Curriculum & Instruction

Enhanced virtual learning looks like: more synchronous (live) learning, more interactions with student peers and teachers; increased focus on equity; increased attention to the social/emotional and mental health needs of students and staff; and opportunities for the district to bring in small groups for in-person instruction.

Based on student, parent and educator feedback, we plan to increase the amount and the quality of live learning (also called “synchronous instruction”).  Mornings will be spent in live learning; afternoons will be work time and proactive support time.

• Proactive support hours

We will be replacing office hours with proactive support hours each afternoon.  Proactive support hours are designated hours in which our educators will actively reach out to students, whether for academic help or social connection.

• Increased live learning

Mornings will be spent in live learning; afternoons will be work time and proactive support time.

• School- and grade level-specific plans

See below for an overview of school- and grade level-specific plans.  More details will be provided in your building e-news on August 14.

School- and grade level-specific plans

Stoughton High School:

• We will continue using Schoology and Zoom
• Grading will be an A-F scale, not pass/fail
• Synchronous instruction will be conducted in the morning on a rotational basis for periods 1-4 and periods 5-7
• Attendance will be taken for each class session in Infinite Campus
• And more.

River Bluff Middle School:

• Live learning takes place across the entire school day, in real time, with scheduled breaks away from the computer screen.
• There will be daily instruction of math and reading.
• An opportunity for students to participate in small group counseling sessions, supported by River Bluff’s pupil services team. 
• We will continue using Schoology and Zoom
• Grading will be an A-F scale, not pass/fail
• Attendance will be taken for each class session in Infinite Campus.
• And more.

Elementary schools:

• Grade levels have departmentalized instruction, which means one teacher will be primarily responsible for teaching a specific subject, including math, English Language Arts, phonic, etc. All students will continue to have a homeroom teacher.
• In the morning we will offer live learning of core classes (Math, English Language Arts, Phonics). These lessons will be recorded and posted for students who are unable to attend live instruction. 
• In the afternoon we will offer enrichment opportunities, specials (PE, Art, Music) and additional support.
• Daily synchronous morning meeting and/or community building opportunities will be available for students to engage with their peers. Individual and small group counseling are also available.
• And more.