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Manassas Park City Schools
Returning Forward
Learning Plan
2020-2021
One Park Center Court, Suite A
Manassas Park VA 20111
www.mpark.net
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Plan Development Team .............................................................................................. 3 Plan Development Team (Cont.) .................................................................................. 4 Introduction................................................................................................................. 5 Considerations and Equity ................................................................................................................. 5 Learning Plan Requirements .............................................................................................................. 5 Stakeholder Input ............................................................................................................................... 5 Structure of Learning Plan .................................................................................................................. 5 Ensuring Equity ............................................................................................................ 7 Students with Disabilities .................................................................................................................... 7 Learning Supports for Students with Disabilities ................................................................................. 7 English Learners ................................................................................................................................ 7 Students with Limited Internet Access ................................................................................................ 8 Technology Support ........................................................................................................................... 8 Reopening Calendar ..................................................................................................... 9 Opening Phase – Virtual Learning .............................................................................. 10 Teaching and Learning..................................................................................................................... 10 Grading ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Transportation .................................................................................................................................. 11 Student Attendance.......................................................................................................................... 11 Expectations of Learning .................................................................................................................. 12 Manassas Park High School Sample Schedule ................................................................................ 14 Manassas Park Middle School Sample Schedule............................................................................. 15 Manassas Park Elementary School Sample Schedule ..................................................................... 16 Cougar Elementary School Sample Schedule .................................................................................. 19 Special Populations .......................................................................................................................... 23 Hybrid Learning ......................................................................................................... 24 Teaching and Learning..................................................................................................................... 24 Grading ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Transportation .................................................................................................................................. 24 Student Attendance.......................................................................................................................... 25 Revised Bell Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 25 Expectations of Learning .................................................................................................................. 26
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Manassas Park High School Sample Schedule ................................................................................28
Manassas Park Middle School Sample Schedule .............................................................................29
Manassas Park Elementary School Sample Schedule ......................................................................30
Cougar Elementary School Sample Schedule ..................................................................................33
Special Populations ..........................................................................................................................35
Full Time In-Person Learning....................................................................................... 36
Teaching and Learning .....................................................................................................................36
Transportation ..................................................................................................................................36
School Schedules .............................................................................................................................36
Professional Learning ................................................................................................. 37
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................37
Communication .......................................................................................................... 39
Co/Extra-Curricular Activities ..................................................................................... 41
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................41
Technology ................................................................................................................. 42
Devices .............................................................................................................................................42
Online Platforms ...............................................................................................................................42
Device Support .................................................................................................................................42
Internet Access .................................................................................................................................42
Resources ................................................................................................................... 43
Appendix .................................................................................................................... 45
Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................................................45
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................48
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Plan Development Team
Dr. C. Bruce McDade
SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Eric Neff
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Jeff Jackson
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT
Pam Kalso
PRINCIPAL, MANASSAS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. Matt Sieloff
PRINCIPAL, MANASSAS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Stacey Mamon
PRINCIPAL, MANASSAS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ann Gwynn
PRINCIPAL, COUGAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jennifer Braswell-Geller
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Krista Kelly
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Patricia Hurley
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
Paul Simpson
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
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Plan Development Team (Cont.)
Charmagne Everett
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Jon Mamon
DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Jennifer Kiernan-Graham
SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Patricia Gilham
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Chris Konig
SUPERVISOR OF NONTRADITIONAL PROGRAMS
Kayleigh McCann
LITERACY SPECIALIST
Kelly Patullo
INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Nicole Sarich
MATH SPECIALIST
Desiree Tickle
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
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Introduction
Considerations and Equity
The closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for all school divisions
throughout the commonwealth. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has supplied guidance for the
reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Manassas Park City Schools (MPCS) is a unique school
division and while there are many factors to be considered, it is our duty to ensure our plan addresses two key
priorities:
• MPCS students will be provided a high-quality education regardless of the circumstance of their return
to school.
• The Returning Forward Learning Plan will be designed to protect the health and safety of our students,
staff, parents, and community.
In designing this plan, staff considered the challenges presented to many of our students. Many of our students
are English Learners, have special needs, or come from homes that have limited incomes. Some have limited
internet access, some now serve as primary care givers for younger siblings, and others may be required to find
work to help provide for their families.
In this plan we have leveraged our resources, many of which are made possible through our one-to-one digital
initiative, to provide quality learning opportunities to our students throughout of the academic year. Our plan
will ensure that our students remain connected to the schools and that they have an uninterrupted pathway to
continuing their education.
Learning Plan Requirements
The VDOE has identified four specific areas that must be addressed as divisions develop their learning plans.
Those areas are:
• Operational Infrastructure to Support Learning
• New Instruction for All Students
• Identification of Instructional Gaps and Student Needs
• Remote Learning
Stakeholder Input
In June of 2020, MPCS staff requested input from all staff and community stakeholders via surveys. The surveys
included questions related to the perceived effectiveness of spring instruction and provided the solicited input
on reopening plans. Data collected from the surveys were provided to the MPCS School Board and was
influential on the development of this plan.
Structure of Learning Plan
The program offered to students may vary depending on the severity of the spread of COVID-19 throughout the
year. As such, it would be prudent to design a return to school plan that addresses all four phases of reopening
as presented by the office of the Governor of Virginia. While our desire is to return to full time in-person
instruction, the conditions of the pandemic will determine when MPCS moves to each phase of instruction.
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On July 20, 2020, the Manassas Park City School Board elected to open schools though a Virtual instructional
model with limited face-to-face instruction provided to students receiving special education services as
determined by the students IEP and for certain English Learners based on division identified need.
The plan provides a general description of each of the three models that the school division may offer during the
2020-2021 school year. Each of the four required components referenced above will be addressed in the plan.
The plan describes each of the three possible phases of instruction illustrated in the graphic below:
Virtual Hybrid Full Time
Model of Model of In-Person
Learning Learning Learning
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Ensuring Equity
Students with Disabilities
MPCS will provide special education and related services to students with disabilities who are entitled to FAPE in
accordance with the student’s IEP (Individualized Education Program), and/or 504 plan. Additionally, after an
extended closure, divisions are responsible for reviewing how the closure impacted the delivery of special
education and related services to students eligible for special education services.
Special Education Services in the Opening Phase – Virtual
During the opening virtual phase, some students with disabilities will receive in-person services. IEP teams will
determine what services, accommodations, and/or modifications are required to provide FAPE in the blended
setting. When determining in-person hours, IEP teams will consider a student’s current IEP, teacher
information, and parent information and concerns. Likewise, school-based 504 teams will review all 504 plans
to determine if students require in-person services in order to access FAPE.
Families of students with disabilities may also choose 100% remote learning for their child at anytime. When
families make this choice, IEP or 504 teams will determine what services, accommodations, and/or modifications
are necessary in a virtual setting.
School administrators and special education chairs will work together to ensure that student schedules are
delivered no later than three business days prior to the opening of schools.
Alternative and Private Educational Placements: Students placed at private educational placements through
their IEP and funded through CSA will continue to receive instruction based upon the plan for continuous
learning instituted by the individual educational provider. The private education provider will continue to be
responsible for ensuring that all Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) are being followed and all paperwork (IEPs,
progress reports, and FAPT updates) is completed, as well as give direct consult to parents if requested.
Required staff from each private placement will also participate in any mandatory meetings (IEP, eligibility).
Manassas Park City Schools case manager will continue to monitor this.
Learning Supports for Students with Disabilities
Continuous learning will include a mix of activities completed online and off the computer. Some students will
need the support of a caregiver to complete the activities provided each week. When developing activities,
teachers are encouraged to keep in mind some of the following principles of universal design for learning that
will allow for greater access by all students.
Adaptable – Activities accommodate a wide range of individual preferences and abilities. Simple and Intuitive –
Activities are easy to understand.
Flexible – Activities provide multiple ways for students to demonstrate knowledge.
Questions regarding provision of available accommodations during school closure should be directed to the
student’s IEP or 504 case manager.
English Learners
English Learners (ELs) will receive access to the same high-quality grade-level instruction as all MPCS students.
ELs will participate in grade-level instruction and activities as well as engage in daily English Language
Development (ELD) activities to simultaneously develop English language proficiency, content understandings,
and Portrait of a Graduate attributes.
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Reopening Calendar
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Opening Phase – Virtual Learning
Teaching and Learning
On July 20, 2020, the Manassas Park City School Board determined that MPCS will open school under a virtual
model with in-person instruction provided to select students receiving special education and/or English
Language services based on need. Based on this decision, MPCS will begin the 2020-2021 school year using a
virtual model (online learning) for the majority of students. In-person instruction will be provided for students
with disabilities and English Learners (EL) based on need as determined by IEP or 504 teams and/or the EL
instructional team. Additionally, families of students identified for in-person instruction will be provided with
three options based on transportation and learning preferences in Phase 2: 1) MPCS bus transportation
preferences to school, 2) parent/guardian transportation to school, 3) virtual learning.
• Students in grades PK through 12 will participate in virtual learning.
• Certain students with disabilities will participate in limited in-person learning. The amount of time a
student requires will be based on the nature and severity of the disability and determined by the
student’s IEP team. Families of students with disabilities participating in in-person learning or virtual
learning will receive a learning schedule via email and/or mail prior to the start of instruction.
Additionally, in-person learning for students with disabilities is an IEP (Individualized Education Program)
team decision with parent consent.
• Certain students receiving English Language services will participate in limited in-person learning. The
amount of time this group of students will attend each week will be based on their level of English
language development and language needs. Families of English Learners participating in in-person
learning or virtual learning will receive a learning schedule via email and/or mail prior to the start of
instruction.
Students participating in in-person learning will be provided transportation as outlined in MPCS policy and as
determined by the IEP team if applicable. Appropriate physical distancing requirements will be adhered to in
accordance with VDH or an approved health plan by the division superintendent and School Board.
Parents may choose to have their child continue with the Virtual Learning
model with the understanding that once they have selected this option,
they must continue until the end of the semester even if MPCS moves into
Hybrid or full in-person Learning.
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Grading
In a virtual model of school return, schools are open. Students will be measured and assessed in a manner
consistent with a traditional instructional model. Specific guidelines for assignment of grades will be provided by
your child’s school and in your child’s teacher’s course syllabus.
Transportation
Some students with disabilities and English Learners may receive in-person instruction during the virtual model.
Schedules for in person instruction and plans for student transportation will be provided by at least three
business days prior to the beginning of in-person instruction. Details of the transportation plan may be found in
the division return to school Health Plan.
Student Attendance
It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to ensure that their children participate in distance learning on a
regular basis. Parents/guardians have a duty to assist the school in enforcing compulsory school attendance, and
if necessary, to meet with the principal or his/her designee to ensure their student’s compliance with
compulsory school attendance law.
While students are participating in virtual learning, attendance will be tracked according to “meaningful
interactions” which are understood as two-way engagement with a student and staff that allows some level of
feedback or input from the student on successes and challenges. The methods of engagement that constitute a
meaningful interaction are defined in the chart below.
Students at the elementary level (K-5th) are expected to have a meaningful interaction with their teacher or
appropriate school staff on a daily basis.
Students at the secondary level (6th - 12th) are expected to have a meaningful interaction with their teachers
or appropriate school staff on a daily basis. Attendance for middle and high school students will be taken for
each enrolled course; teachers and appropriate staff may need to pool their meaningful interactions or
attendance checks so that a data point is available for each student on each school day.
Some data points that can be used to confirm attendance may include the following:
• Participation in a synchronous online lesson
• Evidence of engagement with peers for collaborative work
• Engagement on a discussion board
• Email exchange
• Communication with the instructor via phone call, real-time chat, or email exchange
• Submission of a daily task or assignment
• “View” tracker for asynchronous online lesson
• Login/Activity time on online learning programs
.
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Expectations of Learning
Administrators
In a Virtual Learning model, MPCS administrators will:
• Be flexible.
• Provide virtual student schedules for teaching and learning which include the creation of division-wide
instructional time allocations for each level (elementary, middle, and high).
• Issue guidance to school leadership teams regarding the revision and creation of master schedules that
take into account division-wide instructional time allocations for virtual learning at each level.
• Differentiate Alternative Learning Plans for students with disabilities or students who are unable to
access in-person instruction due to high-risk health factors.
• Will receive training in effective observation and assessment best practices for virtual instruction and
will use that training to regularly observe lessons in order to provide feedback and necessary supports to
teachers.
• Will “check in” to virtual classroom in Canvas LMS on a regular basis.
• Will provide quality feedback through informal collaboration and the evaluation process during in-
person and virtual meetings.
Teachers
In a Virtual Learning model, MPCS teachers will:
• Be flexible.
• Provide new instruction for their students through synchronous and asynchronous lessons using a
virtual classroom created in the Canvas LMS.
• Conduct daily synchronous class meetings for each of their classes according to the assigned schedule.
• Maintain a frequent instructor presence in the digital learning environment to provide additional
support and build community online.
• Provide regular assessment and feedback to students to include grading assignments for credit.
• Work with administrators and instructional specialists to identify students in need of additional supports
through norm and criterion referenced measures and to develop intervention plans to address growth
gaps for those students.
• Be available to parents to answer questions and troubleshoot problems.
• Motivate students to engage in learning activities.
• Be a support system for students and families.
• Provide supportive feedback to students.
• Consistently reach out to parents.
• Be a “tour guide” for students and parents while navigating the learning environment.
• Demonstrate lifelong learning.
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Students
In a Virtual Learning model, MPCS students will:
• Be flexible.
• Attend synchronous learning sessions and engage appropriately with their teacher and classmates in the
virtual classroom(s) in Canvas LMS.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner to the best of their ability according to the due dates and
deadlines established by their teacher.
• Seek assistance from their teacher when necessary.
• Create a space and dedicated time for learning
• Sign into the classrooms daily to keep connected to learning
• Engage with the classroom and use tools (like headphones) to focus on instructional videos, etc.
• Communicate with your teacher and examine feedback
• Collaborate with peers using respectful language and behaviors
• Use equipment as outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy.
Parents
In a Virtual Learning model, MPCS parents will:
• Be flexible.
• Ensure their child to participates in virtual instruction and monitor their progress.
• Engage with their child’s teacher if they have questions about their child’s learning or find ways to assist
their child in virtual learning.
• Establish and maintain open communication through electronic means such as email; checking and
responding to messages from school personnel as needed.
• Build a schedule and support students in effectively managing their time.
• Reach out to the teacher or school if additional information and/or resources are needed.
• Ensure that their child has an appropriate work space to complete virtual school and reduce
distractions.
• Get to know Canvas and other programs student use.
• Monitor their child’s emotional state and alert school counselors if support is needed.
• Stay in communication with the teacher.
• Help motivate students to engage in learning activities.
• Provide positive feedback to their children.
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Manassas Park High School Sample Schedule
The following is a model schedule for a typical student day during virtual instruction. The schedules are subject
to change.
Virtual Schedule Teacher Contract Hours - 8:00-3:30
Remote Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Teacher Planning
and PL
8:00-9:00 Professional First Block First Block First Block First Block
Development
9:00 – 9:30 and Digital First Block First Block First Block First Block
Course Content Creation Cougar Time Cougar Time Cougar Time Cougar Time
9:50-10:50 Second Block Second Block Second Block Second Block
10:50 -11:20 Second Block Second Block Second Block Second Block
Cougar Time Cougar Time Cougar Time Cougar Time
11:40-12:40 Third Block Third Block Third Block Third Block
12:40-1:10 Third Block Third Block Third Block Third Block
Cougar Time Cougar Time Cougar Time Cougar Time
1:10-2:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
2:00-3:00 Office Hours Fourth Block Fourth Block Fourth Block Fourth Block
3:00-3:30 Fourth Block Fourth Block Fourth Block Fourth Block
Cougar Time Cougar Time Cougar Time Cougar Time
The block hour of each period will be used for direct synchronous instruction and student collaboration.
The Cougar Time period associated with each block is not required for all students, but may be utilized the
following ways: lesson extension, SEL, academic support, additional breakout sessions, asterisk removal,
enrichment, SPED/ESOL support, etc.
The Cougar Time for a teacher’s planning block will be used for office hours.
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Manassas Park Middle School Sample Schedule
The following is a model schedule for a typical student day during virtual instruction. The schedules are subject
to change.
Virtual Schedule Teacher Contract Hours - 8:00-3:30
Remote Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Schedule
Teacher Planning Blocks 1-4 Blocks 5-8 Blocks 1-4 Blocks 5-8
and PL
8:00-8:30 Office Hours Take Attendance / Take Attendance / Take Attendance / Take Attendance /
Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours
8:30-9:45 Office Hours First Block Fifth Block First Block Fifth Block
10:00- Professional Second Block Sixth Block Second Block Sixth Block
11:15 Development
and Digital
11:30- LUNCH/Movement LUNCH/Movement LUNCH/Movement LUNCH/Movement
Course Content
12:30
Creation
12:30- Third Block Seventh Block Third Block Seventh Block
1:45
2:00-3:15 Fourth Block Fourth Block Fourth Block Fourth Block
3:15-3:30 Teacher Office Teacher Office Teacher Office Teacher Office
Hours Hours Hours Hours
The first 25 minutes of each block will be devoted to whole group synchronous learning. The remainder of the
block will include small group and independent work that will be a blend of synchronous and asynchronous
instruction.
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Manassas Park Elementary School Sample Schedule
The following are model schedules for a typical student day during virtual instruction. The schedules are subject
to change.
MPES THIRD GRADE Distance Learning Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00- Students: Teachers: Office Hours (attendance checks, emails, parent contact)
8:30 8:30 Classroom Students: Asynchronous Work Time (independent work time)
8:30- Community Building Teacher Directed/Assigned Literacy Instruction
9:15 Synchronous (whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments, flipped
Activity; small lessons)
9:15- group/independent Small Group Literacy Instruction/Student Independent Work Time
10:15 synchronous learning (synchronous small groups working with teacher, asynchronous student
support (as needed); assignments)
10:15- Asynchronous Teacher Directed/Assigned Science and Social Studies
10:45 activities (whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments, flipped
Teachers: planning, lessons)
collaboration and
10:45- Specials/STEM
professional learning
11:15 Synchronous/Asynchronous
11:15- Lunch and Break
12:15
12:15- Teacher Directed/Assigned Math
1:00 (whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments, flipped
lessons)
1:00- Small Group Math Instruction/Student Independent Work Time
2:00 (synchronous small groups working with teacher, asynchronous student
assignments)
2:00- Specials/STEM
2:30 Synchronous/Asynchronous
2:30- Student Support CARE Block
3:00 (synchronous small groups working with teachers/support staff,
asynchronous student assignments)
3:00- Teachers: Office Hours (attendance checks, emails, parent contact)
3:30 Students: Asynchronous Work Time (independent work time)
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MPES FOURTH GRADE Distance Learning Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00- Students: Teachers: Office Hours (attendance checks, emails, parent contact)
8:30 8:30 Classroom Students: Asynchronous Work Time (independent work time)
Community
8:30- Teacher Directed/Assigned Literacy Instruction
Building
9:15 (whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments, flipped lessons)
Synchronous
9:15- Activity; small Small Group Literacy Instruction/Student Independent Work Time
10:15 group/independent (synchronous small groups working with teacher, asynchronous student
synchronous assignments)
learning support
10:15- Student Support CARE Block
(as needed);
10:45 (synchronous small groups working with teachers/support staff, asynchronous
Asynchronous
student assignments)
activities
10:45- Teachers: Teacher Directed/Assigned Science and Social Studies
11:15 planning, (whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments, flipped lessons)
collaboration and
11:15- Specials/STEM
professional
11:45 Synchronous/Asynchronous
learning
11:45- Lunch and Break
12:45
12:45- Teacher Directed/Assigned Math
1:30 (whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments, flipped lessons)
1:30- Small Group Math Instruction/Student Independent Work Time
2:30 (synchronous small groups working with teacher, asynchronous student
assignments)
2:30- Specials/STEM
3:00 Synchronous/Asynchronous
3:00- Teachers: Office Hours (attendance checks, emails, parent contact)
3:30 Students: Asynchronous Work Time (independent work time)
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MPES FIFTH GRADE Distance Learning Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00- Students: Teachers: Office Hours (attendance checks, emails, parent contact)
8:30 8:30 Classroom Students: Asynchronous Work Time (independent work time)
Community
8:30- Teacher Directed/Assigned Literacy Instruction
Building
9:15 (whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments, flipped lessons)
Synchronous
9:15- Activity; Small Group Literacy Instruction/Student Independent Work Time
10:15 small (synchronous small groups working with teacher, asynchronous student
group/independent assignments)
synchronous
10:15- learning Specials/STEM
10:45 support (as Synchronous/Asynchronous
10:45- needed); Teacher Directed/Assigned Science and Social Studies
11:15 Asynchronous (whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments, flipped lessons)
activities
11:15- Lunch and Break
12:15 Teachers:
12:15- planning, Specials/STEM
12:45 collaboration and Synchronous/Asynchronous
professional
12:45- Student Support CARE Block
learning
1:15 (synchronous small groups working with teachers/support staff, asynchronous
student assignments)
1:15- Teacher Directed/Assigned Math
2:00 (whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments, flipped lessons)
2:00- Small Group Math Instruction/Student Independent Work Time
3:00 (synchronous small groups working with teacher, asynchronous student
assignments)
3:00- Teachers: Office Hours (attendance checks, emails, parent contact)
3:30 Students: Asynchronous Work Time (independent work time)
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Cougar Elementary School Sample Schedule
The following is a model schedule for a typical student day during virtual instruction. The schedules are subject
to change.
Students will receive live instruction for 90 minutes Kindergarten – Grade 2. This time will be a combination of
Language Arts, math, and Class Meetings. Students will participate in whole class and small group instruction.
Science and social studies content will be integrated into Literacy and STEM instruction.
Specials (Library, PE, Music, and Art) lessons will occur on a rotating basis. STEM instruction will occur daily.
CES Kindergarten Distance Learning Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00-8:05 Students: Morning Announcements
8:30 Classroom
8:05 – 8:30 Community Building Teacher Directed Synchronous Class Meeting
Synchronous Activity; (whole group synchronous lesson, varying topics including
small SEL)
8:30 – 11:00 group/independent Small Group Literacy Instruction/Student Independent Work
synchronous learning Time
support (as needed); (synchronous small groups working with teacher, Read Aloud,
Asynchronous asynchronous student assignments in Exact Path)
11:00 – activities Break and Lunch
12:00 Teachers: planning,
collaboration and
12:00 – 1:30 professional learning Teacher Directed/Assigned Math
(whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments,
flipped lessons)
1:30 - 2:30 Specials/STEM
Synchronous/Asynchronous
2:30 – 3:30 Specials/STEM
Synchronous/Asynchronous
Homeroom teacher office hours are available during the STEM block.
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CES First Grade Distance Learning Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00-8:05 Students: Morning Announcements
8:30 Classroom
8:05 – 8:30 Community Building Teacher Directed Synchronous Class Meeting
Synchronous Activity; (whole group synchronous lesson, varying topics including
small SEL)
8:30 – 10:30 group/independent Small Group Literacy Instruction/Student Independent Work
synchronous learning Time
support (as needed); (synchronous small groups working with teacher,
Asynchronous asynchronous student assignments in Exact Path)
10:30 – activities Specials/STEM
11:30 Teachers: planning, Synchronous/Asynchronous
collaboration and
11:30 – professional learning Specials/STEM
12:30 Synchronous/Asynchronous
12:30 - 1:30 Break and Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 Teacher Directed/Assigned Math
(whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments,
flipped lessons)
3:00 – 3:30 Read Aloud
Homeroom Teacher office hours are available during the STEM block.
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Second Grade Distance Learning Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00-8:05 Students: Morning Announcements
8:30 Classroom
8:05 – 8:30 Community Building Teacher Directed Synchronous Class Meeting
Synchronous Activity; (whole group synchronous lesson, varying topics including
small SEL)
8:30 – 9:30 group/independent Specials/STEM
synchronous learning Synchronous/Asynchronous
9:30 – 10:30 support (as needed); Specials/STEM
Asynchronous Synchronous/Asynchronous
activities
10:30 – 1:00 Teachers: planning, Small Group Literacy Instruction/Student Independent Work
collaboration and Time
professional learning (synchronous small groups working with teacher, Read Aloud,
asynchronous student assignments in Exact Path)
1:00 – 2:00 Break and Lunch
2:00 – 3:30 Teacher Directed/Assigned Math
(whole group synchronous lesson, asynchronous assignments,
flipped lessons)
Homeroom teacher office hours are available during the STEM block.
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Special Populations
Specials with Disabilities (SPED and 504)
• During virtual instruction, Students with Disabilities will receive direct instruction from their classroom
and course teachers through Canvas.
• IEP and 504 teams will determine goal related services to ensure that students have access to a Free and
Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
English Learners
• During Virtual instruction, English Learners will receive direct instruction from their classroom and
course teachers through Canvas.
• EL teams will identify students in highest need of EL services for each site considering factors such as
WIDA level, potential interrupted instruction, or length of time receiving English Language services. If
identified for services, families will be contacted with a schedule.
Students Receiving Gifted Services
• Extensions for students identified as gifted will be provided through the school-based gifted programs
and through the virtual platform.
Achievement Gaps
• Teachers will work with administrators and instructional specialists to identify students who may have
gaps in their learning in math and literacy and develop intervention plans.
o Students with an identified achievement gap will be provided supports.
• Norm referenced measures for students in grades K-5 include STAR math and reading, PALS (K-3) and
VKRP (Kindergarten). For grades 6-8, STAR math and reading will be available.
• Criterion referenced measures in math and reading for grades 2-12 will be administered to include the
Power Assessment student growth assessment for the student’s previous grade level.
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Hybrid Learning
Teaching and Learning
This section defines how MPCS will operate at any given time should the need exist whereby the school division
enters into a Hybrid Learning status. In a hybrid model, in-person instruction will be provided two days a week
for all students. Students with disabilities and English Learners (EL) may receive additional in-person instruction
based on need and as outlined on an individual’s IEP, 504, and/or LIEP plan.
• Students in Grade PK-12 will attend school on an alternating schedule Tuesday through Friday. Mondays
will be reserved for staff planning and training. Additional in-person instruction for students with
disabilities and certain English Learners may be provided based on student need. Division
transportation will be provided for parents that elect to accept transportation. Students will be sorted
into two groups by street address and will attend according to the schedule below:
o Group A – Tuesday and Thursday
o Group B – Wednesday and Friday
o Monday – Virtual Learning
• For the days when students are not in school, they will be provided with independent work to be
completed at home. Small group virtual synchronous instruction may be scheduled.
Curriculum departments will provide training on blended instructional models and teacher-designed lesson
plans will be based on MPCS revised curricula.
Parents may choose to have their child continue with the virtual learning model with the understanding that
once they have selected this option, they must continue until the end of the semester even if MPCS moves into
full in-person instruction.
Grading
In a hybrid model of school return, schools are open. Students will be measured and assessed in a manner
consistent with a traditional instructional model. Specific guidelines for assignment of grades will be provided by
your child’s school and in your child’s teacher’s course syllabus.
Transportation
MPCS will try to ensure that students living at the same address attend school according to the same schedule.
Due to physical distancing restrictions, buses will not be able to run at full capacity and only one student may sit
in each seat (students from the same household may sit in the same seat). The reduced capacity for bus runs will
require an adjustment to the start and end times of our school day. Some students with disabilities and English
Learners may receive additional in-person instruction during the hybrid model. Schedules for in-person
instruction and plans for student transportation will be provided at least three business days prior to the
beginning of in-person instruction. Details of the transportation plan may be found in the division return to
school Health Plan.
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Student Attendance
Student attendance for in-person instruction will be measured by a student’s physical presence in the
classroom. Student attendance for virtual school days will be measured according to the description provided in
the Virtual Learning section.
Revised Bell Schedule
In the event MPCS moves to a hybrid instructional model, school schedules will be modified in order to
accommodate individualized school bus runs for each of the four schools. School start and end times will be
adjusted to a 6 hour 15 minute school day. Start and end times for each school will be as follows:
MPHS
7:05 – 1:20
MPES
8:05 – 2:20
CES
9:05 – 3:20
MPMS
10:00 – 4:15
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Expectations of Learning
In a Hybrid Learning model, MPCS administrators will:
• Be flexible.
• Provide virtual student schedules for teaching and learning which include the creation of division-wide
instructional time allocations for each level (elementary, middle, and high).
• Issue guidance to school leadership teams regarding the revision and creation of master schedules that
take into account division-wide instructional time allocations for virtual learning at each level.
• Differentiate Alternative Learning Plans for students with disabilities or students who are unable to
access in-person instruction due to high-risk health factors.
• Will receive training in effective observation and assessment best practices for virtual instruction and
will use that training to regularly observe lessons in order to provide feedback and necessary supports to
teachers.
• Will “check in” to virtual classroom in Canvas LMS on a regular basis.
• Will provide quality feedback through informal collaboration and the evaluation process during in-
person and virtual meetings.
In a Hybrid Learning model, MPCS teachers will:
• Be flexible.
• Provide new instruction for their students through synchronous and asynchronous lessons using a
virtual classroom created in the Canvas LMS.
• Conduct daily synchronous class meetings for each of their classes according to the assigned schedule.
• Maintain a frequent instructor presence in the digital learning environment to provide additional
support and build community online.
• Provide regular assessment and feedback to students to include grading assignments for credit.
• Work with administrators and instructional specialists to identify students in need of additional supports
through norm and criterion referenced measures and to develop intervention plans to address growth
gaps for those students.
• Be available to parents to answer questions and troubleshoot problems.
• Motivate students to engage in learning activities.
• Be a support system for students and families.
• Provide supportive feedback to students.
• Consistently reach out to parents.
• Be a “tour guide” for students and parents while navigating the learning environment.
• Demonstrate lifelong learning.
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In a Hybrid Learning model, MPCS students will:
• Be flexible.
• Attend synchronous learning sessions and engage appropriately with their teacher and classmates in the
virtual classroom(s) in Canvas LMS.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner to the best of their ability according to the due dates and
deadlines established by their teacher.
• Seek assistance from their teacher when necessary.
• Create a space and dedicated time for learning
• Sign into the classrooms daily to keep connected to learning
• Engage with the classroom and use tools (like headphones) to focus on instructional videos, etc.
• Communicate with your teacher and examine feedback
• Collaborate with peers using respectful language and behaviors
• Use equipment as outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy.
In a Hybrid Learning model, MPCS parents will:
• Be flexible.
• Ensure their child to participates in virtual instruction and monitor their progress.
• Engage with their child’s teacher if they have questions about their child’s learning or find ways to assist
their child in virtual learning.
• Establish and maintain open communication through electronic means such as email; checking and
responding to messages from school personnel as needed.
• Build a schedule and support students in effectively managing their time.
• Reach out to the teacher or school if additional information and/or resources are needed.
• Ensure that their child has an appropriate work space to complete virtual school and reduce
distractions.
• Get to know Canvas and other programs student use.
• Monitor their child’s emotional state and alert school counselors if support is needed.
• Stay in communication with the teacher.
• Help motivate students to engage in learning activities.
• Provide positive feedback to their children.
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Manassas Park High School Sample Schedule
Students in Group A will attend school on Tuesday and Thursday while students in Group B will attend school on
Wednesday and Friday. The framework for time allotments for a secondary student schedule is depicted below.
Students will participate in Zoom online meetings with their teacher during virtual school days.
Hybrid Schedule Teacher Contract Hours 6:45-2:15
Hybrid Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Schedule Virtual Group A Group B Group A Group B
Learning
6:50-7:05 Teacher Breakfast/Home Breakfast/Home Breakfast/Home Breakfast/Home
Meetings Room Room Room Room
Planning and
7:05-8:25 First Block First Block First Block First Block
Professional
8:30-9:50 Learning Second Block Second Block Second Block Second Block
9:55-11:15 Third Block Third Block Third Block Third Block
11:20-1:20 Fourth Block / Fourth Block / Lunch Fourth Block / Fourth Block /
Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:20 Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal
1:30-2:15 Teacher Office Teacher Office Teacher Office Teacher Office Teacher Office
Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours
For students who are attending in school, they will be actively involved with the instruction occurring while
attending school. For students who are not in-building, students will be expected to complete independent
assignments as explained in class. All teachers will be available Tues-Fri afternoons from 1:30-2:15 for dedicated
questions for virtual learners, as well as being available for email and Canvas responses during their planning
period.
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Manassas Park Middle School Sample Schedule
Students in Group A will attend school on Tuesday and Thursday while students in Group B will attend school on
Wednesday and Friday. The framework for time allotments for a middle school student schedule is depicted
below. Students will participate in Zoom online meetings with their teacher during virtual school days.
Hybrid Schedule Teacher Contract Hours -9:00-4:30
Hybrid Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Schedule Virtual Learning Group A Group B Group A Group B
Classes: 1-4 Classes: 1-4 Classes: 5-8 Classes: 5-8
9:00-9:40 Teacher Meetings and Teacher Office Teacher Office Teacher Office Teacher Office
Planning Hours Remote Hours Remote Hours Remote Hours Remote
Learners Learners Learners Learners
9:40-10:00 Office Hours Breakfast & Breakfast & Breakfast & Breakfast &
Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom
10:00- Professional First Block First Block Fifth Block Fifth Block
11:21 Development and
Digital Content
11:25-1:25 Second Block Second Block Sixth Block Sixth Block
Creation
1:29-2:50 Third Block Third Block Seventh Block Seventh Block
2:54-4:15 Fourth Block Fourth Block Eighth Block Eighth Block
For students who are attending in school, they will be actively involved with the instruction occurring while
attending school. For students who are not in-building, students will be expected to complete independent
assignments as explained in class. All teachers will be available Tues-Fri morning from 8:30-9:40 for dedicated
questions for virtual learners, as well as being available for email and Canvas responses during their planning
period.
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Manassas Park Elementary School Sample Schedule
Students in Group A will attend school on Tuesday and Thursday while students in Group B will attend school on
Wednesday and Friday. The framework for time allotments for an elementary student schedule is depicted
below. Students will participate in Zoom online meetings with their teacher during virtual school days.
MPES THIRD GRADE Hybrid Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
All students virtual Group A In-Person Group B In-Person Group A In-Person Group B In-Person
8:05 Students: Arrival, Breakfast and Homeroom
8:30 8:30 Classroom
Community
8:30- Building Literacy
10:00 Synchronous (90 minutes)
10:00- Activity; small Specials/STEM
11:00 group/independent (two 30-minute classes)
synchronous
11:00 learning support Math
- (as needed); (60 minutes)
12:00 Asynchronous
12:00 activities Student Support CARE Block
- Teachers: (30 minutes)
12:30 planning,
collaboration and
12:30 Lunch and Recess
professional
- 1:30 (lunch - 25 minutes/recess - 25 minutes)
learning
1:30 - Science and Social Studies
2:10 (40 minutes)
2:10 - Dismissal
2:20
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MPES FOURTH GRADE Hybrid Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
All students virtual Group A In-Person Group B In-Person Group A In-Person Group B In-Person
8:05 8:30 Students: Arrival, Breakfast and Homeroom
8:30 Classroom
Community
8:30-10:00 Literacy
Building
(90 minutes)
Synchronous
10:00 - 10:30 Activity; small Student Support CARE Block
group/independent (30 minutes)
10:30 - 11:30 synchronous Lunch and Recess
learning support (lunch - 25 minutes/recess - 25 minutes)
(as needed);
11:30-12:10 Asynchronous Science and Social Studies
activities (40 minutes)
12:10 - 1:10 Teachers: Specials/STEM
planning, (two 30-minute classes)
1:30 - 2:10 collaboration and Math
professional (60 minutes)
learning
2:10 - 2:20 Dismissal
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MPES FIFTH GRADE Hybrid Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
All students virtual Group A In-Person Group B In-Person Group A In-Person Group B In-Person
8:05-8:30 Students: Arrival, Breakfast and Homeroom
8:30 Classroom
Community
8:30-10:00 Literacy
Building
(90 minutes)
Synchronous
10:00 - 10:40 Activity; small Science and Social Studies
group/independent (40 minutes)
synchronous
10:40 - 11:10 learning support Student Support CARE Block
(as needed); (30 minutes)
11:10-11:30 Asynchronous Math
activities (40 minutes)
Teachers: planning, Lunch and Recess
collaboration and (lunch - 25 minutes/recess - 25 minutes)
11:30-12:30 professional
learning
12:30 - 1:10 Math
(20 minutes)
1:10 - 2:10 Specials/STEM
(two 30-minute classes)
2:10 - 2:20 Dismissal
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