Remote Learning

Academics

Lower School parents and students access all lessons and work online via each grade level team’s virtual classroom. Each grade's teachers provide a daily connection with their students and are accessible to their families as needed.

Each teacher team provides ongoing daily lessons in language arts (reading and writing) and mathematics. Specialist teachers (Spanish, art, library, science, and music) also provide lessons on a rotation, similar to our on campus schedule. See remote learning in action via the sidebar to the right.

Community

Lower School faculty and staff have dedicated themselves to maintaining a sense of community in Lower School, from coordinating Earth Day challenges, to sharing favorite books, to the PE Department's Fun Friday videos, and more.

In addition, administrators, psychologists, chaplains, health office staff, and IT staff are available to provide any support.

Learn about school-wide community engagement via the Resources and Community tab.

Academics

The Middle and Upper School faculties deliver the best possible online instruction. The virtual school day takes place from 8 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. each weekday, followed by a dedicated time for faculty collaboration.

Students access course information through their Canvas pages. During each class block, teachers may coordinate synchronous (live) sessions, post an asynchronous (on-demand) lesson, or may host office hours for students to check in about ongoing coursework. See remote learning in action via the sidebar to the right.

Community

Middle and Upper School faculty and staff continue to maintain a sense of community despite the distance, including Middle School student council's weekly challenges, Upper School clubs' virtual meetings, community service opportunities, and the College Counseling Office's virtual information sessions.

In addition, administrators, form deans, learning specialists, psychologists, chaplains, health office staff, and IT staff are available to provide any support.

Learn about school-wide community engagement via the Resources and Community tab.

Celebrating the Class of 2020

Despite the loss of important senior year traditions, our seniors are being celebrated through surprise lawn signs, athletic and artistic spotlights, and special end-of-year celebrations.

How can we feel close, even when apart? At EA, we maintain our warm and welcoming community through offering families a host of resources that help strengthen and nurture Mind, Body, and Spirit:

• Spiritual enrichment through School Chaplain Fr. Tim Gavin's remote Chapel reflection videos
• Social and emotional health resources for the whole family from our school psychologists
• Physical health resources, including exercise videos, nutrition tips, and more from our strength and conditioning staff
• Social connection through weekly all-school newsletters, Parents' Association (EAPA) outreach, and social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter)
• Personal access to administrators, chaplains, deans, learning specialists, IT staff, psychologists, librarians, health office staff, and fitness staff to answer questions or provide support

Several campus spaces are now online, including our virtual art gallery or libraries. We have also transitioned our traditional events - from club meetings and parent town halls to awards ceremonies and concerts - to web-based, multi-media experiences.

Since transitioning to remote learning, our students, faculty, parents, and staff have harnessed the power of video to inspire and connect. Here is just a sample: