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ADAMS 14 COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE
OUR COMMITMENT Creating a path forward that minimizes the health and safety risks for all of our Adams 14 community is a challenge we collectively share. It is our commitment to make the best and safest decisions possible with the most current information available. As always, your ongoing partnership and support is greatly appreciated as we work together to support our students, staff, and the Adams 14 community. Thank you, Adams 14
CONTENTS COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS........................................... 1 Adams 14 COVID-19 Response Dial.................................................... 2 The Green Zone........................................................................................... 3 Green Zone protocol.................................................................................. 3 The Yellow Zone......................................................................................... 4 Yellow Zone protocol................................................................................ 4 The Red Zone............................................................................................... 5 Red Zone protocol...................................................................................... 5
COVID-19 DATA RESOURCES......................................................................... 6 Adams 14 Dashboard................................................................................ 8 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment........................................................................................ 9 City of Commerce City.............................................................................. 9 Tri-County Health Department.............................................................. 10
COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESOURCES.......................................................... 12 Free vaccination and booster shots..................................................... 14 COVID-19 symptoms................................................................................. 15 When should my student get tested for COVID-19?.............................................................................................. 15 Free COVID-19 serial testing................................................................. 16 Free at-home COVID-19 tests................................................................ 16 What if my student tests positive?....................................................... 17 What if a school staff member tests positive?................................ 17 Tools for preventing the spread of COVID-19.................................. 18 Isolation tips when space is limited................................................... 19 COVID-19 crisis counseling.................................................................... 20 School staff directory................................................................................ 21
STUDENT REMOTE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS........................................... 22 About remote learning............................................................................. 24 Remote learning systems and platforms........................................... 24 Technology devices.................................................................................... 25 Student remote learning expectations.............................................. 25 Remote learning attendance.................................................................. 26 English language development (ELD)................................................ 27 Special education....................................................................................... 27
RED ZONE STUDENT IN-PERSON LEARNING EXPECTATIONS................. 28 My school day | elementary school...................................................... 30 My school day | middle school.............................................................. 32 My school day | high school................................................................... 34
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Adams 14 is committed to maintaining COVID-19 health and safety protocols that align with guidance from state and local health agencies, including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Tri-County Health Department (TCHD), the Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
IN THIS SECTION Adams 14 COVID-19 Response Dial....................................2 The Green Zone..........................................................................3 Green Zone protocol.................................................................3 The Yellow Zone.........................................................................4 Yellow Zone protocol................................................................4 The Red Zone..............................................................................5 Red Zone protocol.....................................................................5
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ADAMS 14 COVID-19 RESPONSE DIAL Based on the guidance from state and local health agencies, and in collaboration with school leadership and the SD14 Classroom Teachers’ Association, Adams 14 created a COVID-19 Response Dial and protocols that takes the following into consideration: Community COVID-19 vaccination rate; Adams 14 employee and student COVID-19 vaccination rate; and Community COVID-19 transmission rate. The Adams 14 COVID-19 Response Dial includes three zones, each with its own set of protocols: Green Zone, Yellow Zone, and Red Zone.
COVID-19 RESPONSE DIAL UPDATES Look in the weekly district community newsletter for updates to the COVID-19 Response Dial. The newsletter is available on our website (www.adams14.org), Flyer Connect, Infinite Campus email, and Facebook. You can also visit our Adams 14 COVID-19 webpage at adams14.net/covid-19.
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THE GREEN ZONE OMMUNITY COVID-19 VACCINATION RATE C 70% or greater DAMS 14 EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT COVID-19 A VACCINATION RATE 70% or greater OMMUNITY COVID-19 TRANSMISSION RATE C Less than 35 cases per 100,000 people over a seven-day period
GREEN ZONE PROTOCOL FACE COVERINGS Face coverings are strongly encouraged for all students and staff while learning indoors, but not required. ELEMENTARY SPECIALS School specials will operate as usual, allowing students to travel to established art, music and physical education. ATHLETICS Indoor and outdoor athletics proceed as usual, and in alignment with Colorado High School Activities Association and Tri-County Health Department guidelines. Face coverings are required for all spectators. Student athletes in grades 6-12 will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or be tested for COVID-19 every two weeks while participating in athletic activities regardless of the COVID-19 Response Dial zone. VISITORS visitors are allowed inside schools by appointment with the front office, and face coverings are required for all visitors.
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THE YELLOW ZONE OMMUNITY COVID-19 VACCINATION RATE C Community transmission rates are shifting in a positive or negative direction DAMS 14 EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT COVID-19 A VACCINATION RATE Community transmission rates are shifting in a positive or negative direction OMMUNITY COVID-19 TRANSMISSION RATE C Community transmission rates are shifting in a positive or negative direction
YELLOW ZONE PROTOCOL FACE COVERINGS Face coverings are required of students and staff while learning indoors. ELEMENTARY SPECIALS School specials will operate as usual, allowing students to travel to established art, music, and physical education. ATHLETICS Indoor and outdoor athletics proceed as usual, and in alignment with Colorado High School Activities Association and Tri-County Health Department guidelines. Face coverings are required for all athletes and spectators. Student athletes in grades 6-12 will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or be tested for COVID-19 every two weeks while participating in athletic activities regardless of the COVID-19 Response Dial zone. VISITORS Visitors are allowed inside schools by appointment with the front office, and face coverings are required for all visitors.
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THE RED ZONE OMMUNITY COVID-19 VACCINATION RATE C 69% or less DAMS 14 EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT COVID-19 A VACCINATION RATE 69% or less OMMUNITY COVID-19 TRANSMISSION RATE C Greater than 35 cases per 100,000 people over a seven-day period. Variants of concern are circulating in the community impacting current strategies.
RED ZONE PROTOCOL FACE COVERINGS Face coverings are required of students and staff while learning indoors. ELEMENTARY SPECIALS School specials will operate virtually from the established art, music, and physical education rooms, and students will participate from inside their homeroom. Alternatively, specials teachers will travel to the classroom for class, using a cohort model. ATHLETICS Indoor and contact sports will be evaluated, while outdoor athletics will continue in alignment with Colorado High School Activities Association and Tri-County Health Department guidelines. Face coverings are required for all athletes and spectators. Student athletes in grades 6-12 will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or be tested for COVID-19 every two weeks while participating in athletic activities regardless of the COVID-19 Response Dial zone. VISITORS Visitors will not be allowed inside schools.
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Adams 14 relies on research and data to inform all COVID-19 health and safety decisions. We understand that the decision to transition from in-person learning to remote learning, and vice versa, has a significant impact on our families. Thus, the district takes careful consideration when making these decisions.
IN THIS SECTION Adams 14 Dashboard...............................................................8 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.......................................................................9 Commerce City............................................................................9 Tri-County Health Department.............................................10
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ADAMS 14 COVID-19 DASHBOARD The Adams 14 COVID-19 live dashboard data reflects only COVID-19 positive and quarantine cases for Adams 14 students and staff that have participated in a school sponsored function or were on school property. The data is updated weekly on Thursdays.
To view the Adams 14 COVID-19 Dashboard, visit bit.ly/A14-COVID-Dashboard.
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment website provides statewide COVID-19 information and resources.
For COVID-19 information and resources from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, visit covid19.colorado.gov.
CITY OF COMMERCE CITY The status dial on the Commerce City COVID-19 website indicates what the current level of risk is and what restrictions are in place.
To view the Commerce City COVID-19 information webpage, visit bit.ly/C3gov-COVID. To learn about the capacity restrictions at each level of the status dial, visit bit.ly/C3gov-COVIDStatus-Dial-Defined-ENG (English) or bit.ly/C3gov-COVID-Status-Dial-Defined-SPA (Spanish).
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TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Tri-County Health Department website provides COVID-19 information, including multiple data dashboards (e.g., COVID-19 Testing Dashboard, COVID-19 Municipal Dashboard, and COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboards) for Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties.
To view the Tri-County Health Department COVID-19 website, visit data.tchd.org/covid19_resources.
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Minimizing the health and safety risks for all of our Adams 14 community is a challenge we collectively share. We all need to take precautions to mitigate the transmission of the virus so that all of our students can continue learning in person.
IN THIS SECTION Free vaccination and booster shots....................................14 COVID-19 symptoms.................................................................15 When should my student get tested for COVID-19?.............................................................................15 Free COVID-19 serial testing.................................................16 Free at-home COVID-19 tests...............................................16 What if my student tests positive?......................................17 What if a school staff member tests positive?................17 Tools for preventing the spread of COVID-19..................18 Isolation tips when space is limited...................................19 COVID-19 crisis counseling....................................................20 School staff directory...............................................................21
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FREE VACCINATION AND BOOSTER SHOTS Vaccinations remain an effective way to protect yourself and others. KIDS FIRST HEALTH CARE Kids First Health Care is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization which provides services to any child or young adult between the ages of 0–21, regardless of where they reside, at its Commerce City, Westminster, and Brighton community pediatric clinics. At its school-based health centers, which are located within middle and high schools, Kids First Health Care provides services exclusively to students who attend that school. Commerce City Clinic 4675 E. 69th Ave. Commerce City, CO 80022 Phone: 303-289-1086
Lester Arnold High School 6500 East 72nd Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 Phone: 303-853-3310
Adams City High School 7200 Quebec Parkway Commerce City, CO 80022 Phone: 303-405-3050
Adams City Middle School 4451 East 72nd Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 Phone: 303-853-5410
Kearney Middle School 6160 Kearney Street Commerce City, CO 80022 Phone: 303-286-0566
For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.kidsfirsthealthcare.org or call one of the above clinics near you.
SALUD FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS Salud Family Health Centers (Salud) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), 501(c) (3) nonprofit, operating 13 clinic locations, at 10 school sites, and a mobile unit. It provides medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health care services to keep families healthy. Salud focuses on low-income, medically underserved populations, as well as migrant and seasonal farmworker populations. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, most private insurance plans, and offers a sliding-fee scale based on family size and income.
For more information, visit saludclinic.org/covid-vaccine or call 303-697-2583 or 970-484-0999. Please note, the Salud clinics in Aurora, Commerce City, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Fort Lupton only offer the vaccine to established Salud patients.
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COVID-19 SYMPTOMS If any of the following symptoms are present or if you think that your child is sick, keep the student at home, inform the school of symptoms, and reach out to a health care provider about COVID-19 testing and treatment. MAJOR SYMPTOMS Loss of taste or smell Feeling feverish, having chills, temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher New or worsening cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing MINOR SYMPTOMS Sore throat Runny nose or congestion Muscle or body aches Headache Fatigue Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea
WHEN SHOULD MY STUDENT GET TESTED FOR COVID-19? Testing plays a key role by identifying infected individuals to help prevent person-to-person transmission of the virus. If your student is sick or has one or more of the symptoms listed above, and the symptoms are not due to a known, chronic condition (e.g., allergies, asthma). If your student has been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Close contact is defined as being within 6 feet of the infected person for 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period.
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FREE COVID-19 SERIAL TESTING COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT Adams 14 is proud to participate in a program from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to offer free COVID-19 serial testing for Adams 14 students (K–12) during the 2021–2022 school year. Parents/guardians of a student under the age of 18 who would like to participate need to sign a school-specific consent form online or submit a printed copy. Students over the age of 18 do not need parental consent, but are still required to register to be tested. Students who participate in this preventative program are eligible for a cash reward through a prepaid gift card. A participating student will receive $25 for the first COVID-19 test that is administered to them through this program. A student can then receive $10 for every subsequent test that is administered each week (at a maximum of one incentive allowed per week). Serial testing helps detect asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic individuals and thereby, helps reduce the spread of the virus. This rapid antigen test is conducted at the school at which the student attends and provides test results within 15 minutes after taking the test.
For more information about the program, visit the CDPHE website at covid19.colorado.gov/freetesting-schools. For the each school’s testing schedule and consent forms, visit bit.ly/A14-Covid-Test-Schedule.
FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS U.S. GOVERNMENT The U.S. government is providing every household in the country an order of four free at-home COVID-19 tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
To order your tests, visit www.covidtests.gov (English) or www.covidtests.gov/es (Spanish).
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WHAT IF MY STUDENT TESTS POSITIVE? Families of a student who has tested positive, is waiting on the results of a test due to exposure, or is in quarantine due to exposure should call the health clerk, the attendance liaison, or the front office. If possible, send proof of the positive test to the health clerk. Provide the date of symptom onset, brief description of the symptoms (for example: cough, headache, and congestion), and vaccination status. Please include whether or not the student has received a booster shot. If the student is asymptomatic, please provide the date the test was administered. The COVID-19 response team will provide notification of return date. A negative test is not required to return to school.
WHAT IF A SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER TESTS POSITIVE? Any staff member who has tested positive, is waiting on the results of a test due to exposure, or is in quarantine due to exposure should notify their department or building leader. The leader will share the information with the COVID-19 Response team. Be prepared to share verification of the positive test. Please provide date of symptom onset, brief description of the symptoms (for example: cough, headache, and congestion), and vaccination status. Please include whether or not the individual is boosted. If the staff member is asymptomatic, please provide the date the positive result was received. The COVID-19 response team will provide notification of return date. A negative test is not required to return to work.
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TOOLS FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 ISOLATION If you test positive for COVID-19, are waiting for COVID-19 test results, or have symptoms, stay in a contained area of your home to avoid infecting people inside your home. Isolation is more strict than quarantine. Do not go to work/school or participate in activities outside of your home until you are likely no longer contagious. QUARANTINE If you are not vaccinated and have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, stay home and away from people for a set amount of time to prevent potentially infecting others. Even if you do not feel any symptoms, you might be contagious after exposure to COVID-19. If symptoms develop, start the isolation period. EXPOSED If you have been in close contact to someone who has COVID-19, stay home. If symptoms develop, start the isolation period. Close contact means that you have been within six feet of an infected person for 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period. In a K–12 indoor classroom setting or a structured outdoor setting where mask use can be supervised, the close contact definition excludes students who were between three to six feet of an infected student if both the infected student and the exposed student(s) correctly and consistently wore well-fitting masks the entire time.
For more information, visit covid19.colorado.gov/isolation-and-quarantine.
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Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth
Wash your hands frequently
Physical distance yourself from others
Get vaccinated
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ISOLATION TIPS WHEN SPACE IS LIMITED It is best to have a separate room and bathroom for someone sick with COVID-19, but sometimes that is not possible. FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS
Keep at least six feet between the sick person and everyone else. Be especially careful to keep people at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 (older people and people with medical conditions) away from anyone who is sick. Wear a mask or cloth face-covering around others. Anyone under age two, anyone who has trouble breathing, and anyone who cannot remove the mask without help should not wear a mask. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your inner elbow. Wash hands often. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth. Don’t allow visitors unless they absolutely must be in the home. Don’t share personal items like phones, dishes, bedding, or toys. Have the sick person eat in a different area than the rest of the household, or eat at a different time.
ASSIGN A COVID CAREGIVER
Assign one person to help the person who has COVID-19. The assigned caregiver should not be someone who is at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Assign a different person for other household members who need help with cleaning, bathing, or other tasks. When a person with COVID-19 is not able to care for themselves, the caregiver should bring food to the sick person and wash their dishes; clean and disinfect in areas where the sick person has been; and wash the sick person’s bedding and laundry.
MAKE BEDROOM ACCOMMODATIONS
If possible, open a window to bring in and circulate fresh air. Place beds at least 6 feet apart, if possible. Sleep head to toe. Use a curtain, bedspread, large sheet of cardboard, or similar item to separate the sick person’s bed from other beds.
MAKE BATHROOM ACCOMMODATIONS
If possible, open a window to bring in and circulate fresh air. Have the sick person clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces after using the bathroom, if they are able. Wait as long as possible after the sick person uses the bathroom before entering it.
This information is from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (covid19.colorado.gov/isolation-and-quarantine).
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COVID-19 CRISIS COUNSELING COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Colorado Spirit Crisis Counseling and Training Program (CCP) is designed to support individuals and communities impacted by the challenges of COVID-19. The program aims to promote recovery, resilience, and empowerment while strengthening existing community support systems by helping with the emotional needs of survivors and those affected by the pandemic. All services are free and anonymous. HOW CCP CAN HELP? CCP’s trained crisis counselors are there to listen and provide emotional support around the feelings that life during the pandemic may bring up, such as worry, sadness, hopelessness, or anger. Understanding, managing, and reducing stress. Developing coping strategies. Connection to community resources and other relief services. Providing education and information to address the unique challenges of COVID-19. Assisting survivors in reviewing their disaster recovery options.
For more information, visit www.coloradospiritccp.com.
OTHER RESOURCES Servicios de La Raza (serviciosdelaraza.org/covid-19-crisis-counseling) Community Reach Center (www.communityreachcenter.org/colorado-spirit) The Center for African American Health (caahealth.org/programs-and-services) Denver Indian Center (denverindiancenter.org) Healthcare Worker and Educator Support Center (medschool.cuanschutz.edu/psychiatry/ covid-19-support) I Matter (imattercolorado.org) Yo Importo (yoimportocolorado.org)
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SCHOOL STAFF DIRECTORY ADAMS CITY HIGH SCHOOL Phone: 303-289-3111 Fax: 303-288-6113
ALSUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Phone: 303-288-6865 Fax: 303-288-6866
KEMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Phone: 303-853-5850 Fax: 303-288-6634
Interim Principal Chris Garcia Assistant Principal Stuart Richie Assistant Principal Natalie Johnson Assistant Principal Tina Johnson Principal’s Secretary Denise Sandoval Attendance Liaison Cynthia Valdez Health Clerk Jessica HernandezSanchez
Principal Dawn Menard Assistant Principal Loydene Dolezal Secretary DeAnna Reece Attendance Liaison Keren Estrada Family Liaison Ruth Amador Health Clerk Diana Romero
Principal Bob Jurhs-Savage Assistant Principal Amanda Schulte Secretary Carina Quinonez Attendance Liaison Jadira Casillas Family Liaison Sheila Duran Health Clerk Vanessa Valdez
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Phone: 303-853-0327 Fax: 303-287-0328
MONACO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Phone: 303-853-5901 Fax: 303-287-0308
Principal Tom Deaguero Assistant Principal Glenn Sands Secretary Cristina Galvan-Marquez Family Liaison Rudy Sanchez Kids First Health Care School Nurse Tina Cartelli
Principal Sheridan Hirsch Assistant Principal Carissa Freeman Secretary Karen Amaro Attendance Liaison Sandra Ortiz Caballero Family Liaison Mayra Perez Loya Health Clerk Alicia VanMetre
Principal Ryan Green Assistant Principal Anne Blackburn Secretary Wendy Ortiz Attendance Liaison Ingrid Canto Family Liaison Valentina Inciarte Health Clerk Elena Nunez
ADAMS CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Phone: 303-289-5881 Fax: 303-288-8574
DUPONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Phone: 303-287-0189 Fax: 303-287-0180
Principal Martin Pearson Assistant Principal Jennifer Lindberg Head Secretary Giuliana Marquez Attendance Liaison Kathleen Kosik Family Liaison Bianca Lovato
Principal Brian Clark Assistant Principal Kelly Hynes Secretary Irasema Gonzalez Attendance Liaison Laura Gutierrez Family Liaison Nancy Morris Health Clerk Kim Cochran
KEARNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Phone: 303-287-0261 Fax: 303-287-0432
HANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Phone: 303-853-5800 Fax: 303-288-5578
Principal Tom Ciolek Assistant Principal Nathan Cabrera Secretary Liza Minjarez Health Clerk Jodi Norwood
Principal Lisa Martinez Assistant Principal Rachael Hughes Secretary Elizabeth Cervantes Attendance Liaison Ana Guzman Family Liaison Itzel Santana Morfin Health Clerk Denise Lucero
LESTER ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL Phone: 303-853-3301 Fax: 303-298-7167
ROSE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Phone: 303-287-0163 Fax: 720-322-8167 Principal Luis Camas Assistant Principal Jan Gilmore Office Manager Christine Castillo Attendance Liaison Beatrice DeLuna Health Clerk Sandra Martinez SANVILLE PRESCHOOL Phone: 303-853-5675 Fax: 303-287-2473 Principal Luciana Stokley Secretary Jannett Lopez STARS EARLY LEARNING CENTER Phone: 303-853-5000 Fax: 303-853-5013 Principal Luciana Stokley Secretary Anabel Narez
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Remote learning is learning that occurs temporarily, outside of a school building, in response to emergency situations and offers continuous educational opportunities that build upon previously taught content. Should any grade level or school need to engage in remote learning, Adams 14 will follow the practices outlined in this section.
IN THIS SECTION About remote learning............................................................24 Remote learning systems and platforms...........................24 Technology devices...................................................................25 Student remote learning expectations..............................25 Remote learning attendance.................................................26 English Language Development (ELD)..............................27 Special education......................................................................27
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ABOUT REMOTE LEARNING In Adams 14, remote learning happens through online instruction and includes two types of learning experiences: Synchronous (at the same time): Learning that takes place in real-time with a teacher. The delivery of instruction is live and virtual as a whole-class, small group, or individual meeting. Asynchronous (at different times): Learning that occurs without a teacher’s live instruction on the student’s own time or self-paced without direct interaction of participants. Learning can be accessed through online assignments, videos of direct instruction, or offline activities.
REMOTE LEARNING SYSTEMS AND PLATFORMS During remote learning, teachers will deliver instruction through Google Meet, Google Classroom, and/or Seesaw (preschool through fifth grade). Google Meet: A video communication tool that teachers use for live meetings with students. Real-time video instruction is a valuable asset for synchronous learning and allows students to get instant feedback and answers to their questions. Google Classroom: A learning management system for teachers and students. Teachers can post assignments, materials, questions, and activities while students view and complete work according to due dates. Seesaw: A learning management system for teachers and students. Teachers can post activities and assignments while students can respond and interact. Clever: A digital learning platform where the district or a student’s teacher can add online programs. Clever supports single sign-on, meaning once students enter their username and password for an app, they will be able to access it with one click.
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TECHNOLOGY DEVICES The district issues Chromebooks for Adams 14 students in second grade and above and iPads for Adams 14 students in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. If your student needs a Chromebook, please schedule an appointment at bit.ly/A14-TechDevice-Appt. Appointments are available Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you are unavailable during these hours, please call 303-853-3333. If you are in need of an iPad for your student (preschool through first grade), please contact your student’s school for an appointment.
To learn how to use your Chromebook, visit bit.ly/A14-Chromebook-Tutorial.
STUDENT REMOTE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS During synchronous learning, students receive instruction from their classroom teachers via Google Meet. During asynchronous learning, students engage in activities throughout the school day as indicated in Google Classroom or Seesaw. During remote learning, students will: Ensure that their devices are charged and ready (Chromebook or iPad); Prepare their headphones and all learning materials, this includes usernames and passwords; Follow their school daily schedule as indicated in Google Classroom or Seesaw; Engage in learning activities, this includes using the digital tools and platform features; Complete assignments by the due dates provided in Google Classroom or Seesaw; and Contact classroom teacher with questions and/or support needed.
Meal services are provided at each school from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. for all schools.
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REMOTE LEARNING ATTENDANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Teachers record student attendance for morning and afternoon sessions, even if they are asynchronous. Asynchronous sessions Teachers determine and record if a student is present based on homework/assignments completed. Students need to complete at least one assignment per asynchronous session to be considered present for that session. This applies for hybrid days (morning synchronous/ afternoon asynchronous). Asynchronous whole days When teachers are not available, students are required to turn in at least one assignment per session (morning/afternoon) to be considered present. Teachers record and report student attendance to the school attendance liaison daily. Teachers are not able to change/edit student attendance for previous days; only school attendance liaisons have Infinite Campus permissions to do so.
SECONDARY SCHOOL Teachers record student attendance for every scheduled session, even if they are asynchronous. Asynchronous sessions Teachers determine and record if a student is present based on homework/assignments completed. Students need to complete at least one assignment per asynchronous session to be considered present for that session. This applies for hybrid days (morning synchronous/ afternoon asynchronous). Asynchronous whole days When teachers are not available, students are required to turn in at least one assignment per session (morning/afternoon) to be considered present. Teachers record and report student attendance to the school attendance liaison daily. Teachers are not able to change/edit student attendance for previous days; only school attendance liaisons have Infinite Campus permissions to do so. 26
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT During in-person and remote learning, Adams 14 will continue to identify students who speak a language other than English at home. These students, identified as English language learners (ELL), will receive support to continue to learn academic English and progress in content classes. Students will attend an English Language Development (ELD) class focused on developing English reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This class is designed to give students language skills at their specific language level. In their other classes (English, math, science, social studies), students will use strategies so they can develop their English and to understand the content. For more information, visit adams14.net/about/departments/culturally-and-linguistically-diverseeducation.
SPECIAL EDUCATION The Special Education Department is committed to providing free and appropriate educational opportunities for students with disabilities in alignment with public health guidelines. To address the unique needs of students with disabilities, special education providers will continue the work with families to collaboratively identify services for each student that can be provided both directly and indirectly in remote and in-person learning environments. Service plans may be adjusted as needed for the circumstances of the learning environment. Letter to families (bit.ly/3HMCVuk) Significant Support Needs center-based program (bit.ly/3oNTBdD) Learning Lab center-based program (bit.ly/3sEO2PO) Affective Needs center-based program (bit.ly/35ZgdRF)
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Adams 14 knows that there is no substitute for inperson learning, and our teachers and staff look forward to seeing our students in classrooms every day. To keep our students learning in-person, we all need to make the best health and safety decisions and ensure that we follow the guidance from our health partners.
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MY SCHOOL DAY | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MORNING • In the morning, my parent/guardian will check my temperature at home and make sure that I don’t have any COVID-19 symptoms before sending me to school. • I will pack my backpack, making sure I have my mask, my district-issued iPad or Chromebook, power cord, and a water bottle.
GETTING TO SCHOOL • If I ride the bus, I will wear my mask and maintain physical distance from others while waiting, and I will continue to wear my mask while on the bus. • If I walk to school or if my parent/guardian drops me off, I can greet my friends from a safe distance while I line up to enter the school. • My parent/guardian can walk me to the door, but they need to wear a mask. (Each grade level will have an assigned entrance to enter the school building, which will be clearly marked with bilingual signs.) • I will eat breakfast in the cafeteria. 30
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IN MY CLASSROOM • I will use hand sanitizer outside my classroom before entering. • I will hang my coat and backpack on the back of my chair or in the hallway. • My supplies will not be shared this year and will be labeled and kept separately from my classmates’ supplies. • I will sit in my assigned seat inside my classroom that is set up with physical distancing to the best extent possible. (Per the Colorado Department of Education’s Reopening Schools Guidance, students in elementary schools do not do not need to meet the six-foot physical distance in classrooms or other locations, and normal class sizes may occur.) • My teacher will provide engaging instruction. • I will wear my mask throughout the day and be given a mask break every hour, and I will wash or sanitize my hands often. • If I show any signs of illness, I will be escorted by my teacher or a school staff member to the school health office to complete a comprehensive health screener to determine if I can stay at school or if I need to be picked up.
SPECIALS (ART, MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION) • My Specials teachers will move from class to class, and physical education (P.E.) will be held outside as much as possible.
RECESS AND LUNCH • With additional COVID-19 protocols, salad bars will return. Individually wrapped fresh fruit and vegetables will be available.
THROUGHOUT THE DAY • Throughout the day, my school classrooms, cafeteria, bathrooms, playground, and high-touch areas will be cleaned and disinfected. • Parents, guardians, and school volunteers are allowed in the buildings with symptom screening and masks. • Assemblies and field trips may resume with additional COVID-19 precautions.
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MY SCHOOL DAY | MIDDLE SCHOOL MORNING • In the morning, my parent/guardian will check my temperature at home and make sure that I don’t have any COVID-19 symptoms before sending me to school. • I will pack my backpack, making sure I have my mask, my district-issued Chromebook, power cord, and a water bottle.
GETTING TO SCHOOL • If I ride the bus, I will wear my mask and maintain physical distance from others while waiting, and I will continue to wear my mask while on the bus. • If I walk to school or if my parent/guardian drops me off, I can greet my friends from a safe distance while I line up to enter the school. • I will enter the school at the assigned entrance for my grade level (sixth, seventh, or eighth grade), which will be clearly marked with bilingual signs. • I will eat breakfast in the cafeteria in my assigned section.
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IN MY CLASSROOM • If I need help, school staff will be in the hallways to help me get to my class. • I will walk quickly and directly to class during passing periods. Each grade level (sixth, seventh, and eighth) will move from class to class at different times to reduce crowding in the hallway. • I will sit in my assigned classroom seat that has been arranged for physical distancing to the best extent possible, which might include barriers. • My teacher will provide engaging instruction. • I will wear my mask throughout the day, but will be given mask breaks, and I will wash or sanitize my hands often. • If I show any signs of illness, my teacher will send me to visit the school health office to complete a comprehensive health screener to determine if I can stay at school or if I need to be picked up.
RECESS AND LUNCH • I will wash or sanitize my hands before I sit down to eat. • With additional COVID protocols, salad bars will return. Individually wrapped fresh fruit and vegetables will be available. • I will scan my new student ID card for lunch instead of using a pin pad. • Before I go back into my classroom, I will wash or sanitize my hands.
THROUGHOUT THE DAY • Throughout the day, my school classrooms, cafeteria, bathrooms, and high-touch areas will be cleaned and disinfected. • Parents, guardians, and school volunteers are allowed in the buildings with symptom screening and masks. • Assemblies and field trips may resume with additional COVID-19 precautions.
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MY SCHOOL DAY | HIGH SCHOOL MORNING • In the morning, my parent/guardian will check my temperature at home and make sure that I don’t have any COVID-19 symptoms before sending me to school. • I will pack my backpack, making sure I have my mask, my district-issued Chromebook, power cord, and a water bottle.
GETTING TO SCHOOL • If I ride the bus, I will wear my mask and maintain physical distance from others while waiting, and I will continue to wear my mask while on the bus. • If I walk, drive to school, or my parents/guardians drop me off, I can greet my friends from a safe distance while I line up to enter the school at one of the three identified entrances, which will be clearly marked with bilingual signs. • I will eat breakfast in the cafeteria.
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IN MY CLASSROOM • If I need help, school staff will be in the hallways to help me get to my class. • I will walk quickly and directly to class during passing periods. • I will sit in my assigned classroom seat that has been arranged for physical distancing to the best extent possible. • My teacher will provide engaging instruction. • I will wear my mask throughout the day, but will be given mask breaks, and I will wash or sanitize my hands often. • If I show any signs of illness, my teacher will send me to visit the school health office to complete a comprehensive health screener to determine if I can stay at school or if I need to be picked up.
LUNCH • I will wash or sanitize my hands before I sit down to eat. • With additional COVID protocols, salad bars will return. Individually wrapped fresh fruit and vegetables will be available. • I will scan my new student ID card for lunch instead of using a pin pad. • Before I go back into my classroom, I will wash or sanitize my hands.
THROUGHOUT THE DAY • Throughout the day, my school classrooms, cafeteria, bathrooms, and high-touch areas will be cleaned and disinfected. • Parents, guardians, and school volunteers are allowed in the buildings with symptom screening and masks. • Assemblies and field trips may resume with additional COVID precautions.
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February 2022 Adams County School District 14 5291 E. 60th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 www.adams14.org
