Remote Learning
Remote Learning Begins Monday, March 23
We hope all families are healthy and safe. Please see the information below from the school to prepare for remote learning.
Access to Technology and WiFi
The NYC Department of Education wants every student who needs a device for remote learning to have one, even if the student does not have internet access. If you or someone you know does not yet have technology and/or WiFi, call 718-935-5100 and choose Option 5 on the menu. Someone will help you get a device with internet connection.
You can also complete this survey https://coronavirus.schools.
Remote Learning Plan
- Parents & Students, please review these links:
- All students should be using their artanddesignhs.org email address for the Remote Distant Learning.
- The school will continue to use Kinvo to record attendance. Teachers have been advised to send kinvo attendance at the conclusion of 8th period according to the new bell schedule.
- Students should dedicate a quiet workable space for Remote Learning to take place.
- Students are expected to attend all courses.
- PM Courses will begin on Wednesday, March 25. PM school instructors will touch base with students for their program.
- If you need to reach any teacher please use Pupil Path/Skedula.
- Virtual parent teacher conferences have been postponed until further notice.
- Please visit the www.artanddesignhs.org website for updated news.
- If you have questions, leave a message for Janeen Johnson at: jjohnson32@schools.nyc.gov or 212-752-4340 Ext. 60712
New York State Executive Order
Governor Cuomo has declared that all businesses and not-for-profit entities in New York State, shall utilize, to the maximum extent possible, any telecommuting or work from home procedures that they can safely utilize. As of today, all non-essential businesses are ordered to close and all non-essential workers must stay home.
Click here for more information about Executive Order 202.6
Regional Enrichment Centers
In order to successfully fight COVID-19, our first-responders, health care providers, transit workers, and other key personnel must be able to come to work. The DOE has set up Regional Enrichment Centers for children of these essential workers.
Click here to view a letter from the DOE Chancellor with information about how to enroll
Food Access
As of Monday, March 23, locations for pick up of free grab-n-go meals for students will be changing. Click the link below to find a location near you.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/
Remote Learning Plan
Letter from the Principal
Hello Students and Families of Art and Design,
Many of you have reached out with questions about the format for remote (online) learning. I have attached a copy of the daily schedule for our students and the general remote learning plan. Below please find a few clarifying points about how this experience will work:
1. Teachers will be available to students during the periods that correlate to their standard program. During these times, some teachers will have work assigned in their google classrooms, other may be holding Google Meets, Zoom conferences or simply be available via email. Students will be notified by their teachers what will take place during these 25 minute periods.
2. Attendance for our classes will be recorded using Kinvo. Students do not need to download the app, it’s only for teacher use to record who has participated remotely during the day. Teachers will send families attendance and a brief text message if they don’t see that their students have not logged into or participated in classroom activities before the end of scheduled class meetings for the day.
3. The SAT Prep class will not maintain a virtual component. During this time, students should focus on their other courses or long-term projects.
4. If you do not have instructional hardware, please complete the city-wide survey (https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices) as the DOE is providing families with both tablets compatible with Google Apps and WiFi hot spots.
5. For daily updates during the Remote Learning phase of our semester, we ask that you follow updates on our new Official Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/
The conversation is ongoing and we’ll continue to provide updates for all.
Sincerely,
Maximillian Re-Sugiura
Attachment(s):
bell schedule 2019-2020 Student REMOTE LEARNING.pdf
Art and Design Remote Learning Plan Public Copy.pdf
Students and Parents can click here to view on pupilpath.com
Helpful Resources
Food Access
WiFi Access
Remote Learning
- Tuesday, March 17 – Thursday, March 19: All staff reports. Teachers and principals participate in professional development on remote learning.
- Thursday, March 19 – Friday, March 20: Students who need it will be able to begin process of picking up the technology necessary for remote learning. More guidance to families will be sent this week.
- Monday, March 23: Remote learning launches, with additional guidance provided throughout the week of the 23.
- Parents, please ask you responsible young adult/student to begin checking their emails, as they have been receiving correspondence from their teachers.
- If students do not have adequate technology or WiFi at home, please refer them to this survey Remote Learning Device Request which will allow for the city to assign hardware and a WiFi Hotspot.
- All Students should be using their @artanddesignhs.org email address for the Remote Distant Learning.
- We are continuing to use Kinvo to record attendance. Teachers have been advised to send kinvo attendance at the conclusion of 8th period according to our new bell schedule. (see attached).
- Please visit the http://www.artanddesignhs.org/
website for updated news.
And as always, please reach out to us anytime if you have any questions for the PTA at: contact@artanddesignpta.
Letter from PTA President
Letter from the PTA President
Dear Parents, Guardians and Members of the Art and Design community,We hope you are all well and healthy. Certainly, we are facing a major public health crisis and global pandemic as well as uncharted territory in terms of response.
The situation is changing daily. It’s hard to know where we will be not only week to week, but day by day.
As you may know, the DOE has cancelled all field trips, extra curricular, PTA events and meetings, PSAL, and more. At the time we are writing this, schools are still open.
Understandably, there is heightened anxiety and concern about the health and safety for our entire community. We are grateful for the dedication of our teachers, administration, custodians, support staff, and all those who amidst this chaos are there for our students and are doing all they can to follow the protocols and keep our children healthy. Teachers are preparing for remote learning should that need arise.
Unless the Mayor reaches a decision to close schools, we believe that parents should do what they feel is best for their children. We do acknowledge that keeping children home, whether it’s through personal choice or school closures will not be easy, and for some, it will be extremely challenging.
The PTA would like our families to know that they can reach out to us should they find themselves in need during any future school closures. We may be limited in what we can do, but we will do our best to serve as a resource and support for you and especially our incredible students.
Stay healthy and safe.
Best,
Evie on behalf of the PTA Executive Board
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
Postponed – Virtual
Parent Teacher Conferences
Postponed until further notice – Dates to be Announced
The conferences have been postponed to prepare for remote learning. New dates will be announced soon. The school will be sending more information with instructions for scheduling phone appointments to speak with your students’ teachers.
Questions? Contact Parent
Draw-a-thon Postponed
Postponed
Art & Design Draw-a-thon
The Art & Design alumni association and its executive board has decided to postpone their Draw-a-thon event, originally scheduled for March 21, until further notice. We will inform you of the new date once it is announced.
College Fair CANCELLED
College Fair CANCELLED
Please note that the college fair originally scheduled for Friday, March 20 is cancelled.
Postponed – Teen Dating Violence Protection Workshop
POSTPONED
Teen Dating Violence Protection Workshop
Please note that the Teen Dating Violence Protection workshop has been postponed to April. The new date will be announced as soon as it is available.
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