For the traditional blended model, will they be attending school normal hours?
Yes
Is there not going to be full time in school on campus option?
The traditional/blended model would be that option. The blended instruction will be used for absences due to illness and school closures. It allows students to continue learning grade level or content standards through an educational plan that leverages both technology-based and face-to-face instructional approaches.
What is the deadline to make this decision?
At this time we do not have a deadline set, however we would like to know as soon as possible if the Bearkatz Learning Online model is chosen.
If you choose the traditional method does your child get Melbourne curriculum and Melbourne diploma?
Either choice would get you a diploma as long as all course requirements are met and total credits earned.
What changes, if any, will be implemented into the traditional model, such as class size, changing classes, lunch, recess, and mask usage?
Great question, and we are still working out the details along with the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and hope to provide this information as soon all guidance has been provided and decisions are finalized. The number one goal at Melbourne School District is the safety and security of our students and staff. The CDC will make recommendations that will be used when making decisions on reopening of school, but the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will set the rules that will be followed by Melbourne Schools when reopening.
Are we deciding what option we wanted with the survey or will more details occur later for our options and then a decision?
The survey is not a decision. We need everyone to complete the survey to help in our planning process regardless of which model they choose.
Do y'all provide the laptop or Google chrome or do we have to get that?
A device will be available for the student to use if needed.. Families will need internet access where the student will work.
What are the guidelines going to be for kids attending regular hours? Will they have to wear a mask all day? Etc
We are working on those details and awaiting guidance from all the governing agencies before finalizing those details.