Model 2: Modified In-Person Learning at West

We will continue to prioritize student safety using the following measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19: 

• Due to the number of students in classes, students may be closer than 6 feet to other students most of the school day; however, we will do our best to honor as much space as possible between individuals. 
• Masks will continue to be mandated using the same expectations that have been in place all year. 
• Barriers will be used when students are facing each other in close proximity, including during lunch.   
• We will continue to use a modified bell schedule to include 4 lunch periods instead of 2 in order to reduce the number of students in the cafeterias. 
• One-way hallways will continue to be in place. 
• Eating in classrooms will not be allowed. 
• Students should not arrive at school more than 10 minutes prior to the start of class and must proceed directly to class unless participating in the breakfast program. 
• Daily cleaning and disinfection will continue, as well as nightly deep cleaning by our custodial team.
• Frequent hand washing/sanitizing will be encouraged. 
• Visitors to the building will continue to be very limited. All meetings with families will continue to be held virtually whenever possible. Guest speakers, Wellness Screen, Catalpa Counseling, and other services will continue to be offered virtually. 
   

OASD must monitor their children for signs of infectious illness every day. This is especially critical during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Students who are sick cannot attend school in-person. The following self-check should be completed by parents/guardians/caregivers for each child before sending them to school.

OASD 2020-21 - COVID-19 Student Daily Health Screen

As we return to in-person learning, it is critical that families contact our attendance office if their children are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19

We will follow the same bell schedule that was used during Model 3: Hybrid Learning.  This schedule includes four lunch periods, rather than the normal two, to decrease the number of students in the cafeterias at any one time.

In the morning, students should not arrive at school more than 10 minutes prior to the start of class and must proceed directly to class unless participating in the breakfast program. 

With all students in school every day, we do anticipate an increase in the number of students who will need to quarantine if a classmate or staff member tests positive for COVID. Quarantines are required for anyone who comes in close contact with a COVID+ individual, which is defined as being within six feet for 15 minutes or more regardless of the use of barriers. If you get a call from a staff member informing you of a quarantine, please be respectful and understand that these people are just the messengers who are following district protocol.  

• Students needing to quarantine - including those identified as close contacts - will not be allowed in school until the prescribed quarantine period is over. At this time, the OASD is maintaining our current protocols for students who need to quarantine, including a 14-day (minimum) quarantine period for close contacts. 
• A student may be required to quarantine multiple times while in Model 2, if identified as a close contact to a COVID-19 positive case.
• Any student who violates their quarantine period by returning to school without district approval prior to the end of the quarantine timeline may be subject to disciplinary action, which could include a fine, suspension, or possibly even expulsion. The OASD takes this matter very seriously, as those who break their quarantine are seriously risking the health and safety of others.
   

• Students who are absent from school or quarantined but are feeling well enough to participate in school are expected to “attend” school virtually. Students need to log into Canvas and follow any directions or complete any assignments posted for each class. 
• Some teachers may choose to “broadcast” their classes live if it makes sense to do so. This will allow students who are absent to watch class in real time using Google Meet. Because teachers will be focusing on the in-person students during class, any students at home would just be spectators and not necessarily involved in discussions and activities. 
• Some teachers may choose to record lessons and post them on Canvas for students to watch at a later time in the day. 
• Some teachers may choose to just use Canvas to post lesson information and assignments. 
• Students/parents cannot expect to have immediate access to teachers since teachers will be instructing their in-person students all day. Teachers will do their best to respond to calls or emails within 24 hours, but understand that if teachers have many students who are quarantined to check in with that response times may be delayed. 
• Students who miss tests while absent may have to make those up during a study hall or homeroom period when they return to school. Students should work with their teachers to schedule any make-up tests. 

High School Plan for Short-Term Transition to Virtual Learning While in Model 2 

The communication linked above outlines the plan that high schools would follow in the event that one high school needs to transition to virtual learning for a short period of time due to staffing shortages or a spike in student COVID cases. Since the transition would be short-term, this plan ensures that students will maintain a more consistent daily schedule and curriculum pacing. This transition could happen with very little notice.