Asynchronous Days FAQs and Tips |
Frequently asked questions and tips for Asynchronous Days at GCA.
1. What is an Asynchronous day?
- An Asynchronous day means that no live Class sessions are being held but it is still a school day and attendance is required by logging in to Canvas.
- Asynchronous days are still considered full school days and you will be expected to complete school work and assignments.
- Your attendance is determined by logging in to Canvas during school hours and completing your assignments there.
2. What should I be doing on an Asynchronous day?
- Primary Grades (K-2)
- Check your Canvas inbox messages for any directions from your teachers.
- Go to each Course in Canvas, click on Modules and view any Async assignments that your teacher has given you to complete on this day.
- Elementary Grades (3-5)
- Check your Canvas inbox messages for any directions from your teachers.
- Go to each Course in Canvas, click on Modules and view any Async assignments that your teacher has given you to complete on this day.
- Middle Grades (6-8)
- Check your Canvas Calendar. Teachers will have information on the Calendar about which assignments you need to complete that day.
- Secondary Grades (9-12)
- Check your Canvas inbox messages for any directions from your teachers.
- Go to each Course in Canvas, click on Modules and view any Async assignments that your teacher has given you to complete on this day.
- LIFE Students
- Find your Async Module in your Canvas courses.
3. If I don't have live Classes, how will my attendance be recorded?
- You must log in to Canvas during school hours and complete assignments for your attendance to be recorded on this day.