Distance Learning

Distance Learning Plan

At SAS, no matter the circumstances, the Learning continues! Should our campuses be partially or fully closed, we are ready to transition the delivery of our program from the classroom to our online learning platforms after one teacher planning day. You can see the details in this extensive SAS Distance Learning Plan. In March 2020, the first version of this plan was highlighted by the International Baccalaureate Organization as an exemplar for its more than 5,000 schools worldwide and served indeed as an inspiration for many of them.

Since then, we have considerably improved the plan, better balancing direct video engagement with asynchronous activities, and focusing on student well-being in a time of distance learning. We partnered with the Global Online Academy to benefit from best practices developed over a decade of experience with online education. We also expanded our professional learning for faculty and ensured our on-site education would more fluidly be transferred online thanks to the development of a Blended Learning approach on campus. Students and families may rest reassured: our Distance Learning Plan will allow for a high-quality SAS education for all.

Parent/Student Tips

Parent Tips

Schooling is always a partnership with parents, and this is even more true in an online Distance Learning environment. Below are some recommended tips for parents to support your children. For additional details, please see page 7 of our DL Plan.

Establish daily routines and expectations
Provide an environment that supports student learning
Monitor communications from your children’s teachers
Begin and end each day with a check-in
Take an active role in helping your child process and own his/her learning
Support emotional well-being and balance of your child
Keep your child social, but set rules around his/her social media interactions

Student Tips

Below are some helpful hints for your student for their online classes. For more on student responsibilities, see page 9 of the DL Plan.

Tech Tips
Families should ensure that their children have what is needed to support online learning, including a quiet workspace, good lighting, appropriate devices, and appropriate connectivity.

Parents or students who need technology help can contact our Technology Office by email at tech@saschina.org or by phone at 6221-1445 extensions 8888, 2206, or 3758. Technology support will be available on weekdays from 8am – 8pm.

Distance Learning Resources

SAS is a community that supports our students and families both academically and emotionally. Below are a number resources that our Academic team has compiled. We hope this information will be helpful.

Continuity of Learning Plan

The leadership of SAS has been preparing contingencies for the August 2022 back to school in the event of impact from circumstances outside of our control. We would like to share with you our current response plan for Continuity of Learning for Fall 2022 under various scenarios. Below is a video explainer from Renee Couturier, Head of Educational Programs, as well as a copy of the written plan. The previously published 2022-23 school calendar will be our calendar for the coming year with no changes.

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Distance Learning Plan

Parent/Student Tips

Distance Learning Resources

Continuity of Learning Plan

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