Reopening Update 2021

  • The SPS Reopening Plan is based on our commitment to follow the guidance and direction of public health officials. Our intent is to return to in-person instruction as soon as possible when it is determined safe.

    Reopening Phase 1: Grades 3 & 4

    Class sizes will be approximately 15-20 students.

  • Reopening Phase 2: Grades 5 & 6

    *Half the students attend school in person, and half do distance learning, on an alternating schedule.
    ⇒ Download the Group A schedule to your calendar.
    ⇒ Download the Group B schedule to your calandar.

     

    Reopening Phase 3: Middle & High School

    • Middle School: Start hybrid* model on March 1. School day is 9 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
    • High School: Start hybrid* model on March 1. School day is 8 a.m.-1:55 p.m.

    *Half the students attend school in person, and half do distance learning, on an alternating schedule.
    ⇒ Download the Group A schedule to your calendar.
    ⇒ Download the Group B schedule to your calandar.

     

    Phasing Considerationsworking

    Factors to be considered prior to implementing each phase:

    • School transmission trends
    • County case trends
    • Fidelity of cleaning standards
    • Substitute capacity
    • Compliance with OSPI and DOH safety regulations
    • Compliance with Labor and Industry regulations
    • School-based testing program
    • Vaccine distribution status

    Learning model and dates will be adjusted pending phasing considerations

    • Distance learning
    • Small group instruction
    • Hybrid learning
    • Full-time in-person learning

     

    Safety Strategiescovid

    • Rigorous cleaning protocols
    • Social distancing standards
    • Mask requirements
    • Health check process
    • Contact tracing team
    • Safetyauditing
    • COVID hotline & tip line
    • Alternating schedules
    • School-based testing program (January)
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