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Recommended timeline for hybrid learning
Transition to hybrid learning for middle school students could occur in February contingent on whether COVID-19 transmission levels in Clark County are within the new guidelines (moderate: 50-350 cases/100K/14 days). Transition to hybrid learning for grades 9-12 could occur in March contingent on case rates (state case rate guidelines are 200/100K/14 days). The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recently announced that fall athletics and activities for high school can resume in February. | Student hybrid schedulesDuring hybrid learning, students will attend school in person two days per week:
The other three days per week will be spent in remote learning.
Details about assigned groups and specific schedules will be provided to each family prior to the start of hybrid learning. | Next stepsWritten comments on the superintendent’s recommendation can be submitted to the school board at vpsboard.directors@vansd.org in advance of the Jan. 12 meeting. “With the necessary protocols in place, I am confident that we can provide hybrid learning safely in our elementary and middle schools,” said Superintendent Webb. “Given the limitations of remote learning, it is essential that we begin the process of bringing more students back onto our campuses for in-person instruction. “There must be a collective effort across our community to enable the start of hybrid learning by working to reduce transmission. Please mask up, social distance and avoid gatherings. We all play a role in opening schools.” |
Recommended timeline for hybrid learning
- Jan. 19: Kindergarten
- Jan. 25: Grades 1-2
- Feb. 1: Grades 3-5
Transition to hybrid learning for middle school students could occur in February contingent on whether COVID-19 transmission levels in Clark County are within the new guidelines (moderate: 50-350 cases/100K/14 days). Transition to hybrid learning for grades 9-12 could occur in March contingent on case rates (state case rate guidelines are 200/100K/14 days).
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recently announced that fall athletics and activities for high school can resume in February.
Student hybrid schedules
During hybrid learning, students will attend school in person two days per week:
- Monday/Tuesday—A group
- Thursday/Friday—B group
The other three days per week will be spent in remote learning.
- Elementary hybrid schedule (19 schools) – 8:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
- Elementary hybrid schedule (Lincoln and Minnehaha) – 9:10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Details about assigned groups and specific schedules will be provided to each family prior to the start of hybrid learning.
Next steps
Written comments on the superintendent’s recommendation can be submitted to the school board at vpsboard.directors@vansd.org in advance of the Jan. 12 meeting.
“With the necessary protocols in place, I am confident that we can provide hybrid learning safely in our elementary and middle schools,” said Superintendent Webb. “Given the limitations of remote learning, it is essential that we begin the process of bringing more students back onto our campuses for in-person instruction.
“There must be a collective effort across our community to enable the start of hybrid learning by working to reduce transmission. Please mask up, social distance and avoid gatherings. We all play a role in opening schools.”
More
- VPS is building a new elementary school at NE 25th Avenue south of 88th Street. The school is projected to open in fall 2022. Suggest a name.
- Apply for in-district boundary exceptions. New requests for the 2021-22 school year are now being accepted electronically.
- Applications are now being accepted for magnet programs and programs of choice that provide learning options for students in sixth through 12th grades.
- The process for identifying students for the district’s Highly Capable services will begin in February 2021. (Español | Русский)
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