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2020-2021 School Reopening Planwww.ddtwo.org/backtoschool

July 20, 2020

http://www.ddtwo.org/backtoschool

A Message from Superintendent PyeIn these challenging times for our community and our school district, I want to reassure families and staff that plans to

reopen our schools are focused on providing the best learning models for our students that create a safe and productive

environment.

Please know that Dorchester School District Two’s Core Values place students first in all decisions we make. Our vision

statement promotes providing teachers and other staff members with the resources necessary to help students reach their

optimum level of learning. An in-person traditional learning situation is preferable for students and something the district

will continue to strive for; however, we cannot sacrifice health and safety in our schools. The Reopening of Schools Task

Force has developed plans that will offer families options for learning.

In developing the learning models and operational guidelines for the 2020-2021 school year, we took into consideration

the overwhelming responses to the parent and staff surveys sent out in June. Over the summer, teachers, principals,

parents, students and district staff have worked diligently to develop reopening models that are in the best interest of our

students and staff. Guidance from the State Department of Education and the South Carolina Department of Health and

Environmental Control (SCDHEC) has also been an integral part of this process. As guidelines change, we have developed

options with enough flexibility to quickly adapt to the current level of disease activity in our community and still provide the

absolute best educational opportunities for our students. We will continue to monitor COVID-19 data and remain flexible.

My appreciation to all those who have contributed to the development of these plans, and to the leadership and support

of our Board of Trustees in these efforts. Thank you for your flexibility, understanding, and patience as we continue to

refine plans to meet the needs of our students.

Learning OptionsSchool Based InstructionVirtual Academy Overview

Approve Adjusted Bell ScheduleApprove Adjusted Calendar Start Date

www.ddtwo.org/backtoschool

LEARNING OPTIONS SUBMITTED TO SDE ON JULY 16, 2020

$191.01

$189.31

$186.54

Certain circumstances may dictate that a specific school(s)

be moved to eLearning regardless of disease activity level.

School Based Instruction

• Face-to-Face

• Hybrid

• eLearning

DDTwo

Virtual Academy

100% online learning for students

Instructional Models

Parent Choice

School Buildings Open

Students receive face-to-face, instruction two days/week

(M/T or W/Th) & three days of eLearning at home.

Preventative practices and health and safety guidelines

will be followed.

DD2 School Based Instruction

$191.01

$189.31

$186.54Instructional

Model

District Response



Face-to-Face


Students attend school five (5) days per week and

receive face-to-face instruction. Preventative practices and health and safety guidelines will be

followed.

Low Risk

L

Level of Disease Activity

In accordance w/DHEC guidance for SCDE Disease Activity

eLearning

School Buildings Closed for Students

Students will utilize eLearning at home until disease activity level allows a return to hybrid

or face-to-face model.

High Risk

H

Disease Activity

Hybrid

Medium RiskDisease Activity

M

Data updated weekly

Impact of Disease Spread on Instruction

$191.01

$189.31

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In accordance w/DHEC guidance for SCDE

Transactions: 134





will be followed.

DD2 School Based Instruction

$191.01

$189.31

$186.54Instructional

Model

District Response



Transactions: 134Face-to-Face

Transactions: 134


Students attend school five (5) days per week and


followed.

Low Risk

L


In accordance w/DHEC guidance for SCDE Disease Activity

eLearning



or face-to-face model.

High Risk

H

Disease Activity

Transactions: 134

Hybrid


M

WHAT DOES eLEARNING LOOK LIKE?

$191.01

$189.31



or face-to-face model. The comprehensive technology

plan addresses student devices and internet access.

High RiskHDisease Activity

*Staff may report to their buildings Monday – Friday as safety conditions allow

All StudentsMonday eLearning Day

Tuesday eLearning Day

Wednesday eLearning Day

Thursday eLearning Day

Friday eLearning Day

Health & Safety Precautions● Staff and visitors required to wear a

face covering● Frequent cleaning● Frequent hand washing and increased

hand sanitizing stations● Increased signage● Visitors by appointment only● Temperature screenings for all visitors● Bottle filling stations; no water

fountains● Avoid group gatherings● Virtual events such as Meet the

Teacher, Open House, Awards Ceremonies, field trips, academic competitions, etc.

● Feeding program for all students will continue

● Updated protocols for sick staff

H

eLearning Days• Teachers, school counselors, mental health

counselors, school psychologists, and administrators will provide social-emotional support regularly

• IEP goals will be maintained• Use of instructional software and online

tools• Virtual collaboration opportunities• Teachers provide daily online “live” sessions

for all students via Microsoft Teams following the regular student schedule

• Use of instructional software, online tools, and recorded lessons

• Daily attendance is taken

SAMPLE eLEARNING SCHEDULES

Elementary – All Students

Monday – Friday

Follows regular

student/class schedule

eLearning with live sessions (6 hours 30 min):

Reading/Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science/Social Studies, Resource services (3 hours)

Fine Arts/Health & Wellness (40 minutes)

Morning Meeting, Independent Reading, Enrichment Activities, Brain Breaks, Lunch, Recess

(2 hours and 50 minutes)

Middle – All StudentsMonday – Friday

Follows regular bell

schedule


6 class periods plus Advisory/Homeroom (approx. 45 min per class)

High – All StudentsMonday – Friday

Follows regular bell

schedule


4 class periods per day (approx. 60 min per class)

WHAT DOES HYBRID LEARNING LOOK LIKE?

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*Staff will report to their buildings Monday - Friday

Health & Safety Precautions● Staff, students, and visitors required to wear a face covering● Social distancing cannot be guaranteed● Classroom and bus capacity is reduced for spaced seating● Frequent cleaning● Frequent hand washing and increased hand sanitizing stations● Increased signage● Increased supervision during limited transitions● Visitors by appointment only● Temperature screenings for all visitors● Bottle filling stations; no water fountains● Virtual events such as Meet the Teacher, Open House, Awards

Ceremonies, field trips, academic competitions, etc.● Breakfast and lunch served in the classroom● No use of playground equipment or lockers● Updated protocols for sick students and staff





will be followed.


Cohort A Cohort BMonday Face-to-Face Instruction

on campus

Independent eLearning at

home

Tuesday Face-to-Face Instruction

on campus

Independent eLearning at

home

Wednesday Independent eLearning at

home

Face-to-Face Instruction on

campus

Thursday Independent eLearning at

home


campus

Friday eLearning Day with live

morning sessions

eLearning Day with live

morning sessions

Face-to-Face - Two Days● Differentiated grouping based on student needs● Hands-on learning ● Limit sharing of supplies (i.e. devices, books, learning tools,

supplies, etc.)● Teachers, school counselors, mental health counselors,

school psychologists, and administrators will provide social-emotional support regularly

WHAT DOES HYBRID LEARNING LOOK LIKE?

$191.01

$189.31

$186.54

eLearning - Three Days● Teachers, school counselors,

mental health counselors, school psychologists, and administrators will provide social-emotional support regularly

● Use of instructional software, online tools, and recorded lessons

● Continuation of learning based on face-to-face instruction

● Virtual collaboration opportunities

● Daily attendance taken-----------------------------------

● Fridays: Teachers provide online “live” sessions for all students via Microsoft Teams during designated times


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will be followed. The comprehensive technology

plan addresses student devices and internet access.

SAMPLE HYBRID LEARNING SCHEDULES

Elementary Sample - Cohort A StudentMonday

and

Tuesday

Face-to-Face Instruction on campus

Wednesday

and

Thursday

Independent eLearning at home:

• Reading/Language Arts (60 min)

• Writing (30 min)

• Math (60 min)

• Science/Social Studies (30 min)

• Fine Arts/Health & Wellness (40 min)

• Morning Meeting, Independent Reading, Enrichment Activities, Brain Breaks, Lunch,

Recess (2 hrs 50 min)

Friday

eLearning with live sessions:

• Morning Meeting (30 min)

• Reading/Language Arts (60 min)

• Math (60 min)

Middle Sample - Cohort A Student

(6 classes per day)

Monday

and

Tuesday


campus

Wednesday

and

Thursday

Independent eLearning at home

(45 min per class)

FridayeLearning Day with live sessions

(30 min per class)

SAMPLE HYBRID LEARNING SCHEDULES

High Sample - Cohort A Student

(4 classes per day)

Monday

and

Tuesday

Face-to-Face Instruction on campus

Wednesday

and

Thursday

eLearning (60 min per class)

FridayeLearning Day with live sessions

(30 - 60 min per class)


WHAT DOES FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING LOOK LIKE?

$191.01

$189.31

$186.54


All students attend schoolfive (5) days per week and


followed.

Low Risk

L

Disease Activity

Instruction● Differentiated grouping based on student

needs● Hands-on learning ● Direct instruction● Limit sharing of supplies (i.e. devices,

books, learning tools, supplies, etc.)● Teachers, school counselors, mental

health counselors, school psychologists, and administrators will provide social-emotional support regularly.

Health & Safety Precautions● Staff, students, and visitors required to wear a

face covering● Social distancing cannot be guaranteed● Classroom and bus capacity is not limited● Frequent cleaning● Frequent hand washing and increased hand

sanitizing stations● Increased signage● Increased supervision during limited

transitions● Visitors by appointment only● Temperature screenings for all visitors● Bottle filling stations; no water fountains● Limit transitions to avoid group gatherings● Virtual events such as Meet the Teacher, Open

House, Awards Ceremonies, field trips, academic competitions, etc.

● Breakfast and lunch served in the classroom● No use of playground equipment or lockers● Updated protocols for sick students and staff

Extended Day/Wrap-Around Care (Grades K-5)

• Provide wrap-around services for students on a Hybrid Learning Model

• Includes 3 full days (7 am –6:00 pm) and 2 days from (1:40 pm – 6:00 pm)

• Cap enrollment at each elementary site (150 students max)

• Social distancing cannot be guaranteed

Hybrid eLearning

• Wrap-around services may be provided for K-5 students of full-time employees reporting to buildings

• Includes 5 full days (7:00 am –6:00 pm)


All who are utilizing the program are expected to pay for the services on a weekly basis, and transportation is the responsibility of the family.

Face-to-Face

• Operate traditional schedule (1:40 pm –6:00 pm)


Health & Safety protocols will follow those outlined in the instructional models.

DD2 Virtual Academy Model V

Disease Activity$191.01

$189.31

$186.54Instructional Model

District Response

Virtual Academy Model

Transactions: 134

• DDTwo Virtual Academy is a PROGRAM, not a school

• The comprehensive technology plan addresses student devices and internet access.

• 100% virtual instruction and support regardless of disease activity

• Instruction by DDTwo teachers in partnership with Edmentum, Apex Learning and VirtualSC

H

Low/Medium/High

V

Disease ActivityIn accordance w/DHEC guidance for SCDE Disease Activity

DD2 Virtual Academy Overview V


Online Parent Information

Night

July 22nd

• Elementary at 6 pm

• Middle/High at 7 pm

Application

WindowOpen July 21st – July 28th

• Overview

• FAQs

• Sample Schedules

• Student/Parent Contract

• Roles of Students & Families

• Link to Application

Updated Information

www.ddtwo.org/VA

DDTwo Virtual Academy - Students

• Students must be enrolled in a DDTwo school.

• Students may enroll including those with an IEP, 504, GT, Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, etc.

• Students must attend live virtual (synchronous) classes daily with course specific, certified teachers as well as scheduled personalized conferences.

• Students must complete independent (asynchronous) activities and assignments as assigned.

• Attendance will be taken for each class following state regulations.

• Students will follow the DDTwo instructional calendar.

• Students may participate in after school extracurricular activities at their regular school providing their own transportation.

• Students and their families must commit to the experience and culture of a virtual learning environment.

DDTwo Virtual Academy – Families

• Full-year commitment is preferred;

• If a family requests a transfer back to a traditional instructional setting before or at the semester break (January), we will work for a mid-year transition, if appropriate space is available.

• Parents/guardians must create a work environment at home for their child so

they can successfully learn virtually.

• No additional cost other than the regular school registration fee and technology fee.

• Students and their families must commit to the experience and culture of a virtual learning environment.

• Parents/guardians will be required to maintain open communication with teachers and staff.

DDTwo Virtual Academy - Staff

• A Virtual Teacher Q&A session is scheduled for July 22nd.

• Staffing the virtual program requires the transfer of teachers from traditional DDTwo classrooms.

• Fine Arts and other elective classes will be offered based on course requests.

• Depending on course requests at the high school level, teachers outside of DDTwo may be used (Dual Credit, ECPI, VirtualSC, etc.).

• Staff will have the same working hours and daily instructional schedule as faculty and staff in the brick and mortar schools.

• Staff will report to designated sites Monday – Friday as safety conditions allow.

*School staff work hours remain the same as a traditional school day. (Elementary: 6:45 am – 2:45 pm; Middle: 7:40 am – 3:40 pm; High, RMSA, GAP: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm)

Adjusted Bell Schedule for Students


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7:15 am – 1:45 pmElementary

8:30 am – 3:00 pm

9:30 am – 4:00 pm

TO ACCOUNT FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES

Middle

High, RMSA, GAP

Adjusted Calendar Start Date Options


$189.31

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Option 2

Option 3

HLEAP Days: Aug 10th – Aug 14th

Teachers Begin: Aug 17th

Students Begin: Aug 24th

Option 1

LEAP Days: Aug 17th – Aug 21st

Teachers Begin: Aug 24th

Students Begin: Aug 31st

LEAP Days: Aug 24th – Aug 28th

Teachers Begin: Aug 31st

Students Begin: Sept 8th

LEAP (Learn, Evaluate, Analyze, & Prepare) for grades K-8

Actions Needed:

• Approve Bell Schedule• Approve Adjusted Calendar Start Date


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