At-Home Learning and Activities
Last day of school attendance to remain June 6
Dear District 41 Community,
As you know, we had three weather related closures this school year. We have been working on a plan to make up these days with the least amount of disruption to our calendar. It has been complicated as the laws continue to be reviewed by the state and there has been uncertainty about how districts will be allowed to move forward. At this time, we have determined that we can make up the three days with at-home learning/activities over a period of time and keep our last day of school attendance for students June 6.
Both staff and students will participate in the at-home activities in order for the district to not have to add in-school days to the end of the school year. This plan was created in collaboration with the Districts two staff associations and approved by the Board at the regularly scheduled Board meeting this past Monday. It is important to note that these agreements are only for this 2018/19 school year and only cover the three days that were currently missed. If the district closes again before the end of the school year, communication will be sent about how and when the day will be made up.
Classroom teachers will provide work to the students from the multiple subject areas they teach that equate to 5 hours of participation for each of the three days. The work will be assigned to the students on March 22 and will be due to be submitted back to the teacher or staff member on or before April 22. Teachers will grade and assess the work and return it to the students in a timely manner. Teachers will record the work in Skyward to count the students present for the days being made up.
Thank you for your patience as we worked through this process. It wasn’t easy, but we believe this is the best outcome for all.
Dr. Paul Gordon
Superintendent
GLEN ELLYN SCHOOL DISTRICT 41
Website: www.d41.org
Location: 793 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: 630.790.6400
Facebook: facebook.com/glenellynd41
Twitter: @glenellynd41