Bumpus Family,
Decisions about in-person school are still being finalized at the district level. The option to select virtual school has been extended to July 17th. By then, you will have a good idea of what the day-to-day operation of the school will look like. A platform called SchoolPLP will be used. It was purchased by the state and will be monitored by a HCS teacher. It is my understanding that it will require virtual face-to-face time with the designated HCS teacher(s).
Currently, students who select virtual school will not be allowed on campus during the school day. K-8 students will have to choose either in-person instruction or virtual instruction. Not all elective options will be available. It depends on what SchoolPLP has to offer. However, we will support those students who choose virtual school as much as possible so that when the opportunity to return to school arises, they will be able to transition to the band/choir or other school programs, such as Math Team, as seamlessly as possible.
I hope this information helps. I am in communication with our sister schools, Simmons and Berry, and we are planning together to do what's best for Hoover middle schoolers. You will have a good idea of what the Fall will look like BEFORE the July 17th deadline for determining whether you want your child(ren) to participate in virtual learning or at school learning. I welcome your thoughts and questions. I will do my best to respond to every email. In the end, I will do what is best for our 110 staff members and 1100 students.
Again, for K-8 students, it is virtual learning OR at school learning for the nine weeks. We will not have blended sessions for K-8 students. Stay tuned. Again, the information request sent out by HCS last week soliciting information about your desire for virtual learning or at school learning will be open until July 17th.
Please stay tuned for news from our district leaders this week.
If you plan to come into the building.
Please be prepared to wear a face covering and to have your temperature read by a handheld scanner. We also have hand sanitizer available. Thank you for helping to keep us all safe.
Back-to-School (tentative) Timeline
***All dates and information are subject to change according to CDC guidelines, Department of Health regulations, ALSDE SEAL Task Force recommendations, and district requirements.
July 20 (date change) - Welcome packets mailed
Packet includes: Team letter/assignment, Class schedule, Bus information, Locker information, Year-long school calendar
*6th graders needing tDap immunization and any students needing an updated blue card, with lease/deed issues, with incomplete online registration, and with any A/R issues will not receive their packets. These students will be notified the week of July 6th by postcard.
July 27 - 30 - Welcome visit to school
Small groups each day by last name to put materials in lockers and walk around.
A-D Monday, July 27th
E-K Tuesday, July 28th
L-R Wednesday, July 29th
S-Z Thursday, July 30th
Fall Open House
August 17th (6th grade)
August 18th (7th/8th)
***All of the above dates and information are subject to change according to CDC guidelines, Department of Health regulations, ALSDE SEAL Task Force recommendations, and district requirements.
Open Communication
We have all become accustomed to a high level of communication during our at home learning phase. Although it may not feel like it, this is your summer vacation! The level of communication always decreases in the summer. However, if you have questions or concerns, we are here to listen and will always respond. You can email us directly or through bumpushelp@hoover.k12.al.us
Dr. Tamala R. Maddox, Prinicipal tmaddox@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Justin Jones, 6th grade Asst. Principal jjones@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Donna Burke, 7th grade Asst. Principal dburke@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Sean Colosimo, 8th grade Asst. Principal scolosimo@hoover.k12.al.us
Be well.
Dr. Tamala R. Maddox
