E-learning days are school days that occur online instead of in the classroom. They are usually used when weather conditions or other situations make it unsafe or unreasonable to go to school in person.
During an e-learning day, students are expected to log into Canvas and complete any work that has been assigned. It is essential that students remain engaged and follow directions carefully, and if they have any questions, they should contact teachers via email.
The decision to have an e-learning day is made by superintendent Mike Sargent. This means that the decision is made based on district-wide safety and feasibility considerations.
Under state regulations, schools are permitted to have a maximum of three e-learning days. This policy is intended to restrict the number of remote days to ensure that students continue to receive consistent instruction in person while also providing flexibility when needed.
“If with the road conditions we don’t feel as if it’s safe to conduct school, we can move to e-learning, but the state only allows us to have three of those,” Sargent said.
Teachers also have certain duties to perform on e-learning days. They are required to post assignments by 8:30 a.m. and be available during regular working hours to answer emails and respond to student inquiries.