Purpose
Because Sunrise Pine is a fully online school, our approach to health and safety looks a little different than a traditional physical campus. We do not have fire drills or hallway monitors. Instead, our health and safety policy focuses entirely on digital security, healthy screen habits, and the emotional well being of our students.
Mental Health and Emotional Support
- A safe space: We believe learning happens best when students feel emotionally safe. Our supportive culture is designed to reduce academic anxiety and build confidence.
- Checking in: Because our classes are small or one on one, teachers pay close attention to how students are feeling. If a student seems overwhelmed or unusually stressed on camera, the teacher will gently check in with them and notify their parents.
- Asking for help: We strongly encourage students to speak up if they feel anxious about their workload. We are always happy to adjust pacing plans to support your mental health.
Digital Safety and Privacy
- Protecting your information: Students must never share their passwords, home address, or private contact information with anyone on our learning platforms.
- Secure classrooms: All of our live Zoom classes are private and secure. As stated in our behavior rules, students may never record sessions or invite outside guests into our digital classrooms. This keeps our community completely private.
- Safe browsing: While doing independent research or participating in group classes, students are expected to use the internet responsibly and avoid unsafe or inappropriate websites.
Healthy Screen Habits
- Taking breaks: Staring at a computer for hours can cause eye strain and fatigue. We encourage students to follow the 20 20 20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
- Physical movement: Students should stand up, stretch, and move around between their live classes and independent study sessions.
- Workspace setup: We recommend setting up a dedicated, quiet, and well lit workspace. Sitting in a proper chair with good posture helps prevent physical discomfort during the school day.
Virtual Emergency Protocols
While our students learn from the safety of their own homes, emergencies can still happen.
- If a teacher witnesses a medical emergency or a situation where a student appears to be in immediate physical or emotional distress on camera, the teacher will immediately act to protect the student’s privacy.
- The teacher or the Principal will instantly contact the parents or the emergency contacts we have on file.
- Parents must ensure that their emergency contact information is always completely up to date in our system so we can reach you immediately if needed.