Update from SLC HS
March 24th, 2021
Dear SLC HS Larries Families:
We are anxiously awaiting the change in our schedule for our in-person learners to return to school four days a week next week on Monday, March 29th! We wanted to provide you with a few reminders and important information for our students that are important for our families to review:
All students who are in-person will be coming back to school four days a week. We will no longer have the two-day a week option for in-person learners. Students who are in-person will be expected at school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday will continue to be a remote day for all and Advisory will remain the same.
The “remote” learning option for in-person learners (those who previously attended either AA or BB days) will only be given to those students who are on the quarantine list through public health. If students are attending in-person, they will NOT have the option to remote into class unless they are absent for COVID-19 related reasons. Google Meet sessions will only be open to those students who are on our quarantine list from the nurse.
Our fully remote option will still be required through the New York State Education Department. These changes do not impact these learners. Students will be “waitlisted” as they have been if the parent requests a return to in-person learning. Only the students who we have physical room capability to add back to school will be added. This has been part of our COVID plan from the summer and fortunately we have been able to add students two days a week as we have been able.
The New York State Education Department is currently assessing the Regents Exams and have requested (and been denied) exemption from the Federal Government. This is an ever-evolving conversation and we expect further clarification from NYSED as decisions are made. Updates will be sent home as we receive them. Currently as of the time this letter is drafted we can expect the following exams are given to our in-person learners: Earth Science, Living Environment, Algebra I and English Language Arts (Grade 11). Students enrolled in these courses will be signed up for these exams as required though they will have the option to have these exams placed on their transcripts per NYSED. Please be on the lookout for information and guidance documents as they are made available to us.
Transportation schedules will need to be revised to accommodate our students riding to school. Mr. Redmond has been working diligently to maintain the safety requirements and get our learners to school. Please be patient as the times are adjusted for the increase in riders. Drivers will be giving students ideas of transportation times in the coming weeks. Please let us know if you are able to provide transportation for your student or if your student is able to self-transport as this will free up space on buses. If you had previously agreed to transport your child, we will still need that to continue in order to get kids to school. This has been essential and greatly appreciated!
Because of our need (in certain classes and sections ONLY) to have students learning concurrently, it is imperative that our students begin bringing earbuds, headphones, other listening devices, etc. to school DAILY. Please let me know if you are unable to provide this for your child and I will ensure they are ready for you on Monday.
Students will follow the daily schedule and Monday will be a Day 6. Please have your child review their schedule and know where they are going first period. It will be the same as a typical AA or BB day. If they have questions, they can feel free to reach out and I can point them in the right direction!
As always, please contact me if you need anything for your child and I will try to help in any way possible.
See you ALL Monday!
Kristen Zender
SLC HS Principal
St. Lawrence Central High School
Email: kzender@bfcsd.org
Website: www.bfcsd.org
Location: 1039 New York 11C, Brasher Falls, NY, USA
Phone: 315-389-5131
Facebook: facebook.com/BrasherFallsCSD