Henry Hawk News
School Year Choices: Hybrid or Learn at Home Models
School Year 2020-21
On Friday you should have received a text message and/or email from CPS regarding making a choice between the hybrid or learning at home models. As you know, the district has proposed a hybrid learning model for all schools which will involve two days of in-person learning at Henry School, one day of remote instruction at home with teacher and classmate interaction, and two days of student at home independent learning. Students will be assigned to pods of 15 students or fewer to maintain proper social distancing during the school day. More information on the hybrid learning plan can be found here.
We know that some of our families would prefer not to have their child attend school in the in-person hybrid model this fall, and the district is preparing an additional option for students to learn at home instead of participating in the hybrid model. We would like to clarify some of the information in the preliminary framework so you can make the most informed decision possible for your family in this uncertain time. (Please see images below)
**If you choose for your child to learn at home, you will receive more information in the coming weeks about what to expect, as the district solidifies plans based on parent response. If you change your mind and want to participate in hybrid learning, you will be given the opportunity to change your preference at the beginning of the second quarter.
In order to prepare and plan for the start of school, we need to hear from you by August 7th about whether or not you plan to have your child participate in the hybrid learning model or the learn-at-home model. If there is more than one child in a family, individual selection for each of your children can occur independently. The selection does not need to be inclusive of the whole family.
The parent/guardian of record should have received a text and an email from the district asking about your learning preferences for your child. Please complete the short form that came with that text or email to let us know how your child will be learning in the fall. Please be aware of the following information when making this choice:
- To ensure schools can plan effectively, please complete this form by Friday, August 7.
- If you choose for your child to learn at home, you will receive more information in the coming weeks about what to expect. If you change your mind and want to participate in hybrid learning, you will be given the opportunity to change your preference at the beginning of the second quarter.
- If you choose to start the year with the hybrid learning model, you have the option to switch to the learn-at-home model at any time.
This form also asks if you would like to receive ongoing texts from the district. If texting is a preferred method of communication for you, please say yes to this question. If you opt to receive texts from the district, we will be able to text you about scheduling updates, daily symptom screener reminders, and other important updates.
If you did not receive the form or are having difficulty completing it, please contact our Assistant Principals, Ms. Mary Ann Reynolds at mamunozmaciel@cps.edu and Mrs. Lora Abraham at ldabraham@cps.edu ,so that we can assist you. Or please call the school at 773-534-5060 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
While the upcoming school year will look different, we are very excited to have our students, whether in-person or at home, learning with us.
Thank you for helping us plan and please stay safe,
Mr. Gutierrez
Patrick Henry School
Mr. Gutierrez, Ms. Reynolds, and Mrs. Abraham
Website: patrickhenryes.cps.edu
Location: 4250 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Phone: 773-534-5060
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