Question: How can I get a laptop for my kids now that Camp Humphreys military base is in HPCON C?
Answer: Each school will send information to the parents in regards to picking up laptops from school.
Question: How many weeks do we have to be back at HPCON Bravo before in person school is offered in Korea? Will the students be attending an online class or in person at the school?
Answer: Once the school's installation returns to HPCON B, the return to school will be determined by the base commander in conjunction with the Pacific West District Office. In HPCON B students will return to in person learning at the school.
Question: If our child’s schedule of classes needs to be changed, who do we contact? How long will that take?
Answer: Please contact your school counselor.
Question: Any way teachers can send out worksheets for us to print out for students to work on to minimize their eyes on screens? Maybe include fun activity assignments as well so students are more engaged in the assignments? Staring at a screen hours at a time is so hard on a child.
Answer: Please contact your child's teacher and / or school administration for more information however recommended screen times provided by the district to each school are as follows:
Pre K - Kindergarten 60 - 90 minutes
Elementary 90 - 150 minutes
Middle 120 - 180 minutes
High Schools 180 - 240 minutes
Question: What is the guidance for special education students during remote learning?
Answer: On July 28th guidance for DoDEA Virtual School (DVS) was given for special education based on the anticipated enrollment. The enrollment was significantly greater than expected, resulting in new guidance and restructuring of the virtual program. Parents of students enrolled in the DVS will be contacted to schedule a meeting to support the transition and address student specific concerns.Brick and Mortar School/Remote Special Education services (and evaluations) are individualized and based on each student's specific needs. Please contact your child's case manager for questions about services provided in the BMS/remote setting or your child's designated school.
Question: What support services will be available for students during remote learning?
Answer: DoDEA school counselors, school psychologists, and school nurses will provide quality social-emotional support. If your child is experiencing social/emotional concerns, reach out to your child's school and ask to speak with school counselors, school psychologists, and school nurses.
Question: What should I do if my internet is not working during remote learning?
Answer: If you are having internet connectivity concerns using a DoDEA device checked out from your child's school.
Please review these troubleshooting tips:
1. Check all devices on the network experiencing connection issues.
2. Check router location and if any walls or other obstructions in the way.
3. Check other users accessing WiFi.
If you are having concerns with your home connectivity contact your housing office and/or realtor. If there are concerns with the DoDEA device please contact your child's school.
Question: What is the live synchronous meeting times?
Answer: Our guidelines for screen time per day (Which includes live or recorded sessions and student work time) is 60 - 90 minutes for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, 90 to 150 minutes for Elementary students, 120 to 180 minutes for middle school students, and 180 to 240 minutes for high school students. If you have more detailed concerns with a certain grade level, or one of your children's schedule, please make contact with the school administrator for more detailed assistance.