Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) is excited to announce a new remote learning plan, which will help us prevent disruptions to learning for students in the event of school closings due to inclement weather. This plan will help ensure LCS meets instructional hour requirements, preventing future calendar changes due to weather-related closures. LCS will notify families if a remote learning day is necessary.
How will it work?
Each student in grades K-8 will receive a paper instructional packet consisting of multiple days’ worth of learning activities. Copies of these learning activities will also be available online. K-8 students will be required to complete the assigned work for each remote learning day and turn assignments into their teachers when they return.
For students in grades 9-12, teachers will provide remote learning assignments for students to complete. They will access assignments on Google Classroom using their school-provided Chromebooks.
Pre-K students can complete optional activities on remote learning days. Choiceboards containing activity options will be shared with parents via ClassDojo and posted on the LCS website.
What will remote learning look like?
All remote assignments will consist of grade-level-appropriate activities designed to reinforce skills aligned with Virginia learning standards. Students will be able to independently complete their packets or assignments with minimal help from adults.
While instruction will be asynchronous, teachers will provide support and guidance during office hours through Google Meet. Students can ask questions and connect with teachers during these optional virtual sessions. Meeting links will be shared with families via email or ClassDojo.
Student attendance on remote learning days will be counted through completion of assigned work or participation in virtual office hours with their teacher.
When will this start?
In preparation for potential inclement weather next week, K-8 instructional packets will be distributed on Friday, January 23. If a remote learning day is necessary, we will send additional information.
Visit the Remote Learning page to learn more.