Per Sylvan District's reopening plan, SUSD is now preparing to transition TK-3rd grade students to Trimester 3, and, at the same time, plan for reopening schools for in-person learning in 4th and 5th grades. The reopening for in-person learning in 4th and 5th grades continues to be subject to County Public Health approval. We anticipate receiving an update from Public Health in mid-February.

As always, our highest priority is the health and safety of students as we provide a comprehensive learning experience. On February 1st, the district posted an updated COVID Safety Plan on our district website that aligns with the most recent guidance from the California Department of Public Health. Please refer to this document if you would like to review the efforts our district is taking to ensure a safe in-person learning environment.

As we prepare to reopen schools for in-person learning, in alignment with guidance from state and local officials, families are required to commit to a learning option on the form at the end of this message for the remainder of Trimester 3 which begins on Monday, March 1. In-person learning at all elementary sites will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 2:15 p.m. with exception of AM Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten.

You will be asked to provide information for each of your children who attend a Sylvan District school in grades TK-5th. If you have more than one child, who attend a Sylvan District school, you will be asked to provide information for each of your children.

If your child is in a Special Education Special Day Class in Sylvan District, you will receive a separate selection form from the Special Education Department.

It is critical that we receive a response for every child in every grade so that we may appropriately prepare for both in-person instruction and ongoing distance learning in our Sylvan SeLECT model.

Sylvan District is offering 2 learning options for grades TK-5 for Trimester 3:

1ST OPTION:

Sylvan SeLECT Distance Learning: Each day, students will continue to learn at home using a mix of print and digital materials. Virtual instruction will be provided by a classroom teacher.

2ND OPTION:

In-Person Learning: Students in TK-3 will attend school 5 full days per week and receive direct instruction from a classroom teacher. Students in 4th or 5th grade will attend school in a cohort (A or B) for two full days per week and receive direct instruction in-person from a classroom teacher. Cohort A will meet in-person on Mondays and Tuesdays. Cohort B will meet in-person on Thursdays and Fridays. On Wednesdays and on days that a student’s cohort does not meet for in-person instruction, the student will participate in synchronous and asynchronous instruction via a distance learning model. When in-person, the classroom and the school will adhere to social distancing restrictions and requirements, including that students attending in-person wear a mask as per regulations. Efforts will be made to ensure that siblings are assigned to the same cohort. However, requests for cohorts cannot be considered at this time.

NOTE: Due to staffing needs, keep in mind that your child's teacher may change based on the number of students enrolled in each option.

NOTE: Due to social distancing requirements on buses, there is limited ability to provide district transportation to students. Please keep in mind that it is highly unlikely that transportation will be provided for students who choose in-person learning. However, if there is an extenuating circumstance, please note this in your response to the transportation question. The district will determine priority for transportation based on specific needs.

If we do not receive a response regarding your learning option selection by Tuesday, February 9 at 9:00 am, your child(ren) will be assigned to Distance Learning Sylvan SeLECT for Trimester 3.

We thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this selection form.

This selection form closes on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.

SUSD TK-5th Grade Trimester 3 Family Learning Option Selection Form

SPANISH - SUSD TK-5 Grade Trimester 3 Family Learning Option Selection Form