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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. HOW MUCH DIRECTION IS NEEDED BY PARENTS? 

We know you are busy! That's why Trinity is committed to providing as much Teacher-Led instruction as possible. This is learning that takes place at home, in real time, through a video-meeting service like Go Guardian or Google Meet.

STUDENT PARTICIPATION IS MANDATORY FOR TEACHER-LED INSTRUCTION.(See FAQ #5)

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There will also be additional subjects with independent student activities provided by the teacher. These independent subjects are highly encouraged but not mandatory.

 

Below are the following guidelines for what subjects are Teacher-Led and which ones can be independently done by students.

 KINDERGARTEN 

Teacher-Led Subjects:

  • Religion

  • Math

  • Reading

  • Science/Social Studies (depending on the current unit)

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Independent Subjects:

  • Supplementary Activities will be provided for students

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 GRADES 1-3 

Teacher-Led Subjects:

  • Religion

  • Language Arts

  • Math

  • Science/Social Studies (depending on the current unit)

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Independent Subjects:

  • PE

  • Music

  • Art

  • Spanish

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 GRADES 4-8 

Teacher-Led Subjects:

  • Religion

  • Language Arts

  • Math

  • Science

  • Social Studies

   

Independent Subjects:

  • PE

  • Music

  • Art

  • Spanish

2. HOW MANY HOURS PER DAY ARE NEEDED FOR AT-HOME LEARNING?

The hours below show the mandatory Teacher-Led Instruction time. This does NOT include the optional independent subjects your child will receive.

Grades 3K & 4K lessons will be provided, but no Teacher-Led Instruction is mandatory.

 KINDERGARTEN 

1 Hour

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 GRADES 1-3 

Up to 3 Hours Maximum

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 GRADES 4-8 

4-5 Hours

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Teachers will clearly inform parents and students when Teacher-Led Instruction will occur and will collaborate to ensure that sessions do not conflict or overlap.

3. HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD SUCCEED?

Helping your child succeed with At-Home Learning now can set them up for academic success later- no matter the format. Here are 3 simple things you can do to help your child succeed in an At-Home Learning environment.

  • Encourage kids to focus by designating an area or desk where they do their work. Make sure breaks are taken away from this area and they do not have access to additional devices at their desk.

  • Motivate your child by acknowledging what they have done well, allowing freedom to plan some of their work day and support their connection to their classmates.

  • Stick to a consistent sleep schedule, healthy eating habits and encourage exercise and time outdoors. 

4. WHAT ONLINE PROGRAMS IS TRINITY USING?

Below you will find videos for commonly used tools in Trinity's At-Home learning.

Many questions can be answered by viewing these videos.

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Each classroom may have additional resources available on the individual classroom pages found HERE.

4. WHAT IS VIRTUAL MEETING ETIQUETTE?

We've created a list of things to keep in mind when using Go Guardian during class meetings.

1. Please mute your microphone as soon as you log into the meeting, unless your teacher requests otherwise.

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2. Please stay engaged with your teacher during these meetings. That means please NO:

  • pets

  • siblings

  • distractions such as phones, video games, TV

 

3. Parents are WELCOME!

  • While we are committed to providing as much teacher-led instruction as possible, we encourage our parents to go ahead and observe on occasion if they are able. 

5. WHAT IF MY CHILD MISSES THEIR TEACHER-LED INSTRUCTION?

All Teacher-Led Instruction videos are recorded and can be accessed anytime afterwards for viewing in Google Classroom.

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