During remote learning, students should:
- Start the day by watching FMS TV News
- Log in daily to check assignments and email using FMS credentials
- Using FMS Google credentials to sign in to applications related to remote learning will keep students from having to remember additional passwords
- Attend live (synchronous) class sessions
- If the schedule provided does not work due to home schedules and shared devices, be sure to log in and complete the daily assignments when you are able
- Use the provided schedule as a guide to complete assignments
- Reach out to teachers, school counselors, or house principals for help
- Contact house secretary for technical assistance
To support students during remote learning, families can:
- Help students choose a quiet, comfortable workspace
- Encourage them to stay on top of assignments and communication
- Support a healthy balance between schoolwork and free time
- Promote screen‑free breaks, such as outdoor time, exercise, or creative activities
- More tips: good habits for online learning
If your family needs internet access for remote learning, district-provided hotspots are available. Please contact your house secretary, who will coordinate with IT to ensure connectivity.
The Guilderland Public Library also has mobile hot spots available for sign-out. A library card is required to borrow a hotspot; families without a card may obtain one by bringing proof of address to the library.