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There are three primary modes that Wornick has planned for the 2020-2021 school year: In person learning, hybrid learning and remote learning. When safe and permitted, our school will prioritize in person learning. In person learning means that students are learning on campus with their teachers and that they will be following the in person safety guidelines detailed in this plan.

Hybrid learning is not practical for students vacationing or taking unexpected days off from school. Teachers meticulously plan lessons and materials for high student engagement and learning. Without the proper notice and setting, materials and student attention are reduced, thus making learning challenging for both the student and the class. In these instances, we ask that you notify info@wornickjds.org that you are taking a vacation and will not be attending classes. You may request work to be completed independently while away, however this will be dependent on significant notice and the lessons during your student’s absence.

TK - 5th Grade

Students are encouraged to participate in the hybrid learning when: - They are home sick and feel well enough to participate in the school day. - There is a family life event, such as a death or birth in the family. - The student(s) must quarantine per the Wornick Health and Safety Plan. In all of these instances, parents would notify health@wornickjds.org and their teachers to arrange for a supply pick up of materials to support hybrid learning for the off campus learning days.

Middle School

Because most middle school work is presented digitally through Google Classroom with limited materials, students are encouraged to attend class when: - They are home sick and feel well enough to participate in the school day. - There is a family life event, such as a death or birth in the family. - The student(s) must quarantine per the Wornick Health and Safety Plan. - They are away from school for a prolonged absence (more than 2 days).

For any health or safety absence, please notify health@wornickjds.org and for any prolonged absence, please notify Nicole Haire at nhaire@wornickjds.org. If the absence is sudden, a materials pickup or delivery can be arranged, however in most circumstances, students will have all necessary materials with them.

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A. Guidelines for Wornick Parents During Remote Learning

During remote learning, parents will have to think differently about what their child needs to be successful. It will likely have its challenges, made more difficult by circumstances where parents are also trying to work. We also ask that parents be patient and empathetic to our teachers, who are facing challenges of their own, as well as a transition to a different learning model. Our guidelines for parents are: • Set up a routine with your student. Talk through WITH them what a day looks like and what is expected. Having them be a part owner of setting the routine will help increase their buy-in on implementing the routine. Try to maintain normal routines as much as possible, and definitely have time for movement and exercise. • Help them be prepared. Where do they want to do their work? Do they have the materials they need? Walk through instructions with them. Having a physical and ergonomically suitable space that works and having them ready to do their work will help with the effectiveness of their routine. • Monitor communications from your children’s teachers. Communications may come through email to parents (or students directly, depending on their age), or through Seesaw or Google Classroom. • Set a time to check in with your children. Are they prepared at the beginning of the day? Do they know what is expected of them? Would a checklist be helpful to organize themselves? Have them share at regular intervals or at the end of the day what they worked on and what they turned in. What this looks like will depend on their age, their needs, and what works for your family. • Be flexible and resilient as needed. You may notice that one child needs something that helps make their day more successful, such as more or less frequent check-ins. Be willing to evolve as necessary. • Build in breaks and exercise. Remember that during “normal” school hours, they have recess, lunch, and on certain days PE. Make sure they have time to get outside and move! • Support them emotionally. Children are very perceptive and pick up on how their parents are feeling. While it may be a difficult time to model a sense of calm, establishing a new normal can go a long way to supporting your child. Wornick’s School Counselor is also available to help support your child.

• Monitor how much time your child is spending online. Wornick does not want its students staring at computer screens for 7-8 hours a day. We ask that parents remember most teachers are not experts in remote learning and that it will require some trial-anderror before we find the right balance between online and offline learning experiences.

School administrators will periodically check in with you to assess what you’re seeing at home and what we need to adjust. We thank you in advance for your patience and partnership! • Set rules around online interactions. Students may connect online and that will be a helpful way to remain connected with their friends. However, any school utilized platforms that are used inappropriately will be turned off for that student as a consequence.

Additionally, older students may have access to other social media or platforms unrelated to school. We ask that parents monitor their children’s use, and remind them to be respectful and kind.

Student Roles & Expectations

• Establish daily routines for engaging in the learning experiences (e.g. brush teeth, get dressed, 8:30am start) • Identify a comfortable, quiet space in your home where you can work effectively and successfully • Regularly monitor online platforms (Google Classroom, Seesaw, email, etc.) to check for announcements and feedback from your teachers • Complete assignments, doing your best work

• Join online meetings and lessons on time and behave respectfully • Do your best to meet timelines, commitments, and due dates

• Communicate proactively with your teachers if you cannot meet deadlines or need help

• Collaborate and support your Wornick peers in their learning

• Comply with Wornick’s Acceptable Use Policy, including expectations for online etiquette

• Proactively seek out and communicate with other adults at Wornick as different needs arise

B. Schedules

The schedule during remote learning will mirror the in person learning schedule. The first class will begin at 9am and the last class will end at 2:45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. On Wednesday, classes will begin at 9am and end at 12pm. On Fridays, classes will begin at 9am and end at 2:15pm. Classes will all be “synchronous” meaning that students will be learning on the same schedule. There will be built in breaks, off-screen time, and a lunch break.

“Synchronous” does not mean that students are sitting in front of their computers for the entire school day. Students will learn in a variety of modes including in “Zoom” rooms with their entire class, in small groups using the breakout feature, in pairs, or independently. However, instructions will be given live by teachers and teachers will remain available throughout the synchronous lessons. The percentage of time spent in each of these modes will be determined in an age appropriate way by the administration with the support of the Educational Leadership Team.

In the younger grades, schedules will be color coded indicating the type of synchronous lessons that each class will be. Blue coded classes will be synchronous and with teachers. Students will be expected to be on “Zoom” live with their teachers for the entire lesson. Green coded classes mean that the lesson can be done independently or in partnership with a parent at home. Instructions will be given at the start of a green session or they will be recorded in advance by the teacher. The teacher will be available throughout the green session to work with students who would like the support of a teacher. Students are not required to attend these lessons but are encouraged to complete them as they are a part of the learning program of the school. Yellow coded classes are optional lessons. The student may choose to attend. Teachers will be online for those who choose to participate.

Schedules can be found in two places. They can be found in the Google calendar of your individual students. Schedules can also be found on the Google sites home page of each class. Zoom links for each class session can be found within the schedule.

C. Communication & Technology

This section provides information on relevant communication methods and technology platforms that will be in use during remote learning, and other modes of learning. How we communicate with our community will be through the same channels as during regular operations:

Channel Audience

Email

Professional community, parents/ guardians, students Description and Access

Email will be used for all major communications and announcements, including those from the Head of School or Assistant Head of School. Teachers may use email to communicate, although they will use other platforms to interact with their students as well.

Zoom Students, community

Classes and community events will be delivered through the Zoom platform. Students must use the Zoom accounts provided to them. Links to classes will be located in student calendars as well as google class site. Links to community events will be listed in the google main calendar and Wornick Weekly email.

Seesaw TK-2 students

Seesaw will be the primary mode of content delivery for grades TK-2. Students should expect daily work in their core and enrichment subjects that will complement synchronous learning.

Google Classroom and GSuite Google Classroom: Grades 3-8

GSuite: Students with Parent/ Guardian support as appropriate

In Grades 3-8, students will use Google Classroom. For those grades, assignments will be shared and tracked there.

Google GSuite (including Gmail, Docs, Slides) will be used by teachers and students as appropriate.

Channel Audience Description and Access

Veracross

Google sites for parent information and class websites

Public Website All Students

Middle School Students

Access conferences, report cards and daily attendance.

Middle school students will continue to use Veracross for grades and when assignments are due.

Parents/Guardians Parents will be able to log in to class websites for updates and class schedule information.

General Public, Community

Wornick will maintain general information on its status for the community at large at www.wornickjds.org and for its families at https://www.wornickjds.org/for-ourfamilies/2020-21

OneCall Now

Professional community, parents/guardians

Our emergency notification system, OneCallNow, will be used to inform our community of urgent news through automatic calls and/or texts.

D. Who to Contact: Roles & Responsibilities

Many stakeholders will contribute to the effective implementation of this Learning Plan.

School Personnel Roles & Responsibilities

Head of School • Communicate with all stakeholders

Senior Leadership Team

Senior Leadership and Technology Teams

Teachers

• Create and distribute Wornick’s Learning Plan • Establish clear channels of communication between the professional community, families, and students • Support professional community and families

• Support all teachers in implementation of Wornick’s Learning Plan • Provide models and examples of outstanding remote, hybrid, and in person learning units and lessons • Recommend new methods and techniques for providing feedback to students • Support teachers as they design new methods to assess student learning • Support teachers in developing strategies to differentiate their instruction • Address parents concerns as they arise

• Communicate frequently with students and, as needed, with parents • Connect daily with their students through live lessons, small group work, learning platforms, email • Take attendance based on students’ participation in activities and online lessons • Provide timely feedback to support students’ learning • Review and reflect on the Guidelines for Wornick Teachers and plan for ways to implement them • Provide supplementary learning activities for students who may benefit from additional practice or extension activities • Use virtual platforms to check in with students on their well-being and classwork during 1 to 1 meetings and small groups • Check in with supervisor and grade level team as scheduled

School Personnel Roles & Responsibilities

Educational Technology

• Collaborate with colleagues to find resources for high quality remote, hybrid, and in person learning experiences and research • Support teachers in developing strategies to differentiate their instruction

Specialist Teachers

• PE - Synchronous lessons and develop a bank of exercises, physical activities, and competitions for students and share these with classroom teachers for posting on learning platforms • Music - Synchronous lessons and develop a bank of activities for students and share these with classroom teachers for posting on learning platforms • Art - Synchronous lessons and develop a bank of projects and learning engagements for students and share these with classroom teachers and families • Peleh Lab - Synchronous lessons and work with general studies teachers to develop a bank of projects and learning engagements for students and share these with classroom teachers and families

All Subjects - Communicate regularly with your students and provide timely feedback to them.

Questions About...

Classwork, assignments, or resource Contact

Your teachers - via email. All emails are listed on the google site for each class.

Login/Tech-related problem or issue

A personal, academic, or social - emotional concern

Other non-technology issues related to remote, hybrid, or in person learning

tech@wornickjds.org

Your child’s teacher

School counselor, Ms. Calonico: scalonico@wornickjds.org Assistant Head of School, Mrs. Haire: nhaire@wornickjds.org Head of School, Mr. Eilath: aeilath@wornickjds.org

Assistant Head of School, Mrs. Haire: nhaire@wornickjds.org

School Wide Information on closure

Head of School, Adam Eilath: aeilath@wornickjds.org

Confidential Health Reporting health@wornickjds.org

Facilities and Operations Questions

Director of Administration, Esther Gillette or Office Administrator, Pam Bodin: info@wornickjds.org to help determine what needs are and how we can help.

E. Devices and Materials

Middle school students will receive a device in accordance with our 1 to 1 device program that they will use for all modes of learning, as they would during standard operations. For grades TK-5, devices are normally stored in carts outside the classroom for student use. During this time, however, Wornick will be loaning devices to all students to support their learning. All

students are required to use Wornick devices as required applications are loaded on to

these devices. To receive a device, families must complete a Student Device Contract and return it to info@wornickjds.org. The process for picking up devices will be announced prior to the start of school.

Wornick will be preparing boxes of materials for each student that will be available for pickup prior to the start of school. Additionally, materials needed for ongoing learning needs will be prepared by teachers and available for pickup on Thursdays. Specific pickup procedures will be shared prior to the start of school.

F. Social Emotional Support

Our interim school counselor, Marcy Henzel, will be available to meet with students during remote, hybrid, and in person learning. To initiate a 1-1 call with Marcy, please reach out to her at mhenzel@wornickjds.org. Marcy may proactively reach out to some students with whom she already has a working relationship.

G. Supporting Diverse Learners

Ms. Samovar, our Director of Learning Services, will be in all Google classrooms and grade level Seesaw pages reviewing students’ work and supporting teachers in engaging our diverse learners. Ms. Samovar will also be reaching out separately to engage in 1-1 Zoom calls with students to maintain her work with the students she regularly supports. Please be on the lookout for event invitations for your students 1-1 with Ms. Samovar.

H. Attendance

Each day, students will be marked absent or present based on whether they participated in the assigned activities or online sessions.

I. Discipline

Google Hangouts and “chats” are currently enabled. Typically, these functions are disabled in the Wornick space for some grade levels. Students who abuse the hangout space or use the chat inappropriately with their peers will have their hangouts disabled for a period of time as a consequence, as determined by the Head of School or Assistant Head of School. We encourage you to monitor your students’ computer use to support them in using it appropriately.

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