Community Choice Model
In this model the teacher provides instruction in the classroom each day to a cohort of students who have chosen the In-person Option. Students who have chosen the On-Line Option remote into the class using Google Meet and ZOOM. The learning platform for all learners in the class will be Google Classroom for grades 1-6. For PreK and Kinder the platform will be Class DoJo.
Fully On-Line Model
In the event that, at any point in the school year there is a mandate to close the building we will implement a fully on-line model of instruction. Once the order to close is rescinded we will resume our Community Choice Model. The benefit of a small school is that we can move swiftly from one model to the other. The learning platform for the on-line model will be Google Classroom for grades 1-6 and Classroom DoJo for Kinder and PreK. (see reopening plan newsletter)
As new information comes to light and the situation changes, families can revisit this conversation with their pediatrician and continue ongoing dialogue throughout the school year.
These medical conditions may put children at increased risk for severe COVID-19:
When assessing your child's risk, consider the severity of your child's underlying condition, if they have multiple conditions that increase risk, and how suppressed their immune system is. Your child’s pediatrician can help guide you.
How can we keep kids and teacher safe from the coronavirus and other infections while they are at school?
By combining several of the following strategies, we can decrease the risk of COVID-19 in schools:
Many children who have COVID-19 have mild symptoms, and some have barely any symptoms at all. People can develop symptoms 2 to 14 days after exposure (5 days on average) to COVID-19.
If a child has symptoms of COVID-19 and a negative COVID-19 test, families should talk with their doctor about what is making the child sick and when they can return to school.
How can i prepare my child for the changes at school this year?
The first step is to look at the school guidelines to best understand what the year will look like. Once you understand your child’s specific situation, start talking about what the school days will look like. Explain in age-appropriate terms what your child can expect – this includes everything from checking for symptoms of illness at home every morning, to getting to school (riding the bus, carpooling, walking, etc.), to lunchtime expectations (likely in the classroom instead of the cafeteria), and finally to what happens when they get home. Practice with your child if it will help them feel more comfortable.
Discuss your child’s important role in helping to slow the spread of the coronavirus among their friends and teachers by washing their hands and wearing a mask.
What should kids being to school every day?
Just like planning for lunch, parents should help their kids bring what they need to stay safe and healthy. During the pandemic, kids should bring the following items to school: