On-Site Learning Model-This is the preferred learning model. Students will access learning in a traditional format with in-person learning.

When on-site learning is the delivery model, medical situations of students or within households may necessitate a student to receive their education from home for health and safety reasons. The district does allow for a family to voluntarily have their child school from home for other reasons they feel significant (i.e. religious beliefs, undue stress/anxiety). This should be done in cooperation with administration and following district guidelines. [This is not the same as home schooling, also known in Iowa as Competent Private Instruction (CPI) or Independent Private Instruction (IPI).]

Optional: Schooling-from-Home During On-Site Learning Model

• If your physician recommends your child(ren) not attend in-person learning due to a significant medical concern, please contact the administration for information regarding a self-paced, online learning program.

If your student is not attending On-Site Learning, he / she will not be able to attend any dances ( Homecoming, Winter Formal, Prom).

Remote, Continuous Learning Model (If the school would be closed due to unforeseen circumstances.)- The school will be closed, and all students will be learning remotely. Faculty and staff may also be working remotely, but could work from school unless there is a campus closure. All students are learning from home. Students learn from home, and with instruction and assignments delivered via computer or packets.

Key Terminology for On-Line Learning

Asynchronous:

Class interactions happen via learning system (canvas, google classroom and seesaw) without real-time interaction. Students engage in class materials and complete work at their own pace, typically within a given time-frame often using discussion boards to drive peer-to-peer engagement.

Video Conference:

A virtual meeting in which participants in different locations are able to communicate with each other with audio and video. We will use Zoom for this function.

• Current Federal Rules mandate that students must wear a face mask when on a bus.

• Shuttle busses will fill from the back to the front.

• Busses will be cleaned and sanitized throughout the day.

• Shuttle busses will be two students per seat, students will NOT load until right before departure.

AM Shuttle Busses

Gr. K-2 depart from Aplington Elem/MS @ 7:55 (Rick Abbas & Jason Schipper)

Gr. 3-6 depart from Parkersburg Elementary @ 7:55 (Mitchell Dralle, Art Jaspers, & Randy Luhring)

Gr. 7-8 depart from A-P High School @ 8:03 (Ryan Abbas & Scott Borhcardt)

Gr. 9-12 depart from the A-P Elem/MS @ 7:50 (Ryan Abbas)

PM Shuttle Busses

Gr. K-2 depart from Parkersburg Elementary @ 3:15.

Gr. 3-6 depart from Aplington Elem/MS @ 3:15.

Gr. 7-8 depart from Aplington Elem/MS @ 3:15.

Gr. 9-12 depart from the HS @ 3:10.

• Additional cleaning of each classroom (desks, frequently touched surfaces & fixtures) during the day (i.e. when students are not in the classroom.)

• Students will be encouraged to wash hands or use sanitizer throughout the day. Hands will be washed before eating lunch as well as periodically throughout the day following use of restroom, sneezing, coughing, etc.

• Hand sanitizer dispensing units will be at each building entrance and in high traffic areas.

Visitors to School- Aplington-Parkersburg Schools plans to limit visitors entering the building beyond the vestibule, or first entrance area. The following measures will help with this:

• Entrances at each building will be used as drop-off and pick-up locations for student school items (ie “cold lunch” from home, band instrument, bookbags, library book) for pick-up packets/folders related to makeup work or students learning remotely, for extra-curricular equipment/supplies, etc. Parents/Caregivers are asked to please call ahead or at the time of drop off or retrieval to inform the office of your visit and what you picked up or dropped off.

• Visitors may be invited in for special meetings such as IEPs, health-related meetings, discipline issues, or other meetings as approved by administration.

• For all students who need to leave the building during school hours, (appointment, illness, need to leave early, etc.) parents will call the school office upon arrival to the building and the student will be released.

Direct Instruction

• Teach proper hand washing technique

• Responsible distancing in rooms and common spaces

• No water fountain use. Student water bottles filled at touchless filling stations. (Students supply their own water bottle.)

• Hallway procedures for safety

School districts in Iowa are prohibited from adopting or enforcing a policy that requires employees, students, or the public to wear a mask while on school property. As such, the district highly recommends the use of masks. Masks will be optional for students, teachers, and visitors.

• Hand-washing scheduled after recess.

• Social distancing measures will be determined based off of a variety of factors that consider the safety of children and the need to provide an environment that is conducive to optimal learning. (i.e. desk spacing, room arrangement, small group learning, partner work)

• Students choosing to wear masks when not seated at desks can be positively reinforced.

• The social-emotional wellbeing of our students, staff, and families is of utmost importance. Key points include:

1. Establishing a routine and maintaining clear communication.

2. Relationships and wellbeing take priority.

3. Establishing a sense of safety (for those experiencing anxiety and/or grief) and connectedness for students returning to school.

4. Professional development for staff to include research and tools for supporting the social-emotional needs of our students and ourselves.

Family Support --

• Information on social-emotional resources can be obtained by contacting any of the building counselors.

  • Mr. Flanigan at Aplington-Parkersburg High School

  • Mrs. Klooster at the Aplington Elementary/Middle School

  • Mrs. Allain at the Parkersburg Elementary

• School counselors will be onsite to provide emotional support for students in need.

• Supplies will be cleaned daily.

• Computers / Chromebooks / Ipads will not be shared.

• Field Trips and guest speakers will be scheduled according to consideration of venue; current local & regional COVID transmission rates; and, with guidance from the county public health officials.