RISING TIDE RETURN PLAN
The Lauderdale County School District plans to shift to the Rising Tide Return plan beginning September 14 , 2020 .
OPTION 1 : ENHANCED TRADITIONAL Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade students will attend school in a traditional model everyday ( following the revised academic calendar with A / B Days and Distance Learning Days as scheduled ) with as much social distancing as practical , enhanced hygiene / disinfection protocols , and scheduling modifications as determined by state and local officials and / or Governor ’ s Executive Order .
OPTION 2 : CARES ( Capture And Restore Education Services ) Distance Learning ( Only for Kindergarten-12th Grade ) for those parents who are concerned about face-to-face instruction for their student due to COVID-19 . Students who have previously been approved for blended learning will remain in this program . This option is also available to all currently enrolled students and any student transferring or enrolling into the LCSD . DISCLAIMER : As educators , we feel it is important to share that we strongly believe face-to-face instruction is the most beneficial academic and social emotional instructional model and careful consideration should be taken when making the decision to participate in CARES . PLEASE READ THE CARES REQUIREMENTS THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING . NOTE : Students who enroll under the CARES option will not qualify to participate in athletics / extracurricular activities because they are working full time off campus .
• Limited access to school campuses for visitors / guests / vendors / parents , including mealtime
• Suspension of the policy and / or procedures for exam exemption for attendance and for perfect attendance awards
• Encouraging teachers to eat lunch or teach class outside when practical
NOTE : Social distancing will be a challenge in many building situations with the enhanced traditional school model . LCSD has a limited number of buses , limited square footage in classrooms , and other related obstacles . Social distancing will be maintained to the greatest extent possible , and strategies will be implemented by school officials based on the feasibility related to the varied space availability at each school .
OPTION 2 DESCRIPTION :
CARES DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM SCENARIO ( ONLY FOR KINDERGARTEN-12TH GRADE ) Parents of medically fragile students or parents with reservations concerning their child returning to in person learning on school campuses are given the opportunity to apply for the CARES Distance Learning Program . Those who have previously been approved will remain in the program . Others may apply , in lieu of the enhanced traditional scenario , by completing the
CARES application on the LCSD website . * Expressing intent to participate in CARES constitutes a commitment to virtual learning and acknowledgment to all the statements in this document . See The Lauderdale County School District CARES Distance Learning Program Description and Considerations below .
* Special Education Services will be determined on the individual needs of the child .
Please consider the following when determining if applying for distance learning is the best option for your child :
OPTION 1 DESCRIPTION :
ENHANCED TRADITIONAL SCENARIO
Everyone must be prepared for all three potential scenarios ( enhanced traditional , hybrid , full distance learning ) to be utilized during the school year , as needed . Please begin creating a family plan for how you will adjust if we have to move in and out of the various scenarios . Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade students will attend school in a traditional model with as much social distancing as practical , enhanced hygiene / disinfection protocols , and scheduling modifications as determined by state and local officials and / or Governor ’ s Executive Order . Modifications will include the
following :
• Daily screening protocols
• Transportation adjustments
• Adjustments to campus arrival / dismissal procedures .
• Student transition modifications
• Routine disinfection protocols
• Limited gatherings in school buildings to achieve social distancing guidelines
• Adjustments for serving meals
• Students in CARES will be enrolled at their regular school , but they will participate in virtual learning and complete daily assignments at home . Students will be required to periodically report to campus for scheduled assessments .
• Teachers will assist students in working through weekly assignments using interactive and independent activities .
• The content and the pace will match traditional school curriculum experiences .
• Distance learning students must be committed to online learning .
• While distance learning is an option for students in unique situations , distance learning does not serve as an equitable alternative to the traditional classroom setting .
• Students who are enrolled in the CARES DISTANCE LEARNING Program will not participate in athletics / extracurricular activities and there is no guarantee that all programs , courses , or electives will be available .
DISCLAIMER : As educators , we feel it is important to share that we strongly believe face-to-face instruction is the most beneficial and effective academic and social emotional instructional delivery model and careful consideration should be taken when making the decision to participate in CARES . PLEASE
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