DEO
Q: If we decide to opt-in for fully remote learning, would there be an option for in-person learning later in the year when the situation with the pandemic improves?
A: Yes, there will be an option for students to transition back into the classroom. The Superintendent, working with the Board of Education, is writing a policy outlining the timeline requirements. This will be on a quarter or semester basis for middle and high school.
Q: How often will DEOMS students (whose parents opt for in-person learning) receive it?
A: Students will be in school two days a week based on the half-day schedule outlined in the re-opening plan.
Q: Are all students in a homeroom going to have the same schedule?
A: At the middle school level, students will be in the same room for all of their core subjects. This is being scheduled to the best of our ability, but we do have a few instances when it can not occur, such as electives, because students choose these courses.
Q: How will power be supplied for Chromebooks in class?
A: Power, for the most part, will not be available. Students should keep their chargers in backpacks and must come to school with the devices fully charged. As long as the Chromebook is working properly, it will last for the duration of the school day.
Q: Will cohorts (A-J and K-Z) be organized the same way in the elementary schools and high school?
A: The elementary and middle schools are working to coordinate our groups of students based on siblings. The high school is operating on a different schedule and will not align with the middle and elementary schools. If, in the event siblings are scheduled for different days, we ask that you reach out to one of the building principals and we would collaborate to make a scheduling change.
Q: Will all students be attending school on the first day or are they going to be separated right away?
A: All of our students will not be going to school on the first day. Cohort A is scheduled to go on the first day and Cohort B will be taking classes from home. We plan to send families a spreadsheet of all google classroom codes by section number before the September 8th start date. Cohort B will then log into their Google classroom for the first day of school.
Q: When referring to two teachers in the classroom, will both teachers be certified in that subject area or will it be classroom aide?
A: This question is specific to the middle school, and at least one of the teachers will be certified in that subject area. In most instances, the second individual will be a certified teacher but could be a classroom aide based on numbers and availability. This part of the schedule is still being finalized.
Q: If a student decides to be physically in school but let’s say can’t make it one day, can he choose to do a virtual class that day that he’s not physically in class? Or will he be marked absent?
A: Students have to be present, if they opted for in-person instruction, on the day they are scheduled to attend. This is the only way they will receive attendance credit for that day.
Q: If a student starts in-person learning but is uncomfortable, can they switch to remote learning?
A: Yes, as stated in Appendix Q or page 57 of the NMPSD Restart and Recovery Plan, students can opt-in or out of digital learning by submitting a written request to the Principal 30 days prior to the end of a marking period or trimester.
Q: Should we be referencing the same supply list since the kids will be carrying around everything in their backpacks?
A: Families should start with the supplies listed on our website including two masks. One to be worn while at school and one as a back up to be kept in the backpack. If additional supplies are needed, we will indicate them after the start of the year.