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Virtual Parents MeetingSchool Opening PlanAugust 12th, 2020

MTI School of Knowledge

2020-2021

Today's Agenda

• Welcome to 2020-2021 School Year

• Opening Prayer – Br. Ibrahim Alghazali

• MTI School Reopening Plan Committee Introduction – Principal Heba Elshakmak

• New School Building Updates–Superintendent Safaa Zarzour & Principal Heba Elshakmak

• MTI Opening Plan – Superintendent Safaa Zarzour & Principal Heba Elshakmak

• Online Learning Plan – School Reopening Committee

• Q&A

Welcome to 2020-2021 School Year

MTI School Reopening Plan Committee Introduction – Principal Heba Elshakmak

Br. Anisse Adni

Br. Ibrahim Alghazali

Sr. Shena Ali

Sr. Naadirah Lovelace

Sr. Imen Mitiche

Sr. Amal Shehadeh

Sr. Anita Wilkerson

Sr. Rachel Wilkerson

Face to Face Subcommittee

• Br. Anisse Adni

• Br. Ibrahim Alghazali

• Sr. Naadirah Lovelace

• Sr. Amal Shehadeh

Online Subcommittee

• Shena Ali

• Imen Mitiche

• Anita Wilkerson

• Rachel Wilkerson

New School Building Updates

• Renovation Progress

• New Paint: All classrooms, Gym, Auditorium, Hallways, Stairwell, Offices and Entrance

• New Carpet: All classrooms and Offices (work in progress)

• Bathrooms: Building new Wudu area

• Security System

• IT

Classroom Assignment –

• One Classroom Per Grade

• Students Remain in Their Classrooms All Day

• Teachers Move to Their Classes

• Teachers Supplies and Materials

• Teacher's Cabinets in Every Room

COVID-19

On-Site Learning

Safety Measures for Staff and Students• Face Masks & Face Shields (both) will

be mandatory.

• Classrooms will be cleaned between Instructional Periods.

• Restrooms cleaned after each use.

• Social Distancing throughout Campus.

Class Size

• Classrooms will be limited to 15 Students/Room.

• Exception: 3rd Grade will be placed in a larger room to accommodate 16 Students

• Each Classroom with more than 12 students will host Teachers and Co-Teachers.

• Social Distancing of 6ft maintained in all directions.

Teacher & Co-Teacher Roles

• Teacher and Co-Teachers will work with another in complimentary roles.

• Co-Teachers will serve as Substitute Teachers in cases of Absence.

• All Teachers and Co-Teachers will have roles outside of teaching to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

Teachers Co-Teachers

Focus on

Teaching in

Classroom

Focus on

Safety

Measures

Lead Cleaning

Efforts

Chaperone

Restroom

Breaks

New Campus: Entrances, Exits, and Congregation Areas

• Main Door

• Gymnasium Door

• Playground Door

Entrances/Exits

• Gym

• Auditorium

• Cafeteria

Congregation Areas

Student Drop-Off Procedures

Drop-Off AreasPlayground Door – Middle & High School

Gymnasium Door – Elementary School

Designated Staff will be responsible for checking Student Temperatures prior to Entry.

Temperature checks in the presence of Parents/Guardians. No Entry above 99°.

Students without Face Masks will not be permitted on Campus grounds.

Parents/Guardians must always remain in their vehicles.

Communication between Staff and Parents/Guardians must be socially distanced.

Student Entry Procedure

• Students will be led by Designated Staff from Entry directly to their respective Classrooms.

• Students and Staff to maintain social distancing throughout.

• Homeroom Teachers will greet and seat Students in their respective classrooms.

Students in their Classrooms

• Students will be socially distanced during Instructional Periods.

• Students will aid in Cleaning Efforts between Periods.

• Restroom breaks permitted at discretion of the Teacher and availability of facilities.

End of Day Procedures

• Students will remain in their Classrooms until they are individually dismissed.

• Designated Staff will lead Students to the appropriate Exit and to their vehicle.

• Students will pick up Lunch/Breakfast at the appropriate Exit.

• Socially Distancing maintained throughout.

Breakfast, Snack, and Lunch• 1st – 5th Grade Students will consume Pre-Packaged Breakfast and

Snack on Campus.

• No Outside food permitted on Campus.

• Each Class will be separated into two groups (Teacher/Co-Teacher)

for Breakfast and Snack.

• Social Distancing of 10ft in all directions maintained throughout.

• 6th - 12th Grades will be provided Pre-packaged Breakfasts and

lunches to take home at dismissal time.

Restroom Breaks

Restroom Facilities will be limited to one

person at a time.

Restrooms will be cleaned

between uses.

Students are to be chaperoned

from their Classroom to the Restroom

and back.

Students are not permitted in Hallways by themselves.

Online Learning

Elementary: 1st - 5th grade

• For our elementary students, lessons will be presented live online in small group sessions Monday to Friday.

• We have divided elementary students into three groups to make it easy for our parents with multiple children in various grades.

• Dividing the class helps us create smaller group sizes for more engaging learning.

• Daily Assignments and schedule will be posted on Canvas.

• Live Classes will be conducted on Canvas Conference and Zoom.

• Elementary School Schedule will include Math, English Grammar and Writing, Science, Social Studies, Quran, and Arabic.

• Fridays will be a short day for Islamic Studies classes.

Elementary School ScheduleElementary 5th grade 4th grade 3rd grade 2nd grade 1st grade

9:00-9:15 Quran Quran Quran

9:15- 10:00 English Math Quran English Math English Math English Math

10:00-10:45 Science Social English Math Science Social Science Social Science Social

10:45-11:00 Science Social Quran

11:00-11:15 Quran Quran Quran

11:15-12:00 English Math English Math English Math English Math English Math

12:00-12:45 Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social

12:45-1:00 Quran Quran

1:00-1:15 Quran Quran Quran

1:15-2:00 English Math English Math English Math English Math English Math

2:00-2:45 Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social

2:45-3:00 Quran Quran

Middle and High School

Live, focused online classes on Canvas/Zoom

3 hour condensed schedule vs 5 hour

schedule

Each class will be 30 minutes vs

45 minutes

Divide each grade into two groups

for engaging lessons

Morning Session and Afternoon

Session

Digital Worksheets and Assignments

Minimal Homework

Middle and High School

MonMath

ELA

Science

Social Studies

I.S. / Arabic

TueMath

ELA

Science

Social Studies

I.S. / Arabic

WedMath

ELA

Science

Social Studies

I.S. / Arabic

ThurMath

ELA

Science

Social Studies

I.S. / Arabic

FriQuran

PE

Computer Science

Health

Art

Middle and High School ScheduleMorning Session 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

9:00 am - 9:30 am English Math I.S./Arabic Geometry U.S. History Physics AP English

9:35 am - 10:05 am Social Studies I.S./Arabic Science World History Chemistry AP English Calculus

10:10 am - 10:40 am I.S./Arabic Science Social Studies I.S./Arabic English Pre-Calculus AP Env.

10:45 am - 11:15 am Science English Math English I.S./Arabic Gov/Econ Art

11:20 - 11:50 am Math S.S. English Biology Algebra II Arabic/I.S I.S./Arabic

Afternoon Session 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm English Math I.S./Arabic Geometry U.S. History Physics AP English

1:05 pm - 1:35 pm Social Studies I.S./Arabic Science World History Chemistry AP English Calculus

1:40 pm- 2:10 pm I.S./Arabic Science Social Studies I.S./Arabic English Pre-Calculus AP Env.

2:15 pm to 2:45 pm Science English Math English I.S./Arabic Gov/Econ Art

2:50 pm to 3:20

pmMath S.S. English Biology Algebra II Arabic/I.S I.S./Arabic

Remote Learning Applications

Remote Learning Applications

2020-2021

Canvas is a

learning

management

platform that

connect

students and

parents to online

learning tools

Wizer.me is a

student

application that

enables students

to complete

homework and

other assignments

digitally

Nearpod in an

interactive app

that students will

use to join

live lessons in a

fun, engaging way.

Canvas Advantages

One login for all your

students' needs

Students will log in Canvas using an email or user ID

Student apps such as Nearpod and Wizer.me can

be accessed in Canvas

Students can view upcoming assignments and due dates in

their student calendar

Student Independence

Students will be able to work and communicate with

teachers with less support from parents

All student assignments will be posted in Canvas for easy

access

Students can join live lessons from within Canvas

Parental Supervision

Parents can easily see what assignments students need to

complete

Canvas parent accounts send alerts to parents when

students have upcoming due dates, missing assignments, and posted announcements

and grades

Wizer.me Features

All Digital Assignments

Students' will no longer have to print, scan, or

upload assignments. All

work can be completed and

submitted online

Fun Activities

Students will complete engaging activities such as

crossword puzzles, matching, videos, drawing features, and much more.

Student Independence

Students will be able to complete

assignments independently freeing busy

parents from sitting with students for long periods of

time.

Nearpod Features

All Digital Assignments

All assignments and lesson are accessed

online

Live lessons are joined online

Fun Activities

Students will complete engaging activities such as virtual field trips, student polls,

videos, drawing activities, quiz games

and much more.

Student Independence

Students will be able to complete assignments

independently freeing busy parents

from sitting with students for long periods of time.

There are no log-ins needed for this app. Students can access

lessons through a link in Canvas

Interactive Learning

Students will learn important skills and

concepts in an engaging way

Students will enjoy completing

their assignments

Social Emotional Learning

Social Emotional Learning

• Exciting new curriculum built into our core subjects to enhance student resilience and address emotional well-being.

• Hamilton Center Partnership: Counseling services for students and their families. Social emotional programs designed for school curriculum. Behavioral health resources, consultations, screening. Staff Training.

• Why Social Emotional Learning is important and relevant for MTI students:• Layered impact of school closures (e.g., loss of school-based relationships, routines, and

learning)

• COVID-19 (e.g., on health, isolation, stress, and trauma)

• Racial inequities exacerbated by the pandemic and amplified by the nationwide mobilization for racial justice (Systematic racism)

Social Emotional Learning Goal

Our SEL program fosters the competencies and learning

environments that students need to reunite, renew, and thrive in our

society.

SEL offers a critical foundation for supporting

students in the midst of great uncertainty and stress, and a

long-term path for sustaining our community.

SEL: Skills We Will Focus On

Self Awareness: Using a "growth mindset" we aim to teach our students the ability to accurately recognize emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior.

Self-Management: teach students the ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations—effectively managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself; and the ability to set and work toward goals.

Social-Awareness: the ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Relationship Skills: the ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups, communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict constructively, and seek and offer help when needed.

Arabic Curriculum

Arabic Curriculum

PreK to 4th Grade

Al-Qaidah An-Nooraniah

Students will be able to read the Quran with tajweed

5th to 9th Grade

Curriculum: IQRA' Arabic

Students learn new vocabularies, reading short stories, making short

conversations.

Students will be able to read Quran with correct pronounciation

Students will be able to understand and use basic arabic grammar

Students will be able to write Arabic sentences up to short Arabic essays

10th to 12th Grade

Students will be able to conduct basic to more advance conversations

depends on students level

Students will be introduced to Arabic poems and memorize one poem in

advance Arabic level

Islamic Studies

Islamic Studies – Curricula

• The Curricula for Islamic Studies courses have been tailored to meet the challenges of online learning.

• Standards, Objectives, Assessments, etc. have all been rewritten from scratch specifically for this academic year.

• What does this mean for this academic year in a practical sense?

➢Less exams and memorization

➢More projects and critical/reflective writing

Islamic Studies – Courses

• This year, Students in grades 6 – 12 will focus on two subjects:

1. Islamic Law (Fiqh)

2. Personal Development (Tarbiyah)

Islamic Law:1. Purpose & Development

2. Purification

3. Prayer

Personal Development:

❖ Traditions on Personal Development

Thank you!Q&A