Student Health Protocols (Per Executive Order: Governor of Kansas)
• Parents & students should conduct daily self-screening checks prior to attending school or boarding school transportation. Daily temperature checks will be conducted for each student before entering the high school. • All students (health exceptions), at minimum, are required to use non-medical grade face coverings, covering nose and mouth while on school grounds. All face coverings will meet school dress code guidelines. All students should practice appropriate social distancing, hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette. (i.e. cough/sneeze into arm, cover mouth with tissue, etc.). • All students should regularly wash their hands and/or use sanitizer upon entry and exit of classroom. • Students will have assigned seating in the classrooms, on school sponsored transportation and in common eating areas.
Employee Health Protocols
• All employees will be required to complete a daily self-screening prior to coming to work. • All employees will be required to take the “Return to Work” survey each Monday morning. • All employees will attend mandated COVID-19 training, and practice methods to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 at work. • All employees shall use, at a minimum, non-medical grade face coverings, covering nose and mouth while on school grounds, unless alone in a work space. All employees must practice appropriate cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette (i.e. cough/sneeze into arm, cover mouth with tissue, etc.). • All employees shall regularly wash their hands and/or use sanitizer once/per class period. • All employees shall maintain recommended social distancing from others, unless intervening in an emergency where an individual's safety is compromised. • All employees will model recommended safety protocols established by the Geary County Health Department and USD 475. JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Face Coverings
• The use of non-medical grade face coverings will be enforced in all facilities. (dress code policies apply – re: no profanity, graphic language/images or bandanas, etc…) • Face coverings will be required for staff & students at JCHS. The face covering must cover both the nose & mouth. • Any individual coming to campus during the instructional day will be required to wear a face covering for building access. (Visitors will be limited) • Medical conditions which would be compromised by a face covering will be addressed through our school nurse, and will require a doctor’s written permission.
Health and Hygiene Practices
• Hand sanitizer stations will be located within the hallways and in every classroom. • Signage for proper hygiene practices will be posted throughout the building, in the restrooms and at the entrances. JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Building Logistics/Procedures • Self-screening and mitigation practices will be posted on campus. • Classrooms will be arranged to provide the maximum social distancing possible within the constraints presented by the facility and the functions within that classroom. • A COVID isolation room will be identified on campus near the nurse’s office. • When permitted, student gatherings will be held outdoors. • There will be no large group meetings, field trips, guest speakers or assemblies during semester 1. • Maintenance staff will monitor HVAC systems to ensure better air exchange in building. • Close off shared drinking areas; use Hydration Stations and classroom sinks with water bottles. • Restroom travel is limited to instructional time to prevent congregation. • Limit locker usage; assigned every third stall; no congregation at lockers. • Remove all cloth furniture. • All practices will be reviewed to promote social distancing and limit the spread of COVID-19.
Arrival/Dismissal/Transitioning
• Arrival • Multiple entry points will be established (bus drop off, parent drop off, students who drive). • Students will report straight to classrooms whenever possible. There will be no common spaces used for congregation before school, during passing period, at lunch or after school. • All areas of the building (gym, cafeteria, larger classrooms, common areas, etc.) will be utilized to limit the size of student groupings. • Dismissal • Traffic flow patterns will be followed until the individual reaches the appropriate exit. (bussing, student drop off/pick up, parking lot, activity, etc..) • Multiple exit points will be established, as well as staggered release times. • Students will be released straight from their classroom and are expected to travel immediately to their next class. (utilizing traffic flow signage) • Lunch release will be separated by groups; multiple lunches. Students will return to class by groupings. JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Transitioning
• The transitioning of students will be limited during the school day. (4 X 4 block, with Advisory - daily) • Traffic patterns will be established throughout the campus that separate individuals to the greatest extent possible. • Signage/floor markings will be posted to reinforce physical distance expectations. • Students will be encouraged to move directly from one class to the next without congregating in the hallway during transitions. • Considerations will be made at all levels based on student needs.
Meal Service All Food Services staff will use PPE while performing job responsibilities and will be trained to practice health and hygiene regulations. No outside food deliveries will be accepted, nor will visitors be allowed to bring outside food during the school day. Parents are encouraged to make online payments to student meal accounts in order to reduce exchange of cash with food service staff. Student ID’s are to be utilized for efficiency thorough the service lines, as well as limiting ‘touch points.’ Pre-packaged food will be served to begin the school year. Remote Learning breakfast and lunch pick-up is located at the Karns Building, 300 W. 9th St.
Breakfast • Students will be seated to allow social distancing in the cafeteria. • Any student overflow will be placed to the gym. • Cafeteria and serving areas will be cleaned regularly. • Students should report to first hour after consuming their food. Lunch • Students may eat in various locations throughout the building to maximize social distancing (cafeteria, auditorium, courtyard, & gymnasium) • Cafeteria, serving and all areas (listed above) will be cleaned between uses. • Upperclassmen may leave during lunch, per parent approval. Students are expected to consume lunch prior to re-entry into building. ‘mask up!’ JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Transportation
JCHS encourages all families, with the ability to do so, to transport students to and from school. Bus transportation will be offered. Students utilizing bus transportation will be required to utilize face coverings. • Students in all grade levels will be required to complete an online transportation request form through Skyward in order to be scheduled for bus service. • Bus seating will be assigned for all students; two students per seat, facing forward. • When possible, siblings or students residing in the same household will be seated together. • All bus drivers and support personnel will wear appropriate face coverings. • All students (developmentally appropriate and health exceptions) are required to use non-medical grade face coverings, covering nose and mouth. • Each bus will be sanitized between routes and transportation staff members will be trained in proper sanitizing procedures. • When possible, windows and roof vents will be opened while the bus is operating to increase the fresh air flow through the bus.
Campus Cleaning Plan
• Campuses will be cleaned throughout the instructional day. • Custodial staffing will be realigned to allow for ongoing cleaning of touch surfaces during the instructional day. • Classrooms will be equipped for cleaning between student transitions. Supplies will be provided for each class. • Teachers and students will be provided guidance on cleaning expectations. • Cleaning products will be properly stored when not in use. JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Visitors/Deliveries/Miscellaneous
• JCHS will restrict all visitors to schools to only those essential to school operations. • If picking up a student, or dropping off an essential item, families will use a ‘no contact’ system: visitors will park in identified parking stalls in the front lot and call the identified phone number for school support. • Essential meetings will be done through a virtual format.
Extracurricular/Non-Academic Activities
• Athletics and Extracurricular Activities will be conducted in alignment with KSHSAA guidelines. • Students who choose the remote learning option will able to participate in KSHSAA activities. Co-curricular activities will align with on-campus learning only. (Marching Band, Chamber Choir, Debate/Forensics, etc.) • There will be no pep rallies, assemblies or large group gatherings during first semester. Any future activities must be in compliance with state and local social distancing guidelines. • Hand sanitizing stations will be made available. • Use of face coverings will be implemented, per local guidelines. • JCHS will follow the response protocol provided by the local health department in the event a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19. • Clubs and campus organizations are encouraged to meet virtually. • The district will work with the local health department to implement appropriate State and District guidelines for attendance at sanctioned KSHSAA activities held on the campus of Junction City High School/USD 475. Those guidelines, if allowed to have spectators, will be communicated in the near future. JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Response
• The Geary County Health Department will contact staff, students and families for any person who tests positive for COVID 19 • JCHS (school nurse) will work with district personnel and the Geary County Health Department (GCHD) for the Contact Tracing of any individual with a positive COVID-19 test. • JCHS will have an isolation room for individuals who are suspected to have COVID-19 symptoms. • For contact tracing, please refer to the USD 475 guidelines, as procedures are amended regularly. • Close contact is defined as within 6 feet for at least 10 minutes while wearing/not wearing a mask or face shield. • Principals will submit general communication to families and staff. JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
On-Campus Instruction
Students at JCHS will have the opportunity to attend brick and mortar (BAM) schools and receive instruction face-to-face for the 2020-21 school year. This scenario will include in-person instruction, as well as utilizing the district-wide learning platform, Schoology, in the classroom. This will ensure that students are familiar with the remote platform in the event we have to quickly switch to a school-wide remote setting.
On-campus instruction is highly recommended for any students who experienced difficulty or were unsuccessful in the remote learning platform in the spring of 2020.
Remote Instruction
JCHS will also provide instruction via online format for the 2020-21 school year. Online instruction will be offered through Schoology, Edgenuity, Skype, and/or Zoom instructional formats. Remote instruction will be as rigorous as on-campus instruction. The expectation is that each remote learner will complete a daily remote learning log to verify participation and demonstrate engagement for a minimum of 6 hours/day.
Registration Process for Remote Instruction
• Selection for remote instruction will be included in the registration process for JCHS. • Deadline for remote instruction selection MUST be completed by August 7, 2020. If there are circumstances that cause a student to miss this deadline, please call the JCHS Registrar or any building administrator. • Due to the size of our school and the complexity of building two schedules with one teaching staff, remote instruction selection is an initial commitment to both the fall and spring semesters. The transition from remote learning to on campus instruction cannot be guaranteed at the conclusion of semester 1 due to course allocations, class enrollment numbers, staffing allocations, and resources. JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Technology and Equipment
Students must have access to the following to successfully utilize the remote learning platform: • Broadband Internet access. • Hot Spots may be provided by USD 475, as needed. • Laptop (provided by district) or desktop computer for use during each school day. • Schoology access; Skype/Zoom capability.
Specialized Programs
Students in specialized programs including but not limited to, Special Education, Section 504, ELL, CTE or Dual Credit will receive information related to their program once schedules are finalized. Individual education plans, accommodations and modifications will be followed in on-campus and remote learning settings, based on the recommendations of each individual’s team. Case managers, Principals, and Counselors will work with each student and their schedule.
Student Expectations and Agreements
• A remote learning contract will be signed by each student, agreeing to the remote learning expectations of the school. • The student will participate daily in all required coursework and remote lessons during normal school hours. A daily remote learning log is required to be kept/submitted, per KSDE guidelines. • A student must pass 3 of 4 classes each quarter to maintain eligibility. Failure to meet this standard will result in the student becoming ineligible, not being ‘in good standing’ with the school and/or meeting with the student’s respective Academy Principal and/or Counselor. • The student will participate in all tutoring sessions and videoconferencing required by the teachers. • Eligible students, participating in remote instruction will be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities. JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Attendance
• Students are expected to attend their remote learning courses during the time classes are scheduled. • Students who fail to attend their classes, as scheduled, will be recorded as ‘absent.’ Remote learners do fall under Kansas Statutory Attendance Requirements and fall under all Truancy guidelines. • Remote learners who miss class due to illness should communicate with their respective academy office. • An update on submitting remote learning logs will be communicated soon.
Grading
Grades received in a remote instructional format will follow the same grading guidelines as on-campus instruction. See teacher syllabi for details. Teachers and staff will receive additional support and guidance on effective grading practices to ensure that grades are valid and reliable for all students. (Kansas Content Competencies) JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Parent Expectations and Agreements
The success of online remote learning relies on a true partnership between school, parents and student learners. Parents must support the partnership and success of students by agreeing to the expectations below, which include, but are not limited to:
• Accept the role in structuring academic time spent at home by ensuring your student engages in academic learning for a minimum of 6 hours/day. • Support your student’s physical and mental health by encouraging time for exercise and conversation. • Be mindful of your student’s stress and/or worry and provide opportunities to discuss feelings and emotions both individually and as a family. • Ensure that the student has reliable internet access. • Provide a suitable study space with minimal distractions. • Support your student to manage their time, meet all relevant deadlines, and complete remote learning logs. • Establish positive routines by setting clear guidelines, study times and break times/mealtimes based upon their required remote school schedule. • Set up and access your student’s Learning Management System and Skyward to monitor grades and assignments. • Contact the student’s teacher with any questions. JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Counselor, Behavior Intervention & Advisor Support Information: Staff will focus on prevention, intervention and post-response activities. Students will have the opportunity to work with staff in both individual and group settings. Community resources will also be available to share with students, parents and staff.
Outreach Support Information: JCHS provides a community-wide approach to engage students to stay in school and to improve and maintain the district’s attendance and graduation rates. Collaboration occurs between district staff and outside personnel to provide additional resources in supporting a variety of student needs. Our goal is to provide assistance in removing all barriers for students to be successful in school.
Social and Emotional Needs for Students and Staff
In addition to several health and safety protocols to address student and employee needs, JCHS will also address the social and emotional needs of students and staff.
Plans include: • Provide professional learning opportunities on social/emotional learning (SEL) and trauma-informed classrooms. • Provide in-class instructional opportunities on social/emotional learning, following specific SEL competencies (Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills (teamwork, conflict resolution), Responsible Decision-Making). • Develop individualized learning plans to support academic, career and personal/social goals. • Leverage and make available community resources for mental health supports for students and employees. • Military families have access to our Military Family Life Consultant representative. • Encourage employees to utilize the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional counseling support. • Visits (personal or virtual) to provide academic, social and emotional support to students. • Work closely with academy offices and administration to monitor student academic engagement.