CVHS Parent Night

September 1 and 2, 2020

Welcome Back Wildcats!

Things you should know for a successful virtual start.We look forward to an exciting year!

Format● We will begin with a few introductions● Share information● Allow time for questions a few times during the

presentation● Allow time for questions at the end

We will use the chat featureto take questions.

Admin and

Student Services

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MEET OUR ADMIN TEAMMr. Burch, Assistant Principal

Mr. Lehman, Principal

Mr. Parker, Assistant PrincipalMrs. Wenzel,

Assistant Principal

Mr. Campbell, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Lutes, Assistant Principal

Mr. Sanabria, Director of

Student Activities

Mr. Wolin, Director of

Student Services

Mrs. Griffin, Systems of Support Advisor

CVHS 2020-21 Sub-school assignmentsSub-school Alpha

RangeSub-school Assistant Principal

CounselorsAlpha caseload by last name

1Blue Ridge

3rd Floor

A – DEV Mike Burch Allison Warren – A-BUL Anne-Marie Chace – BUM-DEV

2Shenandoah

3rd Floor

DEW – FO Mike Parker Donna Thompson – DEW-FO & CAT B StudentsSaira Villeda - ESOL

3Commonwealth

2nd Floor

FR-LED Alexis Wenzel Dana Doss – FR-JOH Jean No – JOI-LED

4Chesapeake

2nd Floor

LEE - RIG Drew Campbell Sinitra Harvey*on leave – LEE-M Kate Foussekis – N-RIG

5Dominion3rd Floor

RIH - Z Sarah Lutes Nancy Schneider – RIH-SUR Autumn Koo – SUS-Z

Preparing for the Year

● Unprecedented Times!● Our equity work is a focus.● Teachers and staff have been busy learning and planning to

prepare for virtual instruction and a strong virtual start.

At CVHS, we welcome everyone, we value diversity, and we strive for inclusiveness and compassion. We have work to do, and we are committed to that work!

MEET OUR COUNSELORS

Ms. ChaseMrs. Sanchilli

DeValeda

Mrs. Thompson

Mrs. Doss

Mrs. Foussekis

Ms. No

Mrs. Koo Mrs.

Schneider

Mrs. WarrenMrs.

HarveyMrs.

Stamper

Counselor Communication with Students During Distance Learning

How:

● Email - IMPORTANT for students to check their fcpsschools.net email account on a daily basis

● Phone Calls - May show as a blocked number or from an out-of-state number● Video Conference - Via Blackboard Connect Ultra● Student Services Google Site - Students should check the Student Services

Google site which is part of the CVHS Student Site for weekly updates and other information

When:

● Mondays, PLUS, Before School, After School or in-between classes depending on counselor availability

Counselor Communication with Parents During Distance Learning

How:

● Email - Please make sure email addresses are updated in WeCare● Phone Calls - May show as a blocked number or from an out-of-state number● Video Conference - Via Blackboard Connect Ultra● Website - Parents can check the CVHS website, under “Student

Services”

When:

● Mondays-Friday - Regular School Hours

Other Information:

● Create your ParentVue account to review grades, attendance, etc… Parent Vue Info

Grade Level Programs and Information

Format:

● Synchronous (Students) - Blackboard Collaborate Ultra during select Mondays or PLUS

● Asynchronous - Information posted CVHS Student Services Google Site (Students) and Website (parents)

Will be advertised by using one or more of the following methods:

● News You Choose● Posted on Student Services Website● Emails to Students via Naviance● Emails to Parents via eNotify● Through classroom teachers

Information for Seniors

Information about Post-Secondary Plans and the College Application Process

● 9/1 - Message sent about upcoming video presentation● By 9/8 - Video Presentation will be on our school website (for parents) and

Student Services Google Site (for students) - messages will be sent when presentation is available

● Questions can be submitted at the end of the presentation● 9/14 - Live follow up with Seniors at 9:00AM - students will receive an invite

from school counselor● Follow up FAQ sent to parents and students with answers to questions

submitted

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CVHS Monday Student Schedule★ 8:10 - 9:00 -

○ Student Asynchronous Work Time○ Teacher Planning and Meetings

★ 9:00 - 11:15 - ○ Student Asynchronous Work Time○ Office Hours & Intervention Offered by Teachers

★ 11:15 - 11:50 - Lunch★ 12:00 - 1:20 -

○ Student Asynchronous Work Time○ Office hours & Intervention Offered by Teachers

★ 1:20 - 2:55 - ○ Student Asynchronous Work Time ○ Teacher Planning and Meetings

Plus Period takes place on “A” days 3rd PD

● 1st Rotation is from 9:45-10:20● 2nd Rotation is from 10:30-11:05

○ Example:■ Sep 8th (Periods 1, Plus, 5, 7)

● Plus 1st Period - 9:45-10:20● Plus 7th Period - 10:30-11:05

● Extra class support, make-up work, SEL Lessons, and school-wide initiatives will take place during Plus periods.

● Students are expected to attend all Plus periods

What is Plus?

Students can access the A/B Calendar on the CVHS student site or CVHS website to see when each PLUS period meets.

For example, you can see that Plus periods 6 & 8 meet on Sept 17.

SAT

Questions?

What questions do you have related to the schedule or how to contact school personnel?

Rolling Gradebook● Cumulative year long grade book● Average of all grades throughout the year rather than an

average of each quarter● Quarter grades are a snapshot of a student’s current progress in

the course, not just for that quarter ● Final grades are determined from all assignments and

assessments throughout the year, regardless of the quarter the work was completed

● Allows for more flexibility and equitable grading practices given the uncertainty of the school year

● Link to video clip about Rolling Gradebook● Link to Info Page about Rolling Grade Book (requires fcpsschools.net

login)

Keep in Mind:

Grades CountCount

Teachers will record grades in SIS. Teachers will record a variety of

assessments to communicate student progress and

performance.ill record practice and performance grades.

Attendance Attendance

Mattersers

Synchronous session attendance will be taken.

Attendance and participation in class is expected.

onous session attendance will be taken. Attendance in

class is expected.

Attendance Process for Parents

● Students are expected to attend all synchronous virtual classes● Please report excused absences to the attendance office

○ CentrevilleHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu OR○ Call the Attendance Line 703-802-5419

● If there is no parent contact, and the student failed to log in, the student is marked absent for that class period. An automated call will be sent that evening.

● Notify the office, counselor, or AP if the student has a hardship that will inhibit their ability to regularly attend synchronous classes.

Monday Attendance

★ Students are expected to complete asynchronous assignments on Monday

★ Students may also attend office hours or intervention with a teacher

★ Students will complete a Google Form each Monday indicating that you are

“present” and participating on Mondays

★ The student’s 7th period teacher will check the Google Form, follow-up,

and mark attendance for each Monday

Finding Student’s

Class Schedule

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Access Student Schedule in SIS ParentVue

Available on September 2

Synchronous and

Asynchronous Learning

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“Live” instructional time with the teacher. Tuesday - Friday 8:10-2:55

Examples:● Teacher lesson & sharing of new course content● Breakout group activities● Classwork and interactive practice activities● Teacher guided independent reading, writing, and

processing activities● Student active participation through tech tools● Assessments

Classes will be recorded and posted

Synchronous Instruction

Learning that occurs outside of scheduled class timeIndependent work and study time

Examples:● Viewing a recording or video lesson● Completing practice problems or questions● Reading, writing, and research assignments● Working on a project● Taking an assessment

Asynchronous Instruction

● Standard/Honors: 60 minutes per course per week. ● Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment: 75 minutes per course

per week.● To be completed on each Monday or other times on a limited

basis.

Not all students work at the same speed. Therefore, teachers will use these guidelines and their professional judgement to make reasonable assignments that prioritize the most essential learnings for our students. If you are finding that your child is experiencing difficulties with completing assignments, please do not hesitate to contact the teacher or encourage your child to talk with the teacher.

Homework

How Students Access Classes Online:

1. Open student email (fcpsschools.net account)

2. Search for “Blackboard Collaborate Invitee”Some messages may nest together - you may need to click on the 3 dots in the first Blackboard Collaborate Invitee message you see in order to expand “the nest” and see additional messages.

3. Use an Organizational Tool to organize links for your Online Classes, one example: Student Schedule Organizer

4. To enter a class, click on the appropriate link

BBCU Links Label

Hold down the Windows + arrow keys at the same time to split your screen. This lets you view multiple windows at once without having to

jump back and forth between the two.

Split Screen

The CVHS Student Site has information like bell schedule, A/B calendar, welcome videos, etc.

The CVHS Student Services Site has counselor information, Career and College information, etc.

The icons are white because when computers are connected to home WiFi vs. school WiFi, the icons do not have the images.

Students must be logged in to their fcpsschools.net account to access.

Student Sites

Questions

Do you have any questions about instruction or how to access classes?

Digital Citizenship04

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship can be described as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior (and its positive and negative impact on self and others) with regard to technology use.

● BE KIND AND RESPECTFUL TO YOUR PEERS AND TEACHERS AT ALL TIMES!

● What students say and do online, both during and after school, matters.

Digital Citizenship Resources for Families

What to do if the

tech doesn’t work...

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Process and Resources for Requesting Tech Help

● Can't find your course link? - student emails teacher● Having trouble finding course content? - student emails teacher● Hardware/Software Issues like:

Broken screen, computer won’t connect, mic or video isn’t working, Word won’t open, etc. Parent and Student IT Support Portal

● Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent

○ Link for more Information○ Link to provide consent

● Return to school forms for completion

Parent Consent for Digital Tools & Forms

Social & Emotional Learning

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What is SEL?“Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.”

-Quote from CASEL.org

RULER is a program from Yale University that provides direct instruction on emotional intelligence.

RULER itself is an acronym that identifies different components of emotional intelligence (EQ), and the program offers a variety of strategies to help students and adults develop and expand their own EQ.

Link to more on RULER

RULEREmotional Intelligence has 5 key components that make up the RULER acronym.

At CVHS, we have identified the positive behaviors we

expect of all Wildcats, at all times. ROAR is the acronym we

use to communicate and promote positive behavior and

create a welcoming environment for all students and staff.

ROAR

Link to more information about ROAR

Student Self-care

● Social distance socializing● Take breaks from electronics - rest your eyes● Go outside for fresh air● Get some exercise - even a walk around the neighborhood● Eat a variety of foods during the day● Drink plenty of water● Sleep a minimum of 7 hours ● Set aside free time for hobbies, non-school related activities

Students Will Benefit from Maintaining a Schedule

● Set an alarm to be up for your first class ● Allow time to eat breakfast, change out of pajamas, and brush

teeth● Schedule stretch breaks during the day● Schedule brain breaks during the day● Aim to go to bed at the same time every night to ensure a

minimum of 7 hours of sleep● Dedicate a space for you to do your work, where your

computer will be on a level surface

Parent Involvement in at Home Learning

● Be ready for questions and guidance, but allow your student to work through situations.

● Help them with designating a learning space for success.● Make time with your student to check email/Google

Classroom/Blackboard together.● Help them develop a schedule.● Check on them physically/mentally.● Assist with making sure they wake up on time to access class.

CVHS Clubs and

Activities

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We offer over 50 Clubs and After School Activities

● ○ Key Club, Best Buddies, and Wildcats vs. Cancer, etc

●○ Asian Student Association, Indian Student Association,

Coalition in Racial Equality (C.O.R.E), etc

●○ Dungeon and Dragons, Chess Club, Cyber Patriots, etc

●○ French, German, English, Science, and many more

Centreville Clubs/Activities

FCPS Club Plan● All Clubs/Activities will be VIRTUAL● All field trips have been cancelled for 2020-2021 school

year● Staff Availability

○ Staff may not be able to sponsor clubs■ FCPS Rules Apply-Sponsor Required

● Club information will be released on student CVHS Student site/CVHS Homepage once teachers/sponsors have been finalized

2020-21 School Year Club Changes

AthleticsVHSL Model 3 - Delayed Start for each season

Condensed Interscholastic Plan.

● Season 1 (Winter) December 14 – February 20 ○ basketball, gymnastics, indoor track, swim/dive,

wrestling● Season 2 (Fall) February 15 – May 1

○ cheer, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, volleyball

● Season 3 (Spring) April 12 – June 26 ○ baseball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and

field

Paperwork needed to Participate

• VHSL Physical Form

• Emergency Care Card

• Concussion Education

For more information about Athletics

CVHS Clubs and Activities

Virtual Student Orientation

● Thursday, September 3, 11:00 - 11:45● Students will login to their 1st period teacher’s class● Students need to check their fcpsschools.net email

accounts for class links on the morning of Sept 3● The teacher will review important information and

answer questions about the start of the year.● The session will be posted for those who cannot

attend

Virtual Back to School Night - Wednesday, September 30

What remaining questions do you have?

Questions

Welcome Back to the 2020-2021 School Year!Go Wildcats!