and connect families with local community resources.
• Resources will be shared with families (Example)   
• Along with daily communication from classroom teachers, the American Indian Education staff will communicate weekly with American Indian students and families.
• The American Indian Education Department will continue to maintain extensive contact with the Parent Advisory Committee

Attendance

Elementary (Grades K-5)

Weekly

• The student expectation is that they access grade-level material daily and interact with their teachers at least 2 X per week. 
• On Wednesday and Friday, teachers will enter attendance based on meeting the interaction criteria or having an individual student interaction plan. 
• Students not meeting attendance expectations will be contacted by staff for individualized support. 
• Parents/Guardians should contact their classroom teacher if their student is sick and/or unable to participate in Distance Learning. 

Evidence of Engagement

• The student views a video sent out to students. 
• The student responds to a prompt given out by the teacher.
• The student connects with the teacher during their designated office hour, or by appointment.
• The student engages in an email exchange or phone conversation with the teacher or other support staff members.

Secondary (Grades 6-12)

Weekly

• Teachers will continually check for student engagement.
• Students are expected to access each course's assigned materials at least twice each week. In the case of accessibility issues, other forms of attendance may include a phone call, email or other means of contact with the student.
• Students not meeting attendance expectations will be contacted by staff for individualized support.
• Parents/guardians should call the building attendance line to report student illness or cannot access distance learning.

Evidence of Engagement

• The student logs into Schoology or Google Classroom to access learning materials.
• The student submits an assignment, posts to a discussion, or completes an assessment.
• The student connects with the teacher during their designated office hour, or by appointment.
• The student engages in an email exchange or phone conversation with the teacher or other support staff members.

Grades

Elementary Schools

• Subject area standards addressed through distance learning will be monitored and reinforced by teachers through daily interactions but will not be graded on the elementary report cards. Read more about the elementary grading policy.

Secondary Schools

• Content area standards addressed through distance learning continue to be monitored and reinforced by teachers through daily interactions and supports.

Middle School

Grading scale A - U

• We will use the following grading scale: A, B, C, S, or U
• Students who would be assigned a failing grade will instead be assigned a U (Unsatisfactory).
• As is our current practice, in extenuating circumstances and in collaboration with families, a student may be given a Pass/Unsatisfactory instead of a traditional letter grade.

High School

• Students will earn one of the following marks: A, B, C, Pass, or No credit
• Graduation requirements remain the same 
• Students should focus on engaging in learning activities each day and earning as many credits as possible during distance learning
• Both formative (assignments and activities that show teachers that students understand the class content) and summative (quizzes and tests) assessments will be used in grading

Testing

• Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCAs) - Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) received a federal waiver to be exempt from state standardized testing
• Accuplacer - Suspended until further notice 
• AP Exams - College Board is investigating alternatives and information will be shared as it becomes available
• ACT - Canceled
• Bilingual SEALS - Suspended until further notice
• WIDA ACCESS Testing - Testing completed
• FastBridge - Suspended until further notice
• BAS - Suspended until further notice

Building-level communication

• Teachers use a variety of communication tools to answer questions, provide feedback, and check-in with students’ academic, mental, and social-emotional well-being.
• Principals send printed messages and updates to families in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali. Verbal messages and updates are sent in English and with Language Line Services to meet all families’ needs.

District-wide communication

• District-wide printed messages are sent to families in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali. Verbal messages and updates are sent in English and with Language Line Services to meet all families’ needs.
• Superintendent Christine Tucci-Osorio sends frequent updates to families and the community.

Community Input

• A survey was sent home to understand family technology needs during distance-learning. 
• A survey was sent home to K-5 families to gather feedback around their distance-learning experience.
• Secondary students and families will receive an electronic survey to gather feedback around their distance-learning experiences.

• 3M granted $450,000 to ISD 622 to purchase technology devices and internet hotspots for elementary families who need them during distance-learning.

What is Schoology?

Schoology is a learning management system that provides course management, mobile learning, and support for system-wide communication in grades 6-12. 

622 Schoology Basics for Students

Schoology Page Outline for Parents

FAQs about Schoology (updated 4-1-2020)

Technology support is available for students by:

• ONLINE - by filling out a 622 Student Tech Support Ticket (Must be signed-in to your 622 account to use)
• ON THE PHONE - by calling the Student Tech Support Hotline at 651-748-7494, Monday - Friday, between 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (If no one answers, call back, or fill out a help ticket linked above.)
• IN-PERSON - if it has been determined that you need in-person tech support for a device exchange, you can come to the District Education Center (2520 E 12th Avenue, North St. Paul) on Tuesdays between 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM or Thursdays between 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, please follow the steps below:
  • Call first - call the hotline at 651-748-7494 before coming to the DEC (the day of)
  • When you get to the DEC (loading dock Door 6W) be prepared to swap out your existing device for a new one
  • Repairs/damage assessments will be done later to maintain social distancing and minimize exposure

During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, many internet providers are offering low-cost access to their services.

Internet Providers

Centurylink Lifeline

Comcast Essentials

Xfinity Hotspots (Public hotspots are free for everyone: Visit http://wifi.xfinity.com/ for locations)

PCs for People

Carrier specific info

AT&T

Sprint

TMobile

Verizon

Visit the Childcare Program webpage for more information.

Visit the District 622 Free Meal Program webpage for more information.

Other food resources include: 

Woodland Hills Church - Drive-up Food Pantry from 10:30 - 11:30 AM on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Also, there is a box of food available per child on Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00 PM.

YMCA Food Distribution - at the Maplewood YMCA Community Center. A limited supply of food is available daily from 12 - 1 PM. 

Free Meals for Kids Mobile App - You can access the Free Meals for Kids mobile app through the Hunger Impact Partners website or at Apple or Google Play app stores. The app will help kids and families in need find and access free meals at hundreds of schools and other sites across Minnesota.

St. Andrew's Community Resource Center

St. Andrew's is providing curbside food bag pick-ups (pre-packed bags of shelf-stable items along with milk, cheese, eggs, and bread. The program begins on Thursday, April 23 and will be held every Thursday from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. No appointment is necessary. All are welcome. Call 651-762-9148 with any questions. St. Andrew's is located at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. The program will be held outside of Door #6 of the Great Hall building.

Meals on Wheels - a community-based service that provides fresh, nutritious meals delivered directly to the homes of seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the Twin Cities.

Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (SNAPS) - Second Harvest Heartland provides a box of nutritious food each month to low-income seniors 60 years old and over.

All after-school, athletics and performing arts activities are suspended until further notice.

High School

• Minnesota State High School League Notices 

March 25, 2020

Middle School

• Middle School spring sports have been canceled for 2020

Community Resources

Comprehensive Resource Lists

Ramsey County Basic Need Resources for COVID-19 - Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative

Washington County Community Resources during COVID-19 - Washington County

Food Resources

District 622 Meal Program for Students

Free Meals for Kids Mobile App

You can access the Free Meals for Kids mobile app through the Hunger Impact Partners website or at Apple or Google Play app stores. The app will help kids and families in need find and access free meals at hundreds of schools and other sites across Minnesota.

St. Andrew's Community Resource Center

St. Andrew's is providing curbside food bag pick-ups (pre-packed bags of shelf-stable items along with milk, cheese, eggs, and bread. The program begins on Thursday, April 23 and will be held every Thursday from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. No appointment is necessary. All are welcome. Call 651-762-9148 with any questions. St. Andrew's is located at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. The program will be held outside of Door #6 of the Great Hall building.

Meals on Wheels - a community-based service that provides fresh, nutritious meals delivered directly to the homes of seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the Twin Cities.

Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (SNAPS) - Second Harvest Heartland provides a box of nutritious food each month to low-income seniors 60 years old and over.

Libraries

Ramsey County Library

Ramsey County Library is offering phone registration for new library cards which can be used to access online resources including eBook/eAudio collections and online databases. Thre is also a movie streaming service called Kanopy available. Check out up to five items using curbside pick-up. Children may even call and get their own cards as long as they can provide their full address and phone number. The temporary cards expire on July 31 but when libraries reopen, card-holders can come into their branch library and turn them into full library cards. Find out more information visit the Modified Library Services page.

Washington County Library

Washington County Library offers curbside pickup of library materials as well as an online library card application. There are also many tools for caregivers and students including online books, storytimes, video storybooks, online tutoring, virtual field trips, language skill programs, distance learning tools and more. The library has modified its hours of operation. Library staff are available to help via phone, email, or chat to answer questions and help access library resources.

Mental Health Resources

Fraser Hope Line

Minnesota's largest provider of autism and early childhood mental health services is offering free services via phone or email if you are struggling. For more information visit https://www.fraser.org/news/Fraser-Hope-Line?utm_source=top-partners&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hope-line-schools

Virtual Calming Room