Virtual Learning Plan for Weather Closures: Swain Campus 2023-24

Moravian Academy always prioritizes being in school. That said, we know that students anticipate snow days with great excitement.

We believe that students benefit from having unexpected snow days when school is fully canceled. Students and families should expect to have school canceled for one or two snow days, although those will not necessarily be consecutive or the first day we do not have school in person due to weather.

We have also seen the long-term benefits of virtual learning with remote classes if there are many snow days. On these days, students and families should adhere to the following expectations.

Overall Student Expectations:

• All students must sign-on to Google Meet at the required times using the provided class codes and remain actively engaged in synchronous learning. 

• To support active engagement, all virtual learning devices must be equipped with a camera and microphone.

• All students are expected to have their cameras on during virtual learning.

• Students are expected to contribute to classroom conversations, however, they should keep their microphone on mute when not speaking.

• Students should have access to any necessary materials provided by teachers prior to the start of the virtual learning day.

• Students should only use Swain Campus-supported platforms for academic work and teacher-sanctioned communication.

• Students are encouraged to be proactive in reaching out to teachers when they have questions. 

The schedules below will be updated with Zoom links at the time of a virtual learning day. 

Beginning School (PreSchool-Kindergarten)

• After receiving notice from the Head of School about school closure and timelines, families will receive an email from the Campus Director’s Office with division-specific information. 
• The primary tools for communication between teachers and families will be email, Google Meet, and Seesaw. 
• Classroom teachers will hold daily, synchronous virtual morning meetings at 9:00 AM.
• Specialists session is also required at 10:30 AM. Attendance will be taken.
• Families are encouraged to be proactive in reaching out to teachers when they have questions.  
• All teachers will be available via email for ‘office hours’ from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. 

1st - 4th Grades

• After receiving notice from the Head of School about school closure and timelines, families will receive an email from the Campus Director’s Office with division-specific information. 
• The primary tools for communication between teachers and families will be email, Google Meet, and Seesaw. 
• Classroom teachers will hold daily, synchronous virtual morning meetings.
• Specialist’s session is also required at 10:30 AM. 
• Families are encouraged to be proactive in reaching out to teachers when they have questions.  
• All teachers will be available via email for ‘office hours’ from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. 

5th - 8th Grades

• After receiving notice from the Head of School about school closure and timelines, families and students will receive an email from grade level deans. 
• Students will use their school iPads to sign into a required advisory meeting at 9:00 via their advisor’s Google Meet code provided below. These published codes will also be posted on each advisor’s Google Classroom. 
• Students will be assigned work from each academic class on Google Classroom. All work will be due by the next day. 
• Each student should join their live specialist session using a provided Google Meet code at 10:30 AM.
• Each teacher will be available for ‘office hours’ between 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM. If students would like to set up a time to meet with a teacher, they should reach out via email or Google Classroom.