Fort Students and Families, March 12, 2021
We are preparing for all blended staff and students to return to the building. We will ensure our community's safety by following all DOE guidelines that include social distancing, masks, and the entry health screening with random temperature checks. Here are some things to keep in mind for student return to in-person learning starting Wednesday, March 24th.
Reopening Highlights:
March 18 – All blended staff return to building per reopening of high schools for in-person learning. Both blended and remote staff will engage students remotely per the current live/ asynchronous schedule. Organization of classrooms to prepare for student return.
March 19 – Option to work remotely for teachers, paraprofessionals and counselors due to special schedule with PT Conferences. Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 will meet for approximately 30 minutes each. 11a.m. Staff Meeting via Zoom. 12pm lunch. PT conferences to engage families in conversations about student progress from 1-3p.m.
March 22-23 – Instructional staff (teachers and paras) have the option to work remotely unless needed to help prepare classrooms and other spaces for students. All classes have LIVE virtual meetings on Monday and Tuesday.
March 24-25 – ALL blended staff report to building. Blended students attend per cohort assignment. Student cohorts will remain one day per week until we assess how many blended students return. We’ll return to testing days on Monday and Tuesday and organize asynchronous days by department across Wednesday Thursday, and Friday.
March 29 to April 2 – Spring Recess – NO SCHOOL
Please note that FHHS adheres to the DOE guidelines for family options to select blended or remote for their child. If a student is Remote, they will remain remote. Remote students will not be admitted to school, regardless of consent form for covid testing submitted after the deadline. We must ensure social distancing and can only increase the in-person days once we assess returning students. We will monitor attendance in-person and address any family requests to be blended later in April provided we have space and the DOE will process exceptions.
Important Dates and Reminders:
· Courses with NX in Term 1 – opportunities to complete work and earn credit are under way.
· Marking Period 1 ends on Friday, March 12
· Parent Teacher Conferences are March 18, 5:30-8pm and March 19, 1-3pm
o Families will register to receive a call from select staff. Register via this link for each teacher separately. http://bit.ly/fortparentconferencespring2021
o Special Bell Schedule on March 19th
§ 1st period 8am to 8:35am
§ 3rd period 8:39am to 9:09am
§ 5th period 9:13am to 9:43am
§ 7th period 9:47am to 10:17am
§ 9th period 10:21 to 10:51am
· MP1 Report Cards will be available on Pupilpath for students and families Tuesday, March 23
· Blended students return to building per cohort designation beginning March 24. Health screening, random temperature checks and masks are required.
· PTA Meeting on Thursday, March 25 at 6pm
· Spring Recess from March 29 to April 2.
· SAT School Administration for Juniors – registration deadline April 5 (link sent separately to juniors).
· Term 1 Grade Change Request: Families have the option to request that a passing numeric grade from Term 1 can be converted to CR (credit) by completing the form here no later than April 30, 2021. This does not apply to grades of NX. PARENT/GUARDIAN CHOICE OF GRADING SCALE for 2020 TERM 1
Take care.
K Houlihan