As we prepare for reopening of our schools in the fall, we want to assure you that the health, safety and well-being of our students and staff continues to be our top priority. As our plans continue to evolve based on the most recent guidance from the Vermont Agency of Education and the Vermont Department of Health, our ongoing work is to gather information from families, and put information out to the community. Below you will find details related to the current models for our return to school in the fall. Please note, that these models are based on current guidance and may need to be adjusted if state recommendations shift at any point.
Description of Current Models for Fall, 2020
All Models:
Every Wednesday will be a remote, mostly asynchronous learning day for all students in grades PreK-12 for at least the
first semester. Parent requests for changes will be dependent upon evolving community needs.
Elementary Schools:
Hybrid Learning: All students will be assigned to a cohort that meets in person on
Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday. Cohorts will stay together largely throughout the day. Students will receive instruction from their teacher while in the classroom and participate in remote learning while not in the physical school building. This will be implemented initially for our first month of school and be reevaluated based upon up-to-date health information.
Remote Instruction: Students will participate in robust on-line offerings guided by a WSESU certified teacher. Work will be conducted largely through Google Classroom or SeeSaw (learning platforms) and will include enrichment activities and access to a variety of engaging, virtual academic tools. Daily participation will be expected and parents will be asked to commit to supporting and monitoring their student’s involvement. NOTE: Remote Instruction is NOT the same thing as homeschooling. In remote instruction, the student's WSESU teacher is responsible for creating and delivering the instructional program and monitoring student progress. Families are asked to support the remote instruction as they are able. In homeschooling, instruction is entirely the responsibility of the family, and must be delivered through a state-approved homeschooling plan.
Secondary Schools
Hybrid Learning: All BAMS, BUHS, and WRCC will be assigned to groups that meet in person for a part of the week. Students will receive instruction from their teacher while in the classroom and participate in remote learning while not in the physical school. Due to the large number of students on the secondary campus, this will be implemented for at least one semester. Students pursuing in-person instruction at WRCC are slated to attend M,T, Th, F, due to industry licensing and certification requirements. In-person students at BUHS will be at the school site one day a week (depending on grade and last name). In-person students at BAMS will be at the school site two days per week, depending on grade and team.
Remote instruction: Parents may select an option that allows their child to participate in entirely remote learning. Students will participate in robust on-line offerings guided by a certified teacher. Work will be conducted largely through Google Classroom and will include enrichment activities and access to a variety of engaging, academic content delivered virtually. See the note above on the distinction between Remote Learning and Homeschooling.
Description of Current Models for Fall, 2020
All Models:
Every Wednesday will be a remote, mostly asynchronous learning day for all students in grades PreK-12 for at least the
first semester. Parent requests for changes will be dependent upon evolving community needs.
Elementary Schools:
Hybrid Learning: All students will be assigned to a cohort that meets in person on
Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday. Cohorts will stay together largely throughout the day. Students will receive instruction from their teacher while in the classroom and participate in remote learning while not in the physical school building. This will be implemented initially for our first month of school and be reevaluated based upon up-to-date health information.
Remote Instruction: Students will participate in robust on-line offerings guided by a WSESU certified teacher. Work will be conducted largely through Google Classroom or SeeSaw (learning platforms) and will include enrichment activities and access to a variety of engaging, virtual academic tools. Daily participation will be expected and parents will be asked to commit to supporting and monitoring their student’s involvement. NOTE: Remote Instruction is NOT the same thing as homeschooling. In remote instruction, the student's WSESU teacher is responsible for creating and delivering the instructional program and monitoring student progress. Families are asked to support the remote instruction as they are able. In homeschooling, instruction is entirely the responsibility of the family, and must be delivered through a state-approved homeschooling plan.
Secondary Schools
Hybrid Learning: All BAMS, BUHS, and WRCC will be assigned to groups that meet in person for a part of the week. Students will receive instruction from their teacher while in the classroom and participate in remote learning while not in the physical school. Due to the large number of students on the secondary campus, this will be implemented for at least one semester. Students pursuing in-person instruction at WRCC are slated to attend M,T, Th, F, due to industry licensing and certification requirements. In-person students at BUHS will be at the school site one day a week (depending on grade and last name). In-person students at BAMS will be at the school site two days per week, depending on grade and team.
Remote instruction: Parents may select an option that allows their child to participate in entirely remote learning. Students will participate in robust on-line offerings guided by a certified teacher. Work will be conducted largely through Google Classroom and will include enrichment activities and access to a variety of engaging, academic content delivered virtually. See the note above on the distinction between Remote Learning and Homeschooling.
General Updates
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Resources
WSESU Family Guidebook for Reopening - Fall 2020
This document gives an overview of how WSESU will implement our plan for reopening schools, including health & safety protocols, instruction, daily routines, and building considerations. |