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2020-21 Continuous Learning 2.0: A Guide for Families

FE D E R A L WAY P U B L I C S C H O O L S

EACH SCHOLAR: A VOICE. A DREAM. A BRIGHT FUTURE.

2Federal Way Public Schools | Continuous Learning 2.0: Family Guidebook 2020-21 | 08.14.2020

Table of Contents Continuous Learning 2.0

INTRODUCTION

Overview...........................................................................................................................................4

THE WHY OF OUR WORK

Equity in Remote/Online Learning............................................................................................5

Guiding Principles of Effective Remote Online Teaching and Learning.........................5

Feedback From Families...............................................................................................................5

Terms and Definitions...................................................................................................................6

Roles and Responsibilities............................................................................................................6

INSTRUCTION: MODELS, SCHEDULES, PRACTICES AND SUPPORTS

Instructional Models......................................................................................................................7

Setting My Child Up for Success.................................................................................................8

Closely Monitoring Your Child’s Progress Via ParentVUE....................................................8

Attendance.......................................................................................................................................9

Schedule Overview......................................................................................................................10

100% Remote Schedule Overview...........................................................................................10

High School Model: 100% Remote........................................................................11

Middle School Model: 100% Remote....................................................................11

Elementary Model: 100% Remote..........................................................................11

A Day in the Life of a Scholar......................................................................................................11

Instruction During Remote Learning......................................................................................15

Small Group Instruction..............................................................................................................15

Grading and Feedback................................................................................................................15

Graduation Requirements..........................................................................................................15

Supporting Scholars With Exceptionalities...........................................................................15

Special Education Services......................................................................................15

504 Plans ......................................................................................................................16

Multi-lingual Services................................................................................................16

Highly Capable Services and Advanced Programs...........................................16

Technology Tools..........................................................................................................................16

Learning Management System – Canvas...............................................................................18

Canvas Home Page....................................................................................................18

Canvas Lesson Page..................................................................................................18

How to Submit Assignments..................................................................................19

SUPPORTING AND ENGAGING SCHOLARS AND FAMILIES

Who to Contact.............................................................................................................................20

Family Supports for Instruction................................................................................................21

Orientation to Remote Learning..............................................................................................21

Learning About Technology Tools: Courses for Families..................................................21

Social and Emotional Learning Supports..............................................................................21

SEL Classroom Instruction.......................................................................................21


Counseling Services..................................................................................................22

Other Supports.............................................................................................................................22

School Supplies..........................................................................................................22

Childcare ......................................................................................................................22

Meal Service................................................................................................................22

Athletics and Extracurricular Activities................................................................22

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Overview........................................................................................................................................23

Washington State Phase Guidelines and Decision Tree...................................................23

Social Distancing.........................................................................................................................24

Face Mask Coverings and PPE..................................................................................................24

Arrival and Dismissal...................................................................................................................24

Daily Symptom Checking..........................................................................................................24

Hand-washing and Hygiene.....................................................................................................24

Cleaning and Disinfecting.........................................................................................................24

Transportation..............................................................................................................................25

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Community Resources...............................................................................................................25


FWPS 2020-21 Continuous Learning 2.0Overview

Under the direction of Superintendent Dr. Tammy Campbell, FWPS convened a Continuous Learning Planning (CLP) Committee to develop recommendations to ensure all scholars have access to high quality instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee made recommendations and developed guidelines to inform the model of continuous learning that will begin in the fall. The committee met for over 14 hours and included parents/guardians, staff, teachers, principals and district leadership.

Scholars and families expressed several needs in their feedback that would help to improve continuous learning: 1) consistency in

Letter from the Superintendent

Hello Federal Way Public Schools Families,

It’s important to us that our students, staff and families feel safe and prepared as we start the new school year.

With the launch of remote learning in the spring during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that we needed to make significant improvements to our remote instruction for the fall. Over the last few months, we’ve engaged staff, scholars and parents in dozens of Zoom listening sessions, surveys, and through

our Continuous Learning Planning Committee. All of the feedback gathered has informed the plan we’ve put together, along with state guidance, research, and information from the Department of Health.

We know this year is likely to bring new challenges and will require flexibility as families, scholars and staff adapt to this new way of learning and teaching. We have developed this guide for families to help you prepare and feel ready to support your scholars.

In this guide, you’ll find detailed sample schedules for each grade level, defined roles and responsibilities, information about who to contact for common questions, tips for setting your scholar up for success, health and safety protocols and more. If you have additional questions that aren’t addressed in this guide, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your child’s school principal and our district office are here to support.

Our partnership with our families is a key ingredient in our ability to be successful in teaching and reaching our scholars. In many ways, this school year will be unlike any other before, but even in this new environment, our focus remains on your child’s learning.

This new mode of schooling may bring new challenges to overcome and new problems to solve, but I am convinced we will come out of this stronger than ever and even more clear about how to position every scholar closer to their goals.

In partnership,

Superintendent Tammy Campbell, Ed.D.

tools, structure, and lesson formats, 2) defined and consistent daily schedules, 3) structured lessons and instruction with regular Zoom meetings and assignments, and 4) a need for simplified tools and training and supports in how to use them.

This feedback created the foundation of the committee as it identified the guiding principles, instructional models, schedules, and supports necessary to provide high quality instruction for our scholars. As a result, the emergency teaching that scholars and families experienced in the spring of 2020 will be replaced by a much more defined, consistent, and structured remote learning environment that will enable all scholars to experience success. Your feedback was invaluable.

The information recorded in this document comes from the work of the Continuous Learning Planning Committee with input from scholars and families through survey and focus group meetings. The content within this document reflects the requirements of OSPI and the Department of Public Health as of August 3, 2020. Additionally, content/schedules/recommendations within this document may require further adjustment and refinement that is responsive to new guidance, more information or evolving conditions etc.

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Term Definition and Examples

Synchronous Online learning that happens live and in real time• Whole class Zooms• Small group Zooms• Teachers assign learning tasks to do in real time

Asynchronous Learning that happens independently – may be online• Pre-recorded video lessons• Independent reading and/or writing• Teacher assigned lessons• Online learning programs – iReady Math, Legends

of Learning

Face-to-Face Instruction occurs in-person – traditional model of school

Hybrid A combination of face-to-face and remote learning. All of the learning is planned by the teacher.• FWPS will transition to hybrid when conditions are

safe to do so

Remote Learning that occurs without in-person interaction. During hybrid learning, a portion of a student’s week will be spent remotely.

100% Remote Instruction/learning occurs online both synchronously and asynchronously.• FWPS will be 100% remote (5 days/week) in the fall

of 2020

Terms and Definitions

The following terms and their definitions are provided here to support understanding of the different types of learning:

Equity in Remote/Online Learning

Equity is a core value that guides all of our decisions and actions; it is embedded throughout the FWPS Strategic Plan and lives within our Race and Equity Policy. Using the Strategic Plan and Race and Equity Policy as guideposts, we grounded our remote learning in equity and identified actions that support equity in remote/online learning. Through the work of our committee and feedback from our families, we identified that consistency in structure, communication, and supports is the key to equity within our remote learning plan; we have committed to consistency in our actions as we engage in remote learning.

Some keys to equity include:

• Ensuring consistent structure for instruction and methods of communication across schools

• Outlining concrete learning goals, due dates, schedules and expectations

• Checking in with scholars regularly and determining a consistent schedule for support

• Determining how scholars and teachers will engage online: synchronous and asynchronous

• Helping families get and stay connected

• Ensuring access – not just providing but teaching how to utilize the tools

• Choosing tools that are mobile-friendly and/or can be used offline

Guiding Principles of Effective Remote Online Teaching and Learning

Through feedback from the committee, as well as the input from scholars, families, and staff, resulted in the development of 8 Guiding Principles, which serve as the foundation for the FWPS remote learning model. These Guiding Principles reflect the community feedback and are aligned to research-based best practices:

• Principle 1: Health and Safety of Scholars, Staff, and Families

• Principle 2: Ensuring Equity for the Success of all Scholars

• Principle 3: High Quality Standards-Based Daily Instruction, Learning and Grading

• Principle 4: Assessment and Feedback for Scholar Learning

• Principle 5: Consistency of Structure, Time, Tools and Communication for Scholars and Families

• Principle 6: Engagement and Support for Scholars and Families

• Principle 7: Strengthening Relationships and Integrating Social Emotional Learning

• Principle 8: Professional Learning for Staff and Support for Scholars and Families

Feedback from Families

Pillar 2 of FWPS Strategic Plan, “Schools Can’t Do It Alone” and our core belief that our families are critical partners in their child’s learning, highlights our commitment to working with and engaging families, and ensuring they have the most up-to-date support and information. Throughout the year, we will provide opportunities for families to provide feedback that can help us better meet the needs of our scholars.

• Principals will invite families to Zoom sessions two times a

month to hear input on successes, challenges and next steps for remote learning.

• Superintendent Zoom sessions will continue to hear parent feedback on remote learning – successes, challenges, and solutions.


Roles and ResponsibilitiesA strong two-way partnership between school and home is critical for the success of your scholar. The following table outlines expectations in remote learning for principals, teachers, scholars and parents:

Principals Teachers Scholars Parent/Guardian

• Serve as the instructional leader of the virtual school

• Visit remote lessons daily

• Provide support and feedback to teachers

• Twice-a-month meetings via Zoom with families to receive feedback and insight on remote learning

• Monthly scholar advisory meetings to get feedback and input from scholars

• Weekly Friday communication to families with timely school updates and information

• Weekly, live school-wide Zoom meetings with all scholars

• Be available by email and phone to all families and respond to all parent inquiries within 24 hours

• Ensure the school office is responsive and coordinated to support families

• Use PBIS to ensure a safe learning environment for all scholars in the hybrid and remote environments

• Deliver online learning to scholars via synchronous (live) and asynchronous learning modes

• Deliver daily lessons to support the social-emotional well-being of scholars

• Record instruction portion of lessons and upload to Canvas for scholars and families to refer back to. Recorded lessons will only show teacher; no scholars will be shown.

• Wednesdays: Teach small group lessons and assign asynchronous learning tasks

• All teachers will be available for family communication 60 minutes a day (30 minutes before and 30 minutes at the end of the school day)

• Take daily attendance during live instruction

• Send Week at a Glance through Synergy Mail on Monday

• Grades posted in ParentVUE and StudentVUE starting the third week of school on a semester system and the second week for the quarter system

• Log into the Launchpad for Learning every morning to access Canvas

• Prepare for the day of learning

• Actively participate in live instruction on M, T, TH, and F according to schedule posted in StudentVUE

• Complete and submit assigned daily asynchronous work as outlined in the Week at a Glance and on the Canvas page

• Wednesdays: Complete and submit assigned asynchronous learning tasks and/or small group live instruction as assigned by teacher

• Ask for help and support when needed

• Review the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook at the start of the school year

• Reinforce expectations for active participation in synchronous (live) and asynchronous instruction

• Provide consistent location for scholar to engage in their work

• Monitor scholar work

• Create/activate ParentVUE account to access scholar scores/grades, receive email from teacher, input attendance

• Log into ParentVUE to access and monitor scholar grades and progress

• Monitor ParentVUE on consistent basis to track scholar performance; talk to your scholar about how they are doing in classes and provide supports

• Communicate with teacher(s) regarding questions, concerns

• Provide input and suggestions to building administrators during family Zooms

• Attend Orientation class


Instructional Models

Models of Instruction: Face-to-Face, Hybrid and Fully Remote

In alignment to OSPI guidelines, three different models of reopening have been considered for the 2020-2021 school year: a Traditional Face-to-Face Model, with all scholars attending in-person every day, a Hybrid Model with some learning online and some learning face-to-face, and 100% Remote Learning Model with all scholars attending online. The traditional face-to-face model was eliminated for opening due to safety concerns from COVID-19.

Two different instructional models have been developed for the 2020-2021 school year. While we are beginning the year with our 100% Remote Learning Model, we are also developing our Hybrid Model to be ready for the rapidly changing conditions and guidance due to COVID-19. Regardless of the model, all remote learning will provide structured, standards-based instruction for scholars with supports for both scholars and families.

• 100% Remote Learning Model: teaching and learning is fully remote with a structured schedule of real-time lessons online with the teacher. Instruction is both synchronous and asynchronous.

• Hybrid Model: a hybrid model is composed of two components: face-to-face instruction and online instruction. In a hybrid learning model, the learning that is done online is planned and deliberate and uses digital tools and connects to the face-to-face instruction.

PHASE 1: REMOTE LEARNING PHASE 3: FULL IN-PERSON SCHOOLPHASE 2: HYBRID MODEL


Set up a place for learning

• Find a space where your scholar can do their work. Having consistency in the same space when possible can be helpful.

• Have learning materials organized (for example, a pouch, a bag, a box).

• Use a sign or other visual signal that reminds the scholar that they are in their learning space (e.g. A sheet of paper that says “Scholar at Work” above their desk).

• If applicable, check to see that the Wi-Fi signal reaches the space so that online sessions are possible.

Challenge to consider: My scholar isn’t able to be in the same place every day. What can I do?

Consider having your scholar use a portable, visual signal to help remind them to be in their “school brain.” For example, they can always open the same binder and put it in front of them as they’re working to create space.

Establish routines and expectations

• Support having a regular time to wake up and go to bed, just as with traditional school.

• Set expectations for what is expected when your child is on a break or eating lunch.

• Communicate expectations for how often you will review grades together.

Challenge to consider: I’m an essential worker, and my older scholar is at home on their own.

Supporting scholars to “own their learning” is powerful. Ask your scholar questions such as “What do you think will help you stay focused and learning?” “How can I help you even when I’m at work?” For example, you might decide that a daily, encouraging text message at agreed upon time might be helpful.

Check-in regularly • At the start and/or end of each day, ask your child what they need and how you might be able to help. This can help identify when additional communication with the teacher or school is needed.

• Ask your child about what they are learning.

• Ask your child to explain what they are asked to do during asynchronous learning time.

• Log in to ParentVUE regularly to monitor your child’s progress towards learning standards.

Challenge to consider: Because of my work schedule, I leave the house before my child wakes up. How can I do this?

This could be a challenge that you solve together with your child. You could agree to have a 5-minute meeting every evening. You could decide to chat on a weekly basis. You can connect via text. Find what works best for you and your family.

Model gratitude and celebration

• Help your child celebrate the ways in which they are facing small and large challenges. This can be in the form of you praising your child for their effort and can also be helping your child to celebrate their own efforts.

• Research shows that practicing gratitude can help counteract the effects of stress and lead to increased happiness.

Challenge to consider: I’m not used to this. This feels a bit forced.

Think through how to approach this in a way that feels natural to you. Some families keep a gratitude journal. Some fill a jar with slips of paper where each family member writes one thing they’re thankful for every Friday. It can also be as simple as asking, “What’s one good thing that happened today?” a few times a week.

Thank you!

Setting My Child Up for Success

Supporting your child through remote and hybrid learning is a new experience. One of the most important things that you can do for your child is to be an example of how to navigate this new experience.

The team at FWPS is committed to working with all our families to support the learning of our scholars. As the first and most important teacher of your child, we value your partnership in closely monitoring and setting your child up for success Below, please find support strategies that will help to make the remote experience more successful.

Closely Monitoring Your Child’s Progress in ParentVUE

One of the most important strategies that is critical to your child’s success is the close monitoring of their academic progress. Weekly

monitoring will help you to support and to stay connected to their progress. In FWPS, ParentVUE is one of the main tools we use to communicate about your child’s real-time academic progress and other aspects of your child’s school experience.

ParentVUE is an online web portal that can be accessed via mobile devices and laptops. Through ParentVUE, parents/guardians have access to school and scholar information including assignments, grades, and attendance. The tool also allows parents/guardians to enter scholar absences and receive important email communication from the district, school, and your child’s teacher.

It is important that you establish and activate your ParentVUE account. Please see the support tools section of this document or contact your school’s principal for guidance in setting up your account.

In addition to closely monitoring your child’s progress in ParentVUE, please find below other suggestions for setting your child up for success.


Attendance

For the 2020-21 school year, school districts are required per OSPI guidelines to take attendance as normally required by law. Scholars are expected to attend school for 180 days and 1027 hours of instruction in the year. Whether instruction is 100% remote, face-to-face, or in a hybrid model, we will be taking attendance daily in 2020-21. To do this, teachers will be responsible for marking scholar absences during synchronous learning times. During asynchronous learning times, attendance will be determined based upon the scholar logging into the Launchpad to Learning. Further details are below:

Hybrid Model (In-Person and Remote)

Fully Remote Model

Face-to-Face (In-Person) Instruction

• If the child is absent, parent will report their child’s absence(s) in ParentVUE

• Teacher will record daily attendance for each of their class(es) in Synergy

N/A—except for targeted small group instruction

Remote Synchronous (live) Instructional Days

• Elementary scholars will be counted each day for their learning (teacher records)

• Secondary scholars will be counted each day, by period, for their 4 periods of synchronous learning (teacher records)

• Elementary scholars will be counted each day for AM or PM learning (teacher records)

• Secondary scholars will be counted each day, by period, for their 4 periods of synchronous learning (teacher records)

Remote, Daily Asynchronous Instruction-including Wednesdays

• Scholars will be counted as present when they log into the Launchpad to Learning

• Scholars will be counted as present when they log into the Launchpad to Learning

Attendance: what counts as present

• On face-to-face days, teacher takes class attendance as normal

• On remote days, if a scholar attends synchronous (live) instruction, they are counted as present by the teacher

• On remote days, if scholar attends asynchronous learning they will be counted as present through the Launchpad to Learning login

• If a scholar attends synchronous (live) instruction, they are counted as present by the teacher

• If a scholar attends asynchronous learning they will be counted as present through the Launchpad to Learning login

The attendance procedures above are intended to track scholar attendance in alignment with OSPI guidelines on a daily basis for both synchronous and asynchronous learning as well as provide for consistent communication with families. The expectation is that scholars attend all synchronous lessons, and log in daily to complete asynchronous work. We also acknowledge that there may sometimes be technical circumstances that prevent a scholar from attending a synchronous lesson. Families will not be penalized for technical circumstances beyond their control. To support scholars following an absence, teachers will record the direct instruction portion of their lesson and post for scholars to access. We know that through strong communication and partnership, FWPS can work with families to support scholar attendance and engagement.


100% Remote Schedule OverviewReporting and Coding Absences

• New! Parents/guardians can now enter an absence for hybrid or remote learning in ParentVUE

• If parents/guardians are unable to report the absence online in ParentVUE, for hybrid or remote learning, they can call the school office

• Data Secretaries will be able to excuse absences based upon communication with families

Remote Attendance Calls

• All absences for remote synchronous learning will be communicated to families through an evening callout. This will require that all teachers have marked synchronous absences by the end of the day and all absences will be updated in the Attendance system by the end of the day as well.

Schedule Overview

Our committee considered potential schedules at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels for recommendation. After analyzing survey data from staff and parents, the committee generated pros and cons for different possible schedules. This section provides an overview of the remote schedule for all schools. It also defines additional support time for students after the scheduled day and on Wednesdays. While the below schedules reflect the committee’s best thinking, refinements/adjustments may be required.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

Scholars will log in to synchronous learning time with their teacher(s); following these class sessions, scholars will then log in for asynchronous learning time every day. Teacher instruction during synchronous time will be recorded to provide scholars access to instruction when absent or when there is a need to review lessons more than once.

Wednesday Remote Days

Wednesdays will be fully remote for all scholars in our district for both hybrid and 100% remote schedules. Scholars will work on pre-assigned learning tasks, view prerecorded lessons, and use technology tools to support their learning. Some scholars will engage in small group instruction to receive additional supports.

100% Remote Schedule Details -

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri

High School

(grades 9-12)

• Scholars will have 4 synchronous (live) lessons with their teachers 4 days a week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)

• Scholars will engage in daily asynchronous lessons

• In quarters 1 & 3, scholars will take their classes scheduled in periods 1, 3, 5, and 7

• In quarters 2 & 4, scholars will take their classes scheduled in periods 2, 4, 6, and 8

• On Wednesdays, scholars will engage in asynchronous learning tasks; some scholars will participate in synchronous (live) small group instruction

Middle School

(grades 6-8)

• Scholars will have 4 synchronous (live) lessons with their teachers 4 days a week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)

• Scholars will engage in daily asynchronous lessons

• Classes will be offered on a semester schedule

• Scholar will take English Language Arts (ELA) and Math every semester

• Science and Social Studies will alternate semesters

• PE and electives will alternate semesters

• On Wednesdays, scholars will engage in asynchronous learning tasks; some scholars will participate in synchronous (live) remote small group instruction

Elementary

(grades K-5)

• Scholars will have synchronous (live) lessons with the teacher 4 days a week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)

• Scholars will be assigned to either the AM or the PM group for live lessons

• English Language Arts (ELA) and Math will be the primary subjects taught during instruction

• When scholars are not online with their class, they will have asynchronous learning tasks assigned by the teacher(s)

• On Wednesdays, scholars will engage in asynchronous learning tasks; some scholars will participate in synchronous (live) remote small group instruction

High School

MiddleSchool

ElementarySchool

High School4x4: Four Classes Per Quarter

Quarters 1 and 3: Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7Quarters 2 and 4: Periods 2, 4, 6, and 8


High School Scholar – 100% Remote ScheduleQuarters 1 and 3

Activity Duration

Period 1 60 minutes

Period 3 60 minutes

Social Emotional Learning and College and Career Readiness Focus (SEL/CCR)

30 minutes

Period 5 60 minutes

Period 7 60 minutes

Possible Small Group InstructionAsynchronous Learning Activities

90 minutes

Middle School Scholar – 100% Remote Schedule

Activity Duration

Period 1 60 minutes

Period 2 60 minutes


30 minutes

Period 3 60 minutes

Period 4 60 minutes

Possible Small Group InstructionAsynchronous Learning Activities

90 minutes

Elementary School Scholar– 100% Remote Schedule

AM Session

Activity Duration

Log In/Attendance 5 minutes

Morning Meeting – Social Emotional Learning 15 minutes

ELA (English Language Arts) 60 minutes

Brain Break 10 minutes

Math 60 minutes

Specialist 30 minutes

Asynchronous Learning Activities 180 minutes

*Elementary PM session starts with asynchronous learning activities and then moves into schedule above

Detailed schedules will be posted to district website including TAF@SGH, Truman Campus, FWPA, ETP, and our K-8 schools.

A Day in the Life of a Scholar

The purpose of this section is to outline what a school day will “look like” for a scholar. Compared to the remote learning in the spring, scholars will have a very defined structure to their day. Just as in face-to-face instruction, scholars will attend each of their classes and meet with their teacher. Teachers will plan lessons that will require scholars to engage, discuss, and complete assignments. Scholars will be expected to complete assignments and assessments and teachers will provide feedback and grades to support scholar learning.


Elementary School Example

Login • Your child will log into the “Launchpad to Learning” and access the teacher’s Canvas page

• Review any feedback from previous assignments for the day

• Submit any work that was due previously

• Prepare for the day by reviewing the schedule for the day

Morning Meeting • Your child logs into a Zoom classroom meeting to start the day!

• This is an important time for scholars to connect with the teacher and with each other

• The teacher is live and your child is in a virtual classroom meeting with his or her peers

• The teacher will engage the scholars in a social-emotional check in and lesson to support scholar success and build a positive classroom community

• Scholars will be able to share-out and discuss ideas, and provide encouragement to one-another

ELA • The teachers will lead and record their live lesson for all scholars in the group

• The teacher will give an overview of the learning in reading and writing for the day

• The teacher will provide direct instruction on the learning

• Scholars will practice—this might be with the teachers, with a small group, or independently. The independent work may be online or pencil/paper

• Scholars will talk about their learning with the teacher and other scholars

• The teacher will bring all scholars back together to review the learning for the day and prepare the scholars for asynchronous work

Brain Break • The teacher will lead the scholars in an activity to get them active and moving

• Scholars participate in an engaged way

Math • The teachers will lead and record their live lesson for all scholars in the group

• The teacher will give an overview of the learning in math for the day





Specialist • The specialist teacher (PE, Music, Library, Counselor) will teach a live lesson over Zoom

• Scholars actively work with the teacher and with other scholars

Asynchronous Lessons • The teacher will review the asynchronous learning prior to scholars completing

• Scholars complete learning either online or with pencil/paper

• Scholars will find their learning outlined on Canvas

• Scholars may participate in small group instruction with a specialist or paraeducator

Recorded lessons will show teacher only; no scholars will be recorded.


Middle School Example





Period 1 • The teachers will lead and record their live lesson for all scholars in the group

• The teacher will give an overview of the learning for the day; connecting to yesterday’s learning



• Scholars remain logged into the Zoom during small group and independent practice



Period 2 • Same as Period 1


• The Period 2 teacher will lead the scholars in live learning focused on social-emotional learning and College and Career Readiness Skills

• Scholars will work in whole group or small groups using break out rooms

• Scholars will apply this learning during their 4 classes






• Scholars will submit their work by the assigned due date/time

• Scholars may participate in small group instruction with a teacher, specialist or paraeducator



High School Example

On Wednesdays, scholars will log in for asynchronous lessons. Some scholars may work with teachers in synchronous (live) remote small group lessons for extra support.





Period 1 • The teachers will lead and record their live lesson for all scholars in the group

• The teacher will give an overview of the learning for the day; connecting to yesterday’s learning



• Scholars remain logged into the Zoom during small group and independent practice





• The Period 3 teacher will lead the scholars in live learning focused on social-emotional learning and College and Career Readiness Skills

• Scholars will work in whole group or small groups using break out rooms

• Scholars will apply this learning during their 4 classes






• Scholars will submit their work by the assigned due date/time

• Scholars may participate in small group instruction with a teacher, specialist or paraeducator



Instruction During Remote Learning

During a 60-minute lesson or period, the teacher will provide live instruction on an essential learning standard using Zoom. At the beginning of the lesson, all scholars log in to the Zoom. Through the beginning, middle, and end of the lesson, scholars will work in whole group, small group, and independently.

Beginning of the lesson: When the lesson begins, the teacher will review the previous days learning and let the scholars know what they will be learning that day. The teacher will teach important vocabulary for the learning that day. The teacher will provide a 10-20 minute lesson on the learning for the day. The teacher will ask questions and have the scholars respond whole group or via chat.

Middle of the lesson: The teacher will have scholars practice through small group break out rooms or independent work. Scholars may be watching videos, reading articles/books, writing answers on a discussion board, completing pencil/paper written work, and/or working on online learning platforms. Scholars might be asked to show their work during the live Zoom or to submit their work on Canvas. Teachers will provide scholars feedback through written or video responses to scholar work. Teachers will also provide feedback in individual conferences reviewing a scholar’s work.

End of the lesson: The teacher will review the day’s learning with the scholars. Scholars will share their work or learning for the day. The teacher will review the asynchronous work that scholars will need to complete before the next lesson. Scholars will ask clarifying questions to make sure they know what to do for their assignments.

Scholars will use Canvas to review their weekly assignment and engage in their learning. For more information about what your scholar will be learning, please access the FWPS Learning Partnership Guides at

Small Group Instruction

Scholars who have a demonstrated need for additional support will receive targeted, small-group instruction in the afternoons and on Wednesdays. Identified scholars will attend small group in remote synchronous instruction offered by the teacher, a specialist, or a paraeducator. This is a time to reinforce the learning that was previously taught, identify a skill that needs additional support, and give scholars an opportunity to ask questions. This is also a time where teachers will provide additional support for scholars needing acceleration and/or extension/preparation for AP/IB course work.

Small groups of 2 – 6 scholars will meet 2 – 4 times per week. The size of the group and how often they meet are determined by the learning needs of the group. Groups will meet for approximately 4 – 6 weeks. In some cases, if remote small group work is not supporting scholar learning, small groups may meet for in-person instruction.

Grading and Feedback

Federal Way Public Schools will continue to utilize standards-based grading and reporting strategies to report scholar progress towards essential standards in the 2020-21 school year of remote/hybrid learning. Meaningful grades allow for two-way communication between the teacher, scholar, and family around scholar’s learning

and progress of grade level standards. Grades must be clear, accurate, and meaningful.

Teachers will provide feedback to scholars regularly through various methods. Scholar work will receive feedback quickly to allow them to practice their skills more effectively. Teachers will provide feedback that is specific and clear and will allow scholars to reflect upon their own learning and make adjustments. Feedback will be given during synchronous learning and for asynchronous work; Teachers will use a variety of tools to provide feedback, including, but not limited to Canvas discussion board, rubrics, email, notes on scholar work.

Scholar scores will be posted in ParentVUE and StudentVUE starting the third week of school at the latest; teachers will continue to post every three weeks. This will allow scholars and parents/guardians to keep track of grades and progress toward mastery of the essential standards.

Graduation Requirements

The graduation requirements for the class of 2019 and beyond are still in effect, and it will be important for high school scholars to be on a successful path to graduation. For the class of 2019 and beyond, scholars are required to have the following:

• minimum of 26 credits

• meet the Graduation Pathway Option

• complete the High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) through Maia Learning, our online college and career exploration program

We strongly recommend scholars and parents to check the progress towards graduation at the start of the school year. If you have questions about graduation requirements, please contact your school counselor.

Supporting Scholars with Exceptionalities

Special Education Services

We are committed to working with families to ensure scholars receive the services they need to be successful in the hybrid or full remote environment. Following the State’s guidelines, we will deliver the services outlined in your scholar’s plan to the fullest extent possible. IEP services in both the hybrid and full remote model will look different than they do when we are following our typical in-building schedules.

https://www.fwps.org/learningpartnership.

https://www.fwps.org/learningpartnership

https://www.fwps.org/learningpartnership


What will special education services look like?

What if my scholar is not making progress?

What about Annual IEP Meetings and Evaluations?

• There will be time in your scholar’s schedule for all service minutes in the current IEP.

• IEP service minutes will include live Zoom sessions with teachers/therapists and may also include some practice activities the scholar completes independently.

• Time spent with grade level peers will not decrease as a result of a hybrid or full remote model.

• The school team will reach out to families if they feel the scholar could benefit from more time in the general education setting, and these decisions will be made together.

• How the scholar is doing will be closely monitored as outlined in the IEP.

• Teams will review scholar data often and contact families to arrange a meeting quickly if the scholar is not making progress.

• Families can request a meeting if they feel their scholar is not making progress.

• To schedule a meeting contact your scholar’s special education teacher.

• The team, including families, will meet and decide what changes need to be made to instruction, services and/or supports.

• If after making changes to instruction, services and/or supports, the team has data to suggest that the remote setting is a significant barrier to progress that cannot be overcome by additional services and supports, the team will meet to discuss some small group or one-on-one, in-person services.

• In person services will only happen if it is safe to provide while following current health and safety guidelines.

• Special Education timelines like annual IEP meetings and 3-year re-evaluations will still be followed.

• Teams will continue to meet using video conferencing if families agree to this method.

• Parents/guardians who suspect their child may have a disability can still ask that the scholar be considered for special education. The same process and timelines will be followed as when we are in our traditional model.

Key Questions and Answers Regarding Special Education Services

504 Plans

We are committed to making sure that 504 plans are followed in both hybrid and full remote settings. We know that some changes may need to be made to the plans to address the scholar’s identified needs that are a result of their identified disability. Teams will collaborate with families to answer the following questions:

1. Can the current accommodations be met within the hybrid and remote model?

2. Are there changes that need to be made, based on the scholar’s needs, to make sure they can access instruction in either the hybrid or remote model?

3. Are there any new accommodations that need to be made, based on the scholar’s needs, to make sure they can access instruction in either the hybrid or remote model?

504 plan timelines like annual meetings and 3-year re-evaluations will still be followed. Parents/guardians and others who suspect a child may have a disability can still ask that the scholar be considered for a 504 plan. The same process and timelines will be followed.

Multi-Lingual Services

ELL teachers will support scholars learning English in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Teachers will meet with identified small groups synchronously. ELL teachers will also support general education teachers to adjust core content instruction in order to support English Language Learners understanding. Small groups will be determined based on language levels of the scholars. Teacher will prioritize direct services to scholars at the Emerging level. Teachers will also create videos and guides on how to access and support virtual work in English and home languages.

Highly Capable Services and Advanced Programs

Highly capable services will continue in a hybrid/remote setting. Teachers will differentiate and provide enrichment using the Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum at grade level.

• K-5 scholars will continue to receive Scholar Learning Plans

that outline the scholar’s individual goals and enrichment opportunities for the year.

• 6-12 scholars will have access to differentiated instruction, acceleration, and advanced programs.

• K-12 scholars’ services can be delivered through small group enrichment instruction on Wednesdays.

• Teachers of advanced programs (AVID, AP, Cambridge, Dual Credit, IB) will use Wednesdays to support scholars being prepared to earn college credit for these courses.

Technology Tools

Knowing that remote learning will be a significant part of your child’s education for the 2020-21 school year, it is important that scholars have access to a computer and internet at home. We are committed to supporting our scholars and families with technology needs. During our initial closure, we loaned laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots to families in need and will continue this practice going into fall; however, we do have limited resources. We also encourage families who are able to, to purchase laptops for use at home.

Loaner Devices

• Families needing devices will be identified through the registration and verification process

• Loaner devices will be checked out during Orientation days at the start of school; more details to come

Family Purchase Options

• For information on options for lower cost devices and Wi-Fi hotspots, please see our website at: https://bit.ly/39uwMCH

• For families requesting information on purchasing their own technology, the following minimum specifications may be provided:

• Chromebook: Google OS 80, Celeron, 4gb RAM, 8 gigs storage minimum, Wi-Fi

• Windows: Windows 10, 128gig hard drive, 8 gigs of ram, Wi-Fi, with Pentium, Celeron or i3

https://bit.ly/39uwMCH


Free Microsoft Office Suite for Staff and Scholars

• All Federal Way Public School staff and scholars are eligible to install Microsoft Office at home for FREE!

• Access information on the free Office Suite install for laptops and mobile devices at https://www.fwps.org/domain/1576.

FWPS has outlined approved digital supports for communication and instructional tools. These digital tools will support consistent communication and best practices in hybrid/remote instruction. The following table will detail the tools we will use during remote instruction:

FWPS Technology Tools

Tools Function How to Guide or Support Page

Launchpad to Learning • Launchpad to Learning is a portal where scholars and parents may access links to the websites and technology tools for learning.

• Important sites include Canvas, ParentVUE, StudentVUE, Student Email, King County Library, Remind, and many more.

• Use learn.fwps.org as your one login location for all FWPS needs

• Scholar access begins with the start of school

• Parent access is launching in Fall

Canvas • Canvas teacher courses are where the primary parent listed in Synergy may access your child’s classroom details on the Home Page and learning activities on the Lesson Pages.

• The Primary Parent may create a Parent Observer Account to enter and view the class.

• Scholars have access to the FWPS Scholar Guides for Canvas and Online Learning course on their dashboard. In it are guides and videos on HOW TO Submit Assignments and more.

• HOW TO view and navigate a teacher Canvas Course fwps.instructure.com/courses/59248

• HOW TO create your Parent Observer Account www.fwps.org/Page/7547

• HOW TO change your primary phone number and primary email address in ParentVUE www.fwps.org/Page/7547

• Access HOW TOs in the Scholar Canvas and Online Learning Support Course fwps.instructure.com/courses/60225

• HOW TO submit an assignment player.vimeo.com/video/74886769

• See Appendix A for Step by Step Directions on How to Submit and Assignment

Remind • Remind allows teachers to use text messaging to communicate with scholars and parents.

• Remind is a platform for teachers, scholars (over 13), and families to send and receive text messages, voice calls, or email messages.

• HOW TO use Remind as a Parent www.fwps.org/Page/7570

• HOW TO use Remind as a Scholar www.fwps.org/Page/7573

ParentVue • ParentVUE and StudentVUE provides access to Synergy email from your school or teacher, school and scholar information, access to the online gradebook, and more.

• HOW TO guides for ParentVUE or StudentVUE www.fwps.org/Page/7594

• Contact your school office, [email protected] or Message Line (253) 945-2100 for support.

Zoom • Zoom is a video conferencing tool used at school for learning and meetings. It is a visually friendly way to stay connected.

• HOW TO use Zoom www.fwps.org/Page/7546

King County Library • FWPS scholars in grades K-12 have access to online resources and eBooks through the King County Library System.

• HOW TO access KCLS www.fwps.org/Page/7564

Feedback Tools • Feedback tools will be used during lessons for collaboration and two-way feedback with teachers.

• Tools include Google Forms, Microsoft 365 Forms, Kahoot, and Flipgrid, and Padlet.

• LEARN MORE about Flipgrid blog.flipgrid.com/news/families

• LEARN MORE about Kahoot www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XzfWHdDS9Q&feature=emb_logo

• FORMS allows teachers and scholars to gather data, share ideas, or answer questions. These are shared in a link and answered right in a web browser on any device.

• LEARN MORE about Padlet www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi49odbvuIg&feature=youtu.be

• HOW TO post in Padlet padlet.com/support/padlets_howtopost

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OzDE6XE0T4

https://www.fwps.org/domain/1576

http://learn.fwps.org

https://fwps.instructure.com/courses/59248


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Learning Management System – Canvas

Canvas as a Classroom Hub is used by all K-12 teachers as an online location where scholars and families may access classroom learning from one location at school or at home. Every teacher will have a similar Home Page and Lesson Page to provide access to a familiar, consistent structure and location for learning and tools.

Canvas Home Page

Canvas Lesson Page


Step 1: At the top right corner of an assignment page, if your teacher wants you to submit an assignment online you will see a “Submit Assignment” button. When you are ready to submit an assignment, left click that button.

Step 2: At the bottom of the page you will see where you submit your online assignment.

Online Submission options:

• File Upload: From the file upload tab, choose the file from your computer, then click the “Submit Assignment” button.

• Text Entry: From the text entry tab, click in the text box, type a response then click the “Submit Assignment” button.

• URL Link: From the Website URL, Google Drive of Office 365 tab, paste the URL to your shared file or website in the website URL text box, then click the “Submit Assignment” button.

• Media Upload: You can record a video and submit it as an assignment.

Note: You will need a computer with a webcam and mic to record and submit a video.

1. To submit a video, click the “Record/Upload Media” button.

How to Submit AssignmentsIn Canvas, scholars can submit file uploads, text responses, URL links, or a media recording such as a video. The teacher will decide what type of file should be submitted. This guide will show you how to submit online assignments in Canvas.


Supporting and Engaging Scholars and FamiliesWho to Contact?

2. You will see your video preview in the next window. When you are ready to record your video, click the “Start Recording” button.

3. Click the “Finish” button when your video is complete. It is best to keep these kind of videos to under 10 minutes.

4. Click the “Save” button to start uploading your video to the Canvas Assignment.

5. Once your video file is ready, click the “Submit Assignment” button.

Questions Answer

How do I register or enroll my child? Do I need to verify my information if I am a current FWPS family?

• Parent/Guardians may enroll their child(ren) online at www.fwps.org/onlineenrollment.

• Existing FWPS families who were enrolled the previous school year need to complete yearly verification of their information through the link.

I have questions about my child’s learning, assignments, or grades?

• First contact your child’s teacher.

• If you have additional concerns, you can contact the principal.

My child was absent, how can I get their work for the day?

• As in traditional, in-person school, contact your child’s teacher for assignments missed. You may also look on the teacher’s Canvas page for more information.

I have feedback/input on remote/hybrid learning?

• Attend the principal’s twice monthly Zoom meetings and/or call or email the principal.

• Both principal and superintendent Zoom meetings will be communicated through email and call outs.

I have questions about technology support?

• Wi-Fi, Laptop support, ParentVUE, and Canvas: Contact the IT Help Desk at [email protected] or 253-945-2111; there are additional support and “How To” Guides at the end of this document.

• Password reset: contact your school tech support; you can also call the Help Desk for support.

I would like to complete a Choice application.

• First, you need to register at your home school. Then, you can apply for Choice enrollment. More information can be found here: https://www.fwps.org/choicetransferrequest.

• What if my child has been accepted to a “Choice School” and online registration system is showing the home (neighborhood) school? Please proceed with completing the online verification process, then contact Elyse Finlay in Business Services at [email protected] or 253-945-2098.

https://www.fwps.org/onlineenrollment

mailto:%20helpdesk%40fwps.org?subject=

https://www.fwps.org/choicetransferrequest

mailto:choice%40fwps.org?subject=


Family Supports for Instruction

FWPS will provide support to families with distance and hybrid learning throughout the year.

• To help families get started with distance learning, FWPS will provide learning on topics such as how to use technology tools, communicate with teachers, and support your child’s learning and social-emotional well-being.

• Learning opportunities will happen through live, online sessions hosted by staff as well as online resources and videos that can be accessed any time.

• Principals will also host monthly meetings with families to hear input on successes, challenges and next steps for remote learning.

• The Superintendent will also host additional opportunities for families to provide feedback and input on success, challenges, and potential solutions and supports.

• At the elementary level, family liaisons will support communication and partnership between families and the school. They will serve as a resource to support families with questions, access to resources, and the learning and social/emotional needs of their scholars.

Communication with FWPS families reflects the linguistic and cultural assets that our families bring to our community. Using tools such as the Remind app, FWPS sends communication to families in multiple languages. Translation tools make our website and Canvas pages accessible for families in their primary language. In addition, FWPS has translators available to support families to communicate and partner with the district in their native language.

Orientation to Remote Learning

To support scholars and families as we return to school in September, we will be hosting orientation events with a mix of in-person and remote activities. Scholars and families will have the opportunity to meet their teachers, engage in learning sessions around remote instruction from using technology tools (navigating online learning – Canvas, Zoom, Remind) to how to engage in remote learning effectively. During these orientation events, school supplies, instructional materials, and technology devices will be handed out.

Please stay tuned to our social media accounts, website, and school websites for further details.

Learning About Technology Tools: Course Descriptions

To support families in engaging in remote learning, the following courses will be offered:

How to Navigate Online Learning with Technology and Communication Tools and partnering with teachers

In this course you will become familiar with the structures and tools teachers and scholars will be using in daily learning as well as how to stay connected with the classroom teacher. Examples of the training include the following:

• The Canvas portion of the training walks scholars and families through how to navigate the home page and lesson page. It will describe to you what sections mean and the picture that identifies it. For scholars, there are additional steps provided on how to complete an assignment a teacher has put in a lesson. For parents, there are directions on how to become a Parent Observer to view your child’s Canvas course so you can monitor and share in their online success. For a preview of the two very important training topics requested by FWPS Scholars and Families, view the links below. (Click this link on HOW TO become a Parent Observer. Click this link to watch the preview video on HOW TO submit an Assignment.)

• The Zoom portion of the training shows how to enter a teacher Zoom meeting, how to turn on and off the microphone and camera, and how to participate successfully. Focus will be on student access to Zoom links in their Teacher Canvas Course and parent access to Zoom links from the teacher communication in Synergy Mail or Remind. To have early access to the Zoom training, click here to access the Zoom training on the Parent Portal.

www.fwps.org/Page/7546

• The Remind training guides parents and scholars over 13 on how to send and receive text messages, voice calls, or email messages. To have early access to the Parent and Scholar Remind training, use the links below:

• Click here for the Remind Parent/Guardian Support. www.fwps.org/Page/7570

• Click here for the Remind Scholar Support. www.fwps.org/Page/7573

FWPS is committed to providing equitable access to scholars and families experiencing homelessness and foster care. In addition to educational needs, FWPS understands our scholars experiencing homelessness and foster care must have their basic needs met to engage in learning. We will continue to partner with community-based organizations to connect scholars and families to resources for these basic needs, including mental health services. Any scholars or families with needs related to homelessness and/or foster care can call 253-945-2091 or email [email protected] for assistance.






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Social Emotional Learning Supports

SEL Classroom Instruction

Social emotional learning (SEL) is how we support scholars to apply the knowledge, attitude, and skills necessary to understand and manage their emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, and establish and maintain positive behaviors. It is an important part of the overall learning experience that goes hand-in-hand with academic learning. As FWPS teachers and staff partner with families through the challenges of remote and hybrid learning, SEL will be an important way to prioritize the social and emotional wellness of our scholars.

Scholars will receive instruction in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) four days a week during 100% Full Remote Learning. In all grades, they will address topics such as establishing relationships, coping strategies, and problem solving.

• Grades PK-5:

• Scholars receive weekly lessons in Second Step, our SEL curriculum

• Teachers hold regular, morning meetings to welcome all scholars to the virtual classroom and support their connections with peers

• Grades 6-12:

• Scholars receive SEL lessons during daily SEL/College and Career Readiness Focus time

• Learning will be reinforced through in their content classes

We will have resources available for families online and in live sessions to help you support your child’s social and emotional learning.

Counseling Services

Virtual and telecounseling services will be available for individuals and groups of scholars regardless of the instructional model in which they are enrolled. In addition, mental health referrals will continue to be offered to help parents/guardians and educators promote the social and emotional development of scholars and children in their care. Counselors will work in partnership with staff and administrators to provide lessons and activities related to academic success strategies, social emotional learning and career and college readiness.

Other Supports

School Supplies

In response to the financial challenges that many of our families are facing with COVID-19, we are purchasing school supplies to offer at a reduced price or no cost to families. Families who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) will receive the school supplies at no cost. For all others, the will be a small fee of $20. Pick up of supplies will occur in the back-to-school orientations held at each site. More details around dates and times to come.

Childcare

Childcare will be offered at multiple elementary sites through our partnership with Right At School. Right At School will provide childcare for scholars in K-6th grade. Scholars will have access to FWPS remote learning while in Right At School care.

Meal Service

At the time of publication, FWPS Nutrition Services has served over 650,000 meals since school closure in March 2020. Meal service will continue during remote learning with weekly meal service in the fall. Times and locations are to be determined; more information will be coming soon. Please check district website frequently for updates.

Athletics and Extracurricular Activities

Resuming athletics will be based on recommendations from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and the Washington State Department of Health. Most recently the Department of Health in partnership with the Governor has released 3 Level Framework as well as a decision-making tree (See Health and Safety Section). For the most recent information from the WIAA, please visit

https://seaintsol.net/wiaasecure/default.aspx.

We will also continue to monitor the latest from the WIAA and make decisions based on what is in the best interest of our scholars and staff, based on guidance from the Department of Health and Washington State Framework/Decision Making Tree.

Extracurricular activities will be held remotely for safety and will be determined by individual school sites. These plans are still being made, and information will be shared around extracurricular opportunities in the fall. Please check with your building principal for more information.

https://seaintsol.net/wiaasecure/default.aspx


Health and Safety Operations

Overview

The health and safety of our scholars is one of the most important considerations in our district. Our protocols and procedures are based upon recommendations from the CDC and Department of Health. Our procedures are grounded in the following:

• Promoting behaviors that reduce spread

• Maintaining healthy environments

Our Operations Team has been working this summer to develop procedures and protocols that address these areas. Detailed plans and training were developed to maximize safety upon our return. When returning to face-to-face instruction, we will maintain recommended social distancing, wearing of cloth face coverings, hand-washing, and disinfecting cleaning protocols. For more information regarding our specific health and safety protocols, please refer to our district website.

Washington State Phase Guidelines and Decision Tree

On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee in partnership with Washington State Department of Health, released educational recommendations related to schools reopening for in-person learning. This framework outlines and defines three categories that inform that decision: COVID-19 Activity Levels (High Risk, Moderate Risk and Low Risk), Educational Modality and Extracurricular Activities. The framework further details the risk of COVID-19 being introduced into the school being dependent on the level of COVID-19 spread in the community and the health and safety measures taken by schools.

FWPS will utilize the DOH decision tree to inform decisions related to reopening for in-person learning.

https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/DecisionTree-K12schools.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/DecisionTree-K12schools.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery


Social Distancing • Always maintain 6-foot Social Distancing between staff and scholars, including:

• Meals, drop off and pickup, and transitions.

• Appropriate signage will be placed throughout the buildings to promote social distancing in the building and classrooms with flow.

Face Mask Covering and PPE • All scholars and staff must always wear a cloth face covering *unless a physician’s note indicates otherwise. For scholars receiving special education, see specific guidance.

• The use of face coverings/PPE will follow the DOH guidance.

Arrival and Dismissal • Parent and bus arrivals and dismissals staggered to minimize the number of scholars entering at one time.

• Scholars will enter through pre-identified multiple entrances.

• Scholars will maintain social distancing upon entrance with marked spots (6ft apart) on the ground indicating where to stand.

• Parents and guardians will remain in their vehicle during arrival and dismissal.

Daily Symptom Checking • Parents/guardians will complete and electronically sign a symptom check questionnaire (attestation) for their children at home prior to sending scholars on the bus or bringing them to school. If the answer to any question is “yes”, the scholar must stay home.

• If a scholar arrives at school without a daily attestation completed, the scholar will be isolated until symptom check completed.

• Once at school, scholars will walk through a temperature scanner at a designated entrance.

• If a scholar or a family member is exposed to COVID-19, you should plan to self-isolate for 14 days and notify the school immediately.

• If a scholar has contracted COVID-19, the scholar must remain at home for 14 days following the cessation of symptoms.

• Notify the school immediately if your scholar has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Hand-washing and Hygiene • Hand-washing will be taught directly and encouraged throughout the day.

• Hand sanitizer and hand sanitizer stations are provided throughout the school building and frequent use will be encouraged with scholars washing hands/sanitizing hands at arrival and before and after lunch.

• Materials will be disinfected between scholar use.

Cleaning and Disinfecting • Cleaning procedures will follow the Department of Health guidelines and utilized EPA approved disinfectant.

• High touch-points (counters, desks, tables, door handles, etc.) cleaned and disinfected every night and once during the day.

• Buses will be disinfected in between routes.

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Transportation Personal Protective Equipment

• All scholars will be required to wear a mask to enter the school bus.

• Bus drivers provide disposable masks to scholars who do not have one.

Social Distancing

• Approximately 25 to 30 scholars.

• Families kept together on A/B rotations.

• Seated at window side.

• No more than two scholars to a seat; families up to three.

Disinfecting and Cleaning

• Windows open one-third to maximize outside air when temperature 40 degrees or above.

• Bus Drivers will wipe down every seat (back and bench) between each group of scholars.

• Buses disinfected in between routes.

Community Resources

The following resources are available to families who may be seeking additional community resources:

General Resource Guide Washington 2-1-1

https://wa211.org/about-2-1-1/

Food Assistance/

Meals

Multi-Service Center

https://mschelps.org/gethelp/food/

253.838.6810

1200 S. 336th

Federal Way, WA 98003

Des Moines Area Food Bank

http://www.myfoodbank.org/

206.878.2660

22225 9th Avenue South

Des Moines, Washington 98198

Auburn Food Bank

https://www.theauburnfoodbank.org/

253.833.8925

930 18th Pl NE

Auburn, WA 98002

Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County

https://www.emergencyfeeding.org/

425.277.0300

851 Houser Way N

Renton, WA 98057

Internet Assistance Internet Essentials from Comcast

https://internetessentials.com/apply

Xfinity – free wireless hotspots

https://wifi.xfinity.com/

Childcare Assistance Boys and Girls Club

https://positiveplace.org/2020/04/extended-programming/

253.681.6510

30815 8th Ave S


Childcare Resources

https://childcare.org/

Childcare Aware

https://childcareawarewa.secure.force.com/providerupdate/CCAWAOnlineLookUp

SCHOOL

https://wa211.org/about-2-1-1/

https://mschelps.org/gethelp/food/

http://www.myfoodbank.org/

https://www.theauburnfoodbank.org/

https://www.emergencyfeeding.org/

https://internetessentials.com/apply

https://wifi.xfinity.com/

https://positiveplace.org/2020/04/extended-programming

https://positiveplace.org/2020/04/extended-programming

https://childcare.org/

https://childcareawarewa.secure.force.com/providerupdate/CCAWAOnlineLookUp


Shelter and Housing Emergency Shelter

Dial 211 for Regional Access

211.org

Mary’s Place

https://www.marysplaceseattle.org/shelters

206.621.8474

206.245.1026


https://mschelps.org/gethelp/housing/

253.838.6810

1200 S. 336th


Catholic Community Services

https://ccsww.org/get-help/shelter-homeless-services/emergency-assistance/

206.323.6336

Rental and Utilities Assistance

Rental Assistance Programs

https://assets.noviams.com/novi-file-uploads/rhawa/blog_resources/Rental_Assistance_in_Seattle_King_County.pdf

Puget Sound Energy – Will not disconnect customers during this time

https://www.pse.com/

888.225.5773


https://mschelps.org/gethelp/rentalemergencyassistance/

253.838.6810

1200 S. 336th


Tacoma Public Utilities

https://www.mytpu.org/

253.502.8600

Financial Assistance Federal Way Salvation Army

https://federalway.salvationarmy.org/

253.946.1346

26419 16th Ave. S

Des Moines, WA

Health and Wellness Assistance

Federal Way Public Health Center (King Co) https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/locations/federal-way.aspx

206.477.6800

33431 13th Place S.


HealthPoint

http://www.healthpointchc.org/

253.874.7634 - Medical

253.874.7646 - Dental

33431 13th Place South


Crisis Connections

https://www.crisisconnections.org/24-hour-crisis-line/

866.427.4747

Children’s Crisis Outreach Response System (CCORS)

https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/mental-health-substance-abuse/services/Youth/CrisisOutreach.aspx

206.461.3222

Consejo Counseling and Referral Services

https://consejonew.consejocounseling.org/

206.461.4880

Immigrant Resources One America

https://weareoneamerica.org/2020/03/23/covid-19-coronavirus-resources-for-immigrants-recursos-para-inmigrantes/

Welcoming Seattle

https://welcoming.seattle.gov/covid19publiccharge/

https://www.marysplaceseattle.org/shelters

https://mschelps.org/gethelp/housing/






https://www.pse.com/



https://www.mytpu.org/

https://federalway.salvationarmy.org/

https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/locations/federal-way.aspx

https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/locations/federal-way.aspx

http://www.healthpointchc.org/






https://consejonew.consejocounseling.org/




https://welcoming.seattle.gov/covid19publiccharge/