Frequently Asked Questions

List of 13 frequently asked questions.

• Q: How will the School make decisions regarding closing school or closing the campus while remaining in session?

  While we hope that we will not need to close school for an extended period of time, we will confer with peer schools, health professionals, and recommendations of the CDC and Oklahoma Health Department.

• Q: What is remote learning?

  In the event that we must close campus for an extended period of time, students will engage in remote learning. We use the term remote learning deliberately and in lieu of technology-specific terms such as “e-learning” or “online classes” because we believe meaningful remote learning opportunities do not - and should not - require students to sit isolated in front of a screen for hours each day. Instead, our approach to remote learning seeks, to the greatest extent possible, to ensure that students a) maintain connection with their teachers and classmates, and b) engage in authentic learning experiences across all disciplines that teach skills and knowledge. Although remote learning will never replace the direct contact students have with their teachers and peers as members of a warm, caring, and vibrant campus community, it will allow students to continue to progress in their acquisition of skills and knowledge with friends and trust adults.

• Q: What will students do during remote learning?

  Students in each division will follow a modified schedule customized to provide students the structure and support they need to continue to develop skills and knowledge. Similar to face-to-face classes, teachers will pursue the same goal to provide students with lessons that employ a diversity of modalities, including asynchronous and synchronous learning. Teachers will focus largely on asynchronous instruction for learning, and synchronous instruction for connection.

• Q: What is synchronous and asynchronous learning?

  Synchronous learning involves class interactions happening in real time, at the same time, where students work on and complete activities together with the teacher. Students and teachers may engage in learning together via chat, livestream, or video conference. Most synchronous learning will take place in a G Suite via Google Hangouts Chat or Google Hangouts Meet.
  

  
  Asynchronous learning class interactions happen via Learning Management System (the MyCasady Portal, Google Classroom, Seesaw) without real time interaction. Students engage in class materials and complete work at their own pace, typically within a given timeframe, often using discussion boards to drive peer-to-peer engagement.

  
  

• Q: What will a typical remote lesson look like?

  Students will continue to do a lot of the same things they do in class: engaging in active, meaningful activities that help students acquire skills and knowledge. At age and grade appropriate levels, students will think critically, solve problems, conduct research, analyze primary sources, and discuss ideas. Teachers will employ many tools, techniques, and activities that students are already familiar with from class. Teachers will also have a chance to be creative and experiment with new tools and techniques to promote student engagement and durable learning.

• Q: Will students have homework?

  Some homework may be required to prepare for each class. Teachers will design lessons that allow students to engage in and create a meaningful “work product” that will be due at the end of each class period.

• Q: Will the School's usual rules and policies apply?

  Yes, all rules and guidelines as outlined in the Student and Parent Handbook - including those related to academic work, student conduct, and integrity as members of the Casady community.

• Q: Will attendance be taken?

  Yes, teachers will take student attendance (LD, MD, UD) at the beginning of class. If your child is unable to participate in a remote learning day or portion thereof, please email Angie Milligan (milligana@casady.org) in the Upper Division, Stacey Goodwin (goodwins@casady.org) in the Middle Division, and Jamie Steinke (steinkej@casady.org) in the Lower Division.

• Q: Will faculty have virtual office hours?

  Yes, all divisions will have daily office hours for teachers to provide additional student and parent support. Communication will happen via phone, email, Google Classroom, Google Hangout Chats, Google Hangout Meets, and SeeSaw.

• Q: What about athletics, extracurricular arts, and clubs?

  When the campus is closed for remote learning, all on-campus activities will be cancelled or postponed. Coaches, teachers, and club sponsors will provide resources and activities to encourage students to stay active and engaged on a daily basis.

• Q: What other resources will be available?

  All faculty and staff will be available during remote learning. Students and parents will be encouraged to follow this protocol: 

  1. Check MyCasady FAQs first.
  2. Submit an online support request (helpdesk@casady.org)
  3. Use “Virtual Office Hours” support times
  4. Email/contact support directly (final option) 

  Some of the adults who might be particularly helpful include:
  
  UD Administration
  Director: Dr. Jon Powell powellj@casady.org
  Dean of Students: Kevin Crossno crossnok@casady.org
  Academic Dean: Joanne Infantino infantinoj@casady.org
  
  MD Administration
  Director:  Dr. Jason Scheer scheerj@casady.org
  Assistant Director: Sara Zedlitz zedlitzs@casady.org
  
  LD Administration
  Director: Montie Sill sillm@casady.org 
  
  PD Administration
  Director: Clint McEwen mcewenc@casady.org
  
  Athletics Administration
  Director: Steve McCarthy mccarthys@casady.org
  
  Counselors
  UD/MD: Candice Clinton clintonc@casady.org
  LD/PD: Dr. Jeri Baucum-McKinney mckinneyj@casady.org
  
  College Counselors 
  Dr. Janet Hubbell hubbell@casady.org 
  Amanda Kisselle (kissellea@casady.org)
  
  Vicars
  Vicar: Tim Sean Youmans youmansts@casady.org
  Assistant Vicar: Kirsten Baer baerk@casady.org
  
  Student Support Services
  

  UD Learning Specialist: Lori Williams williamsl@casady.org
  MD Learning Specialist: Misty Reed reedm@casady.org
  LD Learning Specialist: Tai Shriner shrinert@casady.org
  Director: Dr. Jeri Baucum-McKinney mckinneyj@casady.org

  LD Reading Specialist: Aimee Hanneman hannemana@casady.org
  
  Librarians
  UD Librarian: Sandy Craft crafts@casady.org
  MD/LD: Michaela Freeland freelandm@casady.org

  
  School Nurse
  Mindy Moss mossm@casady.org

• Q: Where do parents go for tech support?

  If you need tech support, please email helpdesk@casady.org. If the issue is a technology emergency, please directly call IT at 405-749-3170.

• Q: How will tuition accounts be handled while students are not on campus?

  Casady faculty and staff are committed to providing the best platform for teaching and learning. Distance learning requires full attention from our community: faculty, technology, maintenance, and administrative staff committed to ensure our students have access to an optimal learning experience from home.
  
  Continuing forward with teaching and learning is a commitment, and therefore Casady will continue with a normal tuition schedule. Families who are experiencing extreme hardship due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic should contact our CFO, Jeff Bingham, at binghamj@casady.org to discuss options for assistance during this time.
  
  

  Our mission is to develop excellence, confidence, and integrity in students and prepare them with the skills and knowledge that serve as the foundation for success, and Casady is fully committed to living this mission in the midst of this pandemic and the related economic impact.