Florence School District Three

Updated eLearning Days Plan

2025-2026

Florence County School District Three is designated as an eLearning District. Districts that meet the criteria for an eLearning District, as determined by the Department of Education, may use up to five eLearning days to allow for the make-up of short-term disruptions to in-person teaching and learning.

Instructional Requirements

• Elementary (K–8): 5.5 hours of engagement;
• High School (9–12): 6 hours minimum, including at least 200 minutes of direct instruction (via video, readings, etc.)
• Lessons provided should require a minimum of 200 minutes of instruction (video, reading, and listening); the remainder of the time is for student engagement, studying and work completion, etc. These times are cumulative across subjects.
• Teachers will be accessible during the school day via email, virtual office hours, or otherwise, with flexibility for some evening access
• Students have 3 school days upon return to complete assignments, after which non-completion results in an absence

Expectations

Assignments

3K/4K - Students will receive a packet quarterly for eLearning that should stay in their take-home folder.

Elementary, Middle School, and High - Assignments and videos will be posted in Google Classroom as soon as possible, but no later than 10:00 am the morning of inclement weather.

Online Presence

When interacting online, students will:

• be fully engaged
• show respect toward the teacher and peers
• participate verbally and/or digitally based on directions provided by the teacher

Attendance

• Students have 3 school days upon return to complete assignments, after which non-completion results in an absence.
• Those students who do not complete their eLearning assignment(s) by the end of the 3rd day back at school will be marked absent. 
• Learning in the classroom will continue to progress after the eLearning day(s). Therefore, it is important that students complete the work as soon as possible.

Learning Management Systems

• Google Classroom  

Schedule

The information below provides specific time frames in which students can expect availability from their teacher(s), receiving live instruction, support of learning and/or a Q&A time. Attendance will not be taken; attendance for the day will be associated with the completion of tasks and assignments.

Communication

       Parents and students may communicate with teachers via email. Teacher   emails may be found using the staff directory on the district and school website.

• Other Forms of Communication: Other options for communicating with students and parents include platforms such as class website and Class Dojo.

  Troubleshooting-

  We understand that technology can sometimes be tricky! Here are some helpful tips to keep learning on track during eLearning days.

  1. My Device Won’t Turn On

  • Hold the power button for 10–15 seconds.
  • Plug it into the charger and wait a few minutes before trying again.
  • Still not working? Contact the school’s tech support team.

  2. I Can’t Get Online

  • Check that Wi-Fi is turned on and connected.
  • Restart your device and your Wi-Fi router.
  • If using a hotspot, make sure it's on and working.
  • If internet is still not working, call the school for help or let your teacher know.

  3. I Can’t Log In

  • Double-check your username and password.
  • Make sure Caps Lock is off.
  • If it still doesn’t work, contact your teacher or tech support.

  4. The Website Won’t Load (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.)

  • Try refreshing the page or restarting the browser.
  • Switch to another browser like Google Chrome.
  • Clear the browser history or cache.
  • Try again in 10–15 minutes if the site is slow—it could be getting a lot of traffic.

  5. I Can’t Hear or See My Teacher on a Video Call

  • Make sure your camera and microphone are turned on.
  • Leave the call and join again.
  • Try using headphones for better sound.
  • Restart the device if the problem continues.

  6. I’m Having Trouble Submitting Work

  • Make sure your work is saved in the right format (PDF, DOC, etc.).
  • Try a different browser if the upload won’t work.
  • Take a picture of your work and email it to your teacher as a backup.

  7. I Missed a Class or Video Call

  • Check if your teacher posted a recording or notes.
  • Send your teacher a message explaining what happened.
  • Ask how you can make up the work.

  📞 Need More Help? Contact your school’s tech support team

  Special Programs

• Elementary: iReady- Clever access
• Middle: Read/Math 180- Clever access