The Bricks Model is designed for families who feel comfortable with students returning to a face-to-face, in-school environment.
It provides the opportunity for students to return to campus and interact directly, but safely, with their teachers and classmates.
Key Features
Learn at school
Students are taught by a certified teacher through face-to-face lessons
Students attend school during standard school hours
Students and teachers utilize personal protective equipment
Use of standardized signs and floor markings to reinforce social distancing
Students remain in one location throughout the day; teachers rotate for instruction
One time, student self-certification process will be required by parent/guardian
Continue receiving the services your child needs at your enrolled school in a real-time face-to-face manner
Ability to transition to remote instruction at the end of the quarter
WHAT TO EXPECT
Traveling To and From School
When possible, parents are asked to transport their child to and from school in a personal vehicle to limit the potential for virus exposure and reduce the number of students on buses
Bus capacity: 49 students per bus to accommodate safety guidelines (2 to a seat maximum); students will be required to wear a mask unless a student’s disability does not enable him/her to do so
Bus windows will be open to promote good ventilation, weather permitting
Buses will be cleaned between each route
Inside The Classroom
Mandatory wearing of a face mask or personal protective equipment (PPE) by all students and staff
Hand sanitizer will be available in each classroom
Class sizes will be reduced to extent possible for social distancing
Seating configuration to maximize allowable space between students
Nonessential furniture will be removed from the classroom
Students Stay— Teachers transition to minimize student movement
Signage posted throughout the building
Handwashing “how to” & “how often”
Scheduled bathroom breaks, supervision, & safety reminders
Entrance and Exit routines
Arrows for hallways, bathrooms, classrooms and common spaces
No communal use of supplies allowed
Shared Spaces
To prevent clusters of 50 or more persons, students will enter and exit the building through various doors
Limit number of students in restrooms and hallway at one time
Staff to supervise and monitor hallway and restroom access
Drinking fountains converted to refillable water stations where available; students are encouraged to bring water bottles as water fountain will not be available
Additional Supports
In addition to daily lessons, teachers and schools can:
Provide real-time support, progress monitoring, and tutoring
Request student services
Provide associated services for exceptional student education
Best For Families Who...
Feel comfortable sending their student(s) back to school in August
Have the students who can attend school physically during traditional hours
Best For Students Who...
Were less successful with distance learning in the spring
Need face-to-face, physical interaction with teachers and students
Are more comfortable with face-to-face reinforcement and support