Greenland School District
2020-2021 Ready For Learning Options
Option 1 Traditional/Blended Learning | Option 2 Virtual Learning |
Select this option for the most traditional school experience. Students will be enrolled as normal and will begin school on August 26, 2020, with orientation days on August 24 and 25. More information will follow soon. The entire District Ready For Learning plan and FAQs available here | Select this option if a transition to traditional/blending learning is preferred later but prefer off site for now. Instruction will begin August 26, 2020.
Click here to enroll for Virtual Learning. Students can transition to blended learning at any time. |
Location On-Site School Campus | Location Online Virtually |
Teachers/Staff Greenland Certified Teachers | Teachers/Staff Greenland Certified Teachers |
Curriculum
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Length of Day
● Follow schedule similar to traditional (The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education defines a student absence as not present for onsite instruction provided by the district; not participating in a planned district-approved activity, or not engaged in scheduled instruction at an off-site location, including remote learning.)
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(The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education defines a student absence as not present for onsite instruction provided by the district; not participating in a planned district-approved activity, or not engaged in scheduled instruction at an off-site location, including remote learning.) |
Activities ● Students participate in on-campus activities ● Recess provided ● Social distancing will be practiced where feasible ● Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) offerings provided as allowed (such as team sports, band, cheer, etc) | Activities ● Principal invites students to participate in on-campus activities ● Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) offerings provided as allowed (such as team sports, band, cheer, etc) |
Health and Safety
● Wear a face-covering or mask covering nose and mouth as required by guidance ● Frequent sanitization of surfaces and buildings ● Students and staff stay home when not feeling well and/or have been exposed to COVID-19 ● ADH guidelines will be followed for students or staff who test positive for COVID-19 ● Contact tracing will be conducted by the ADH | Health and Safety
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Student Support
immune systems will be accommodated ● School Based Mental Health (SBMH) providers will help teachers address specific student social/emotional learning (SEL) needs. SEL tools and sites are available to parents. Counselors will be available to support students, families, and teachers. ● In the event of a school closure, students with special needs (special education, 504, Dyslexia, etc.) will participate in live instruction with scheduled ZOOM, Google Hangout video conferencing sessions. ● Greenland Special Education teachers and staff will work with families to meet the needs of students. | Student Support
● School Based Mental Health (SBMH) providers will help teachers address specific student social/emotional learning (SEL) needs. SEL tools and sites are available to parents. Counselors will be available to support students, families, and teachers. ● In the event of a school closure, students with special needs (special education, 504, Dyslexia, etc.) will participate in live instruction with scheduled ZOOM, Google Hangout video conferencing sessions. ● Greenland Special Education teachers and staff will work with families to meet the needs of students. |
Technology Requirements ● Laptop device with camera and microphone (Available through school district) in the traditional classroom or transition to virtual instruction ● Home Wi-Fi Internet connection, if possible or connection through the community or district | Technology Requirements
● Home Wi-Fi Internet connection or low cost Internet options through private providers |
Transportation
● Students will wear a face-covering or mask covering the nose and mouth as required ● Hand sanitizer will be available for students ● Social distancing may not always be possible for bus riders | Transportation
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Food Service
● Teachers will rotate eating in their classroom and the cafeteria or other areas on campus ● Students will wear a face-covering or mask covering the nose and mouth to/from cafeteria and remove while eating as required ● Surfaces will be frequently sanitized | Food Service
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Parent/Student Expectations
● Monitor student grades via HAC system ● Ensure daily attendance/engagement ● Follow social distancing guidelines ● Work in large and small instructional groups ● Participate in blended learning ● Complete formative and summative assessments ● Students will be responsible for completing assignments and assessments, which will be part of the student’s grade ● Transitioning to virtual learning when required by the district, ADH, and/or CDC ● Wear a face-covering or mask covering nose and mouth as expected ● Make efforts to limit social interaction as per ADH | Parent/Student Expectations
● Utilize the internet with a device to access content and assignments via Google Classroom ● Document learning using a variety of presentation tools ● Work in small groups via ZOOM and Google classrooms ● Complete online formative and summative assessments ● Students will be responsible for completing assignments and assessments, which will be part of the student’s grade. ● Wear a face-covering or mask covering nose and mouth as required by board policy when invited to campus events by principal |