Key Considerations/Core Ideas

• Some in-person instruction is better than none.
• All plans should pivot to remote when needed or required.
  • Remote learning will require more real time connection with students and scheduled synchronous learning for students. 
• Shortened overall school hours might be better right now. 
  • Easier for children and mask wearing.
  • Eliminate lunch for now.
  • ISBE requirement: 5 hours of instruction daily and recommend at least 2.5 hours for synchronous learning.
  • Student learning requires a focus and intensity on core academics-some specials and encore could be remote
  • At risk students may need more time than others for in-person learning
  • All educators are essential workers
  • Attendance will be monitored for all students
  • Traditional assessment and grading practices will resume

Based upon our committee’s work, these key considerations/core ideas and the current phase of Illinois we will be offering  a couple of instructional options for our students this fall. Parents can choose from two options at the elementary level and two options at the middle school level.