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BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT Fall Planning 2020
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Bellevue School District School Start Family ForumAugust 26, 2020
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
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• Your school day
• Childcare
• Early Learning
• Advanced Learning
• Special Education
• Multi-Language Learners
• Activities and Athletics
• Student Support
• Logistics
- Nutrition- Technology- COVID-19- Where to go for help
Elementary Schedule – Remote and VirtualRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
SAMPLE Secondary Schedule – Remote and VirtualRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
Green shaded = Synchronous
Peach shaded = Asynchronous
*Period 8 provides time for students, educators, parents to participate in training and/or efforts related to topics such as:
❖ Equity❖ Technology and use of platforms❖ Social emotional learning
❖ Mental health strategies❖ Assessment❖ Community building❖ And more!
DefinitionsRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
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Temporary Remote✓ Monitor health guidelines regularly
Hybrid✓ Combination of remote and in-person✓ Some students attend in-person daily
AttendanceRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
• Elementary: Attendance will be taken daily by classroom and recorded in Synergy
• Secondary: Attendance will be taken daily by period and recorded in Synergy
• For reporting of absences during September, our focus will be on connecting and engaging with families to ensure student participation
• Beginning October 5, our current practice of reporting absences to families and excusing absences for valid reason will resume.
Grading and AssessmentRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
What’s Familiar What’s New
Elementary:• Progress reports twice per year• Grades reported using a 1-4 scale• Comments provided• Parent conferences in October
Secondary:• Progress reports quarterly• Grades reporting using A-F letter designations• Comments provided
• Classroom assessment will be aligned to learning standards
• Students will be provided with multiple opportunities to demonstrate learning
• Students will be able to re-take and/or re-do summative assessments
• Late work used to assess student learning will be fully recognized to demonstrate proficiency
Grading and AssessmentRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
What’s Familiar What’s New
Policy 2420: Grading and Progress Reporting
Procedure 2420P: Grading and Progress Reporting
Best Practices in Assessment, Grading and Reporting 2420P-Exhibit A
A shift to proficiency-based grading based on learning standards. An Advisory Team will be formed to support the implementation of a grading system that results in grades that are:
• mathematically accurate,• resistant to bias, and;• motivational for students
A plan will be developed by May 2021 with implementation beginning in September 2021
ChildcareRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
Spots will be prioritized for children of essential workers. Examples include healthcare workers, first responders and educators.
1Space will be limited to 600 spots kindergarten through 5th grade students at three locations:
•Eastgate
•Phantom Lake•Stevenson
2Bellevue School District staff will support your child in accessing their online learning environment with their teacher at assigned class times.
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• Kindergarten teachers are reaching out to families to schedule Family Connection Meetings which will occur on September 3rd, 4th, or 8th.
• These one-on-one family connection meetings will give families and teachers a chance to get to know each other and connect about individual student and family needs.
• Teachers will give more detailed information about their schedules, discuss flexibility, and expectations for online learning.
Kindergarten and Early LearnersRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
Advanced LearningRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
Eligibility will occur
Services will be provided
Family Forum Focused on Students Receiving Support through an IEP or 504 Plan
Special EducationRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
Elementary SpecialistsRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
• Elementary students will participate in live specialist time in the morning and small group and/or asynchronous time with specialists in the afternoon.
• Time will be scheduled in 20-minute blocks.
• Specialists include art, music, physical education, library and band/orchestra (5th grade)
School SuppliesRISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER
• Schools are working with their community to get necessary materials such as novels, workbooks, instruments, etc. to students.
• Schools will not charge for essential school supplies but may have some basic supply lists.
• Look for communication from your student’s school regarding plans for supply distribution and needs.
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Dual Language and Language Immersion
• Priority: Offer BOTH Virtual and Hybrid/Temporary Remote Options in Spanish and Mandarin
• Challenge: Staff both Virtual and Hybrid when we get to Hybrid (with K-2 full-time at 1:16).
• Proposal: Hybrid A/B Schedule for grades K-5 at Jing Mei and Puesta del Sol (family feedback welcomed)
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Multi-Language Learners (MLL)
Students Receiving English Language Services:
• Multi-Language Learner Facilitators will provide on-line co-teaching, small group and 1:1 support.
• Science content videos using the science kits have been created to help support high impact language strategies.
• Culturally responsive books and National Geographic supplemental content have been purchased for secondary students with a focus on oral languagedevelopment and to affirm racial and linguistic identity.
• Professional development provided to teachers at all levels on oral language, writing, and formative assessment during remote learning.
Family Engagement:
• Two virtual MLL parent events for elementary and secondary families are planned for this fall. Families will receive information within the next two weeks.
• Family connection, support, and engagement will be ongoing throughout the year.
Testing:
• English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) is underway and will continue through September for new incoming MLL students. The ELPA is provided in-person following the CDC guidelines of health and safety.
RISING TO THE CHALLENGE TOGETHERLab Courses
Music Courses:• Focus on music literacy and fundamentals as well as developing students’ skills
at using music technology platforms.• Singing or playing wind instruments will continue only in the remote segments
of the hybrid model until deemed feasible by health officials.• Some classes such as orchestra and guitar will be able to play in class with
physical distancing when we return in person.
Career and Technical Education Courses:• Several technologies to support learning in a remote environment (virtual labs,
robotics kits, new software, etc.)• Online study modules provided for industry certification.
Science Courses:• Simulations and computer modeling connected with the curricula.• Optional activities for students to do at home or in their local environment.• Interactive video platform for science labs. Students will be able to take
measurements, create data tables, do multiple trials, interpret data and draw conclusions.
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Activities and Athletics
Find Updated Information on the
BSD Athletics and Activities Department
Website
➢ Go to bsd405.org
➢ Go to Departments along the top of the screen
➢ Choose Athletics and Activities
(https://bsd405.org/departments/athletics-activities/)
Additional information is
available on school websites
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Counselor Support
Counselor-related
question and/or
concern? Email the counselor
directlyIf unable to connect with the counselor,
e-mail a building administrator
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Counselor Support
Find Resources on the
BSD Counseling Program Website
Additional info is available on school websites.
Urgent concern about your student’s
mental health, safety and/or
wellness?
Call 911
➢ Go to bsd405.org➢ Go to Services
along the top of the screen
➢ Choose Counseling(https://bsd405.org/services/counseling/)
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Student Support
Realigning Resources in Support of Students
NUTRITION DURING REMOTE LEARNING
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Meals2Go Locations & Times
• Enatai Elementary 3:30-4:30 pm• Highland Middle School 4:30-5:30 pm
• Newport Heights Elementary 3:30-4:30 pm
• Odle Middle School 4:30-5:30 pm
• Sammamish High School 4:00-5:00 pm
• Tillicum Middle School 3:30-4:30 pm• Tyee Middle School 4:00-5:00 pm
Meals accessed through the Meals2Go program will be charged to a student’s
school meal account based on the child’s eligibility for free, reduced-price or paid
meals ( just like the traditional school year). Due to a change in federal regulations,
Nutrition Services is no longer able to continue the practice of offering free meals to any child.
TECHNOLOGY
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Get Help with Technology
Online
• Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Parents email [email protected]
• Students email [email protected]
Phone
• Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Parents and students call (425) 456-4321
In-Person at Tech Centers (starting August 31)
• Monday, Wednesday,
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tech Center at Sammamish High School
100 140th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
Tech Center at Newport High School
4333 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS AND TESTING
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• Testing
• Return to School after Positive Results
• Training
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/care.aspx
When will we transition to in-person?
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High Risk > 75 cases/100K/14 daysEducation: Strongly recommend distance learning with limited in-person learning in small groups or cohorts of studentsExtracurricular: Strongly recommend canceling or postponing all in-person extra-curricular activities
Medium Risk 25-75 cases/100K/14 daysEducation: Recommend distance learning with expanding in-person learning to elementary students. Over time add hybrid in-person for middle and high school students. Extracurricular: Strongly recommend canceling or postponing all in-person extra-curricular activities
Low Risk <25 cases/100K/14 daysEducation: Encourage full-time in person learning for all elementary and hybrid for middle and high school. Over time consider full-time in person for middle and high schoolExtracurricular: Consider low and moderate risk in-person extra-curricular activities.
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REACHING OUT FOR SUPPORT
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How can we help Who to call Contact Info
Technology Questions and Concerns Tech Support Phone: (425)[email protected]@bsd405.org
Basic Needs Family Connection Centers(English and Spanish)
Sammamish HS: (253)263-9016Lake Hills Elem.: (425)389-7545
[email protected] Elem: (425)456-6005
Essential Resources(English, Spanish and Chinese)
(425)456-4470
Mental Health Services Counseling Hotline (425)456-4445
Meals2Go Nutrition Services (425)[email protected]
General Information (425)[email protected]’s Talk Button
REACHING OUT FOR SUPPORT
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Teacher/Staff Member
Asst. Principal/Principal
Executive Director of Schools
Deputy Superintendent
Superintendent
Board of Directors
Start closest to the situation with the person who most likely has the most information. If additional people are needed to reach a resolution, then move up the chain of communication.
We recommend first talking with teachers/staff members close to the concern to promote direct, open and respectful conversations so problems and concerns can be worked out quickly.