General Information about Virtual Instruction Days

Northwestern Lehigh School District will use Virtual Instruction Days this year to allow students to receive instruction from home on days when the school is closed due to inclement weather or another emergency. The state will count these as full school days, and we will not have to make them up during the school year. Please note that not every inclement weather day will result in the use of a Virtual Instruction Day. The use of these days will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

When the District designates a Virtual Instruction Day due to weather or an emergency, you will be notified via phone alert, news stations, the district website, and social media. 

Learner Expectations on a Virtual Instruction Day:

• Check the teacher’s websites or announcements in Seesaw, Google Classroom, or Canvas to access assignment information. Teachers may schedule times to provide instruction or check in with students during the day as needed. Alternatively, teachers may provide copies of work instead of an electronic assignment.

• Complete the assignments and instructional activities assigned by each teacher by the expected due dates. Teachers may ask students to complete and submit a check-in activity at some point during the virtual day to track attendance.

• Contact the teacher if there are questions or concerns. Students will have a three-day window to finalize assignments given and worked on during the virtual day, in case internet access is unavailable or more support is needed. This window will begin upon return from the virtual day. 

Additional information about the Virtual Instruction Days is included in the Frequently Asked Questions document. If you have any questions about the use of these days, please contact your building principal. We believe that with your support, the use of Virtual Instruction Days will educationally benefit our students and provide a better alternative for student make-up days at the end of the year.