Nazareth Area Middle School Flexible Instructional Day (Virtual) Guidelines for 2025-2026.
The Nazareth Area School District will use flexible instructional (virtual) days (FID) Guidelines:
For each FID day, students should log on to their teacher’s Schoology page during their normally scheduled class times (see schedule below). Students who do not log on and participate will be marked absent. Teachers will post a Zoom link on their Schoology page for live/synchronous instruction that is required for students to attend to be considered present. All teachers will provide live instruction at the beginning of each class period, and the remainder of the class time will be dedicated to asynchronous/independent work for students to complete, as instructed by the teacher. Teachers should check the Schoology Information Center for resources and assistance when planning their virtual instruction.
If a student is absent, a parent or guardian should follow the traditional process of excusing their child from school. Specifically, you can email msattendance@nazarethasd.org. If you have already submitted an Educational Trip Form or previously informed the Attendance Office that your student will be absent, you do not need to do so again. Absent students will have the opportunity to make up any work missed; students will receive one day for each day absent, just as they would for a regular school day.
If teachers are absent and unable to provide live instruction, students will not be considered absent. They should still access their teacher’s Schoology page to access asynchronous work. Students can work on any outstanding work for that class if no new work has been assigned. Teachers will post a message in Schoology to alert students if they are unavailable for live/synchronous instruction.
Counselors, Nurses, School Psychologist, Library Media Specialist, and Associate teachers will continue to work with students, staff, and parents as necessary and able in the virtual setting.
The building will not be open for students to collect materials or items from classrooms or lockers. Offices will be available for virtual assistance during regular office hours.
Middle School FID Day Schedule:
All students will start their day in their first academic class.
8:05am - 8:56am - Period 1
8:59am - 9:52am - Period 2
9:55am - 10:48am - Period 3
10:51am - 11:21am - Period 4 (7th Grade LUNCH)
10:51am - 11:44am - Period 4 (8th Grade)
11:24am - 12:17pm - Period 5 (7th Grade)
11:47am - 12:17pm - Period 5 (8th Grade LUNCH)
12:20pm - 1:13pm - Period 6
1:16pm - 2:09pm - Period 7
Additional Notes
No Period 8 / Activity Time / Flex Time will be on the schedule; thus, Flex Time Manager will not be used.
Teachers are available to students and parents via email and Schoology from 2:15-2:30 PM.
In the event additional support is needed or technical issues occur, students should first reach out to their teacher to explain their absence. The teacher will then share any corrections to be made with the Attendance Office.
Students who do not "attend," participate in the instruction, or complete the assignments from the virtual day will be marked absent in PowerSchool / Schoology.
Coaches, advisors, directors, and/or the Athletic Department will provide additional direction and communication regarding the status of athletic and co-curricular activities on FID days.