South Western School District Health and Safety Plan Overview July - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

South Western School District Health and Safety Plan Overview July 15, 2020

Plan Development District Administration has been developing the plan since the release of the template by PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education) Committee Members ● Parents from each building ● Business Representation ● School Board Members ● Local Epidemiologist/Infectious Disease ● Teachers ● Administration PA Dept of Health Order ● Masks required in public places where social distancing cannot be achieved

Plan Development Recommendation for school reopening ● Highlights of the plan ○ A/B Reopening ○ Masks or Face Shields - class, bus and hallways ○ Social Distancing/Bus ○ Cleaning (high touch areas and daily) ○ Ventilation - fresh air classrooms and buses ○ Lunches ○ Contact Tracing/closing areas ○ Recess ○ Gym ○ Music Class ○ Sharing classroom materials ○ Handwashing/Hand sanitizer ○ Changes to the plan ○ Outdoor classes as feasible ○ Visitors/Field trips ○ Staff Training

Plan Development Parent Survey Parent - Staff School Reopening Survey 2 Summary Data PDE reinforcing the 6ft of social distancing in school buildings or a mask is required by students and staff Recommendation to Reopen School ● A/B Schedule (K-12) ● A schedule - M, W and alternating F ● B schedule - T, R and alternating F Ongoing Review of the Plan ● Changes must be presented to and approved by the Board Instructional Program (Dr. Freil and Dr. Hamme)

Instructional Reopening Guidelines: 5 Categories Program Classroom Environment for Learning (Culture) Curriculum Implementation Instructional Cycle Assessments Support Systems Student Supports ● Professional Development and Collaboration ● Supports Family Engagement and Supports ●

Instructional Program

K-12 A/B Schedule Overview

Students attending face to face on their scheduled day will : K-12 - Be taught new concepts/curriculum - Have a regular in-school schedule - Practice the use of Canvas (New learning management system) - Have follow-up on learning tasks and assignments completed on distance learning days. Students attending “distance learning” on their scheduled day will : - Utilize Canvas for learning activities - Practice skills previously taught during face to face instruction - Complete enrichment or extension assignments - Participate in live stream sessions when available

Students attending face to face on their scheduled day will : High - Be introduced to new topics/concepts - Review essential learning targets - Be assessed (formative and summative) School - Complete learning Activities (ex. Labs, Socratic seminars, debates, etc.) - Conference with teachers - Conduct presentations Students attending “distance learning” on their scheduled day will : - Complete readings, research, projects, writing, and other assignments - Preview material - Review material - Assessments (formative) - Utilize digital resources such as IXL, NewsELA, Khan Academy, NearPod, FlipGrid, etc... - Make-up missing assignments

Students attending face to face on their scheduled day will : Middle - Receive instruction on new concepts. Gradual Release Model (I do, We do, You do). - Participate in exploratory classes (Art, Tech Ed, School Music, FCS, PE/Health). - Have Performing Arts opportunities - Utilize digital resources such as enVision Mathematics, NewsELA, Study Island, and National Geographic Learning/Cengage. Students attending “distance learning” on their scheduled day will : - Utilize Canvas for learning tasks and application of skills. - Complete independent activities (i.e reading, writing, research tasks) and online formative assessments. - Have traditional homework, enrichment and extension activities.

Elementary Students attending face to face on their scheduled day will : - Receive instruction on new skills/concepts - Have time to practice the new skill/concept - Participate in Art, Music, Phsy. Ed, and Library Students attending “distance learning” on their scheduled day will - Use Canvas (same starting platform K-12) - Access to Programs - i-Ready Math/Reading - Work on independent practice/review assignments

Key Terms: District Response to ● Confirmed Case ● Suspected Case a Confirmed, ● Exposed Case* Suspected, or Factors Impacting Response: Exposed Case: ● Is the individual symptomatic or asymptomatic ? ● Availability of testing Students & Stafg Additional Information: ● All staff will be provided PD on the protocols for a confirmed/suspected/exposed case protocols and quarantine requirements ● Parents/Students will be provided information on the procedures for students. ● Daily self-screening expectations/protocols will be implemented ● All protocols and procedures developed based on CDC, PA Department of Health Guidelines.