4th-8th Grade Links & Resources

We know that unexpected time away from school is a change in routine and presents unfortunate challenges. While there is no real substitution for the rich learning that happens in our classrooms, we want to make sure you have the tools to create an alternative academic experience at home.

Here is a message from your Division Director on how faculty is prepared to teach in a live, online environment.

Please view the updated schedules for grades 4-8 (effective 4/13/20).

General Resources

Ted talks for Teens:

Swain's Virtual Learning Plan

Student Roles Online Learning Agreement Guardian Roles Contact Us

Student Roles

Establish daily routines for engaging in the learning experiences (ex. Wake up at the same time every day as you would if campus was open).
Identify a productive and quiet space in your home where you can work effectively.
Regularly monitor your online platforms (School email, Google Classroom, Seesaw) to check for announcements and feedback from teachers.
Complete assignments with integrity and academic honesty.
Do your best to meet timelines, commitments, due dates, and class attendance expectations.
Communicate with teachers if you cannot meet deadlines or require additional support.
Comply with The Swain School’s expectations and guidelines regarding technology, including expectations for online behavior and etiquette and academic honesty.

Online Learning Agreement

Guardian Roles

Establish routines and expectations.
Define the physical space for your child’s learning.
Monitor communications with your children’s teachers.
Begin and end each day with a check-in.
Establish times for quiet and reflection.
Encourage physical activity and/or exercise.
Remain mindful of your child’s stress or worry.
Monitor how much time your child is spending online.
Be clear with your child about school and family expectations regarding social media interactions.

Contact Us

For questions about a course assignment or resource, please email the relevant teacher.
For questions about a technology-related problem or issue, please email our Technology Integration Specialist, Pat Ruffing.
For questions about a personal, academic, or social-emotional concern, please email your advisor or our Director of Counseling, Signe Whitson.
For questions about other issues related to distance learning, please email your Division Director:
- Grades PS-3: Melissa Carroll, Director of Beginning and Lower Schools.
- Grades 4-8: Megan Franzyshen, Director of Intermediate and Middle Schools.

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4th-8th Grade Links & Resources

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