Upchurch Elementary
Inclement Weather - 3 options
Inclement Weather - 3 options
Staff, Students & Families,
Staff, Students & Families,
There may be occasions when attending school due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may not be advisable. Student safety and learning is always the top priority for Millard Public Schools. With that in mind, Millard Public Schools will utilize a few options including:
There may be occasions when attending school due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may not be advisable. Student safety and learning is always the top priority for Millard Public Schools. With that in mind, Millard Public Schools will utilize a few options including:
1) cancelling school
1) cancelling school
2) late starts
2) late starts
3) eLearning days.
3) eLearning days.
The District will communicate with staff and families when we may need to utilize one of these options. This website has been created to provide information so staff and families can plan ahead.
The District will communicate with staff and families when we may need to utilize one of these options. This website has been created to provide information so staff and families can plan ahead.
Late start days will begin exactly 2 hours later than the normal school start time. When weather permits for a later start, the streets, sidewalks and parking lots can be better cleared and rush hour traffic can be complete. For additional information, please refer to the FAQs on this site.
Late start days will begin exactly 2 hours later than the normal school start time. When weather permits for a later start, the streets, sidewalks and parking lots can be better cleared and rush hour traffic can be complete. For additional information, please refer to the FAQs on this site.
During an eLearning Day, students stay home. An eLearning Day allows for the scope and sequence of the coursework to stay on track, minimizing disruptions to the learning process by leveraging technology, digital tools, and other educational resources. For additional information, please refer to the FAQs on this site.
During an eLearning Day, students stay home. An eLearning Day allows for the scope and sequence of the coursework to stay on track, minimizing disruptions to the learning process by leveraging technology, digital tools, and other educational resources. For additional information, please refer to the FAQs on this site.
Late Start Option
Late Start Option
What is the school starting time for students on a late start day?
What is the school starting time for students on a late start day?
Elementary - 10:30am (Monday - Friday)
Elementary - 10:30am (Monday - Friday)
- Staff reports at 10:00am (half hour before students)
- Staff reports at 10:00am (half hour before students)
Middle School - 9:45am (Monday - Friday)
Middle School - 9:45am (Monday - Friday)
High School - 10:00am (Monday - Friday)
High School - 10:00am (Monday - Friday)
Why are we having a late start day?
Why are we having a late start day?
- In the event of inclement weather, the District may delay the start of the school day by two hours. By starting two hours later, this allows for streets, sidewalks and parking lots to be cleared and for rush hour traffic to be complete. A two hour late start is in lieu of making up an inclement weather day.
- In the event of inclement weather, the District may delay the start of the school day by two hours. By starting two hours later, this allows for streets, sidewalks and parking lots to be cleared and for rush hour traffic to be complete. A two hour late start is in lieu of making up an inclement weather day.
Will there be Kids Network on late start days?
Will there be Kids Network on late start days?
- Yes, for students enrolled in the Kids Network program that have an enrollment category that includes morning care. The hours of operation will be 7:00am – 6:00pm at all locations. Breakfast will be served around 8:30am.
- Yes, for students enrolled in the Kids Network program that have an enrollment category that includes morning care. The hours of operation will be 7:00am – 6:00pm at all locations. Breakfast will be served around 8:30am.
Will there be breakfast on late start days?
Will there be breakfast on late start days?
- Yes, a grab & go will be offered.
- Yes, a grab & go will be offered.
Will there be lunch on late start days?
Will there be lunch on late start days?
- Yes, lunch will be at the same time at Upchurch
- Yes, lunch will be at the same time at Upchurch
When does staff report on a late start day?
When does staff report on a late start day?
- Emergency Staff Report Time: Please report at your normal report time.
- Emergency Staff Report Time: Please report at your normal report time.
- Teacher Report Time:
- Teacher Report Time:
Elementary - 10:00am
Elementary - 10:00am
Middle School - 9:15am
Middle School - 9:15am
High School - 9:30am
High School - 9:30am
- Food Service Report Time: Please report per department instruction.
- Food Service Report Time: Please report per department instruction.
- Grounds, Maintenance, Custodial: Please report per department instruction.
- Grounds, Maintenance, Custodial: Please report per department instruction.
- All Other Staff Report Time: Please report 2 hours after your normal report time, unless your normal report time begins after the late start time for your respective level.
- All Other Staff Report Time: Please report 2 hours after your normal report time, unless your normal report time begins after the late start time for your respective level.
E-Learning Day Option
E-Learning Day Option
Important: Your child's teacher will e-mail you e-Learning communication by 8:30 AM. Please wait for classroom teacher communication.
Important: Your child's teacher will e-mail you e-Learning communication by 8:30 AM. Please wait for classroom teacher communication.
What are eLearning Days?
What are eLearning Days?
- eLearning Days are school days when teachers and students utilize technology and educational materials outside of a traditional classroom.
- eLearning Days are school days when teachers and students utilize technology and educational materials outside of a traditional classroom.
Why is Millard Public Schools using eLearning Days?
Why is Millard Public Schools using eLearning Days?
- The goal of eLearning Days is to keep students learning even when the weather or other circumstances prevent students from attending school.
- The goal of eLearning Days is to keep students learning even when the weather or other circumstances prevent students from attending school.
When will eLearning Days occur?
When will eLearning Days occur?
- eLearning Days will occur on school days when it has been deemed necessary by the District to ensure that instructional goals and time requirements are met.
- eLearning Days will occur on school days when it has been deemed necessary by the District to ensure that instructional goals and time requirements are met.
What are the benefits of eLearning Days?
What are the benefits of eLearning Days?
- eLearning Days prevent school days from being added to the end of the school year due to weather or other circumstances. eLearning Days also allow for the scope and sequence of the coursework to stay on track, minimizing disruptions to the learning process.
- eLearning Days prevent school days from being added to the end of the school year due to weather or other circumstances. eLearning Days also allow for the scope and sequence of the coursework to stay on track, minimizing disruptions to the learning process.
What are the student expectations during an eLearning Day?
What are the student expectations during an eLearning Day?
- Students are expected to complete assigned lessons and activities during an eLearning Day.
- Students are expected to complete assigned lessons and activities during an eLearning Day.
How will the District account for student attendance or participation on an eLearning Day?
How will the District account for student attendance or participation on an eLearning Day?
- Student attendance or participation in eLearning Days will be based upon completion of teacher assigned lessons and activities.
- Student attendance or participation in eLearning Days will be based upon completion of teacher assigned lessons and activities.
What if a student does not participate in or complete the lesson or activities during the eLearning Day?
What if a student does not participate in or complete the lesson or activities during the eLearning Day?
- Due to circumstances beyond the students’ control such as illness, no internet access, or no power, some students may not be able to participate in the eLearning. In some instances student non-participation may be a choice. In either instance, students will be given two school days to complete and submit any missing eLearning Day assignments. If after two school days, eLearning Day assignments have not been submitted, teachers should treat eLearning Day assignments as they would any other missing assignment.
- Due to circumstances beyond the students’ control such as illness, no internet access, or no power, some students may not be able to participate in the eLearning. In some instances student non-participation may be a choice. In either instance, students will be given two school days to complete and submit any missing eLearning Day assignments. If after two school days, eLearning Day assignments have not been submitted, teachers should treat eLearning Day assignments as they would any other missing assignment.
When will eLearning Day lessons and activities be communicated and made available?
When will eLearning Day lessons and activities be communicated and made available?
- Teachers will be expected to communicate and make lessons and activities available to students no later than 8:30 a.m on the eLearning Day.
- Teachers will be expected to communicate and make lessons and activities available to students no later than 8:30 a.m on the eLearning Day.
How will eLearning Day lessons and activities be communicated and made available?
How will eLearning Day lessons and activities be communicated and made available?
- eLearning Day lessons and activities will be communicated by teachers through District Gmail or other District approved communication tools such as Google Classroom, Infinite Campus, and Seesaw.
- eLearning Day lessons and activities will be communicated by teachers through District Gmail or other District approved communication tools such as Google Classroom, Infinite Campus, and Seesaw.
How much time should each teacher plan for students to complete his/her elearning Day assignments and activities?
How much time should each teacher plan for students to complete his/her elearning Day assignments and activities?
- Teachers are asked to consider the time commitment of students with a full course load and keep the entire amount of time to complete all of the coursework for a full course load to 4 hours or less for secondary students and 2 hours or less for elementary students.
- Teachers are asked to consider the time commitment of students with a full course load and keep the entire amount of time to complete all of the coursework for a full course load to 4 hours or less for secondary students and 2 hours or less for elementary students.
When will teachers be available to students (office hours) during eLearning Days?
When will teachers be available to students (office hours) during eLearning Days?
- Although teachers will not report to their school building, they will be available to students virtually (Gmail, Google Classroom) on eLearning Days during regular school hours.
- Although teachers will not report to their school building, they will be available to students virtually (Gmail, Google Classroom) on eLearning Days during regular school hours.
Is an eLearning Day considered a contract day for staff?
Is an eLearning Day considered a contract day for staff?
- Yes, if an eLearning Day is called, it will be considered a contract day for teachers along with administration and essential salaried personnel.
- Yes, if an eLearning Day is called, it will be considered a contract day for teachers along with administration and essential salaried personnel.
Will there be Kids Network on eLearning days?
Will there be Kids Network on eLearning days?
- Yes, for students enrolled in the Kids Network program. The hours of operation will be 7:00am – 6:00pm at consolidated sites. Breakfast will be served around 8:30am. Students will be allowed to bring their devices on eLearning days.
- Yes, for students enrolled in the Kids Network program. The hours of operation will be 7:00am – 6:00pm at consolidated sites. Breakfast will be served around 8:30am. Students will be allowed to bring their devices on eLearning days.
The mission of the Millard Public Schools is to guarantee each student demonstrates the character, knowledge, and skills necessary for personal excellence and responsible citizenship through an innovative, world-class educational community that engages and challenges all students.
The mission of the Millard Public Schools is to guarantee each student demonstrates the character, knowledge, and skills necessary for personal excellence and responsible citizenship through an innovative, world-class educational community that engages and challenges all students.