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Students will return to learning on Monday, Aug. 24. Parents will choose from two options which have been created to allow students to engage in learning while protecting the health and well-being of students and staff. 

• Option 1 offers a reduced-capacity, in-person approach to learning where students will attend classes at school two days a week and participate in online learning from home three days a week.
• Option 2 is a fully virtual learning approach where students will learn from home using a district-provided device. 

By July 31, parents must select one of these options for each child for the first semester of the school year.

If parents choose the reduced capacity, In-Person model, their child will attend classes at school two days a week and participate in online learning from home three days a week. View a sample In-Person schedule here. 

To minimize class sizes, students will be divided alphabetically into two groups. Students with last names beginning with A-K will be assigned to Group 1, and students with last names starting with L-Z will be assigned to Group 2. Group 1 will attend in-person classes on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, a teacher will lead online instruction and engage with students virtually from home. On Thursday and Friday, students will access and engage with independent online curriculum, lessons and tools with limited teacher interaction. Group 2 will attend in-person classes on Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday, a teacher will lead online instruction and engage with students virtually from home. On Monday and Tuesday, students will access and engage with independent online curriculum, lessons and tools with limited teacher interaction. On independent virtual learning days, students are expected to be actively learning during school time. Depending on COVID-19 exposure levels in the community at the end of the first quarter, SPS may consider increasing the number of days In-Person students attend classes at school. Conversely, students may be required to do full-time virtual learning at any time due to changes in conditions at school or in the community.

The full-time Virtual learning option will be a comprehensive school experience. The 100 percent virtual curriculum will be delivered by a certified SPS teacher. Students will have a more structured online learning experience than they did this spring via the SPS At Home online learning platform. Students will be supported in their online learning by teaches who provide direct instruction, feedback and interaction five days a week. View a sample Virtual schedule here. 

Attendance and grading expectations will be the same as those for In-Person classes. Teachers will communicate regularly with parents/guardians to ensure attendance and monitor for needed support. There will be face-to-face check-in opportunities for students during the school day in a limited capacity. Read more about the Virtual option. 

By July 31, you must complete this form to select a learning option for each child in your family. Due to the logistics associated with delivering the two instruction options, families should commit to the option they select for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. When the first semester ends, students will have the opportunity to select a different option. Families who choose the In-Person option should be aware that depending on COVID-19 exposure levels in the community at the end of the first quarter. SPS may consider increasing the number of days In-Person students attend classes at school. Conversely, students may be required to do full-time virtual learning at any time due to changes in conditions at school or in the community.

In early August, SPS will follow up with families to confirm their selection and provide more details regarding schedules and other logistics for the 2020-2021 school year. 

At SPS, masks or face coverings will be required for employees and students in pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 while at school and when riding the bus.  Employees and students are encouraged to bring their own masks when possible. Masks must be school-appropriate if brought from home. Masks will be provided to students and employees if they do not have their own.