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RETURN TO LEARN PLANGETTYSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL OF REOPENING PLAN
To reopen schools and resume instruction safely and equitably
CONSIDERATIONS FOR REOPENING
Reopen responsibly, in order to remain open A single plan that can be utilized
in both green and yellow phasesStrategies/procedures that are
reasonable and sustainable
HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN
CLEANING, SANITIZING, DISINFECTING & VENTILATION
Daily disinfecting and sanitizing of all areas, including busses and vans, paying particular
attention to high traffic areas, on a daily basis
In addition to daily disinfecting and sanitizing
practices, weekly enhanced cleaning and sanitization in all
district buildings
HVAC systems will run on extended schedules to
increase ventilation
TRANSPORTATION
Two students per seat with masks when riding on a
school bus or vehicle
Transportation of complete families
Parents may voluntarily transport students to and
from school
TEACHING & LEARNING
In-person attendance. See the next slide for grade level
options.
GASD Online Learning option provided by GASD staff
Gettysburg Area Virtual Academy provided by Virtual
Learning Network (VLN) PA-certified teachers
GASD Online LearningIn-person/Remote GAVA
LEARNING OPTIONS
1 2 3
In-person attendance Monday through Thursday. Remote learning for students every
Friday.
In-person alternating days (A/B) Monday - Thursday.
Remote learning for students every Friday.
In-person alternating days (A/B) Monday - Thursday.
Remote learning for students every Friday.
Middle SchoolElementary High School
OPTION 1: IN-PERSON
Daily face-to-face instruction for students with complex needs
The district will reassess options after the first marking period.
GASD Online Learning option provided by GASD staff
Gettysburg Area Virtual Academy provided by Virtual
Learning Network (VLN) PA-certified teachers
GASD Online Learning GAVA
OPTION 2 OPTION 3
See the next slide for more details
2. Gettysburg Area School District Online Learning - 100% online learning
3. Gettysburg Area Virtual Academy (GAVA)100% online learning
Taught by GASD Teachers Taught by PA-certified teachers from VLN
GASD curriculum/resources Virtual Learning Network (VLN) curriculum/resources
Asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences in district online learning environment (Canvas/Seesaw)
Asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences in VLN online environment
Physical and digital textbooks and online/offline activities and resources will be provided K-12; varies by grade level/course
Only digital textbooks will be provided for grades 4-12; worksheet-based assignments/online resources for grades K-3
Parent or other adult expected to be an at-home Learning Coach (grades K-3)
Parent or other adult expected to be an at-home Learning Coach (grades K-3)
Possible transitions at Semester - January (9-12); Marking Period - end of October (K-8)
Recommended Full-Year Commitment
Access to extra-curriculars Access to extra-curriculars
Limiting the number of individuals in classrooms and
other learning spaces, and interactions between groups
of students
Adjust district calendar to allow for five Act 80 days for professional development in
lieu of instructional days (First day of school for
students - August 31, 2020)
August 31
STUDENT HEALTH
The district will implement protocols to provide
appropriate safeguards to prevent and mitigate the
spread of infectious disease
Home temperature and symptom screening by
parents/ guardians
Build time in school day to provide regular, consistent
reminders about the importance of handwashing and other infectious disease
preventive measures
Addressing symptomatic individuals using a standard
set of requirements and procedures in conjunction
with the DOH
Accommodating students and staff with high-risk factors
Face covering guidelines as issued from time to time by the State Department of Health or Department of Education will be followed.
Students will be required to wear face coverings at all times, with exceptions when students are at least 6 feet apart and as required by
law. Students will be encouraged to bring their own face coverings, however, the district will make face coverings available
BUILDING-LEVEL PLANS
3-6 feet 17-29Limiting the number of
individuals in classrooms and other learning spaces, and interactions between
groups of students
Meals will be served in the classroom
This is the range of the number of students in
an elementary classroom
This is the amount of space in between each student, while
seated at a desk
Students will attend Monday through Thursday. Remote learning for students every Friday. Face coverings are required. Students will have increased recess time. Recess will be staggered, to ensure social distancing and limit contact between students. Playground equipment will be sanitized between uses.
ELEMENTARY
6 feet 15Limiting the number of
individuals in classrooms and other learning spaces, and interactions between
groups of students
Stagger cafeteria use, ensure social
distancing and limit contact between
students
This is the average class size of a middle school
classroom
This is the amount of space in between each student, while
seated at a desk
6-8 Blended: Alternating days (A/B) and Fridays remote. Students will remain in one classroom with the same group of students for most classes, including unified arts, to limit number of students in the hallways and restrict interactions between groups of students.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
6 feet 12
Students will follow their individual
schedules
Stagger cafeteria use, ensure social
distancing and limit contact between
students
This is the average class size of a high school classroom
This is the amount of space in between each student, while
seated at a desk
9-12 Blended: Alternating days (A/B) and Fridays remote. Students will move throughout the building to access their scheduled classes.
In SchoolA - M/W B - T/Th
RemoteA - T/Th B - M/W
Remote Everyone (A and B) - Friday
Teachers and classmates engaged in activities to build relationships and establish routines for remote learning
Students engage in offline and online (asynchronous) activities to build relationships and practice routines in a remote learning setting
Teachers and classmates engaged in activities to build relationships and rehearse routines for remote learning
Direct Instruction with teacher(s) Direct instruction from teacher(s) - via previously recorded videos
Live direct instruction from teacher(s) (recorded for those who cannot attend) and videos
Teachers working with individual students and small groups
Students working individually and collaborating with peers
Teachers working with individual students and small groups
Student practice with content and skills with teacher guidance
Student practice with content and skills previously taught*
Student practice with content and skills with teacher guidance
Time for students to work independently (offline/online)
Time for students to work independently (offline/online)
Time for students to work independently (offline/online)
*Help (content/technology assistance) available as needed
6-12 Blended: Alternating days for students
Resource documents, including but not limited to:
● PDE Guidance Document● PDE Study By REL (Considerations for ReOpening PA Schools)● PA School Reopening Task Force Report● Bucks County Dept of Health● Bucks County FAQ's● York County Guidance Document● American Academy of Pediatrics Document● PA Dept of Health Website● Centers for Disease Control Website● Geisinger Health Systems Guidance