High School Letter--Skylert Email

TO: All 9-12 students who selected Online Learning

SUBJECT: Welcome to Canyons Online Learning

Dear Parents and Guardians of High School Online Students,

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year and Canyons Online!  

Your child has registered for one or more online courses.  Online courses for high school students are either school-based or independent study.

School-based Online Courses

School-based online courses are taught by a teacher at your child’s high school using the same scope and sequence and curriculum resources as in-person courses.  School-based online teachers provide instructional videos and synchronous supports for students using best practices in digital teaching and learning on Canvas.   School-based online courses are denoted on your child’s schedule with a “V” at the beginning or end of the course number. Some schools may also have included “online” in the course title.

For example:         Course # 1234V Secondary 1 Math Online

                 Course # V345 Secondary 1 Math

On Monday, Aug. 24, the first day of school, your child can access their school-based online courses on Canvas and begin with the first module of instruction.  Your child’s teacher(s) will be communicating with you and/or your child with instructions for the first week of school.  Your child will receive communication through Canvas. You will receive communication through the email provided in Skyward or your child’s Canvas inbox if you have set yourself up as an Observer.

Independent Study Online Courses

Independent Study online courses are managed through Canyons Virtual High School (CVHS).  These courses are self-paced using a learning management system called Accelerate that provides learning materials and assignments.  Assignments are submitted through Accelerate and CVHS teachers grade each assignment and issue final grades. CVHS teachers will assist your child with their assignments and be in regular contact.  CVHS online courses are denoted on your child’s schedule as CVHS Release. Note--this delineation may not reflect this title until the first day of school.

For each independent study course, you and your child will receive an email from CVHS with instructions for accessing the course.  This email will be sent to your child’s csddocs account and your email will be sent to the email address provided in Skyward.

Preparing for Online Learning

To prepare your child for their online experience, please review the Getting Started Checklist below.

Getting Started Checklist

• Pick up materials and a device (if needed) from school on the school’s designated pick-up day
• Designate a space for learning that is free from distractions
• Organize learning materials and supplies so they are easily accessible (pencils, paper, headphones, workbooks, etc.)
• Review your child’s schedule in Skyward (please note that CVHS Release may not be designated on student schedules until August 21)
• Ensure that you can log in to Skyward and Canvas 
• Develop a system to help your student remember their passwords
• Develop a realistic daily/weekly learning schedule that works with your family’s needs
• Set clear times when adults in the home will be available to offer support
• Review the Online Learning Handbook
• Review Online Learning Orientation (available August 24)
• Set up Canvas Observer account 
• Bookmark parentconnections.canyonsdistrict.org for future reference and support

For more information about how to stay involved and support your child with online learning, please watch the Online Learning Orientation.  The Online Learning Orientation will launch on August 24 and will provide detailed information about:

• Monitoring Your Child’s Progress in Canvas
• Course Expectations--Attendance, Grades, District Testing Procedures, etc.
• Communication Procedures
• Accessing Support

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school counselor.

Alta Counseling Office: 801-826-5620

Brighton Counseling Office: 801-826-5820

Corner Canyon Counseling Office: 801-826-6420

Hillcrest Counseling Office: 801-826-6020

Jordan Counseling Office: 801-825-6220