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To fully understand the structure of Quarry Lane's distance teaching platform, it's important to know the difference between synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Synchronous Learning

Students receive live, real-time instruction and engage with teacher(s) and classmates daily. Synchronous learning typically follows a more structured schedule.

Asynchronous Learning

Students may receive limited to no live interaction with teachers and student peers. Instruction may come in the form of pre-recorded video content, posted lessons/assignments, and interaction via email or discussion boards. Learning is more self-guided/self-paced.

While we may blend aspects of an asynchronous learning environment to balance and support our students' learning, we feel the benefits of taking a largely synchronous approach provides our students with the best. and most impactful, learning experience. Here are some benefits to consider.

• Dynamic Learning Environment: Allows for active, in-depth discussion and immediate feedback that promotes a more active learning experience and enhanced knowledge retention. It also allows the class to explore topics in more depth and exchange concepts and ideas, leading to a dynamic, engaging experience. A synchronous learning environment also supports a collaborative learning experience—one of the tenets of the Quarry Lane learning model.
• Real-Time Classroom Engagement: Engaging in real-time with teachers and peers fosters a sense of community and may lessen feelings of isolation, which is key to our students' social and emotional well-being. Responsive, real-time engagement and insights may prevent miscommunication and/or misunderstanding of materials.
• Provides Structure: While many students may be fully capable of managing their time responsibly, we feel that having a structure to each day provides students with consistency and support, especially under a climate of uncertainty.

One key distinction to note our approach is that we don't limit ourselves to strictly one modality. So while we may take a largely synchronous approach, we are constantly mindful of the importance of flexibility and independent/off-screen learning in our distance teaching practices.

Summer Academy 2020: Queue Protocol

This year's Summer Academy program saw students return to campus as we implemented a dual-teaching model. Take a peek at the protocol we established in the video below to preview what our return to campus in the Fall may look like.

Note: Protocol for the Fall may differ from the example below due to several factors, including but not limited to, updated public health guidance, difference in student grade levels, and logistical details still in development.

ERB Testing

Given the circumstances created by these extraordinary times, we are opting to cancel the 2019-2020 ERB assessment. We utilize this annual, standardized exam to glean information about learning and make future instructional decisions. Transitioning to this virtual platform has created a variety of emotional responses which impact students and teachers personally as well as academically. In our quest to maintain the emotional and physical well-being of our students and staff, we will resume the ERB in Spring 2021. Your continued flexibility and support are very much appreciated.

Middle School ERB Testing

Given the circumstances created by these extraordinary times, we are opting to cancel the 2019-2020 ERB assessment. We utilize this annual, standardized exam to glean information about learning and make future instructional decisions. Transitioning to this virtual platform has created a variety of emotional responses which impact students and teachers personally as well as academically. In our quest to maintain the emotional and physical well-being of our students and staff, we will resume the ERB in Spring 2021. Your continued flexibility and support are very much appreciated.

College Counseling

Congratulations Class of 2020

Congratulations are in order for the Class of 2020 who received a plethora of positive news from colleges and universities all over the world! Our seniors received college acceptances spanning from the West Coast, to the Midwest, to the East Coast, north to Canada and even across the pond to England. We are enormously proud of our QLS seniors and all the hard work they poured into their applications the last few months. Our seniors are doing a stellar job navigating the unknown, all while remaining resilient and strong. We’re excited to learn where they decide to matriculate and are excited to celebrate with them in the future. Congratulations Class of 2020! Below is a partial list of some of the colleges and universities that the QLS Class of 2020 students have been accepted to. Please note, this is a partial list only.