E-Learning Resources
Alternate learning days provide schools and districts an opportunity to meet instructional time requirements that are missed due to unusual disruptions to the normal school calendar. Florence School District Four will use alternate learning days for the unusual disruptions to the regular school schedule due to the COVID-19 health emergency that may result in school closures. We have also compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help parents, students, and teachers begin to prepare.
FAQ
What is an alternate learning day?
Alternate learning is the use of technology to enable students to learn anytime and anywhere.We will use alternate learning days when school is closed due to a disruption of normal activities (i.e. weather, power-outage). On alternate learning days, students and teachers do not report to school, but will complete classroom activities using technology (grades 3-12). We will use alternate learning days as is appropriate and will decide if we use consecutive days on a case-by-case basis.
How and when will students and parents know if an alternate learning day will take place?
We will communicate school cancellations and the announcement of an alternate learning day through phone calls, district/school websites, social media (Facebook and Twitter), and local media.
Where can I access the alternate learning plan for my child?
The alternate learning plan is located on the schools’ website. You can access the plans by going to www.florence4.k12.sc.us. After accessing the website, click on schools and click on your child’s school.
What if my student needs help with their assignments on an alternate learning day?
The alternate learning packets were designed to provide meaningful learning activities related to things students have studied at school and some review of instructional concepts that have already learned this year. For online assignments, students have access to instructional videos for support. They can also request assistance from their teacher using google classroom.
How does alternate learning make up for the amount of instructional time students miss?
Assignments should take a reasonable amount of time to complete when on task. We are required to provide work for an amount of time to be exchanged for time students would have been in the classroom. All students will initially be counted as present on the alternate learning day. However, if the assigned work is not completed and submitted within the 3-day grace period, the student must be coded as absent on the day that school was cancelled.
When will assignments be due?
All work will need to be submitted within three days of returning to school after the last alternate learning day. Failure to complete this work will be graded in accordance with the teacher’s grading policy.
What about my child who receives supplemental support from Special Education (resource, speech, OT, PT, vision, hearing) or who is in a preschool disabilities class or a special education class which focuses on functional or life skills?
Students who meet this criterion will complete an alternate learning packet of relevant skill work which aligns with their IEP goals. These students will need support to complete their work.
As this is our first time designing an alternate learning experience for our students, we recognize it will not be without challenge. Our desire is to provide students with an instructional experience that meets their learning needs, but can be done at home rather than in the classroom. We appreciate your cooperation, patience, and support during this time as we work together to make this a meaningful learning experience for every student in our district.
As this is our first time designing an alternate learning experience for our students, we recognize it will not be without challenge. Our desire is to provide students with an instructional experience that meets their learning needs, but can be done at home rather than in the classroom. We appreciate your cooperation, patience, and support during this time as we work together to make this a meaningful learning experience for every student in our district.
E-Learning Alternative Assignments PK-12
GRADES PK-5
GRADES 6-12
Assignments for students in grades 6-12 will be provided through Google Classroom and USA Test Prep.
For students with internet access, electronic assignments can be accessed using the links below.
For students with internet access, electronic assignments can be accessed using the links below.
For students without internet access, hard copy or downloadable alternative assignments are provided below for grades 6-8. These can be printed as hard copies or downloaded for access offline.
