Distance Learning Resources for School Closure
In the event of a school closure, teachers will use many different platforms to continue learning for students. Every student at JCYMS that brought back a Digital Bridge User Agreement has a laptop for them to use at home. Teachers at JCYMS will utilize Google Classroom for assignments. As always, you can use APS myBackpack at home with all of the apps it holds, including Google Classroom. Please enter Google Classroom through APS myBackpack.
APS myBackpack:
username: first initial + last name + last four digits of student number
password: lunch number
Example
username: bbarnes1234
password: 56789
*Please email [email protected] at any time if you need your username and lunch number.*
password: lunch number
Example
username: bbarnes1234
password: 56789
*Please email [email protected] at any time if you need your username and lunch number.*
Twitter:
Check our Twitter feed daily for tips and tricks for #DistanceLearning!
JCYMS Daily Schedule for Virtual Learning:
A Day in the Life of an APS Student During Distance Learning:
Who Can I Contact at JCYMS for Help?
JCYMS Virtual Family Resources:
Need More Books?
Alice's Kids has created "Alice's Library" where ANY parent can order 3 books per child by emailing: [email protected].
Helpful Resources:
- Distance Learning S'more Newsletter
A newsletter for all of your distance learning needs. - JCYMS Virtual Family Resources
Click here to learn about services available to JCYMS families. - JCYMS Letter Home to Families
Read this letter to understand the school closure. - JCYMS Virtual Learning Experience Expectations
Read this file to understand the expectations during the school closure. - JCYMS Google Classroom Codes
Check this document to see your Google Classroom codes. - Google Classroom Tutorial Video for Students
Students, check out this video if you're having trouble with Google Classrooms. - Google Classroom Tutorial for Students
Watch this video for help with student Google Classroom accounts. - Google Classroom Apps and Websites
This is a comprehensive list of apps and websites that integrate with Google Classrooms. - Distance Learning Parent Information (Formerly: Weather Wise)
Check here for assignments and updates in case of school closure. - How to Talk to Your Students about COVID-19
Check out ways to talk to your students young and old about what is going on. - Free Internet Access During COVID-19 School Closure
Check this site to get free internet access. - APS Kronos Log In for Teachers
Teachers, should school be closed for any reason, you can use this quick guide to clock in your hours. - Free Daily News with AJC
Click here for free, daily, online news from the Atlanta Journal Constitution. - Free Subscriptions During COVID-19
Teachers, students, and families, click here for free resources to use at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. - COVID-19 Resources in Atlanta
Check this link for many resources available in Atlanta. - Digital Learning Links
Click here for lots of links to free educational sites. - Race2Read Instructions
We're still in a Race2Read in our district! Please look at the instructions on how to log your minutes. - APS Distance Learning Information for Middle School
Check here for online resources that you may use at home. - APS Media Services Distance Learning Plan
Read through this newsletter for more information about APS Media Services' plan. - Microsoft Teams and Google Classrooms Distance Learning Information for Middle School
Check here for information on learning from home via Microsoft Teams or Google Classrooms. - How to Create and Record a Google Meet
Check out this quick guide to learn how to create or record a Google Meet session. - How to Join a Google Meet
Has your teacher or colleague invited you to a Google Meet but you don't know how to join? Follow this easy step by step guide. - Google Hangouts Support
A quick guide for help with setting up a Google Hangout. - How to Create a Google Classroom
Teachers, click here for a step by step guide on creating Google Classrooms. - Creating a Google Classroom Tutorial
Teachers, this video will help you create a Google Classroom. - Zoom Tutorial
Click through this Zoom tutorial for help with Zoom Meetings. - AR at Home
This guide helps you take AR quizzes at home via myBackpack. - Scholastic Learning at Home
Scholastic is offering free resources during school closures: day by day lessons, reading material, and more! - Educational Games
Read through this newsletter to find fun, free, educational games for your use. - USA Test Prep
Log in via myBackpack
Account ID: young59
Enter your username
Enter your password - MyON
school name: APS Early Reading
username: student
password: books - MyON Resources for Teachers
Teachers, check out this flyer for MyON Webinars and tips. - Tumble Books
username: atlantaps
password: books - Virtual Field Trips
Assign your students virtual field trips around the world. - More Virtual Field Trips
Assign your students virtual field trips around the world. - Calendar of Virtual Field Trips
Take one trip per day with this calendar of virtual field trips. - Virtual Museum Tours
12 museums around the world are offering free, virtual tours. - Virtual National Parks Tours
National Parks around the USA are offering free, virtual tours. - Georgia Milestones Study Guides
Look over study guides to get ready for the test. - Fun Online Games
Play your favorite games virtually with friends and family. - Free Computer Science/Coding Course from Amazon
Take free coding classes from Amazon. - Georgia Milestones Practice Tests
Take practices tests to get ready for the big day. - Distance Learning Video Tutorial
Distance Learning Presentation
This video and presentation will help you understand many Distance Learning apps, in the event of a school closure. Thank you, Shauna Miles from South Atlanta High School, for sharing! - Reading Resources
A group of librarians created this list of resources for school closures. - Math Resources
A full website dedicated to help you with anything math related. - Science Resources and Websites
A list of websites to keep your students engaged in science during distance learning. - Math and Science Game
Click on your grade level, create your avatar, and try to defeat the game by answering math and science questions. - Tons of Resources from Mrs. Barnes
Click here for hundreds of resources from Mrs. Barnes. - Ted Talk Lessons
Use this website to show your students amazing Ted Talks. - Free Author Activities
This link will show you K-12 author activities for you to do at home. - TutorATL
See flyer below for more information.
Successful Distance Learning Tips for Students:
Use this poster from Ms. Shandrea Hardeman at Humphries Elementary School to help guide your students through distance learning!
Need Internet Access at Home?
- BEGINNING MARCH 17th, 2020, STUDENTS WILL START RECEIVING 20 GB OF DATA FOR THEIR SPRINT DEVICES- THERE IS NOTHING THEY NEED TO DO TO START RECEIVING THIS UPGRADE.
- As part of the T-Mobile Digital Bridge program, many students in grades 7-8 have received hot spots.
- As part of the Sprint 1million program, hot spots were delivered to all schools for 9th graders.
- As part of the Sprint 1million program, over the last three years, many students in grades 10 and 11 have received smart phones with built-in hot spots.
- Beginning March 17th, 2020, Comcast/XFinity is providing free Wi-Fi across the country.
- Parents and students can call 844-309-1680 for more help and information.
- Comcast/XFinity also continues to offer their Internet Essentials programs including free Wi-Fi for two months. (Same program offered at the Back-to-School Bash.)
- Students/families can sign-up for free internet for 2 months at: https://www.internetessentials.com/
- After the first 2 free months, families can receive internet service for $9.95 per month
- Once you are an Internet Essentials customer, families can purchase a laptop for $149.99.
More Resources to Explore:
These resources below are great for students of any age!
Apps for Students with Special Needs:
Possible Daily Schedule:
If you find yourself or your student struggling to keep a daily routine during the closure, create your own daily schedule or use one like the example below.
APS Food Access During School Closure:
Please read through the flyers below to find out how to get access to breakfast and lunch during school closure.