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All school buildings closed Mon., March 16 - Fri. April 17 | Remote Learning starts Wed., April 1

Posted: Thu, 03/12/2020 - 9:40pm

Governor Polis announced on Wednesday, March 18 that schools should plan on remote learning through at least April 17.

Given this, all school buildings will remain closed through at least April 17. The district will implement remote learning and modified operations on Wednesday, April 1. 

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As a reminder, you can visit Community Letters & Resources for:

  • All up-to-date information

  • Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

  • A growing list of learning resources

  • Talking points and resources for families to talk to children about COVID-19 

  • Information about the district's grab and go food plan

During this rapidly evolving situation, more information will be communicated at the link above in the days and weeks to come.

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El Gobernador Polis anunció el miércoles, 18 de marzo que las escuelas deberían planear en aprendizaje remoto hasta por lo menos el 17 de abril. 

Dado esto, las escuelas permanecerán cerradas hasta por lo menos el 17 de abril. El distrito implementará aprendizaje remoto y operaciones modificadas el miércoles, 1ro de abril.

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Como recordatorio, puede visitar Cartas y recursos para la comunidad para:

  • Toda la información actualizada

  • Respuestas a preguntas frecuentes

  • Una lista creciente de recursos de aprendizaje

  • Temas de conversación y recursos para que las familias hablen con niños acerca de COVID-19

  • Información sobre el plan de comidas recoger y llevar del distrito

Durante esta situacion rapidamente cambiante, comunicaremos más información en el enlace anterior en los días y semanas por venir. 

Interruption Type: 
Safety
Date & Time: 
Thursday, March 12, 2020 (All day) to Friday, April 17, 2020 (All day)

Chromebooks

What is a Chromebook?

Chromebooks are portable computing devices that run the Google Chrome operating system. Chromebooks connect to the internet using a built in wireless connection, and allow students to do online research and connect to the many online learning applications used at Shadow Ridge.

More information about Chromebooks

Chromebooks as learning tools:

There are many online learning applications available for students. These applications allow students to learn at their own pace, and can provide individualized instruction for each student by focusing on what they need and not on what they already know. Additionally students use Google Apps for Education to create documents, spreadsheets, and slideshows and to communicate and collaborate with other students and staff members. 

How can you purchase a Chromebook for your child through the Adams 12 School District?

Adams 12 has arranged an Employee and Student Chromebook Purchasing Program. This program allows Adams 12 students (or families) and staff to purchase for personal use the same Samsung Chromebooks that the District utilizes for teaching, learning, and assessment, with the same discount that is received by the District.

These are the same devices that Shadow Ridge uses in many classrooms throughout the school on a daily basis. Families that choose to purchase these devices for their students, will be allowed to have their students bring these devices to school for use in classroom instruction.

More information and Pricing of Chromebooks

Personal Chromebook Purchasing FAQ's

Shadow Ridge Middle School BYOD Policies

Why would I want to purchase a Chromebook for my child to use?

Chromebooks are rapidly becoming a valuable learning tool in education. Shadow Ridge Middle School, with the help of the school district, has purchased over 600 Chromebooks for use at school in the last 3 years. Even with this large number of devices, we don't have enough to provide for every student. Our ultimate goal is to provide a one-to-one learning environment where each student has a device they can use throughout the school day in each of their classes.

Benefits of owning your device:

 Owning your own Chromebook  Using a Chromebook that the school owns
  •  Student can take the device home at night to work on homework, research, etc.
  •  Students must leave school owned Chromebooks at school. 
  •  Student becomes very familiar and comfortable using their device on a regular basis.
  •  Student uses devices occasionally at school.
  •  Students using their own device don't risk spreading germs from devices that other students are using.
  •  Students share devices that may transmit germs from a sick student to another student using the same device.
  •  Students learn to be responsible for caring for their device - ensuring it is charged each night and ready for enhancing their learning each school day.
  •  Students have a Chromebook assigned to them in class and must return it at the end of class.
Document(s)SizeUpload Date
PDF icon Shadow Ridge Middle School BYOD Student Agreement.pdf127.31 KB05/01/2018