Emergency Remote Learning
What is an Asynchronous Remote Learning Day?
An Asynchronous Remote Learning Day is a day in which students receive instruction or complete assignments that would normally occur in-person but is instead occurring asynchronously (online or via packets) due to weather or other emergency situations.
What does asynchronous mean?
Asynchronous learning is instruction that does not occur in real-time, but is flexible and self-paced, allowing students to work at different times and locations.
Do Asynchronous Remote Learning Days count as school days?
The Code of Virginia allows school divisions to include an emergency remote learning day as part of the 180-day or 990 instructional hours requirements in accordance with guidelines provided by the Virginia Department of Education. As such, an Asynchronous Remote Learning Day is treated as a school day.
How does student attendance work on an Asynchronous Remote Learning Day?
In order for a student to be marked present on an Asynchronous Remote Learning Day:
Students in grades PreK-2 will complete identified assignments within learning packets provided by their teacher(s) and turn the assignments in when students return to school.
Students in grades 3-12 will log into Canvas during an Asynchronous Remote Learning Day to access and complete assignments provided by teachers. Middle and high school attendance will be based on individual class assignments, completed through Canvas or as directed by teachers.
What if a student is unable to complete assignments?
Similar to an excused absence for a regular school day, families are responsible for providing written notification to the school attendance secretary and classroom teacher upon returning to school.
What if a student did not receive a learning packet (grades PreK-2)?
Please contact your child's teacher to request the materials electronically.
Are students required to attend virtual classes or meetings during an Asynchronous Remote Learning Day?
No, all learning will take place asynchronously.
How do students communicate with teachers during an asynchronous day?
Students and families can contact teachers by email and/or through Canvas during an Asynchronous Remote Learning Day.
What if we experience technical difficulties?
Students or staff requiring technology assistance can contact the YCSD IT Help Desk at 757-527-4819 or by email at ycsdITsupport@ycsd.york.va.us.
