Frequently Asked Questions
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I work during the day and will not be available to help my child engage in the school time learning. My child needs a lot of help. What are we going to do?
Please let your child’s teacher know. You will have the opportunity to understand distance learning when you set up time with your teacher during the first 7 days of the school year to collaborate on how to ensure your child has what she needs to learn and how to access everything online.
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What is the district doing to support student and family mental health?
We have partnered with a number mental health providers to assist with student mental health needs. In addition, we have student support advocates, elementary support specialists and counselors to identify and support social and emotional support services.
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How will specific needs of EL students be addressed during remote learning, especially those who are new to the district?
How will specific needs of EL students be addressed during remote learning, especially those who are new to the district?
- English Learner teachers will collaborate with classroom teachers to share best practices for English learner students. These practices may include GLAD strategies, small group projects, and the Tier 2 scaffolds
- English Learner teachers may provide small group language proficiency lessons and activities
- English learner teachers will connect frequently with classroom teachers to monitor student progress
- New to the country students will have defined small group support with our newcomer materials
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What’s happening with PE and athletics? Kids need exercise.
PE instruction will continue through the distance learning model. Teachers will be modifying their programs to promote student engagement which will include building student knowledge and application of the course’s goals. Student athletics and activities are currently on hold and will be redefined for a distance learning and as permitted by the Department of Health regulations. The State activities association has revised their sports schedules to delay the sport seasons until later dates.
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Will it be mandatory to return to in-person instruction when cases decrease, or will families have option to stay with distance learning?
Not mandatory. Students will have an option to stay with distance learning for the year. They may not have the same teacher, but they stay with distance learning.
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How will variances work this year?
Variances will be treated the same as a typical year. If we come back to in-person instruction mid-year, that will be important.
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Will playgrounds be open?
Access to school facilities by community groups other than childcare are restricted at this time. Individual families could use playgrounds at their own risk as long as it doesn't conflict with community childcare programs held at that site.
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Are district facilities open for programs to use or rent?
At this time our facility use is not open to outside agencies other than the 2 childcare agencies. We are monitoring this closely and hope to be back to allowing others to use our facilities as it becomes safe to do.
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