Re-entry/Virtual Academy Update Elementary August 3 Secondary August 4
New COVID19/Re-entry Documents Re-entry Plan General Q&A for Parents 2020/21 Calendar Governor Holcomb's Executive Order 20-39 Daily Student Screening Checklist COVID19 Videos Household Strategies ○ Addressing Stress ○ Disinfecting Workplace ○ Coronavirus Awareness ○ Mask making ○
Re-entry Plan There will be a Q&A session at the end of the presentation. Please write questions on index cards and hand them to Jennifer McGowan. Aug 3/4 Re-entry Plan
PPE Front Office Desks have been outfitted with plexiglass. Non certified staff will receive a cloth mask Non certified staff may request a face shield (all who request will be provided one) Non certified staff who have a desk may request plexiglass through the building principal.
PPE Continued Each Teacher will receive: Cloth Mask ● Face Shield ● Hand Sanitizer (4,800 8 oz bottles) ● Disinfectant wipes ● Bottle of cleaning solution for desks (middle high for now) ● 32” tall X 48” wide desk Plexiglass barrier upon request to the building ● principal (may take a few days to get it to you) Disposable masks to provide to students ●
PPE Continued ADA Accommodations for all staff - Accommodations beyond the standard PPE will require communication with Jena Schmidt. A Dr.’s note will be needed for accommodation such as the following: Gloves (with improved supply, will be available without documentation) ● UV Light Wand ● See through movable barrier (Draper Shield) ● N95 Mask ● Other possible accommodations ●
Virtual Academy Outstanding collaboration. Model Program…. ● 22% of our students are enrolled in the VA ● Benefit of NCCSC Virtual Academy Design ● VA vs. 3rd party online program (outsourcing) ○ Individualized and personalized for students and parents ○ We maintain curriculum (Indiana Standards - not National Common Core) ○ Flexibility - move from one format to the other (helpful with COVID symptoms) ○ Allows our employees to build library of lessons for future use ○ Both Virtual and Brick and Mortar on same pace ○ Students in Virtual can adhere to their schedule ○ Students remain connected with New Castle teachers and schools ○ Built in support to monitor progress with teachers, VA Coordinators, Counselor, Principal ○ to connect. National graduation rate 79% vs 43% Virtual programs We need your help to: ○ Get off to a great start ■ Support the Virtual Academy Program ■
Virtual Academy Continued VA Framework ● First Week Guidelines (During training this week) ● K-6 V.A. Coordinator - Ramona Hacker (hours 5-7pm) ● 7-12 V.A. Coordinator - Brad King (hours 5-7pm) ●
Virtual Academy Clarifications/Modifications Teacher hours remain unchanged. 7:45-3:30 ● 30 minutes daily planning/taping (in preparation for next day) ● Additional day of training either August 3 or 4 ($100 instead of $60) ● Adjusted calendar ● Additional Virtual Training August 5,6,7 ○ Moved back the start of school from August 5th to August 10th ○ 2020/21 Revised School Calendar See new School Calendar ●
New Virtual Academy Documents Virtual Academy Overview Virtual Academy FAQ Virtual Academy Framework Virtual Academy Request Form Virtual Learner Meal Request Form
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