Level 1 - Traditional Model
It is our goal as a district to return to a traditional, on-site, in-person learning environment. In a traditional learning model, all students attend in-person instruction five days per week. Our PEP, or personalized education plan, remains in place for those families who would like to work with the district yet receive an educational program at home. We are considering this “Level 1” of our Bluejay Return Plan.
In this learning situation, the district would enforce social distancing, frequent handwashing and other methods to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Elementary students might rotate lunch times in their classrooms, and high school students might be more spread out during their lunch periods. Classroom seating would be spaced out and outdoor classes and playtime would be highly encouraged.
- Return to on-site, in-person classroom instruction.
- All students, from early childhood to grade 12 are on campus.
- Students attend school five days per week per our district calendar.
- Personal Education Plan (PEP), a parental-based schooling option is available.
- Social distancing, masks, frequent handwashing, schedule modifications in grades 7-12, and other considerations made.
Level 2 - Transitional Model
We understand that students or staff might become sick or need to quarantine this year. Should this occur, the district would use a transitional model to continue education. In this situation, students would be able to work remotely in a short-term situation and then rejoin classmates when well or out of quarantine. Delivery methods would be the same as the blended model or the remote model. The key difference is that the transitional model is intended for a short-term solution on a limited basis.
- Implemented by school district when a student(s) cannot be in the classroom.
- Traditional instructional model is delivered by remote/virtual classroom lessons.
- Students in grades 7-12 will use Canvas and elementary students will use Seesaw.
- Meant for short term continuity of education.
- May differ by grade level or course content.
- Traditional learning expectations, such as homework, quizzes and tests, remain in place. Students are expected to keep up with their classes.
Level 3 - Blended Model
If health conditions support a reduction in student numbers within our buildings, Three Lakes School District would move to a blended learning method. This would be a district-wide decision that would happen under consultation with local health departments. Blended learning is a combination of on-site and off-site learning. This is a flexible option where students might attend a portion of the week in-person and then work remotely during the rest of the week. Should a reduction in student population become necessary, we will give priority to elementary students for in-person attendance.
Students in grades 7-12 will use Canvas, our learning management system, and elementary students will use Seesaw to receive assignments and teacher feedback and lessons. Blended learning would happen in predetermined time periods to react to increased community health concerns. The district would communicate regularly with parents as the situation develops.
- Implemented to reduce student on-site presence.
- On-site priority for elementary (early childhood through sixth-grade).
- A blended on-site/virtual schedule will be tailored to grades 7-12.
- Grades 7-12 would include flexible scheduling per course requirements.
Level 4 - Remote Model
Remote learning is the model we all experienced in Spring 2020. However, since then, the district has assessed areas of improvement and successes to provide a better experience for families should the remote learning model become necessary.
Should our local health departments advise that we move to Level 4, staff will report to the buildings, and students will work remotely. Special education and intervention services will continue, as well as food service. The district will provide computers and internet devices as needed.
- All students receive instruction off site.
- Traditional learning program moves to pre-planned remote learning model.
- TLSD has revised and improved remote learning since Spring 2020. As we plan for 2020-21, we will have a common learning management system. Students in grades 7-12 will use Canvas for assignments, grading and more. Students in elementary will use Seesaw. Video conferences and video instruction will be a priority.
- TLSD would move to this model under direction of Oneida County Health Department or the state health department should health conditions change in our community.
- Transportation/food service would continue in the remote learning model. Just as we did in Spring 2020, bussing services would deliver food and learning materials.
- The district will provide computers and hotspots as needed.
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