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Dual Distance Learning and Work-Based Learning

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Dual Distance Learning and Work-Based Learning

Houston High School students enrolled in Dual Distance Learning, DDL, and/or Work-Based Learning, WBL, must complete a daily attendance check-in for their assigned class period. Students and families should review the attendance requirements and check-in instructions provided below.

Daily Attendance Requirement

Students enrolled in Dual Distance Learning and/or Work-Based Learning must check in to their assigned class period within the first 15 minutes of the scheduled block each day for attendance purposes.
 
Failure to complete the check-in within the required time will result in an unexcused absence for that class period unless a parent note is submitted in accordance with Houston High School attendance procedures. Repeated unexcused absences may result in the revocation of Dual Distance Learning and/or Work-Based Learning privileges.

Important Reminders

  • Complete the check-in within the first 15 minutes of your scheduled block.
  • Select the session that matches your assigned class period.
  • Make sure you are checking in for the correct date.
  • The attendance code changes each day.
  • A successful check-in must be submitted for attendance to be recorded.

How to Complete the Daily Attendance Check-In:

  1. Log in to ClassLink using your GMSD account.
  2. Select the RTI Scheduler application. 
    ClassLink dashboard showing the RTI Scheduler application icon.

     

  3. During your first visit only, review and accept the Privacy Policy, and then select Register. 
    RTI Scheduler registration screen showing the Privacy Policy checkbox and Register button.

     

  4. Select the session card for your assigned program and class period. The session card is displayed as a white box in RTI Scheduler.

    RTI Scheduler calendar showing the DDL session card

    Available sessions include: 

    • DDL 1st Block
    • DDL 5th Block
    • WBL Fall Semester

  5. Locate the daily check-in code under Session Details. Copy or write down the code. The code changes each day. 

    RTI Scheduler session showing the the daily check-in code under Session Details.

     

  6. Select the left arrow to return to the calendar.

  7. Locate the correct date and session, and select the Check-In button, shown in blue. 

    RTI Scheduler screen showing the Check-In button

     

  8. Enter the daily code from the Session Details area, and then select Submit. 

    RTI Scheduler screen showing the code entry field and Submit button.

     

Attendance Instructions

Students and families may also download a printable copy of the instructions:

Download the Dual Distance Learning and Work-Based Learning Attendance Instructions PDF

Questions or Assistance

For questions about attendance requirements or assistance with the daily check-in process, contact:

Megan Jackson, Vice Principal

Email: Megan.Jackson@gmsdk12.org

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