School will begin with Morning Meeting every day from 8:15-8:30 via Google Classroom. Upper Division students are expected to complete 20-30 minutes of work per subject per day for a total of two and a half hours per day.

Music, art, and physical education teachers will provide two asynchronous lessons per week for students via Google Classroom.

Every afternoon, advisors will connect with students via Zoom from 2:30-3 p.m. In addition, the advisor will reach out to their advisory families to identify a time for weekly individual meetings. 

In the Upper Division, teachers and students will continue to use Google classroom to share instructional material and assessments. Questions and further communication will happen through email; teachers will respond within 24 hours.

In the Upper division, teachers will be creating opportunities for students to show their understanding of content and demonstrate their skills. Similar to how homework is currently assessed and applied to the student’s grades, these assessments will be graded. However, in an effort to reduce stress, secure equity, and respond to the novel learning environment created by the distance learning and COVID-19, Park will move to a pass/fail grading system for Grades 7 and 8 for the spring term.

Attendance will be taken daily via a Google Form during Morning Meeting. Students are expected to be present for synchronous classes which will be provided through Zoom. However, during these extraordinary times, care for self and for children far outweigh the care for the curriculum. Park will strive to deliver great learning, and we know that families and faculty may need to press pause to prioritize health and safety. Students who are feeling unwell should contact their advisor. 

We are working on ways that students, teachers, and peers can maintain connection during this time. In the Upper Division, we will have a daily Morning Meeting via Google classroom where students can connect as a whole community virtually, and advisories will meet every afternoon through Zoom to provide social connection amongst the students. Park’s counseling team is also available for families and students during the closure. To schedule time to meet, contact Olivia Moorehead Slaughter: email or 617-274-6107; Julie Mumford email or 617-274-6051.