Remote Instruction

Sallie B. Howard School will begin the 2020-2021 school year with 100% remote learning until October 6, 2020, the end of the 1st quarter. School leaders will continue to assess when it is safe to return to in-person instruction and will notify parents accordingly.

All classes will be conducted via Zoom and Google Classroom.All students are eligible to borrow a device and a WiFi hotspot to attend online classes and submit assignments remotely.

ZOOM

To attend a class on Zoom, visit www.zoom.us and click on ‘Join a meeting.’ Then enter your teacher’s meeting ID as given below.

Alternatively, click on https://www.zoom.us/join and enter your teacher’s meeting ID as given below.

Teacher Zoom meeting IDs

KINDERGARTEN

1ST GRADE

2ND GRADE

3RD GRADE

Dominguez, Camilo - 723 667 5591
Harris, Shantel - 839 124 6823
Idjao, Imee - 406 151 7664
Mariano, Melissa - 320 458 7874
Parmar, Aarti - 996 109 2644
Rountree, Tanisha - 503 495 6658

4TH GRADE

5TH GRADE

6TH GRADE

7TH GRADE

8TH GRADE

HIGH SCHOOL – GEN ED

Almerino, Jonas - 772 606 0044
Joseph, Wilkins - 240 801 2115
Pegram, Debra - 990 070 8113
Peralta, Carlos - 414 430 7363
Simonof, Brandi - 252 555 2222
Steele, Kirsten - 938 454 3216
Westhusing, Aaron - 939 625 1973

ESL

HIGH SCHOOL ARTS

BIOTECH - Brandi Simonof - 252 555 2222
DANCE - Alepha Foster, Michelle Moran, Yaqshaan Medan - 657 046 9321
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC - Al Strong - 532 336 8557
VISUAL ART - Carrie Nobles, Natasha Smith - 973 622 1756
VOCAL MUSIC - Mavis Poole - 329 389 9347
THEATRE ARTS - Diana Torres, Amanda Janson, Dirk Lumbard - 737 812 7120

Remote Schedules

K-1

KINDERGARTEN

Groups A&B – Monday – Thursday

8:30am – 9:30am: ELA & WRITING
9:30am – 9:50am: **Break**
9:50am – 10:50am: MATH
10:50am – 11:05am: **Break**
11:05am – 11:30am: SCIENCE or SS
11:30am – 12:00pm: Small Group
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch

Groups A&B – Friday

8:30am – 10:00am: Fun Friday

1ST

Groups A&B – Monday – Thursday

8:30am – 9:10am: ELA
9:10am – 9:30am: **Break**
9:30am – 10:00am: MATH
10:00am – 10:15am: **Break**
10:15am – 10:40am: SCIENCE/SS
10:40am – 11:05am: **Break**
11:05am – 11:30am: WRITING
11:30am – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Small groups with IAs

Groups A&B – Friday

8:30am – 10:00am – Fun Friday

GRADE 2

8:30am – 9:25am: ELA
9:25am – 9:40am: BREAK
9:40am – 10:35am: MATH
10:35am – 11:35am: LUNCH
11:35am – 12:10pm: SCIENCE/SS
12:15pm – 1:15pm: ARTS/SPECIALS (MWF)
1:30pm – 3:00pm: INTERVENTION/ONLINE ACTIVITIES
**Grades 2-5 take Arts/Specials classes on Mon-Wed-Friday only.

GRADE 3-5

8:00am – 8:55am: 1st Period
9:10am – 10:05am: 2nd Period
10:20am – 11:15am: 3rd Period
11:15am – 12:05pm: LUNCH
12:20pm – 1:15pm: ARTS/SPECIALS FOR 3RD GRADE (MWF)
12:20pm – 1:15pm: 4th Period – 4-5 GRADES
1:30pm – 2:25pm: ARTS/SPECIALS FOR 4-5 GRADES (MWF)
1:30pm – 2:25pm: 4th Period – 3RD GRADE

Specials classes are Mon-Wed-Fri only for grades 2-5.

*Time between classes is to be used for a short break and transition to the next class.
**Extended break third block is for break time, lunch and transition.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

6TH GRADE

1st Block: 8:00am – 8:55am
2nd Block: 9:30am – 10:25am – Arts/Specials
3rd Block: 11:05am – 12:00pm

***LUNCH***

4th Block: 12:45pm – 1:40pm
5th Block: 2:00pm – 2:55pm

7TH & 8TH

1st Block: 8:00am – 8:55am
2nd Block: 9:30am – 10:25am – Arts/Specials
3rd Block: 11:05am – 12:00pm

***LUNCH***

4th Block: 1:30pm – 2:25pm

*Time between classes is to be used for a short break and transition to the next class. **Extended break third block is for break time, lunch and transition.

HIGH SCHOOL

1st Block: 9:30am – 10:25am
2nd Block: 11:05am – 12:00pm – Arts/Specials
3rd Block: 12:35pm – 1:30pm

***LUNCH***

4th Block: 3:00pm – 3:55pm

*Time between classes is to be used for a short break and transition to the next class.
**Extended break third block is for break time, lunch and transition.

ART SPECIALS

MIDDLE SCHOOL: 9:30am – 10:25am – Daily
HIGH SCHOOL: 11:05am – 12:00pm – Daily
2/3 MAJORS: 12:15pm – 1:15pm – MWF (Zoom); Tues-Thurs (Independent)
4/5 MAJORS: 1:25pm – 2:25pm – MWF (Zoom); Tues-Thurs (Independent)
1:1/REHEARSALS: 2:30pm – 3:30pm – As Needed

*** ALL 2-10 STUDENTS MUST SIGN UP FOR SPECIALS. SPECIALS COUNT TOWARD YOUR GRADE ***

Grades 2-5 are in Specials class on Mon, Wed and Fri only.
Grades 6-10 are in Specials every day.
Grades K-1 will not take Specials classes during remote instruction.

Devices

Sallie B. Howard School will loan a device to each registered student in need of a device for the 2020-2021 school year.

Before borrowing a device, please read the following rules:

SBHS students will receive either a Chromebook or an iPad.
SBHS devices are for educational use only.
These devices are the property of SBHS. Just like all school property, parents/students are responsible for any lost or damaged materials that have been loaned to them.
Parents borrowing a device from the school must not owe any fees to SBHS or missing any previously-borrowed devices from SBHS.
If you have not returned a SBHS device from the last quarter or during summer school, you cannot receive a new device until the old one is returned.
If you return adevice that you borrowed from the last quarter or during summer school with missing or damaged parts, you must pay the damage fees listed in the device contract before getting a new device.
Parents must have Wi-Fi access in the home to use these devices for remote instruction and to attend live Zoom classes.

If you currently do not have Wi-Fi access, hot spot devices have been ordered and will be available to families without internet service when received. Additionally, free Wi-Fi connectivity is available in the SBH parking lot and throughout our campus.

For any tech support requests or issues, email parents@sallieb.net or call 252-293-4150. Be sure to include your phone number so that a representative can contact you directly, if necessary. Tech support issues are addressed in at least one (1) business day between 8:00AM–3:00PM.

HOW DO I LOG INTO MY CHROMEBOOK OR IPAD?

To connect to the Internet, use a compatible Wi-Fi network.

Step 1: Turn on Wi-Fi

At the bottom right, select the time.
Select Not Connected.
Note: If you see your Wi-Fi network name and a signal strength, your Chromebook is already
connected to Wi-Fi.
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Your Chromebook will automatically look for available networks and show them to you in a
list.

Step 2: Pick a network and connect

Connect to an open network
Select the Wi-Fi network

Remember, your information might be visible to other people on this network.

Connect to a secure network

Select the secure Wi-Fi network.
Type the network password.
Select Connect.

Log into Chromebook

Click on the “Password” field under the “SBH Student” username.
Enter the password Pride2011
Press “enter” key.

The student is now logged in and can use the Chromebook under the generic “Student Account”.

Add the Student’s Google Classroom Account

Click “Add Person” in the lower left side of the screen.
Enter the username (ex. first name. last name@students.sallieb.net)
Click “Next”.
Enter the student created password (student should already know this).
Click “Next”.

The student is now logged into the Chromebook with their Google Classroom Account.

Connect to an Open Wi-Fi network

From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
Turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.
Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to join.

Connect to a secure Wi-Fi network

Secure Wi-Fi networks are password-protected and have
by their names.

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
Tap the name of the secure Wi-Fi network you want to join.
Enter the password for the secure Wi-Fi network, then tap Join. If you can’t tap Join, the password you’ve entered is incorrect.

After you join the network, you’ll see next to the network and in the upper-left side of your display or the upper right corner.

The iPad will now be connected to WIFI and can be used as instructed by the student’s teacher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Online classes will be live 30-55 min sessions on Zoom. We will follow the same system of teaching and learning that we follow in the building. All subjects, including Arts specials and electives, will be taught on Zoom. Teachers will be able to see students working in real time using video cameras, and will check and grade their work. If a student disrupts lessons, they will be removed from class, parents will be notified, and the student may be suspended – the same as we do when at school.

ATTENDANCE & GRADES

Attendance will be taken in PowerSchool and student work will be graded and entered into PowerSchool. Attendance and grades count towards promotion/retention.

SCHEDULE

Class schedules for remote instruction can be found on the “Class Schedules” tab on the “Remote Instruction” page on the SBHS website. All lessons are recorded and available upon request. 15 min breaks/transitions are scheduled in between classes. Longer breaks are scheduled for a lunch period. Contact your teacher on Remind for specific questions about the schedule.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday from 8:00AM – 3:00PM

BORROWING A SCHOOL DEVICE

Parents borrowing a device from the school must not owe any fees to SBHS or missing previously-borrowed devices from SBHS. If you have not returned the SBHS device you borrowed from the last quarter or during summer school, you cannot receive a new device until the old one is returned. If you return a device that you borrowed from the last quarter or during summer school with missing or damaged parts, you must pay the damage fees listed in the device contract before getting a new device.

HOW DO I LOG INTO MY CHROMEBOOK OR IPAD?

To connect to the Internet, use a compatible Wi-Fi network.

Step 1: Turn on Wi-Fi

At the bottom right, select the time.
Select Not Connected.
Note: If you see your Wi-Fi network name and a signal strength, your Chromebook is already
connected to Wi-Fi.
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Your Chromebook will automatically look for available networks and show them to you in a
list.

Step 2: Pick a network and connect

Connect to an open network
Select the Wi-Fi network

Remember, your information might be visible to other people on this network.

Connect to a secure network

Select the secure Wi-Fi network.
Type the network password.
Select Connect.

Log into Chromebook

Click on the “Password” field under the “SBH Student” username.
Enter the password Pride2011
Press “enter” key.

The student is now logged in and can use the Chromebook under the generic “Student Account”.

Add the Student’s Google Classroom Account

Click “Add Person” in the lower left side of the screen.
Enter the username (ex. first name. last name@students.sallieb.net)
Click “Next”.
Enter the student created password (student should already know this).
Click “Next”.

The student is now logged into the Chromebook with their Google Classroom Account.

Connect to an Open Wi-Fi network

From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
Turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.
Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to join.

Connect to a secure Wi-Fi network

Secure Wi-Fi networks are password-protected and have
by their names.

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
Tap the name of the secure Wi-Fi network you want to join.
Enter the password for the secure Wi-Fi network, then tap Join. If you can’t tap Join, the password you’ve entered is incorrect.

After you join the network, you’ll see next to the network and in the upper-left side of your display or the upper right corner.

The iPad will now be connected to WIFI and can be used as instructed by the student’s teacher.

WIFI ACCESS

Hot spot devices have been ordered and will be available to families without internet service in the home. Free Wi-Fi connectivity is available in the SBH parking lot and throughout our campus. See additional options below:

Spectrum has affordable Internet options for those who need assistance. Call 855-243-8892 or visit https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html
Call your local cable provider (Greenlight, CenturyLink, etc) and ask about special offers or assistance with WiFi access.
Greenlight has a special program offering basic WiFi access for $10 a month. Call 252-399-2200 for details or visit https://www.greenlightnc.com/connecting-wilson.
Greenlight has several free hotspots in Wilson. To locate a hotspot near you, click here: https://gis.wilsonnc.org/CommunityMaps/greenlighthotspots

ACCESSING ZOOM

REMIND

Download the “Remind: School Communication” app from the App Store (iPhones) or
the Play Store (Android)
Create an account. You’ll need an email address or phone number for this step. After you enter your information, you’ll be prompted to finish setting up your account.
To join a class, you’ll need to get the code for the class. Call the school office (252-293-4150) or email parents@sallieb.net to request this.

ETIQUETTE

1. Be on time. Come a few minutes early and check your tech before class.
2. A consistent, dedicated place free from distractions, background noise, seated at a desk
  or table is preferred for remote instruction.
3. Student sound will be muted. Teacher may unmute when needed.
4. Sit in one location. Don’t walk around with your device.
5. Active participation. Be focused and pay attention just like you would in a classroom.
6. Use chat box. Write your questions for the teacher here. Teacher may unmute you to
  speak your question.
7. Maximize learning time and minimize the need for breaks by having a cup/bottle of
  water to drink with you and using the bathroom before class.
8. Students should not attend class in bed.
9. Students should be dressed appropriately as if going to school.
10. Good lighting in the room is needed.
11. Material and supplies on the desk/table are needed (pencil, paper, etc.).
12. Video cameras are always on.
13. Complete and submit all assignments on time.
14. Students will be removed from the class for disruptive or inappropriate behavior.Suspensions can occur. Parents will be notified.
15. CFAs and EOQs will be administered and grades will be recorded.