MTI School of Knowledge 2020-2021 Virtual Parents Meeting ... · Remote Learning Applications...
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Virtual Parents MeetingSchool Opening PlanAugust 12th, 2020
MTI School of Knowledge
2020-2021
Today's Agenda
• Welcome to 2020-2021 School Year
• Opening Prayer – Br. Ibrahim Alghazali
• MTI School Reopening Plan Committee Introduction – Principal Heba Elshakmak
• New School Building Updates–Superintendent Safaa Zarzour & Principal Heba Elshakmak
• MTI Opening Plan – Superintendent Safaa Zarzour & Principal Heba Elshakmak
• Online Learning Plan – School Reopening Committee
• Q&A
Welcome to 2020-2021 School Year
MTI School Reopening Plan Committee Introduction – Principal Heba Elshakmak
Br. Anisse Adni
Br. Ibrahim Alghazali
Sr. Shena Ali
Sr. Naadirah Lovelace
Sr. Imen Mitiche
Sr. Amal Shehadeh
Sr. Anita Wilkerson
Sr. Rachel Wilkerson
Face to Face Subcommittee
• Br. Anisse Adni
• Br. Ibrahim Alghazali
• Sr. Naadirah Lovelace
• Sr. Amal Shehadeh
Online Subcommittee
• Shena Ali
• Imen Mitiche
• Anita Wilkerson
• Rachel Wilkerson
New School Building Updates
• Renovation Progress
• New Paint: All classrooms, Gym, Auditorium, Hallways, Stairwell, Offices and Entrance
• New Carpet: All classrooms and Offices (work in progress)
• Bathrooms: Building new Wudu area
• Security System
• IT
Classroom Assignment –
• One Classroom Per Grade
• Students Remain in Their Classrooms All Day
• Teachers Move to Their Classes
• Teachers Supplies and Materials
• Teacher's Cabinets in Every Room
COVID-19
On-Site Learning
Safety Measures for Staff and Students• Face Masks & Face Shields (both) will
be mandatory.
• Classrooms will be cleaned between Instructional Periods.
• Restrooms cleaned after each use.
• Social Distancing throughout Campus.
Class Size
• Classrooms will be limited to 15 Students/Room.
• Exception: 3rd Grade will be placed in a larger room to accommodate 16 Students
• Each Classroom with more than 12 students will host Teachers and Co-Teachers.
• Social Distancing of 6ft maintained in all directions.
Teacher & Co-Teacher Roles
• Teacher and Co-Teachers will work with another in complimentary roles.
• Co-Teachers will serve as Substitute Teachers in cases of Absence.
• All Teachers and Co-Teachers will have roles outside of teaching to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
Teachers Co-Teachers
Focus on
Teaching in
Classroom
Focus on
Safety
Measures
Lead Cleaning
Efforts
Chaperone
Restroom
Breaks
New Campus: Entrances, Exits, and Congregation Areas
• Main Door
• Gymnasium Door
• Playground Door
Entrances/Exits
• Gym
• Auditorium
• Cafeteria
Congregation Areas
Student Drop-Off Procedures
Drop-Off AreasPlayground Door – Middle & High School
Gymnasium Door – Elementary School
Designated Staff will be responsible for checking Student Temperatures prior to Entry.
Temperature checks in the presence of Parents/Guardians. No Entry above 99°.
Students without Face Masks will not be permitted on Campus grounds.
Parents/Guardians must always remain in their vehicles.
Communication between Staff and Parents/Guardians must be socially distanced.
Student Entry Procedure
• Students will be led by Designated Staff from Entry directly to their respective Classrooms.
• Students and Staff to maintain social distancing throughout.
• Homeroom Teachers will greet and seat Students in their respective classrooms.
Students in their Classrooms
• Students will be socially distanced during Instructional Periods.
• Students will aid in Cleaning Efforts between Periods.
• Restroom breaks permitted at discretion of the Teacher and availability of facilities.
End of Day Procedures
• Students will remain in their Classrooms until they are individually dismissed.
• Designated Staff will lead Students to the appropriate Exit and to their vehicle.
• Students will pick up Lunch/Breakfast at the appropriate Exit.
• Socially Distancing maintained throughout.
Breakfast, Snack, and Lunch• 1st – 5th Grade Students will consume Pre-Packaged Breakfast and
Snack on Campus.
• No Outside food permitted on Campus.
• Each Class will be separated into two groups (Teacher/Co-Teacher)
for Breakfast and Snack.
• Social Distancing of 10ft in all directions maintained throughout.
• 6th - 12th Grades will be provided Pre-packaged Breakfasts and
lunches to take home at dismissal time.
Restroom Breaks
Restroom Facilities will be limited to one
person at a time.
Restrooms will be cleaned
between uses.
Students are to be chaperoned
from their Classroom to the Restroom
and back.
Students are not permitted in Hallways by themselves.
Online Learning
Elementary: 1st - 5th grade
• For our elementary students, lessons will be presented live online in small group sessions Monday to Friday.
• We have divided elementary students into three groups to make it easy for our parents with multiple children in various grades.
• Dividing the class helps us create smaller group sizes for more engaging learning.
• Daily Assignments and schedule will be posted on Canvas.
• Live Classes will be conducted on Canvas Conference and Zoom.
• Elementary School Schedule will include Math, English Grammar and Writing, Science, Social Studies, Quran, and Arabic.
• Fridays will be a short day for Islamic Studies classes.
Elementary School ScheduleElementary 5th grade 4th grade 3rd grade 2nd grade 1st grade
9:00-9:15 Quran Quran Quran
9:15- 10:00 English Math Quran English Math English Math English Math
10:00-10:45 Science Social English Math Science Social Science Social Science Social
10:45-11:00 Science Social Quran
11:00-11:15 Quran Quran Quran
11:15-12:00 English Math English Math English Math English Math English Math
12:00-12:45 Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social
12:45-1:00 Quran Quran
1:00-1:15 Quran Quran Quran
1:15-2:00 English Math English Math English Math English Math English Math
2:00-2:45 Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social
2:45-3:00 Quran Quran
Middle and High School
Live, focused online classes on Canvas/Zoom
3 hour condensed schedule vs 5 hour
schedule
Each class will be 30 minutes vs
45 minutes
Divide each grade into two groups
for engaging lessons
Morning Session and Afternoon
Session
Digital Worksheets and Assignments
Minimal Homework
Middle and High School
MonMath
ELA
Science
Social Studies
I.S. / Arabic
TueMath
ELA
Science
Social Studies
I.S. / Arabic
WedMath
ELA
Science
Social Studies
I.S. / Arabic
ThurMath
ELA
Science
Social Studies
I.S. / Arabic
FriQuran
PE
Computer Science
Health
Art
Middle and High School ScheduleMorning Session 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
9:00 am - 9:30 am English Math I.S./Arabic Geometry U.S. History Physics AP English
9:35 am - 10:05 am Social Studies I.S./Arabic Science World History Chemistry AP English Calculus
10:10 am - 10:40 am I.S./Arabic Science Social Studies I.S./Arabic English Pre-Calculus AP Env.
10:45 am - 11:15 am Science English Math English I.S./Arabic Gov/Econ Art
11:20 - 11:50 am Math S.S. English Biology Algebra II Arabic/I.S I.S./Arabic
Afternoon Session 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm English Math I.S./Arabic Geometry U.S. History Physics AP English
1:05 pm - 1:35 pm Social Studies I.S./Arabic Science World History Chemistry AP English Calculus
1:40 pm- 2:10 pm I.S./Arabic Science Social Studies I.S./Arabic English Pre-Calculus AP Env.
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm Science English Math English I.S./Arabic Gov/Econ Art
2:50 pm to 3:20
pmMath S.S. English Biology Algebra II Arabic/I.S I.S./Arabic
Remote Learning Applications
Remote Learning Applications
2020-2021
Canvas is a
learning
management
platform that
connect
students and
parents to online
learning tools
Wizer.me is a
student
application that
enables students
to complete
homework and
other assignments
digitally
Nearpod in an
interactive app
that students will
use to join
live lessons in a
fun, engaging way.
Canvas Advantages
One login for all your
students' needs
Students will log in Canvas using an email or user ID
Student apps such as Nearpod and Wizer.me can
be accessed in Canvas
Students can view upcoming assignments and due dates in
their student calendar
Student Independence
Students will be able to work and communicate with
teachers with less support from parents
All student assignments will be posted in Canvas for easy
access
Students can join live lessons from within Canvas
Parental Supervision
Parents can easily see what assignments students need to
complete
Canvas parent accounts send alerts to parents when
students have upcoming due dates, missing assignments, and posted announcements
and grades
Wizer.me Features
All Digital Assignments
Students' will no longer have to print, scan, or
upload assignments. All
work can be completed and
submitted online
Fun Activities
Students will complete engaging activities such as
crossword puzzles, matching, videos, drawing features, and much more.
Student Independence
Students will be able to complete
assignments independently freeing busy
parents from sitting with students for long periods of
time.
Nearpod Features
All Digital Assignments
All assignments and lesson are accessed
online
Live lessons are joined online
Fun Activities
Students will complete engaging activities such as virtual field trips, student polls,
videos, drawing activities, quiz games
and much more.
Student Independence
Students will be able to complete assignments
independently freeing busy parents
from sitting with students for long periods of time.
There are no log-ins needed for this app. Students can access
lessons through a link in Canvas
Interactive Learning
Students will learn important skills and
concepts in an engaging way
Students will enjoy completing
their assignments
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
• Exciting new curriculum built into our core subjects to enhance student resilience and address emotional well-being.
• Hamilton Center Partnership: Counseling services for students and their families. Social emotional programs designed for school curriculum. Behavioral health resources, consultations, screening. Staff Training.
• Why Social Emotional Learning is important and relevant for MTI students:• Layered impact of school closures (e.g., loss of school-based relationships, routines, and
learning)
• COVID-19 (e.g., on health, isolation, stress, and trauma)
• Racial inequities exacerbated by the pandemic and amplified by the nationwide mobilization for racial justice (Systematic racism)
Social Emotional Learning Goal
Our SEL program fosters the competencies and learning
environments that students need to reunite, renew, and thrive in our
society.
SEL offers a critical foundation for supporting
students in the midst of great uncertainty and stress, and a
long-term path for sustaining our community.
SEL: Skills We Will Focus On
Self Awareness: Using a "growth mindset" we aim to teach our students the ability to accurately recognize emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior.
Self-Management: teach students the ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations—effectively managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself; and the ability to set and work toward goals.
Social-Awareness: the ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Relationship Skills: the ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups, communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict constructively, and seek and offer help when needed.
Arabic Curriculum
Arabic Curriculum
PreK to 4th Grade
Al-Qaidah An-Nooraniah
Students will be able to read the Quran with tajweed
5th to 9th Grade
Curriculum: IQRA' Arabic
Students learn new vocabularies, reading short stories, making short
conversations.
Students will be able to read Quran with correct pronounciation
Students will be able to understand and use basic arabic grammar
Students will be able to write Arabic sentences up to short Arabic essays
10th to 12th Grade
Students will be able to conduct basic to more advance conversations
depends on students level
Students will be introduced to Arabic poems and memorize one poem in
advance Arabic level
Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies – Curricula
• The Curricula for Islamic Studies courses have been tailored to meet the challenges of online learning.
• Standards, Objectives, Assessments, etc. have all been rewritten from scratch specifically for this academic year.
• What does this mean for this academic year in a practical sense?
➢Less exams and memorization
➢More projects and critical/reflective writing
Islamic Studies – Courses
• This year, Students in grades 6 – 12 will focus on two subjects:
1. Islamic Law (Fiqh)
2. Personal Development (Tarbiyah)
Islamic Law:1. Purpose & Development
2. Purification
3. Prayer
Personal Development:
❖ Traditions on Personal Development
Thank you!Q&A