Teachers meet during weekly virtual common planning sessions to create units and lessons.  Teachers are posting assignments for these lessons so that students can continue to independently practice and learn grade level skills as aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning standards for each grade level. Each student is different and each can go at their own pace. Assignments can be completed according  to the student's pace and home dynamics. Teachers are flexible on the dates when assignments are due.


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