Change in Schedule for in-person/Physical Classes

by admin | Nov 9, 2020 | Notices

November 09, 2020

Update: Change in Schedule for in-person/Physical Classes

Dear Parents,

This is to inform you that from the new term, school timings will be increased. Number of days, however, will remain the same. We will continue to offer a hybrid system of education utilising MS Teams for assignments and online lectures. 

Please make a note of the new timings and ensure that all SOPs are followed.

The new schedule will be implemented from the 16th of November, 2020.

A safety pack must be carried by each student which should contain an extra mask, tissues, wet wipes or a hand sanitiser.

SCHOOL TIMINGS:

• School gate will open at 8:00 AM for students of Class 1 till Matric. Timings will be from 8:15 AM till 1:30 PM.

• Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten – 8:45 AM till 1:00 PM

• Students have to be dropped and collected on time. Punctuality is important and habitual late comers will not be allowed in school once classes commence.

• Parents/guardians must wear face masks and stand in line when collecting their children at off time. Social distancing must be maintained at all times.

• Please cooperate with gate staff to ensure safety and protection of your children.

OFFICE TIMINGS:

Monday to Thursday – 9:00 AM till 1:15 PM
(Visitors to the school office will not be allowed after 1:15 PM for the safety of our students due to off timings) 

Fridays – 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM

Saturdays – Office will be closed to all visitors

The school reserves the right to refuse entry, if a visitor or student fail the safety check or refuse to follow SOPs.

The Administration

Subject: Resumption of Physical Classes as per Government Directives

by admin | Sep 26, 2020 | Notices

Dear Parents,

Assalam-o-Alaikum 

We are happy to inform you all that we have started to resume in-person/physical classes from the 15th of September as per government directives:

1. Grades IX and X from Tuesday, 15th September, 2020. 

2. Grades VI , VII and VIII from Monday, 28th September, 2020. 

3. Grades I till grade V from Wednesday, 30th September, 2020. 

4.  Pre-nursery to Kindergarten from Friday, 2nd October 2020.

School Timings:

Pre-nursery to Kindergarten – 9:10 AM till 11:30 AM (Gate 3)

Classes I to V – 8:50 AM till 12:05 PM

• Classes I and II will use Gate 5
• Classes III to V will use Gate 3

Classes VI and VII – 8:30 AM till 12:05 PM (Gate 4)

Classes VIII to X – 8:45 AM till 12:05 PM (Gate 4)

Office Timings:

9:30 AM till 11 AM and 12:30 PM till 1:30 PM, applicable from September 30. (Main Gate 1).

All timings are from Monday to Saturday.

• Timings have to be followed strictly and admittance will be allowed at the given slots only in order to maintain social distancing. Late comers shall not be entertained. 

• Students will be called in groups on alternate days including Saturdays. (3 days a week per group)
• Class strength will be 50%. Schedules/Timetables will be shared class wise via the app/email and Teams.

The schools OES system which has been shifted onto Microsoft Teams will continue to operate. Virtual classes will be conducted to cover subjects other than the core ones. Moreover, in case of another lockdown these will help continue studies. Links via email and the school app have been discontinued as we have migrated onto MS Teams.

Please review in detail the SOPs document which has been shared via email and the school app

We would like to thank our parents for their co-operation, support and trust during the difficult times of the lockdown.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to faculty members who worked religiously, day and night during these hard times to facilitate students in continuing with their studies using the schools OES. 

Standard SOP’s in place:

• No Mask no entry policy will be strictly implemented.
• Temperature will be checked before entering the school (<100F for entry).
• Washing of hands upon entry into the school will be mandatory for students and staff members.
• No one other than students and staff will be allowed inside the school at school start and off timings. 
• School timings have been reduced (subject to change).
• Student strengthened halved (50%).
• Each group will attend school for 3 days in a week. 
• Core/Major subjects will be taught in school and other subjects will be taught via MS Teams.
• Students will go directly to their classrooms while maintaining social distancing.
• There will be no sharing of any items between students.
• Over crowding will not be allowed in any part of the school.
• There will be no assemblies. Large gatherings will not be allowed.
• Canteen will remain closed. Students must bring their own water bottles from home.
• Safety Pack to be carried by each student containing an extra mask, small tissue pack and a small bottle of hand sanitiser.
• Office timings have been limited for the safety and security of our students.

We request parents to cooperate with the school management in effectively implementing all SOPs in order to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Feel free to contact us in case of any queries.

The Management

Online Education System

by admin | Jun 8, 2020 | Notices

June 08, 2020

Dear Parents,

Assalam-o-Alaikum

We are delighted to inform you that we will be initiating online classes for our students from June 10, 2020. Due to the pandemic there is no definite timeline for as to when schools will re-open for students. If schools remain suspended for prolonged periods students will not get their education and in extreme situations skip an entire academic year. If children do not attend online classes and as a result miss their work, they cannot be advanced to the next class. Secondly, even when schools do re-open, the SOPs will make it difficult to cover the entire year’s syllabus. Thus, online classes are the way forward. Schools world over have opted for online classes to continue to impart education during these extreme times. Our Online Education System (OES) will consist of recorded lectures, assignments and live classes. Orientation and Time Tables will be shared on June 9, 2020.

Initially we will be using our school’s smartphone application to share information via links in the homework section and use zoom to conduct online classes. Assignments will have to be re-submitted via email to the class teachers. It is important that parents update or add their email address in the profile section of the school app. As this is a new form of teaching we will keep our OES moderate and easy. Once we all become familiar and adjust to online learning, additional services will be introduced. 

Our teachers have already started training for this innovative form of teaching, putting in a lot of hard-work and effort. We are hopeful that we as a community will be successful in this new endeavour. As this is unprecedented there will be a settling period for all of us, especially students. It is thus requested that we work together with patience and commitment.

How will this work?

Your child will need to have access to either a computer or laptop with a good internet connection. A microphone, headphone speakers and a camera would be required. A tablet with a 4G SIM or mobile phones with a large screen are also an option.

Please ensure that you update or add an email address for our OES in the school app, profile section as links will be shared on this email address going forward. You may email us at support@studentacademy.edu.pk with your Childs GR number and mobile in case of any problems. Please ensure that email and app notifications are active on your handheld device.

Please take this as an investment in your Child’s education.

Pre-Primary Section:

Live classes via zoom will be held for students of Pre-nursery, Nursery and Kindergarten. You will receive an email before 9 am with a link to a zoom meeting. Timetable will be shared via email which shall contain details regarding class timings and assignments .

Junior and Senior Sections:

Links to recorded lessons and worksheets, subject wise will be shared via email. These links will be available for 7 days after which they shall be removed. Initially 5 subjects will be taught, namely; English, Mathematics, Science, Urdu and Islamiat. Monday through Thursday only 4 subjects will be taught. Friday’s will be reserved for Islamiat. 

Timetables will be shared with you at the start of each week via email and the school app. 

Assignments will have to be completed and submitted within the specified timeline. Details of each assignment and submission will be shared via email. Please make sure you retain a copy of the completed work for future reference and revision. Recorded lectures have to be listened to in a proper sequence. Do ensure your child is regular and does not miss any assignments or lectures as late submission of assignments will impact grades. 

Once the assignments are checked by the teachers a live online session will be conducted on zoom at a specified date. Schedule for meetings and links will be shared via email. Please ensure that email notifications are active on your handheld device.

Going forward:

For the initial weeks the syllabus will be easy and flexible so that both teachers and students can familiarise themselves and comfortably settle into this new medium. Once settled in, timings and subjects will be increased. Furthermore, additional applications/software will be added to facilitate online learning. We intend to add several fun activities as well to make the experience as comfortable and attractive as possible.

Your duties as a parent.

It is important that you as a parent/guardian create an environment in which your child is able to concentrate. Ensure that your child wakes up on time, has his/her breakfast and dresses well for the online classes. It is best if the child is provided with a desk and if he/she is sharing space then perhaps a desk with partitions.

Parents and school staff have to work together to make the OES effective. Parents should provide feedback to help improve our system. You may either email us or call the office for feedback. 

Please familiarise yourself with the online schedule to better monitor your child. Ensure that microphone, speakers (Headset) and camera are configured to allow these apps to have access.

Initially parents will have to involve themselves, however as children get familiar with our OES they will require less intervention. 

Rules and Regulations for students:

Punctuality and attendance has to be maximum. A written explanation from a parent/guardian will be required for any absence.

Attendance will be noted, marked assessments will be taken regularly and will be made part of the final grades. 

There shall be no other discussion other than the topic. Any disturbance or behavioural issue will lead to disciplinary action.

Troubleshooting:

There will be challenges at the initial stages, however you should not worry as we will ensure that your child does not miss his/her work. Live sessions will be recorded and can be played later. 

You can email your respective section at the following emails in case of any queries or concerns:

pre-primary@studentacademy.edu.pk

junior_section@studentacademy.edu.pk

senior_section@studentacademy.edu.pk

Furthermore you may contact us at the school office during office hours.

Best of luck for the entire year and hope you all enjoy this new form of learning till such time schools resume full service. 

Sincerely yours,

Mrs. Khadija Mohib

Principal

School Smartphone Application

by admin | Jun 6, 2020 | Notices

Dear Parents,
Our school app has been uploaded on Playstore and iOS. Please download the app and log in using your registered mobile number. If you are unable to log in send an email to support@studentacademy.edu.pk with your mobile number, child’s name and GR number. Alternatively you may contact the school office during office hours (9 am till 1 pm). Once logged in input an email address in the profile section of the app so that you can receive your child’s assignments and links via email.

Online classes will commence from the week of 8th of June, thus it is imperative that parent email addresses are updated via the app.

Details regarding online classes will be shared via email and the app. Please make sure that you turn notifications on in the app settings and enable push notifications for your email.

Due to the lockdown and holidays we have been rushing to get our online systems ready. We look forward to your cooperation and would be happy to receive any feedback with respect to the app. As classes start we will be gradually utilising the app for information sharing.

Thank you.