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UPDATE: March 25, 2020
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Today was a refreshing day for the soul as we heard of all the joyful reports from teachers as they checked in with students! It was great to see so many smiling faces again and give our Saints an opportunity to reconnect virtually. We are looking forward to seeing all the amazing things that these classes will yield.
LEARNING LIVESTREAM VIDEO FROM EARLIER TODAY
Thank you to all parents who joined us for our livestream with Ms. Olson earlier today as she answered questions regarding learning opportunities. Remember that you can view the recorded version here: XHS Resource Center for COVID-19 Outbreak
REGISTERING FOR COURSES
Remember that all students should register for their courses. Even if a student was in a particular course prior to Spring Break (and that course is offered AND they wish to continue in that course), they must register for that course again using the link they received from Mr. Miller yesterday (and was in yesterday’s parent update): Register for Learning Opportunities
Registering for the courses indicates to the teacher that your student will be continuing to work with them during the time that school is closed.
NOTE: Four courses were added from yesterday’s original list - students may edit their options to include these:- Biology - Kadlec (Craig)
- Psychology - Lilly
- Personal Fitness - Kadlec (Julie)
- Intercultural Communications - Richmond
Note: Teachers are continuing to finalize the course schedule.
GRADING & CREDITS
All schools in Iowa are closed but even so we want students to learn. And if they are learning we want to be sure they have the opportunity to earn credit and grades.
To be very clear - this can only help students, it will not hurt them academically.
To help explain this approach, here are the options available to students in the event that we do not return to school for the remainder of the school year.
If a student was enrolled in US History (a required class) prior to Spring Break, their options are as follows:- Do no more work after the end of third quarter. There is no penalty or required makeup of course work at a later date. We understand that some families are asking if graduation requirements will be waived if a student does not participate in learning activities. If we do not return to school this year, the Iowa Department of Education will provide needed guidance when the time comes.
- Continue on with US History to learn and work with the teacher. Earn a grade and credit for fourth quarter.
DUAL CREDIT
While we are still receiving guidelines on dual credit from the respective universities/colleges, high school and college credit can still be earned. More information will be shared once it becomes available.
The College Board has made accommodations for students to take the AP exams from home. More information on this will also be shared and Xavier AP teachers will be working with students to prepare them while school is closed.
