Aspire Academy Closure Information

Aspire Academy Closure Expectations

Dear Aspire Academy Students and Parents,

As you know, Paw Paw Public school buildings are closed in response to the coronavirus and in compliance with Governor Whitmer’s orders.  Staff at Aspire Academy are hard at work making sure that learning and growth continue at this time. We will miss not being able to see our students face-to-face, but will be in contact at least weekly via their school Gmail accounts.    If your student does not already have access to a computer please contact our Cedar Street office at 269-415-5711 to make an appointment to pick one up.

Seated class expectations:

1) During this time, seated classwork will be available to students on their Google Classrooms. 

2) Students not already enrolled in Google Classroom have been sent an invitation to join.  

3) Students will be expected to check their school email and Google Classrooms daily.  

4) Work will be “turned in” to teachers via their Google Classroom or email.  

5) Direct instructions will be given on each Google Classroom assignment. 

6)  If a student encounters issues or problems with accessing any materials or classroom assignments they must email their teacher immediately.  

7) It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they are maintaining regular contact (at a minimum weekly) with their teachers and checking their Google Classroom daily. 

8)  All assignments given during this building closure are required and count toward student grades.  

9) These assignments are not optional activities but should be considered as part of student progress toward graduation.  

10) School is not cancelled, buildings are closed, please make sure you are maintaining progress for all of your teachers during this period.

Edgenuity course expectations:

1) Email your lab teacher for the particular course when you reach a test for a bypass so that you may continue working. 2) You will be allowed three bypasses per course at this point in time, no exceptions.  Testing will occur when face-to-face classes resume. 3) Staff will not be checking quizzes, etc. during this time.  4) Take good notes. 5) Work at least 50 minutes a day on each of your courses 6) Stay on target for completion

The URL for Edgenuity is: https://auth.edgenuity.com/Login/Login/Student

Teacher emails are:

Heidi Birkenbach heidi.birkenbach@ppps.org

Richard Knowlton richard.knowlton@ppps.org

Caroline Parsons caroline.parsons@ppps.org

Mark Voege mark.voege@ppps.org

We know that many of you are concerned and anxious about continuing your path toward education.  Please know that we are working hard to make sure this journey continues as smoothly as possible in these rapidly changing times.  We will try to keep you as informed as possible via email and Google Classroom. If you have questions or concerns please contact us via email.  Know that we miss you and cannot wait until we can see each other face-to-face again. Make good choices, be safe, and be well!

You are missed,

Your Aspire Academy Staff