This can happen to our students too, especially when much of their work is done on a computer. In order to organize their time, they may need some "scaffolding", an organizational structure on which to hang their assignments. We want to give students a way to manage their time so that they can complete assignments with the greatest amount of learning and the least time wasted.
Since CCS uses G-Suite for Education and Google Classroom, there is a built in structure or scaffold for students to take advantage of. For example, the Google Classroom has a feature called the To-Do list which shows students all of the assigned work they have for all of their classes. They also have access to their Google Calendar which will show them, by date, when upcoming assignments are due. Parents might want to take a look at this helpful video called, "How to Use Google Classroom for Parents!" to get some practical tips. Although each teacher's Google Classroom may look a bit different, each one will explain expectations for assignments, link students to required resources, and allow students to turn in their work digitally.
Students in grades 6-12 have access to email which they can use to contact their teachers for assistance. A meaningful subject line and clearly stated question will allow teachers to respond most helpfully.
The FACTS Family Portal lists the lesson plans for each class each week and provides a basic structure to follow. These lesson plans can be printed out and used for reference when completing assignments in Google Classroom.
Although paper assignment books may seem like a thing of the past, some students benefit greatly from a hands-on, check-it-off-when-done approach to completing their school work.
So, as we approach a new school year, let's leverage all of the technology we have available, along with some good old fashioned pencil and paper tools, to help students stay organized and make learning happen!
