Phased Approach to Reentry: Second Semester
Below are the defined phases and related criteria for each phase with risk levels and mitigation measures. We intend to remain within a phase for one week at a time, while we monitor data that would cause us to transition to a new phase the following week. The phase, for purposes of the learning schedule, will be announced each Tuesday; the relevant learning schedule will begin the following Monday.
If the five-day rolling average of active cases in the community is greater than 1.0%, placing the average above the Phase 1 band of the Phase Tracker (0.8 - 1.0%) as shown below, all work and instruction will continue remotely. In this case, all students Pre-K through Grade 12 will learn remotely five days per week and staff will work remotely. A federal, state, or local stay-at-home order or lock-down measures will always supersede the district’s Continuous Learning Plan.
Phase 1: Risk of spreading COVID-19 is significant. Requires Significant Mitigation.
All grade 4 through 12 classrooms are closed to students. Students in grades 4-12 are not physically attending school and are completing coursework through remote learning. HCS is prepared to support students’ well-being and academic development remotely for an extended period of time. Students in grades K-3 will follow a hybrid learning model, with two days per week of on-campus, face-to-face instruction per week. Students will learn remotely the remaining three days of the week; all K-3 students will learn remotely on Wednesdays. Short-term closure procedures (remote learning) will occur for COVID-19-affected buildings. Unless superseded by a federal, state, or local order to the contrary, all staff will be expected to report to their work locations during Phase 1 if they maintain an individual office/classroom space. Principals and supervisors will make adjustments for individuals who share classrooms/office space.
Phase 2: Risk of spreading COVID-19 is moderate but increasing. Requires Moderate Mitigation.
Reduced on-campus hours for all schools. Students in grades 4-12 will follow a hybrid learning model, with two days per week of on-campus, face-to-face instruction per week. Students will work remotely the remaining three days of the week; all 4-12 students will learn remotely on Wednesday. Students in grades K-3 will follow a four-day-per-week learning model, with on-campus, face-to-face instruction occurring on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday each week. Students will learn remotely on Wednesdays. Short-term closure procedures (remote learning) will occur for COVID-19-affected buildings.
Phase 3: Risk of spreading COVID-19 is minimal. Requires Minimal Mitigation.
All schools and classrooms are open for on-campus, face-to-face instruction five days per week; however, short-term closure procedures will occur for COVID-19-affected buildings. These short-term closures may be followed by reopening with reduced on-campus hours (moving between remote and hybrid learning).
Phase 4: No risk of community transmission of COVID-19. Requires No Mitigation.
No risk of community transmission of COVID-19. Requires No Mitigation.
All schools and classrooms are open for on-campus, face-to-face instruction five days per week. Curriculum will be delivered on campus via face-to-face instruction, with blended learning strategies that integrate digital resources. HCS will monitor and be prepared to react to identification of COVID-19 positive tests that affect staff members or students. Additional health and safety guidelines may be enacted in consultation with the Health Department.