Lincoln-Way 210 2020-2021 Blended Learning Re-Opening PlanLincoln-Way Community High School District 210 1 August 3, 2020 Dear Lincoln-Way Families and Staff, Lincoln-Way District

Blended Learning –

A/B Days

[DATE] LWHS

[Company address]

Lincoln-Way 210

2020-2021

Re-Opening Plan

Revised August 3, 2020

Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210

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August 3, 2020

Dear Lincoln-Way Families and Staff,

Lincoln-Way District 210 along with the District 210 Task Force Committee has

developed a plan to welcome our students back to school this fall. Because this

situation is constantly changing, the attached plan may be altered based upon

guidance from ISBE and IDPH. It is important that we share the two overarching

concepts that drove the development of this plan:

First, student and staff health and safety is our highest priority. By adhering to the

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Guidelines, we continue to commit to

the adjustment and amendment of our plan if/when this guidance changes.

Second, the guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and IDPH

clearly states that “In-person instruction is strongly encouraged,” causing our

committee to work to find creative solutions and options for bringing students back

to school.

With these two guiding principles in mind, Lincoln-Way developed the Blended

Learning A/B model in order to offer families an option for students to return to

school while following all health and safety guidelines set forth in the Return to

School ISBE Guidelines.

We also are providing an Opt-out option for families who choose to keep their

students at home. Although we are confident that our Blended A/B plan follows the

present health guidelines, we understand that there are many factors families are

facing at this time that make it necessary to provide choice.

Additionally, in the event that conditions and guidance from ISBE and/or IDPH

change, the district has also developed a Full Remote Learning plan that can be

implemented for all students to learn remotely until officials warrant or recommend

the safe return to Blended A/B or full in-person learning.

Lincoln-Way District 210 remains committed to providing the educational, extra-

curricular, and social-emotional experiences that our community has come to

expect. Although the 2020-21 school year may look different, we remain optimistic

and look forward to welcoming our Knights, Griffins, and Warriors back as we come

together to embrace this unique school year.

Respectfully,

R. Scott Tingley


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Table of Contents Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................................2

Return to School Plan At-A-Glance ..................................................................................................4

Summary of Phase 4 of the Governor’s Five-Phase Plan to Restore Illinois ........................................5

Calendar Changes ..........................................................................................................................6

Blended Learning A/B Overview: Fall 2020 ......................................................................................7

Blended Learning A/B Goals:................................................................................................................. 7

General Guidelines: ............................................................................................................................... 7

Blended Learning Student Split: ............................................................................................................ 8

Example Schedules August/September: ................................................................................................ 8

Blended Learning Student Expectations:............................................................................................... 8

Blended Learning Teacher Expectations: .............................................................................................. 9

Classroom Environment: ....................................................................................................................... 9

Grading: .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Assessments: ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Curriculum & Instruction: .................................................................................................................... 11

OPT-OUT of Blended Learning: ........................................................................................................... 11

Social-Emotional Wellness & Supports: ......................................................................................... 11

Passing Periods and Hallway Protocols: ........................................................................................ 12

Cafeteria Protocol: ....................................................................................................................... 12

Self-Certification and Symptom Checks: ........................................................................................ 12

Teacher Availability: ..................................................................................................................... 12

Connectivity: ................................................................................................................................ 12

Transportation: ............................................................................................................................ 13

Special Needs, 504 and EL Students: .............................................................................................. 13

Activities ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Athletics ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Commitments: ..................................................................................................................................... 14

IHSA Return to Play Guidelines: .......................................................................................................... 14

Use of Equipment and Personal Equipment: ....................................................................................... 15

Coaches’ Responsibilities: ................................................................................................................... 15

Athletic Director Responsibilities: ....................................................................................................... 16

Athletic Facilities: ................................................................................................................................ 16


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Health and Safety Protocols .......................................................................................................... 18

Facilities Access: .................................................................................................................................. 18

Health Screening: ................................................................................................................................ 18

Face Coverings: ................................................................................................................................... 18

Social Distancing: ................................................................................................................................ 18

Personal Hygiene: ............................................................................................................................... 18

Shared Supplies and Materials: ........................................................................................................... 19

Illness Procedures and Reporting an Illness: ....................................................................................... 19

Return to School Guidelines (as directed by IDPH/ISBE): ................................................................ 20

District Facilities ........................................................................................................................... 22

Cleaning and Disinfection: .................................................................................................................. 22

Operations ................................................................................................................................... 23

HVAC: .................................................................................................................................................. 23

Distancing with the Facilities: ............................................................................................................. 23

Signage: ............................................................................................................................................... 24

Nurse’s Office: ..................................................................................................................................... 24

Full Remote Learning Overview: A Day/B Day ............................................................................... 25

Full Remote Learning Goal: ................................................................................................................. 25

Terms and Definitions: ........................................................................................................................ 25

Social-Emotional Wellness & Supports: .............................................................................................. 26

Teacher Availability: ............................................................................................................................ 26

Full Remote Learning Schedule: .......................................................................................................... 27

Curriculum & Instruction: .................................................................................................................... 27

Dual Credit/AP: ................................................................................................................................... 28

Assessments: ....................................................................................................................................... 28

Connectivity: ........................................................................................................................................ 28

Special Needs, 504 and EL Students: ................................................................................................... 28

Student Expectations during Full Remote Learning: ........................................................................... 28

Teacher Expectations during Full Remote Learning: ........................................................................... 28


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Return to School Plan At-A-Glance

First Day of In-Person Student Attendance:

Group A: Thursday, August 20, 2020

Group B: Friday, August 21, 2020

In-Person Instruction:

Guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Department of Public

Health (IDPH) form the foundation for our safe and supportive return to school in which, “in-

person instruction is highly recommended.”

Change of Plans:

Lincoln-Way High School will monitor regional and local COVID-19 infection rates in weekly

coordination with the Will County Health Department and the IDPH. The decision to move to all

Remote Learning will be based upon the infectious rate of Will County or our region (Region 7).

If the infectious rate reaches 8% for 3 consecutive days in the county or the region, a decision to

implement Remote Learning will be made. Remote Learning would continue until the infectious

rate is below 8% for 14 consecutive days. Additional guidance from IDPH is expected, which will

include specific metrics to guide school districts in making decisions during the school year.

Mandatory Health Precautions:

All students, faculty, staff, and visitors will wear face coverings, social distance, and practice

frequent hand sanitization. All staff, students, and visitors must submit a self-certification prior

to entering any district facility.

Opt-Out of Blended Learning A/B:

Parents and guardians can choose the learning environment that best meets the needs of their

students. Options include Blended Learning A/B, which combines synchronous and

asynchronous learning and instruction, or OPTING OUT of Blended Learning A/B and remotely

learn utilizing a fully online/remote learning platform.

Additional Support:

English Learners and some Special Education programs have the opportunity to receive in-

person instruction more regularly.

Free and Reduced Lunch:

Serving our students through the Free and Reduced Lunch program will continue regardless of

the learning environment that families choose.


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Summary of Phase 4 of the Governor’s Five-Phase Plan to Restore Illinois

Our decision to bring students back to school in-person aligns with the guidance for Phase-4 of the Five-

Phase Plan to Restore Illinois; additionally, returning students to campus is highly recommended by

ISBE and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Currently, regional and local COVID-19 infection rates are relatively low. As such, we are in a position to

bring students back to school in-person in adherence to the IDPH guidelines because our local

communities have mitigated the community spread of COVID-19 to a degree that allows us to operate

well within Phase 4 requirements.

Lincoln-Way is committed to adhering to the IDPH guidelines during Phase-4 that include the following

requirements:

● Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including face coverings.

● Prohibiting more than 50 individuals from gathering in one space.

● Social distancing as much as possible.

● Conducting symptom screenings, temperature checks, or requiring that individuals self-

certify that they are free of symptoms before entering school buildings.

● Increase in school-wide cleaning and disinfection.


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Calendar Changes

Student First Day of Attendance:

Group A: Thursday, August 20, 2020

Group B: Friday, August 21, 2020

Institute/Planning Days:

The ISBE has granted each school district five E-Learning professional development days that can

count towards student attendance. In order to prepare for the upcoming school year, the

District will use one of the professional development days on August 19, 2020 and another on

October 19, 2020. Dates for the remaining professional development days have yet to be

determined.

Student Testing Day:

October 14, 2020: Junior and Senior students will be in attendance to participate in the district-provided PSAT for Juniors and the State-mandated SAT for Seniors. Freshman and Sophomore students will not be in attendance.

Holiday Changes:

October 12, 2020: This will be a student attendance day.

November 3, 2020: This is a LEGAL HOLIDAY. There will NOT be any student learning on this

day.

Delayed Starts:

There will not be any delayed starts in the 2020-2021 calendar. Parent-Teacher Conferences:

November 24, 2020: This will be a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day. Traditional parent-teacher

conferences will not be held at this time.

Final Exams:

Semester 1: December 15 – December 18, 2020. Final exams will be conducted over four days,

and a detailed schedule will be communicated at a later date.


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Blended Learning A/B Overview: Fall 2020

Blended Learning A/B Goals:

For students to have an academically challenging, supportive experience during Blended

Learning A/B days of instruction.

To reduce the number of students in our buildings during the school day by approximately 50%

while ensuring that teachers and students can meet in-person a minimum of twice per week.

During Blended Learning, staff, students, and families will face a wide variety of challenges; therefore,

empathy, flexibility, and personalization will guide our Blended Learning Plan.

The Blended Learning plan will help keep people safe, provide educational experiences and

opportunities, and support the social-emotional and behavioral needs of staff and students.

All Blended Learning experiences will be inclusive, engaging, flexible, and build capacity for

independent learning.

Instructional principles will be considered when providing blended learning for students and

staff including differentiation, sound assessment practices, cultural awareness, diligent

communication, and intervention.

Curriculum and instruction during Blended Learning will be constructed and delivered in a way

that supports rigor, is relevant to students, and fosters relationships.

General Guidelines: Following IDPH/ISBE guidelines, Blended Learning A/B focuses on limiting the total number of people in

a building daily.

A Day: Group A students attend In-Person; Group B students work asynchronously at home.

B Day: Group B students attend In-Person; Group A students work asynchronously at home.

Teachers will repeat in-class components of instruction to the two groups of students, A and B, every

other day. On opposite days, students will be at home completing asynchronous components of the

coursework. In this way, staff will provide in-person instruction with all students 2-3 days a week.


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Blended Learning Student Split:

Group A Group B

Student Last name A – L Student Last name M - Z

In-Person Days Asynchronous Days

Synchronous instruction

In-person activities and interventions

Connection with teacher & peers

Hands-on elements of course (labs, etc.)

Assessments, etc.

Asynchronous instruction

Digital activities

Pre/post learning

Assignments

Projects, papers, collaboration, etc.

In-Person Daily Schedule: Regular schedule 0 – 7; Attendance documented by each teacher and recorded in Skyward.

Student Asynchronous Day: Students will have activities and assignments from their classes to complete asynchronously.

Example Schedules August/September:

Blended Learning Student Expectations:

Students will login to Skyward and Microsoft on asynchronous day of blended learning.

Students will check their Lincoln-Way email daily.

Students will engage in in-person instruction on their designated days and periods.

Students will engage in asynchronous activities on the opposite days.

M T W Th F Total M T W Th F Total

3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 4

10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 4

17 18 19 20 21 2 14 15 16 17 18 5

24 25 26 27 28 5 21 22 23 24 25 5

31 1 28 29 30 3

8 21

4 11

4 10

3 0Institute/Planning Institute/Planning

August September

A Days: A Days:

B Days: B Days:


3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 4

10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 4

17 18 19 20 21 2 14 15 16 17 18 5

24 25 26 27 28 5 21 22 23 24 25 5

31 1 28 29 30 3

8 21

4 11

4 10


August September

A Days: A Days:

B Days: B Days:


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Students will follow all expectations and guidelines, as relevant, in the Parent/Student handbook

on both in-person and asynchronous learning days.

Students will complete all assigned work and meet the deadlines set by the teacher.

Students will use technology responsibly to stay connected with teachers, counselors, and

peers.

Blended Learning Teacher Expectations:

Teachers teach 5 sections; similar contractual workday.

Same advisory, lunch & prep.

Teachers will provide in-person and asynchronous learning experiences, activities, and

assessments.

Teachers will communicate with students via Skyward, Teams, email, or other forms of

communication.

Teachers will communicate timelines and deadlines to students.

Teachers will communicate regularly with students and parents to support daily student

engagement.

Teachers will post grades according to the bargaining agreement of a minimum of every three

weeks.

Teachers will gather evidence of student engagement including synchronous instruction

participation, asynchronous activity/assignment completion, discussion posts, project

completion/submission, etc.

Teachers will report attendance in Skyward daily.

o Absent or disengaged students will be contacted by PPS and administration.

Classroom Environment: In accordance with ISBE guidelines, Lincoln-Way School District 210 will implement the following:

Desks will be arranged in one direction with limited interactions.

Masks will be worn by all students and staff.

Locker rooms will not be used for physical education.

Students will not be dressing in physical education uniforms. Students are encouraged to wear

athletic shoes and athletic wear to school in order to participate in physical activities.

Seating charts will be created and enforced by classroom teachers for contact tracing purposes.

Classroom materials may not be shared among students or must be sanitized, if applicable,

between classes.

Before leaving the classroom, each student will sanitize their desk with school issued sanitizer.

Band and Choir: On days when students are in-person, students will wear face coverings unless the instrument requires

that the mask be removed. Modified curriculum and routines will be adjusted based upon ISBE/IDPH

guidance as necessary.


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Physical Education: Students will not change for PE classes; instead, faculty will expand on their curriculum and activities

that focus on wellness, fitness, and social-emotional competencies. PE classes will take place outdoors

whenever possible.

Dual Credit/AP:

Students in Dual Credit courses will continue to earn credit for colleges; therefore, students must

continue to meet all curricular expectations to fulfill the dual credit course requirements with both

Lincoln-Way and JJC/USF.

AP (Advanced Placement) curriculum will be instructed in a manner to provide students preparation for

the AP exams. Teachers of these courses will monitor the College Board for changes to the curriculum

and access to instructional support resources (AP Classroom).

Driver Education:

Driver education will be provided with Behind the Wheel (BTW) driving experiences in accordance with

ISBE guidance. The following procedures will be followed for BTW:

● No more than two students and one instructor per vehicle.

● Face coverings are required.

● Eating and drinking are prohibited.

● Unnecessary stops are avoided during the drives.

● Whenever possible, the windows will be open to allow for increased ventilation.

● Students and the driver will complete hand hygiene with soap and water or hand sanitizer

before and after driving.

● Between each BTW session, the steering wheel, door handles, seat belt fastener, controls/dials,

keys, etc. will be cleaned and disinfected.

● The seats will be cleaned regularly.

Grading: During Blended Learning, grading is necessary to provide feedback, assess student learning, and to

communicate to both students and parents how the learning is progressing. In order to create the best

possible opportunity for success for all learners:

Lincoln-Way High School District 210 will continue to use letter grades during Blended

Learning.

Teachers are encouraged to use department guidelines for gradebook categories and

category percentages for consistency and reliability.

Student work will be evaluated and reported as grades in the Skyward gradebook by the

instructor.

Assessments: Assessments during Blended Learning will be administered through a variety of methods including in-

person, Microsoft Forms, AP Classroom, IXL, Mastery Manager, or other means. Assessments may

include alternative ways for students to demonstrate learning.


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Curriculum & Instruction: Teachers have the autonomy during Blended Learning to modify the curriculum to meet students’ needs

and teach the most critical components of the curriculum. Much of this curriculum planning has taken

place over the summer as teachers collaborated to prepare for Blended Learning.

Opening the School Year: Teachers should take the opportunity to build relationships with

students and cultivate a classroom culture that is supportive and caring. Building culture also

includes establishing classroom routines, expectations for in-person and asynchronous learning,

gap remediation, and assessments of readiness.

In-person and Asynchronous Instruction: ISBE guidance about in-person instruction is clear:

“School districts should include as much face-to-face or synchronous instruction as possible.” To

that end, teachers will use a complement of in-person and asynchronous instructional

strategies. Each method provides opportunities to advance learning and social-emotional

wellness. Teachers will identify best practices for how and when in-person and asynchronous

activities will be used, capitalizing on the time they have face-to-face with students.

OPT-OUT of Blended Learning: Students and families may choose to OPT-OUT of Blending Learning A/B Days for the semester instead

of attending in-person classes on campus. Students opting out of Blended Learning may not receive

daily direct instruction from a Lincoln-Way teacher; instead, students may use ACELLUS, an online

learning platform. When students complete their assignments and assessments on ACELLUS, grades will

be assigned by Lincoln-Way teachers.

Important elements of ACELLUS include:

The curriculum of ACELLUS courses are similar to Lincoln-Way courses, but they are not

identical.

Students will have a Lincoln-Way teacher who provides weekly academic support; however, the

faculty member will not teach daily lessons. Students will receive their daily instruction on

course content through the ACELLUS platform.

Attendance is required and will be monitored by the teacher.

Social-Emotional Wellness & Supports: The social-emotional well-being of our students is a primary concern. Blended/Remote Learning is a

different educational experience, and it is important to be aware of students’ social-emotional needs

during this time. Students can experience greater emotions such as depression, anxiety, and social

isolation. Additionally, COVID-19 and other current events impacting society has underscored SEL as an

essential part of a high-quality education, focusing on relationships, resiliency, and collective problem-

solving as fundamental to teaching and learning. The District is dedicated to student support, and all

Lincoln-Way support staff will be available during Blended and Opt-Out Remote Learning.

An SEL Task Force is currently working on specific, targeted SEL support including a Return to School

Survey to immediately identify students’ social-emotional readiness to return to school. Additionally,

training will be provided to staff to increase the awareness of the potential mental health impacts of

COVID-19. Ongoing SEL check-ins and surveys will be incorporated into curriculum to increase the

awareness of students’ changing emotional wellness. Students, parents, and staff may reach out to any

of the below support staff if they need academic or social-emotional support:


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Counselors

Social Workers

Psychologists

Nurses

Passing Periods and Hallway Protocols: Students will not be permitted to use their lockers during the school day. No lockers will be assigned.

Access to the hallways during class time will be limited. Hallways will be either one-way or divided in half

with directional arrows to minimize contact and emphasize social distancing. Stairways will be labeled

for one-way traffic only (“UP ONLY” – “DOWN ONLY”).

Cafeteria Protocol: When the cafeteria is being used, no more than 50 students will be allowed in each area. Students may

be assigned to other areas of the building during their lunch period. Tables will be eliminated from

occupancy, and desks will be spaced apart to practice social distancing. Students are encouraged to

bring their own sack lunch. “Grab-n-Go” pre-made lunches will be available every day. If applicable, they

must be picked up from the cafeteria upon arrival to school.

Payments will be cashless and touchless: Money can be loaded on a student’s ID card via RevTrak or students can bring cash to the financial secretary to deposit in their account. Pick up for all breakfast/lunch, regardless if it is an A or B day, will be before the 1st hour bell in the kitchen. Free/Reduced students on asynchronous learning days will need to pick up their lunch during these hours as well. Advanced online ordering will be available and required starting the week of August 10th. More

information to come.

Self-Certification and Symptom Checks: Parents are responsible for keeping their child home if they show any signs of COVID-19, including but

not limited to, fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, fatigue, muscle and body aches, headache, sore

throat, nausea, or vomiting.

Each student and staff member must complete a LW210 HEALTH SELF-CERTIFICATION SURVEY at the

start of each school day.

Students may have their temperature taken upon arrival to school. Students who show symptoms or

have temperatures above 100.4 degrees will be sent home after a parent is contacted.

Teacher Availability: Teachers will monitor and respond to emailed questions individually or in a mass communication with

electronic resources. Teachers will use a variety of means to stay connected with students including, but

not limited to: webpage updates, Teams updates, videos, emails, etc. to provide clarification and

feedback.

Connectivity: For students to engage in Blended Learning, students will need access to their Lincoln-Way email, their

Skyward account, and their Microsoft Office portal. In the event a student does not have access to WiFi


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or a smart device with data, students and/or parents should contact a counselor or another

administrator. Laptops and/or tablet devices may be provided for students who do not have access.

Transportation: Students utilizing the district’s busing system will be required to follow the guidelines established by the ISBE. Students must wear an approved facial covering while at bus stops and while being transported to and from school. Buses will be capped at 50 students, and social distancing is recommended while on the bus. After each route, the buses will be spot-cleaned with a focus on high-contact areas. A thorough cleaning of each bus will occur every night using approved cleaning measures.

Special Needs, 504 and EL Students: Students with special needs will receive their assignments via e-mail, Skyward Message Center, or in-

person in the same manner as their general education peers. Students with special needs and their

parents will have access to their case manager and teachers to report any issues they may encounter

during Blended Learning. Related service staff will continue to provide services. Some students with

Special Needs and/or English Language Learners may be provided daily in-person instruction per

guidelines.

Activities Lincoln-Way believes in the importance and benefits of extracurricular activities. The District is

committed to providing students with the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities in the

safest possible way by following IDPH, ISBE, IHSA, and NFHS guidance for social distancing, appropriate

use of PPE, limiting the number of individuals in one space, and cleaning/disinfecting to prevent the

spread of COVID-19.

Extracurricular activities will adhere to all district policies for after school events, meetings, and

performances. Guidance will be followed from specific organizations that pertains to performing arts

groups (band, choral and theatre), rehearsals, and performances.

● All students in any District learning environment will continue to receive equitable access to

extracurricular activities.

○ Students can participate in extracurricular activities after school every day of the week,

regardless of their academic schedule (i.e., students on an A schedule can attend

extracurricular activities on a B schedule day).

○ Students who choose to opt-out of Blended Learning can still participate in

extracurricular activities.

● Eligibility requirements to participate in extracurricular activities will remain in effect.

● Attendance will be tracked and monitored for each activity group.

● Outdoor practices and meetings will be utilized as often as possible.

● Virtual practices and rehearsals can be utilized as a possible option.


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Athletics Lincoln-Way is committed to providing students athletic participation opportunities in the safest

possible environment. The health and safety of students and staff will be the foundation for all planning

and decisions related to implementing athletic programs. Lincoln-Way athletic programs will strictly

adhere to the guidelines set forth by IDPH, ISBE, IHSA, and NFHS, including social distancing, appropriate

use of PPE, limiting the number of individuals in designated indoor and outdoor facilities, and

cleaning/disinfecting facilities and equipment to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Athletic programs will

adhere to all District policies for after school events, practices, and competitions.

● All students in any District learning environment will continue to receive equitable access to

athletic program participation:

○ Students can participate in athletic programs after school every day of the week,

regardless of their academic schedule (i.e., students on an A schedule can attend on a B

schedule day).

○ Students who elect to opt out of Blended Learning can still participate in athletic

programs.

● IHSA academic eligibility requirements to participate in athletic programs will remain in effect.

● Attendance will be tracked and monitored for each team and level.

● Outdoor practices and team activities will be utilized as often as possible where appropriate.

Commitments: The health and safety of students and staff will be the foundation for all planning and decisions related

to implementing co-curricular programs.

Lincoln-Way will closely follow all guidelines included in the IHSA Phase 4 Return to Play which were

approved by the IDPH. Link: IHSA Phase 4 Return to Play Guidelines.

IHSA Return to Play Guidelines: ● Students, coaches, and team personnel (managers) will self-certify that they are symptom-free

and do not have a temperature above 100.4 prior to team activities. Parents will submit a

waiver acknowledging they will not send their student to team activities if they are exhibiting

symptoms.

● Indoor group sizes should be limited to 50 total individuals (including coaches, team personnel,

officials, and spectators).

○ Any additional team members can sit on the sidelines 6 feet apart from one another.

● Multiple groups of 50 or fewer participants are permitted in an outdoor facility at once if:

○ The outdoor facilities allow for social distancing of students, coaches, and spectators;

○ 30-ft of distancing is maintained between groups/opposing teams on the sidelines; and

○ Areas for each group are clearly marked to discourage interaction between groups

outside of competitive game play.

● Students should maintain social distancing on the sidelines when not engaged in activities.

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● Schools must have information posted at entrances and around facilities explaining the

transmission as well as symptoms of COVID-19, encouraging all visitors to maintain social

distancing, and reminding people to stay home if they feel sick or have any of the symptoms of

COVID-19.

● Visual markers shall be displayed at queue points (check-ins, along sidelines, concessions,

bleachers, etc.) to help people maintain social distance.

● No handshakes, high fives, fist bumps, hugs, etc. can occur pre- or post-match.

● No spitting or blowing of the nose without the use of a tissue is allowed.

● Physical contact, scrimmaging, and activities that require guarding are currently prohibited

under Phase 4 Return to Play.

Use of Equipment and Personal Equipment: ● Students will wear masks at all times unless instructed by their coach it can be removed.

● Coaches will wear masks at all times.

● Students will provide their own water bottles.

● Shared equipment, such as balls, will be cleaned and disinfected regularly during use. Alternate

sets of clean equipment will be on hand to rotate in while equipment is being cleaned.

● Locker rooms will not be provided for storing equipment or personal belongings.

● There should be no shared athletic towels, clothing, or shoes between students.

● Students should wear their own appropriate workout clothing (do not share clothing), and

individual clothing/towels should be washed and cleaned after every workout.

● Hand sanitizer should be plentiful at all contests and practices.

● Athletic equipment such as bats, batting helmets, and catcher’s gear should be cleaned between

each use. Other equipment, such as wrestling ear guards, football helmets/other pads should be

worn by only one individual and not shared.

● Maximum lifts should be limited, and power cages should be used for squats and bench presses.

● Spotters should stand at each end of the bar.

● Use of gloves by students in the weight room is strongly encouraged.

Coaches’ Responsibilities: ● Adhere to all Phase 4 Return to Play and any subsequent guidelines from the IHSA.

● Complete the NFHS COVID-19 for Coaches and Administrators Course.

● Maintain accurate attendance for each team activity where students are present.

○ Note: Set up an attendance roster by sport and level.

● Meet their teams in designated areas before each team activity and enforce appropriate social

distance between students.

● Enforce the use of face masks.

● Enforce appropriate social distancing at practices and other team functions.

● Report immediately to the Athletic Director and Athletic Training Staff any students exhibiting

COVID-19 symptoms and not allow students to participate.


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● Clean and disinfect frequently touched equipment following appropriate CDC guidelines after

each use (student managers may assist in this task after being shown how to do so properly).

Examples of equipment include but are not limited to:

○ Balls

○ Hurdles (standard and agility step)

○ Plyometric boxes

○ Weight room equipment

● Ensure students bring their own face masks, water bottles, shoes, towels, and other personal

equipment to each session.

● Supervise their students until they have departed from the facility to ensure appropriate social

distance and wearing of masks is in place.

Athletic Director Responsibilities: ● Complete the NFHS COVID-19 for Coaches and Administrators course. Additionally, assistant

athletic director and athletic event coordinators will complete the course.

● Provide professional development for coaching staff on IHSA and District requirements related

to COVID-19 safety protocols.

● Educate parents and students about District COVID-19 protocols as they relate to athletic

participation.

● Ensure compliance of all requirements by all parties.

● Warehouse and maintain related records:

○ Participant registration

○ Medical/insurance waiver form

○ Session by session attendance

○ COVID-19 Monitoring Form results

● Enact communications to appropriate parties when students or staff participating in athletic

programs are diagnosed with COVID-19.

● Coordinate appropriate cleaning of facilities.

● Maintain facilities schedules that foster ability for teams to appropriately distance.

Athletic Facilities: ● Locker rooms will not be provided for storing equipment or personal belongings.

● Adequate cleaning schedules should be created and implemented for all athletic facilities to

mitigate any communicable diseases.

● Prior to an individual or groups of individuals entering a facility, hard surfaces within that facility

should be wiped down and sanitized (chairs, furniture in meeting rooms, locker rooms, weight

room equipment, bathrooms, athletic training room tables, etc.).

● Individuals should wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds with warm water and soap

before touching any surfaces or participating in workouts.

● Hand sanitizer should be plentiful and available to individuals as they transfer from place to

place.


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● Weight equipment should be wiped down thoroughly before and after an individual’s use of

equipment.

● Appropriate clothing/shoes should be worn at all times in the weight room to minimize sweat

from transmitting onto equipment/surfaces.

● Any equipment such as weight benches, athletic pads, etc. having holes with exposed foam

should be covered.

● Students must be encouraged to shower and wash their workout clothing immediately upon

returning home.


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Health and Safety Protocols Facilities Access: All staff, students, and visitors must abide by the following guidance for access to any District facility.

Health Screening: All staff, students, and visitors must complete a health screening prior to entering any district facility.

This screening will include a verification that the individual is free from COVID-19 symptoms and does

not have a fever of 100.4°F or above. Any individual identifying that they have a temperature greater

than 100.4°F or exhibit a symptom of COVID-19 will not be allowed access to a District facility.

Face Coverings: All staff, students, and visitors must wear a face covering at all times in District facilities, even when

social distancing is maintained. Face coverings must be consistent with the guidelines identified by IDPH.

All face coverings must fully cover the mouth and nose and fit snugly against all sides of the face with no

gaps. As such, bandanas do not qualify as an acceptable face covering. Reusable face coverings should

be machine washed or hand washed and allowed to dry completely after each use. If a face covering

must be removed, the front of the face covering is considered contaminated and should not be touched

during the removal or replacement process. Hand hygiene should be performed immediately after

removing and after replacing the face covering. Further guidance about proper face covering use is

available from the CDC. Staff or students with a medical reason preventing them from wearing face

coverings must obtain a physician’s statement identifying this need and contact an administrator to

develop an appropriate PPE plan.

Social Distancing: All staff, students, and visitors must practice social distancing from others whenever possible by

maintaining at least six (6) feet of physical separation between themselves and others. To maximize the

ability of staff and students to social distance, the District will bring only a portion of students into the

building for in-person instruction on any given day. Furthermore, staff and students in the building will

need to carefully pay attention to signage demonstrating appropriate social distances and will need to

attend to signage indicating the direction of travel for hallways and stairwells. Whenever possible, the

District will mark hallways, stairwells, and doorways to indicate the direction of travel to increase the

amount of space available between individuals.

Personal Hygiene: All staff, students, and visitors must practice appropriate hand hygiene when inside district facilities

including all of the following guidelines:

● Frequently wash hands with soap and water for at least twenty (20) seconds. When soap

and running water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol.

Always wash hands that are visibly soiled. More information about proper handwashing is

available from the CDC Handwashing website.

● Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

● Practice effective respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and sneezes.

https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/mask-use

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/cloth-face-covering.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html


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Shared Supplies and Materials: To the extent possible, staff, students, and visitors should avoid sharing supplies. In most cases, there is

no need to share supplies. In the event a handheld material must be shared, the individual using the

shared supply must use the District provided disinfectant to thoroughly clean the item prior to and

following its use.

Illness Procedures and Reporting an Illness: If a student is sick, they must stay home. Parents will need to contact the Attendance Office at the

student’s campus to notify the school of their child’s absence prior to 9:00 a.m. When making this call,

parents must identify whether their student is missing school because they have a symptom of COVID-

19, a fever of 100.4°F or above, a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, or was potentially exposed to COVID-19.

Students should stay home when they have:

A fever over 100.4

Cough not related to asthma or allergies

Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing

Chills

Muscle pain

Sore throat

New onset of runny nose or congestion

New loss of taste or smell

Gastrointestinal symptoms: nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

Close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19

Please note that even without symptoms of COVID-19, any student exposed to an individual with COVID-

19 must notify the Attendance Office of their exposure and remain home for 14 days. Parents should

understand this call will likely result in a follow up call from the Attendance Office to confirm details

related to their student’s condition.

Schools may remain open if a student or staff member contracts COVID-19. Contact tracing and IDPH

protocols will be used to determine who needs to receive notification and self-quarantine. Only those

individuals who were within 6 feet of the infected person for 15 minutes or longer will need to self-

quarantine. Please refer to the Return to School section of this document for more information about

when infected or exposed individuals may return.


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Return to School Guidelines (as directed by IDPH/ISBE)

Students/Staff absent as a result of a COVID-19 reason may not return to school until they meet the

conditions identified below.

1. Students/Staff testing positive for or suspected of having COVID-19 may return to school after

meeting one of the two following options.

a. Symptom-Based Strategy

The symptom-based strategy requires students to meet both of the following criteria:

i. At least 10 days passed since the onset of symptoms and improvement in

respiratory symptoms.

ii. At least 72 hours passed since the resolution of fever without the aid of fever

reducing medication.

b. Test-Based Strategy

The test-based strategy requires students to meet all of the following criteria:

i. At least 72 hours passed since the resolution of fever without the aid of fever


ii. Improvement of respiratory symptoms.

iii. Two consecutive and negative COVID-19 tests administered a minimum of 24-

hours apart.

2. Students/Staff potentially exposed to COVID-19 may return to school after a 14-day quarantine

period from the date of last contact with the infected individual.

3. Students/Staff who start exhibiting signs and symptoms of COVID-19 during the school day

may return to school after meeting one of the two following options:

a. Symptom-Based Strategy

The symptom-based strategy requires students to meet both of the following criteria:

i. At least 10 days passed since the onset of symptoms and improvement in

respiratory symptoms.

ii. At least 72 hours passed since the resolution of fever without the aid of fever



The test-based strategy requires students to meet all the following criteria:

i. At least 72 hours passed since the resolution of fever without the aid of fever


ii. Improvement of respiratory symptoms.

iii. Two consecutive and negative COVID-19 tests administered a minimum of 24-

hours apart.


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4. Students/Staff testing positive for COVID-19 but exhibiting no symptoms may return to school

after meeting one of the two following options:

a. Time-Based Strategy

Students may return after 10 days lapse from the time of the first positive COVID-19 test

result.


Students may return after receiving two consecutive and negative COVID-19 tests

administered a minimum of 24-hours apart.

5. Students/Staff who exhibit one or more symptoms of COVID-19, but who are not suspected of

having COVID-19 may return to school after meeting both of the following criteria:

a. At least 10 days passed since the onset of symptoms and improvement in respiratory

symptoms.

b. At least 72 hours passed since the resolution of fever without the aid of fever reducing

medication.

Students/Staff who provide evidence of an alternative reason for their symptoms and/or a

medical certification to return to school citing an alternative reason for their symptoms may

return sooner than 10 days following the onset of symptoms. Example conditions that may

qualify for such a consideration include seasonal allergies, ear infection, seasonal flu, strep

throat, and migraine headache.

6. Students/Staff returning from international travel may return to school after a 14-day

quarantine period from the date of their return to the United States.


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District Facilities

All District facilities will follow OHSA and IDPH guidelines to maximize staff, student, and visitor health

and safety. In an effort to meet the increased cleaning demands, the District will move additional

custodial staff to the day shift.

Cleaning and Disinfection: All District facilities will receive increased cleaning and disinfection daily as prescribed by IDPH and OHSA

guidelines. As possible, surfaces in classrooms will receive additional cleaning and disinfection

throughout the school day if classroom areas are vacant for a period of time. High touch surfaces will be

disinfected multiple times a day following an established schedule. Additionally, classrooms and office

areas will contain disinfectant wipes available for staff and students to use on surfaces or supplies as

they see fit. Each of these spaces will also contain hand sanitizer available for use as necessary.


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Operations HVAC:

The District will monitor air quality on a regular basis. Based on the recommendations of

engineers, the District will manage the HVAC systems in the facilities in the following ways.

● Maximizing the filtration power of the HVAC system by using the filter with the highest

level of air filtration possible and changing the filters on a routine basis to ensure they

perform at an optimum level.

● Maximizing the amount of outdoor air brought into the building. Depending on the

weather and outdoor air quality conditions the District will bring in between 25-100%

outdoor air.

Distancing with the Facilities: The District is taking a variety of actions to maximize the ability of staff, students, and visitors to

social distance while in the facilities.

● Classroom Spaces

Each classroom was measured to ensure all desks within the classroom are spaced to

maximize social distancing. Excess desks were removed from classrooms. Additionally,

the IDPH identified that staff and students may briefly remove their masks in the

classroom to take a drink of water when classrooms are properly socially distanced.

● Drinking Fountains

Students will need to bring their own water bottles to school. Staff and students may

continue to use water bottle fillers.

● Hallways and Stairwells

Each hallway and stairwell will be assigned a direction to keep all staff, students, and

visitors moving in the same direction when in a particular space.

● Lockers

In accordance with guidance, lockers will not be available for use by students. Students

should bring a bag that will always allow them to keep their materials on them.

● Locker Rooms

In general, students will not have access to the locker rooms. Locker rooms will be

utilized for athletic equipment drop off and pick up only.


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● Restrooms

All restroom areas within District facilities will be available to staff, students, and

visitors. Specific areas within each restroom may be closed in an effort to support social

distancing efforts. Further, staff members will monitor bathroom ingress and egress to

ensure the number of individuals in the restroom is conducive to proper distancing.

Signage: Signage is present in all District facilities to deliver several important messages including:

● Health screening notices;

● Face covering notices;

● Reminders to maintain social distance;

● Guides to indicate proper social distance in specific areas;

● Reminders to practicing proper hygiene; and

● Reminders to wear a mask at all times.

Nurse’s Office: Students will no longer be able to go to the Nurse’s Office unannounced. For students needing to tend

to routine medical conditions, the Nurse’s will establish a schedule and identify a location designed to

meet these students’ needs. Students needing to visit the Nurse’s Office for illness or injury will need to

see an adult staff member to facilitate their visit to see the nurse.


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Full Remote Learning Overview: A Day/B Day

Full Remote Learning Goal: In the event that the district must go Full (not Opt-out) Remote Learning, the goal will be for ALL

students to have an academically challenging, supportive experience during Full Remote Learning days

of instruction. During Full Remote Learning, staff, students, and families will face a wide variety of

challenges therefore, empathy, flexibility, and personalization will guide our Full Remote Learning Plan.

Full Remote Learning is defined by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) as an educational program

designed to enable school to provide continuous educational opportunities for all students and is

designed for those times when students and educators are not able to be in the same physical space due

to school closure.

The Full Remote Learning online environment will help to keep people safe, provide educational

experiences and opportunities, and support the social-emotional and behavioral needs of staff

and students.

All Full Remote Learning experiences will be inclusive, engaging, flexible, and build capacity for

independent learning.

Instructional principles will be considered when providing learning for students and staff,

including differentiation, sound assessment practices, cultural awareness, diligent

communication, and intervention.

Curriculum and instruction during Full Remote Learning will be constructed and delivered in a

way that supports rigor, is relevant to students, and fosters relationships.

Terms and Definitions: Asynchronous Instruction:

Any instructional activity that does not require a student to be “live” with the teacher during a

specific period of time. These activities are intended to be completed independently by the

student, with the support of the teacher, and may include pre-recorded videos, reading,

research, practice, and the completion/submission of assignments/assessments.

Synchronous Instruction:

Real-time, interactive “meetings” designed for instruction or discussion that can take place as a

full class or in smaller groups. The teacher will have the flexibility in how synchronous

instruction will take place. For example, a teacher may instruct the entire class during one

“meeting,” or may choose to split the class into smaller groups, instructing the same

synchronous lesson multiple times for the purpose of small group discussion, etc. During Full

Remote Learning, synchronous instruction will take place at scheduled times at least twice a

week.


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Attendance:

Attendance for students will be recorded by each teacher daily in Skyward. Student attendance

will be determined by the teacher based upon participation in the synchronous meetings and/or

completion of assignments.

Grading:

During Full Remote Learning, grading is necessary to provide feedback, assess student learning,

and communicate to both students and parents how the learning is progressing. In order to

create the best possible opportunity for success for all learners:

Lincoln-Way District 210 will continue to use letter grades during Full Remote Learning.

Student work will be evaluated and reported as grades in the Skyward gradebook by the

instructor.

Student Participation & Verification:

Students will receive their assignments via email and Skyward. Teachers will monitor student

participation and completion via the Skyward gradebook. Teachers will notify counselors at the

end of each week of any student not participating in Full Remote Learning days. Counselors will

then work with students to encourage completion of assignments or assist them in obtaining

appropriate resources to complete assignments.

Social-Emotional Wellness & Supports: The social-emotional well-being of our students is a primary concern. Full Remote Learning is a different

educational experience, and it is important to be aware of students’ social-emotional needs during this

time. Students can experience greater emotions such as depression, anxiety, and social isolation.

Additionally, COVID-19 and other current events impacting society has underscored SEL as an essential

part of a high-quality education, focusing on relationships, resiliency, and collective problem-solving as

fundamental to teaching and learning. The district is dedicated to student support, and all Lincoln-Way

support staff will be available during Full Remote Learning.

An SEL Task Force is currently working on specific, targeted SEL support including a Return to School

Survey to immediately identify students’ social-emotional readiness to return to school. Additionally,

training will be provided to staff to increase the awareness of the potential mental health impacts of

COVID-19. Ongoing SEL check-ins and surveys will be incorporated into curriculum to increase the

awareness of students’ changing emotional wellness. Students, parents, and staff may reach out to any

of the below support staff if they are in need of academic or social-emotional support:

Counselors

Social Workers

Psychologists

Nurses

Teacher Availability: Teachers will monitor and respond to emailed questions between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:30 pm.

Questions will be responded to individually or in a mass communication with electronic resources.


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Teachers will use various means to stay connected with students including, but not limited to: webpage

updates, Teams updates, videos, emails, etc. to provide clarification and feedback.

Full Remote Learning Schedule: The Remote Learning daily schedule has been reduced so that students will need to focus only on half of

their classes per day: an “A” Day or a “B” Day.

Full Remote Learning Days will be Monday-Friday with four periods per day:

A Day Classes: Periods 1-4

B Day Classes: Periods 5-7, Zero

A Day Schedule B Day Schedule 8:00 – 9:00 Prep/Plan 9:00 – 10:00 1st Hour 10:15-11:15 2nd Hour 11:30 –12:15 Office Hours 12:15 – 1:15 3rd Hour 1:30 – 2:30 4th Hour

8:00 – 9:00 Prep/Plan 9:00 – 10:00 5th Hour 10:15-11:15 6th Hour 11:30 –12:15 Office Hours 12:15 – 1:15 7th Hour 1:30 – 2:30 Zero Hour

Curriculum & Instruction: Teachers have the autonomy during Full Remote Learning to modify the curriculum to meet students’

needs and teach the most critical components of the curriculum. Much of this curriculum planning has

taken place over the summer as teachers collaborated to prepare for Full Remote Learning.

Opening the School Year: Teachers should take the opportunity to build relationships with

students and cultivate a classroom culture that is supportive and caring. Building culture also

includes establishing routines, expectations for remote learning, gap remediation, and

assessments of readiness.

Synchronous and Asynchronous Instruction: Teachers will use a complement of synchronous

and asynchronous instructional strategies. Each method provides opportunities to advance

learning and social-emotional wellness. Teachers will identify best practices for how and when

synchronous and asynchronous activities will be used.


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10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 4

17 18 19 20 21 2 14 15 16 17 18 5

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August September

A Days: A Days:

B Days: B Days:


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Dual Credit/AP: Students in Dual Credit courses will continue to earn credit for colleges; therefore, students must

continue to meet all curricular expectations to fulfill the dual credit course requirements with both

Lincoln-Way and JJC/USF.

AP (Advanced Placement) curriculum will be instructed in a manner to provide students preparation for

the AP exams.

Assessments: Assessments during Full Remote Learning will be administered through a variety of methods, including

Microsoft Forms, AP Classroom, IXL, Mastery Manager, or other means. Assessments may include

alternative ways for students to demonstrate learning.

Connectivity: For students to engage in Full Remote Learning, students will need access to their Lincoln-Way email,

their Skyward account, and their Microsoft Office portal. In the event a student does not have access to

WiFi or a Smart Device with Data, students and/or parents should contact a counselor or another

administrator. Laptops and/or tablet devices may be provided for students who do not have access.

Special Needs, 504 and EL Students: Students with special needs will receive their assignments via e-mail or Skyward Message Center in the

same manner as their general education peers. Students with special needs and their parents will have

access to their case manager and teachers through email and Microsoft Teams to report any issues they

may encounter during Full Remote Learning.

In addition, students will continue to receive support from related service staff (e.g., social work,

speech/language pathologist, etc.).

Student Expectations during Full Remote Learning:

Students will login to Skyward/Microsoft daily.

Students will check their Lincoln-Way email daily.

Students will engage in synchronous instruction at the designated times with each teacher.

Students will participate in synchronous instruction in an appropriate manner (sitting upright,

displaying their faces, etc.).

Students will engage in asynchronous activities.

Students will follow all expectations and guidelines, as relevant, in the Parent/Student

handbook.

Students will complete all assigned work and meet the deadlines set by the teacher.

Students will use technology responsibly to stay connected with teachers, counselors, and

peers.

Teacher Expectations during Full Remote Learning:

Teachers will teach 5 sections; similar contractual workday.

Flexible time at beginning, middle (lunch), and end of each day, Monday – Friday.

Teachers will provide synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, activities, and

assessments.


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Teachers will communicate with students via Skyward, Teams or email.

Teachers will communicate timelines and deadlines to students.

Teachers will communicate regularly online with students and parents to support daily student

engagement.

Teachers will conduct at least two synchronous instructional “meetings” with each class per

week.

o All synchronous meetings will be conducted during the designated time in the Remote

Learning schedule; meetings may be full class or small group.

Teachers will gather evidence of student engagement including synchronous instruction

participation, asynchronous activity/assignment completion, discussion posts, project

completion/submission, etc.

Teachers will report attendance in Skyward daily.

o Absent or disengaged students will be contacted by PPS and administration.

Documents

Lincoln-Way 210 2020-2021 Blended Learning Re-Opening PlanLincoln-Way Community High School District 210 1 August 3, 2020 Dear Lincoln-Way Families and Staff, Lincoln-Way District