A three-week pilot program of student support cohorts launched on October 19th. These cohorts are intended to create a critical support system for students who are in need of assistance outside of the virtual setting.
Initially, priority enrollment will be provided to students who are a part of more than one of the following populations:
- Students failing classes because of lack of access to connectivity and/or a lack of a quiet learning environment;
- Students failing multiple courses;
- Seniors failing courses required for graduation.
Cohorts will be comprised of:
- No more than 12 students
- Social distanced seating (indoor/outdoor) with plexiglass shields at each workspace
- Daily health screening / all health protocols followed
- Face coverings required at all times
Every three weeks we will evaluate, and determine necessary modifications to layer in additional support based on the availability of staff, and other health factors known at that time.
As San Mateo County approaches the Yellow Tier, considerations for reopening schools are also underway. The decision to begin in-person instruction or remaining in distance learning will weigh heavily on safety, capacity, and teacher availability.
As required by the state, we are submitting a plan that will specify our health guidelines and protocols based upon the following factors and considerations:
- Maintaining a quality and rigorous instructional program for all students
- Capacity of classrooms compared to number of students
- Number of students on campus compared to teacher availability
- Effectiveness of simultaneous instruction for in-person and virtual instruction
- Labor agreements
- Cohorts entrances, egress, and movement within the schools
- Health screenings and testing for students and staff
- Contact tracing
- Physical distancing
- Staff and family education on enforcement of the plan
- Triggers for transition back into distance learning
- Communications plan