Welcome!!  I am Paula Schwartzkopf and I teach Special Education here at Hillsboro High School.  I've taught high school special education for over 15 years and enjoy watching my students grow and succeed.  Currently I teach Special Education Math, while also co-teaching both Algebra 1 and Geometry.  I'm a graduate of SIUE with a Bachelors of Science in Special Education and UIS Springfield with a Masters in Teacher Leadership.  I'm exited to have the privilege of working in the Hillsboro district and to be a Topper!!!!

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 Remote learners tool: 

2020-2021

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Welcome back! Below you will find important information regarding guidelines and policies in place at the start of this school year. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, and remember we are all in this together!

Remote Learning 

Remote learning will occur Monday through Friday. Students should be available for video conferencing with teachers from 1:45pm to 3:45pm each day. 
Students will be tasked with independent and teacher-directed activities emphasizing the significant learning standards for each subject.   These tasks will vary from hands-on to virtual and can be completed by the students on their own time schedule as long as deadlines are met.  Such independent study will account for a maximum of 3 hours of learning  for the fulfillment of the required approximate 5 hour school day. 
Student grades will be earned in the traditional fashion of a combination of daily participation, assignment submission, examinations, and projects. 
A combination of presence during the “live” afternoon sessions and timely completed work will be used to establish attendance.  Any student who does not participate in remote learning will be marked as absent and can be referred to the truancy program. 

In Person Instruction 

In-person instruction will occur Monday through Friday from 8:05 am to 1:09.
Student schedules:
MTWTHF  Bell Schedule

 0 Hr    07:20-08:00 (40 min)
 1st         08:05-08:45 
 2nd        08:49-09:29
 3rd        09:33-10:13
 4           10:17-10:57 
 5th        11:01-11:41
 6th        11:45-12:25
 7th          12:29-01:09
Instruction, grading, and attendance will closely mirror past practices with emphasis upon integration of technological tools for instruction and work submission and the addition of many health and safety protocols.

PARENTS - 

Communication is key! Here is how you can check up on your student and get in touch with your teacher: 

Skyward
Email: Pschwartzkopf@hillsboroschools.net
Schoology

 Remote Learning Direct Instruction Times
1st hr
1:45 -2:00

Monday & Thursday
5th hr
 
2nd hr
2:00-2:15

Tuesday & Friday
6th hr
 
3rd hr
 
7th hr
 
4th hr
 
0 hr
 

*Zoom Class Rules*

Show up on time
Find a quiet place free from distractions
Maintain respect in speaking, listening, and appearance
Stay on mute unless contributing/use “raise hand” button
Video should remain ON
Refrain from eating/drinking
REMEMBER - 

THIS IS STILL A CLASS, 

SO TREAT IT AS SUCH

ATTENDANCE AND GRADES COUNT!

Mrs. Schwartzkopf’s Remote-Learning Schedule:

Monday = ALL CLASSES WILL MEET ON GOOGLE MEETS
Tuesday =  ALL CLASSES WILL MEET ON GOOGLE MEETS
Wednesday = Meet by appointment
Thursday = Assignment/Activity posted
Friday = Discussion post
(THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)