Halifax Area School District Remote Learning Guidance for Families March 2020
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Halifax Area School District
Remote Learning Guidance for Families
March 2020
HASD Remote Learning Guide 2020 for Families
1We understand that these are trying times and recognize the impact of the
coronavirus on our students and families. The situation with the COVID-19 is
rapidly evolving and we are following guidelines provided to us by federal, state,
and local agencies and health officials.
Our primary goal is to ensure all are safe and students are provided with an
appropriate continuity of learning. We have put together this document to
provide guidance as we begin delivering instruction remotely. We understand
this guidance does not answer all the questions families may have. However, we
do hope it provides a structure and a starting point to begin remote instruction on
Monday, March 30th.
Guidance Provided to Instructional Staff
What technology/apps/student learning platform do we need?
Elementary- Dojo is preferred for communication and content delivery. We also
suggested teachers explore using Nearpod for the delivery of material.
Secondary– Many of our teachers will use Canvas. Some teachers will use other
familiar software such as Google Classroom and Nearpod.
How are students held accountable for learning and what is expected time for
students to spend learning each day?
Having weekly assignments, projects, video check-ins, are all ways to assess
learning. Once again, focus is on the critical standards needed for your content
area. Keep in mind that many families have limited data internet. Our
recommended guidelines for MAXIMUM student commitment each day are as
follows:
• Pre-K: 30 minutes
• Grades K-1: 45 minutes
• Grades 2-3: 60 minutes
• Grades 4-5: 90 minutes
• Grades 6-12: 30 minutes per teacher (3 hours max in a day)
The guidelines above are meant for any delivery model -- packets, on-line, hybrid,
etc. Teachers may find that you must scale back or adjust after the first week with
going online/remote. Teachers should give themselves and students plenty of
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2grace during this time. Everyone is adjusting and many students have multiple
roles at home.
How is the school communicating with students and parents?
All official District updates and information regarding COVID-19 from Dr. Hatfield
and building administrators will be sent via our Swift K12 platform by email, text
or phone. Feel free to contact teachers and administrators. Dave Hatfield is
available at hatfieldd@hasd.us or by phone at (717) 896-3416 x 108
Elementary- communication should continue through email/Dojo
Secondary- communication should continue through email/canvas
What are expectations for teaching standards?
The recommendation is to address only the critical standards for the remaining
weeks of the school closure. Academically, teachers will prioritize what is most
important.
What are expectations for grading?
Our focus is on student progress and learning. Our students are going to be at
different places with technology, as well as family responsibility and stressors. We
need to have academic expectations as we move forward, but we won’t be
putting a specific score to student work. Again, the focus is on student progress
and learning. However, it is appropriate to track student completion of work.
Student work will continue to be used as data to drive decisions and instruction.
*The 3rd marking period will have an official end date of Friday, March 27th. Our Intermediate
Unit will “make historic” grades no sooner than Friday, April 3rd. The start of the 4th marking
period will be Monday, March 30th.
What if my student does not have access to the internet?
Information was sent out to determine who does not have internet and/or
internet issues and we have a list of those families. We will continue to work with
the identified families to secure internet access. This process may take some
time. We plan to provide equitable access to all students, so plan for instruction
that can be delivered to students who have limited internet access. If you
experience a situation where a student has internet issues, please contact
helpdesk or call (717) 896-3416 x 116. We recognize this issue may persist, please
be patient. If there are broken device issues, the device can be brought to the
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3District Office Monday- Friday between 9am-12pm. Please call ahead (717) 896-
3416 x 100
How do teachers collect student work and have students demonstrate student
learning?
Keeping with just a few platforms will make both student learning and teacher
professional learning more efficient. Our suggested platforms for delivering and
collecting student work are:
Elementary – Dojo
Secondary- Canvas
Teachers are encouraged to establish hours for communication with
students/families - this could be a consistent time when staff are available to
answer questions and provide guidance. It is reasonable to expect
communication from teachers and principals in the near future.
HASD Remote Learning Guide 2020 for Families
4Recommended time guidelines for student learning based on
developmental level as we begin remote instruction:
Elementary
Pre-K Daily Learning Time: 30 minutes of direct instruction
Daily Learning time can include:
• 5-minute increments
• Hands-on activities between instruction
o imaginative play
o creative arts
o music and movement
o outdoor exploration
o exercise
o fine/gross motor activities
Extra Suggestions for Extending Learning
• 30-60 minutes of outdoor play (encourage social distancing)
• 10-20 minutes of reading with family (books of their choice)
• 90+ minutes of imaginative play
K-1 Daily Learning Time: 5-10 minute time spans, a total of 45 minutes
Daily learning time can include:
• Reading
• Online work (IXL, Moby Max, Wonders, etc.)
• Handouts or other learning activities
• Physical Education/Health, Art, Music, etc.
• Social-Emotional Learning
2-3 Daily Learning Time: 10-15 minute time spans, a total of 60 minutes
Daily learning time can include:
• Reading
• Online work (IXL, Moby Max, Wonders, etc.)
• Handouts or other learning activities
• Physical Education/Health, Art, Music, etc.
• Social-Emotional Learning
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54-5 Daily Learning Time: 20 minute time spans, a total of 90 minutes
Daily learning time can include:
• Reading
• Online work (IXL, Moby Max, Wonders, etc.)
• Handouts or other learning activities
• Physical Education/Health, Art, Music, etc.
• Social-Emotional Learning
Specials Art, Music, PE, Library, etc.…
Suggested time frames for specials should be considered part of
the total continuous learning load for all classes. Consideration
should be given for the fraction of the school day/year this class
might normally represent. Encouraging daily student physical
activity will be critical, while also providing opportunities for
meaningful activities in other electives/specials. Students are
accustomed to daily, structured movement as well as unstructured
movement.
Special • Individual Classes and Support Services. It is important that HASD make
Education a good faith effort at Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and
equitable access.
• Provide appropriate learning activities for students.
• Collaboration between General and Special Education regarding lesson
planning and lesson execution is important.
• Investigate and determine whether newly introduced apps/platforms
are accessible to a child based on the child’s unique needs.
• Maintain communication with families to the best of staff ability.
• Guidance from the USDE, PDE, and the General Assembly is expected.
Counseling • Communication with students is encouraged as some may be
experiencing additional stressors.
• The district will continue to share mental health resources with
families (see partial list below)
• PDE has not provided guidance on the collection of evidence for
Career and College Readiness nor ESSA guidelines.
Discovery • Mr. Sim will work in collaboration with staff to develop and deliver
any Discovery content.
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6Secondary
Middle Daily Learning Time: 3 total hours a day inclusive of all classes
and High • Recommend time:
School o 30 minutes for each class - middle school
o 30 minutes for each class - high school
Daily learning time can include:
• Reading and reflection
• Writing
• Recorded lectures
• Handouts or other learning activities
• Discussion boards
• Online resources
• Content-based activities
Special Visual Arts, Music, PE, Health, Languages, etc.
Content
Suggested time frames for specials should be considered part of
the total continuous learning load for all classes. Consideration
should be given for the fraction of the school day/year this class
might normally represent. Encouraging daily student physical
activity will be critical, while also providing opportunities for
meaningful activities in other electives/specials. Students are
accustomed to daily, structured movement as well as unstructured
movement.
Special Individual Classes and Support Services
Education • It is important that HASD makes a good faith effort at Free
Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and equitable access.
• Provide appropriate learning activities for students. Collaboration
between General and Special Education regarding lesson planning
and lesson execution is important.
• Investigate and determine whether newly introduced
apps/platforms are accessible to a child based on the child’s
unique needs.
• Maintain communication with families to the best of staff ability.
• More guidance from the USDE, PDE, and the General Assembly are
expected.
Discovery • Focus on maintaining connections with your students by using
appropriate communications.
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7• Due to recommended limits on instructional time, any Discovery
activities will originate from the building principals.
Counseling • Communication with students is encouraged as some may be
and Grad experiencing additional stressors.
Project
• Continue to share mental health resources with families (see
partial list below).
• PDE has not provided guidance on the collection of evidence for
Career and College Readiness (Graduation Projects) nor ESSA
guidelines.
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8Family Partnerships and Support
How much time can your students’ developmental age handle for remote
learning? And, how much time and ability can your families handle for remote
learning?
• Depending on the age and developmental stage of the children, they may
require hands-on involvement by parents, caregivers, siblings, or others.
We continue to consider what we are asking families to complete as it may
be a family who lacks time and ability to engage in continuous remote
learning, or it may be a sibling or neighbor that is responsible for the child’s
supervision and remote learning.
How can HASD support our students and families during this process?
• Families can contact the school if they have questions about the remote
learning process or questions about the latest information that was shared
by the PA Department of Education.
Community Resources during the COVID-19 Crisis from the School
Counselors’ Network
• Unemployment Benefits-It is recommended you apply online for fastest results
and processing
o https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx
• SNAP Benefits/Food Stamps-Online or via phone
o https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome
o Help Line- 1-800-692-7462
• Central Pennsylvania Food Bank-717.564.1700
o 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
o http://www.centralpafoodbank.org/
• Uplift Community Church of God and Isaiah 61 Ministries
o 36 Jacobs Church Rd. Halifax, PA 17032
o 717-827-3523
• Utility Assistance-If you are struggling to pay your utility bills, contact your service
provider right away. Many utility service providers offer emergency assistance
programs at this time.
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9• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
§ https://liheappm.acf.hhs.gov/navigator
§ 1-866-452-6152
• Health Care/Medical Assistance-1-866-550-4355 (may not be available at this
time)
o County Assistance Office’s across the state are closed, but the link provides
access info to residents.
• https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/DHS_details.aspx?newsid=498
• 2-1-1 United Way-Call: 2-1-1
o https://www.uwp.org/211gethelp/
PA Coronavirus Health Website
o https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavi
rus.aspx
If you have seen a reduction in pay due to COVID-19 and are struggling to make your rent, mortgage, credit
card, or loan payments, contact your lender right away. Explain your situation and ask about hardship
programs that may be available. Regulatory agencies have encouraged financial institutions to work with
customers impacted by the coronavirus.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we begin remote
learning. As we shared earlier, we are getting new guidance from federal, state,
and local officials and our efforts are evolving. Please feel free to contact us as
we continue to Make a Difference in the lives of our students and in our
community!
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