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Reopening Update - Students return to campus four days a week beginning on April 5, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) have changed their recommendations for physical distancing in the classroom from six feet to three feet, no longer requiring six feet between students’ desks as long as students continue to wear masks. This change will allow Poway High School to bring more students back onto campus for in-person instruction.
Beginning Monday, April 5, students who currently come to campus for instruction can return to campus four days a week: all alphas/last names from Monday through Thursday. Fridays will remain asynchronous. We will continue to follow the current bell schedule (7:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.). Students who are virtual and want to return to campus can be considered on a case-by-case basis as we still need to monitor class sizes and adhere to three-feet distancing requirements. Please fill out this form to request a change in your learning setting.
Health and Safety Agreement: A signed Health and Safety Agreement is required for all students who attend school on campus, as well as students who participate in sports and activities on campus. Please print and sign the Health and Safety Agreement and have your student turn it into their third-period teacher or to the PHS front office if they have not already done so.
Bus Service: The district school buses will pick up students after school at 2:30 p.m. MTS buses have also resumed service.
Teachers' office hours are from 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
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Reopening FAQs
Why are some teachers not required to go back? Parents are still struggling with this concept.
Why are some teachers not required to go back? Parents are still struggling with this concept.
The district is currently working with the Labor unions to determine who may be excused from work due to disability. There are technical aspects with employees to ensure we meet the letter of the law.
What happens “if” a teacher in a classroom gets COVID-19, how does the quarantine process work?
What happens “if” a teacher in a classroom gets COVID-19, how does the quarantine process work?
The teacher who tests positive will be quarantined at home and their students would be supervised in the instructional space in the same manner as students who have teachers that must remain virtual. The class is notified as soon as possible any time that a case is present in a space that they are in.
From students and parents, clarify the simultaneous model—will they be able to interact with the teacher (assigned teacher (zoom) and/or substitute teacher) during the class period as well as how does it work during tutoring hour?
From students and parents, clarify the simultaneous model—will they be able to interact with the teacher (assigned teacher (zoom) and/or substitute teacher) during the class period as well as how does it work during tutoring hour?
There are two scenarios depending on the teacher:
In-person teacher:
Students who are in the space with the teacher would not likely be on zoom. The teacher will work with both online and in-person students simultaneously.
Virtual teacher:
Students who are in the space with the substitute would likely be on zoom. The teacher will work with both online and in-person students simultaneously. The substitute will assist students in the space.
How will on-campus activities work? Will there be on-campus activities?
How will on-campus activities work? Will there be on-campus activities?
As of right now, all on-campus activities of traditional nature will not take place. This is subject to change only by a change in the county orders.
Do we have a proposed start date for students to return to campus?
Do we have a proposed start date for students to return to campus?
The district announced January 19 as the date for students to return to campus at the November 12 Board of Education meeting. Our official Reopening was delayed until March.
What is the mask policy for staff and students? Is it a Zero Tolerance policy to ensure all are being safe?
What is the mask policy for staff and students? Is it a Zero Tolerance policy to ensure all are being safe?
Students and staff are required to wear a mask at all times except during lunch while eating.
With the return to the purple tier, how is athletics affected?
With the return to the purple tier, how is athletics affected?
Athletics are still undecided at this time.
What will be the maximum class size for on-campus classes?
What will be the maximum class size for on-campus classes?
While there isn't a uniform maximum for classes when we return, the goal for most traditional classrooms would be 20 students. The exceptions to this would be classes such as PE, Performing Arts or any other class that would take place in a larger space than our traditional classroom.
Will PHS implement the concurrent virtual/on-campus teaching model like the Del Norte pilot program? Doesn't the concurrent virtual/in-person model diminish the quality of instruction?
Will PHS implement the concurrent virtual/on-campus teaching model like the Del Norte pilot program? Doesn't the concurrent virtual/in-person model diminish the quality of instruction?
Yes. We are confident that the concurrent model will provide an equal level of quality instruction as Virtual Learning, if not better, once teachers have the opportunity to work in that environment.
Why are teachers being given a choice to teach from home or return to campus? Doesn't this impact the students? Can those teachers take a leave so we can hire teachers who want to be on campus?
Why are teachers being given a choice to teach from home or return to campus? Doesn't this impact the students? Can those teachers take a leave so we can hire teachers who want to be on campus?
It is our belief that it is in the best interest of everyone to allow students and staff, whenever possible, to remain in an environment in which they are comfortable. With that being said, PHS does not control the choices that teachers are given, nor do we have the ability to hire extra teachers without guidance from the District Office.
Could teachers team-teach if we go to the concurrent teaching model - one teacher who monitors the zoom students and another monitoring the classroom?
Could teachers team-teach if we go to the concurrent teaching model - one teacher who monitors the zoom students and another monitoring the classroom?
This option is not financially feasible, nor does our master schedule line up in such a way that most teachers who teach the same subject are doing so in the same class period.
Will PUSD and PHS be transparent and prompt re: reporting COVID cases amongst staff, teachers and students following in person reopening?
Will PUSD and PHS be transparent and prompt re: reporting COVID cases amongst staff, teachers and students following in person reopening?
Yes. Our goal is to always be transparent with our staff and community. We will follow all protocols set out by our district in regards to positive covid cases on our campus.
How will mask use and social distancing be enforced, especially during passing periods and lunch?
How will mask use and social distancing be enforced, especially during passing periods and lunch?
We will enforce new face mask and social distancing requirements similar to any other school rule. We will provide guidance to our students to help them follow these new rules and work with those who do not comply.
Will we have outdoor classrooms to ensure safe social distancing?
Will we have outdoor classrooms to ensure safe social distancing?
We are looking into the feasibility of outdoor classrooms. No decision has been made at this time.
Will there be plexi-glass set up around every desk in addition to masks on all day?
Will there be plexi-glass set up around every desk in addition to masks on all day?
At this time, no plexiglass is being provided. With proper spacing of desks we will be able to follow the CDC guidelines for classroom instruction.
Will students transition into different classrooms during the day, or will the teachers rotate?
Will students transition into different classrooms during the day, or will the teachers rotate?
Students will follow a normal class schedule.
How many other students will my child be exposed to in a given day?
How many other students will my child be exposed to in a given day?
Our early projections approximate that roughly 800 students will be allowed on campus each day. The maximum class size for most courses will be approximately 20 students.
What are your precautionary measures for COVID-19?
What are your precautionary measures for COVID-19?
We follow all of the PUSD recommendations as laid out in the PUSD Reopening plan.
What is the plan if a student/teacher gets covid? Will there be testing requirements for students and staff before returning?
What is the plan if a student/teacher gets covid? Will there be testing requirements for students and staff before returning?
We will follow the PUSD reopening guidelines in regard to student/teacher sicknesses, in addition to the guidelines set out by the CDC.
Will bathrooms and classrooms be cleaned regularly?
Will bathrooms and classrooms be cleaned regularly?
Yes. All bathrooms and classrooms will be cleaned on a regular basis.
Can students still remain in virtual learning, or switch to virtual learning if there are concerns about returning to school when it reopens?
Can students still remain in virtual learning, or switch to virtual learning if there are concerns about returning to school when it reopens?
Yes. Students who feel more comfortable in the virtual environment will be given that opportunity.
Can students choose to be in some classes virtually and others on campus?
Can students choose to be in some classes virtually and others on campus?
At this time, we are developing plans that include students making a decision to remain fully Virtual or fully In-Person.
Is it possible to have classes that are strictly in person or online on any given day?
Is it possible to have classes that are strictly in person or online on any given day?
No. The reasons this doesn't work fall under the Re-Organization option talked about in our presentation.
If students who choose the on campus option become ill, can they do virtual learning while they are home recovering?
If students who choose the on campus option become ill, can they do virtual learning while they are home recovering?
Yes.
If someone in the household gets sick, do all siblings have to stay home from school? Will students sent home to quarantine get independent study contracts from each teacher, and who oversees that?
If someone in the household gets sick, do all siblings have to stay home from school? Will students sent home to quarantine get independent study contracts from each teacher, and who oversees that?
Yes. If a student is in immediate contact with someone who has tested positive for covid-19, we ask that they quarantine for 14 days. While quarantining, students can access their classes virtually. No OCIS contract is required.
Can we return to school by grade level each day to keep them together?
Can we return to school by grade level each day to keep them together?
No. The high school master schedule does not allow for us to split up students based upon grade.
If all students cannot return due to social distancing, can only seniors be allowed to return?
If all students cannot return due to social distancing, can only seniors be allowed to return?
No. The way high school schedules work, bringing back only one grade level is not feasible.
Can schedules be adjusted for siblings who attend middle and high schools to attend on the same days due to transportation?
Can schedules be adjusted for siblings who attend middle and high schools to attend on the same days due to transportation?
We certainly will work with families on a case-by-case basis if special circumstances warrant any change to their schedule.
Will we have an AM/PM schedule or full day? If Poway returns in person and there is an AM/PM schedule, will parents be able to choose which schedule their child attends?
Will we have an AM/PM schedule or full day? If Poway returns in person and there is an AM/PM schedule, will parents be able to choose which schedule their child attends?
We will operate on a full day schedule. We will not be following an AM/PM schedule.
Will my child's class schedule remain the same whether virtual or in-person?
Will my child's class schedule remain the same whether virtual or in-person?
Yes. We do not anticipate any need to change student schedules while on the Simultaneous model.
When will sports resume? Is the ability to start CIF fall sports dependent on being able to open in person learning?
When will sports resume? Is the ability to start CIF fall sports dependent on being able to open in person learning?
Sports are dictated by San Diego CIF. We encourage you to access their website for more information: http://www.cifsds.org/
When will we get news about individual sports and is there any information about physicals?
When will we get news about individual sports and is there any information about physicals?
This is still to be determined.
If we return how will field time/track time be divided amongst the various sports?
If we return how will field time/track time be divided amongst the various sports?
This is still to be determined.
Have you considered continuing virtual classes with the addition of going on campus for lab experiments, and maybe an on campus "check-in" for other classes once a month? Will other small groups be returning to campus, such as ASB, band, etc?
Have you considered continuing virtual classes with the addition of going on campus for lab experiments, and maybe an on campus "check-in" for other classes once a month? Will other small groups be returning to campus, such as ASB, band, etc?
We have not considered this option at this time. Currently small groups such as ASB, clubs, and small athletic groups are being allowed on campus. These groups are following CDC recommendations in regards to social distancing.
How will the high schools offer lab classes like Chemistry, Physics, etc.?
How will the high schools offer lab classes like Chemistry, Physics, etc.?
This is still to be determined.
Will buses be available if we return to campus?
Will buses be available if we return to campus?
We are working with transportation to ensure that PUSD buses will be able to support our reopening plan.
Will seniors be able to take ACT and SAT tests at Poway High soon?
Will seniors be able to take ACT and SAT tests at Poway High soon?
We recently had a successful on-campus administration of the PSAT. Poway High does not normally administer the ACT. We will work with our district office in regards to offering the SAT on campus, if we are given permission.
If in-person learning is not possible, can teachers come to campus to tutor students who are struggling (Saturday School), or offer tutoring sessions over Zoom?
If in-person learning is not possible, can teachers come to campus to tutor students who are struggling (Saturday School), or offer tutoring sessions over Zoom?
Currently, teachers are allowed to come onto campus and work with small groups of students. This is at the discretion of the teacher.
How much is it going to cost to return to in-campus learning?
How much is it going to cost to return to in-campus learning?
We will not know the official cost until we know how many students and staff are officially returning to campus.
Why are high schools coming up with their own plans when there are only six high schools in the district? Shouldn't they all be on the same schedule?
Why are high schools coming up with their own plans when there are only six high schools in the district? Shouldn't they all be on the same schedule?
Each community that feeds into our high schools has unique needs. Additionally, the requests to return to campus vary greatly between each campus. While each high school has developed plans to meet the needs of their individual community, they have also been in constant communication with one another.
If after in person school starts, the Governor closes schools, can PHS flex back to online smoothly?
If after in person school starts, the Governor closes schools, can PHS flex back to online smoothly?
Yes. This is one of the advantages of the Simultaneous model.
My child is in choir - will they be able to sing as a group in person?
My child is in choir - will they be able to sing as a group in person?
We will be working with our choir teacher to ensure that our in-person students are performing in class within the recommendations provided by the CDC.
Will students be bringing laptops to school every day?
Will students be bringing laptops to school every day?
Yes. Students will need to bring an electronic device every day to school.
Do you recommend that more families do school at home/stay virtual?
Do you recommend that more families do school at home/stay virtual?
PHS believes that families should make a decision based upon the needs of the individual family.
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