Optional Remote for Elementary
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Who will my child have for a teacher?
Your child could have a teacher from their home school, but they also could have a USD 232 teacher from another building in the district. Once enrollment is completed, the district will analyze the needs at each grade level and determine class placement and staffing requirements. No matter the teacher, your child will still be connected to our school and receive building-level communication.
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Will my child be learning the same thing that classmates are learning in school?
All USD 232 teachers will receive professional development/training before school starts that will focus on the competencies that need to be taught to students who are on-site and those who are optional remote learners. Due to different teaching styles, the curriculum may be delivered in a different format, but students will be learning the same curriculum.
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If we change our minds about in-person or COVID-19 numbers improve, can I have my child attend school at the building?
Once families make a choice for their child(ren), the district is asking for a one semester commitment.
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Will my child receive instruction in science and social studies?
The science and social studies curriculum will be integrated into the ELA (English Language Arts) block.
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Will my child receive a device from the district for optional remote learning?
USD 232 students will receive devices for optional remote learning. All K-5 students will receive new iPads and Logitech Crayons (digital pencil). Communication will be shared with parents concerning when and how the devices will be available for pick-up.
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The example lesson plan does not show very many breaks, and I have a young student. How will that work?
The sample lesson plan is only intended to provide an idea of what a typical day may look like. Each grade level plans will look a little different so that developmental needs are addressed.
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I am a working parent and would like to choose optional remote for my child. How often will my child need to be on live Zoom lessons?
The Kansas State Department of Education is requiring students to have contact with one certified staff member per day. Students are to log six hours of learning activities/day, and the logs will be turned in weekly. It is encouraged to have students attend the live Zoom lessons.
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How is attendance taken in the optional remote model?
Students will have the opportunity to have their attendance taken at either the morning class meeting or the afternoon class meeting.
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I understand that we need to document six hours of learning/day. What does that look like? Can we help our child on the weekend and it could count toward the hours necessary?
Weekly logs will be submitted to document learning throughout the week. If a family needs to work on some lessons during evening hours or over the weekend, then they can log those hours to count toward the week. The specific log and how to submit the log will be communicated to families before school starts.
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What happens if my child cannot attend a live Zoom lesson?
All live video lessons will be recorded and uploaded to the app, SchoolWork. Students will have access to this application and can view their videos and assignments.
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My child is on an IEP. How will they receive their services?
An Individual Education Plan is a legal document that will need to continue to be followed. Your child’s case manage will reach out to you to discuss services during this time. The same would be true if your child is on a 504 plan.
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My child receives extra help in reading or math. How will this look in the optional remote model?
Tier support will continue during this time. Your child’s interventionist will reach out to discuss what this will look like.
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Do I need to purchase everything from the school supply list?
Please purchase items from the school supply list. Your child’s optional remote teacher will also communicate any specific school supply needs.
