Dear STrEaM community,
In order to provide consistency for students, families and staff, we will remain online for school for the duration of the first quarter.
This takes away worry and uncertainty around possibly switching modes and schedules mid-quarter. We will re-assess and make a determination on 2nd quarter in October.
Our staff is preparing a robust, engaging online learning environment. This includes live (synchronous) learning, holding class on zoom on a regular schedule. Instead of 7 classes, students take 2 core classes per quarter, blocked with a project-based elective time. Staff will take attendance and students will earn grades.
As regulations allow, we will plan optional small group or cohort-based face to face outdoor experiences. Examples include hikes, excursions in the park, organized bike rides, outdoor learning circles.
I know many are eager to return face to face, and we are too, when it is safe. Until that time, we will maximize your online learning experience. While we were successful going virtual in the spring, understand that was emergency triage education and we were "building the plane while flying it." This fall when online learning begins, we will have nearly 6 months of preparation, learning and experience to draw from. It will look different: a rich, engaging and robust online learning environment.
When we do return face to face, we will allow families who are not comfortable with this to continue classes with their teachers and their cohort virtually.
Call with questions! We're here to serve.
Principal Mokelke
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