SJMIS Online School
Online School is the model for learning when all students are learning at home. It utilizes a combination of online tools and resources to move student learning forward and keep students connected to their teachers and peers. A balance of synchronous and asynchronous activities are used based on developmental levels and learning objectives.
Student support services (ELD, IEP, counseling) continue to be available online and SJMIS will continue to do everything possible to meet the social emotional needs of students.
Key Features
- A strong focus on the students’ social-emotional needs.
- Learning is supported with both digital and textbook/workbook resources.
- Seesaw and the SJMIS NEO LMS will be the major communication platforms with regard to learning. Grades and attendance will be also available for students and their families in the ALMA student information system. In addition, class LINE groups will be set at the beginning of the school year to support flexible communication between the school and the families.
- An online schedule will be provided for each class. Online School starts at 8:30AM and finishes at 2:40PM from Monday til Friday every week.
Online & Hybrid Learning Platforms and Tools @ SJMIS
| Online Platform | Audience | Description & Access |
|---|---|---|
SJMIS NEO LMS
|
Gr 3 to 12 Students & Parents |
SJMIS NEO LMS is the main platform used by teachers to deliver online teaching, share files, give assignments, upload course materials, and provide daily two-way feedback. Students and parents use their school email to log in. Parent Login Guide (Click to download) How to track your child's progress and communication with the school (Click to download) |
Seesaw 
|
Pre-K to Gr 2 Students & Parents | Seesaw is a virtual classroom where teachers upload learning resources, post assignments, and offer feedback, students share their learning, and it is also used to communicate with students and families. |
ALMA
|
Gr 1 to 12 Students & Parents | ALMA offers a parent and student portal to help families stay informed and on track with student learning. The portal provides access to: school calendar, staff directory, class rosters, attendance history, assignments, and grades. |
BridgeU
|
Gr 7-12 Students & Parents | BridgeU is a university and careers guidance platform used to help students discover the higher education pathway that’s right for them. |
ConnectED
|
Gr 3 - 6 Students | ConnectED is the digital component of our English Reading Wonders series, to engage students in individualized learning. Students need to use their own username and password to log in and access the weekly reading, writing, and language assignments. |
Zoom & Google Meet
|
Staff, Students, and Parents | Zoom and Google Meet are online conferencing tools and are used for meetings and synchronous learning. |
Google Workspace
|
Staff & Students | Google Workspace for Education Google Workspace for Education is a collection of collaboration and communication tools including Docs, Sheet, Slides, Classroom, Forms, Sites, Google Meet, Gmail, and more. |
LINE
|
Staff, Students, and Parents | The LINE The LINE app is used for daily communications and announcements. Important announcements are saved in LINE Notes. |
