RETURN TO LEARN PLANGETTYSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

GOAL OF REOPENING PLAN

To reopen schools and resume instruction safely and equitably

CONSIDERATIONS FOR REOPENING

Reopen responsibly, in order to remain open A single plan that can be utilized

in both green and yellow phasesStrategies/procedures that are

reasonable and sustainable

HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN

CLEANING, SANITIZING, DISINFECTING & VENTILATION

Daily disinfecting and sanitizing of all areas, including busses and vans, paying particular

attention to high traffic areas, on a daily basis

In addition to daily disinfecting and sanitizing

practices, weekly enhanced cleaning and sanitization in all

district buildings

HVAC systems will run on extended schedules to

increase ventilation

TRANSPORTATION

Two students per seat with masks when riding on a

school bus or vehicle

Transportation of complete families

Parents may voluntarily transport students to and

from school

TEACHING & LEARNING

In-person attendance. See the next slide for grade level

options.

GASD Online Learning option provided by GASD staff

Gettysburg Area Virtual Academy provided by Virtual

Learning Network (VLN) PA-certified teachers

GASD Online LearningIn-person/Remote GAVA

LEARNING OPTIONS

1 2 3

In-person attendance Monday through Thursday. Remote learning for students every

Friday.

In-person alternating days (A/B) Monday - Thursday.

Remote learning for students every Friday.

In-person alternating days (A/B) Monday - Thursday.

Remote learning for students every Friday.

Middle SchoolElementary High School

OPTION 1: IN-PERSON

Daily face-to-face instruction for students with complex needs

The district will reassess options after the first marking period.

GASD Online Learning option provided by GASD staff

Gettysburg Area Virtual Academy provided by Virtual

Learning Network (VLN) PA-certified teachers

GASD Online Learning GAVA

OPTION 2 OPTION 3

See the next slide for more details

2. Gettysburg Area School District Online Learning - 100% online learning

3. Gettysburg Area Virtual Academy (GAVA)100% online learning

Taught by GASD Teachers Taught by PA-certified teachers from VLN

GASD curriculum/resources Virtual Learning Network (VLN) curriculum/resources

Asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences in district online learning environment (Canvas/Seesaw)

Asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences in VLN online environment

Physical and digital textbooks and online/offline activities and resources will be provided K-12; varies by grade level/course

Only digital textbooks will be provided for grades 4-12; worksheet-based assignments/online resources for grades K-3

Parent or other adult expected to be an at-home Learning Coach (grades K-3)

Parent or other adult expected to be an at-home Learning Coach (grades K-3)

Possible transitions at Semester - January (9-12); Marking Period - end of October (K-8)

Recommended Full-Year Commitment

Access to extra-curriculars Access to extra-curriculars

Limiting the number of individuals in classrooms and

other learning spaces, and interactions between groups

of students

Adjust district calendar to allow for five Act 80 days for professional development in

lieu of instructional days (First day of school for

students - August 31, 2020)

August 31

STUDENT HEALTH

The district will implement protocols to provide

appropriate safeguards to prevent and mitigate the

spread of infectious disease

Home temperature and symptom screening by

parents/ guardians

Build time in school day to provide regular, consistent

reminders about the importance of handwashing and other infectious disease

preventive measures

Addressing symptomatic individuals using a standard

set of requirements and procedures in conjunction

with the DOH

Accommodating students and staff with high-risk factors

Face covering guidelines as issued from time to time by the State Department of Health or Department of Education will be followed.

Students will be required to wear face coverings at all times, with exceptions when students are at least 6 feet apart and as required by

law. Students will be encouraged to bring their own face coverings, however, the district will make face coverings available

BUILDING-LEVEL PLANS

3-6 feet 17-29Limiting the number of

individuals in classrooms and other learning spaces, and interactions between

groups of students

Meals will be served in the classroom

This is the range of the number of students in

an elementary classroom

This is the amount of space in between each student, while

seated at a desk

Students will attend Monday through Thursday. Remote learning for students every Friday. Face coverings are required. Students will have increased recess time. Recess will be staggered, to ensure social distancing and limit contact between students. Playground equipment will be sanitized between uses.

ELEMENTARY

6 feet 15Limiting the number of

individuals in classrooms and other learning spaces, and interactions between

groups of students

Stagger cafeteria use, ensure social

distancing and limit contact between

students

This is the average class size of a middle school

classroom

This is the amount of space in between each student, while

seated at a desk

6-8 Blended: Alternating days (A/B) and Fridays remote. Students will remain in one classroom with the same group of students for most classes, including unified arts, to limit number of students in the hallways and restrict interactions between groups of students.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL

6 feet 12

Students will follow their individual

schedules

Stagger cafeteria use, ensure social

distancing and limit contact between

students

This is the average class size of a high school classroom

This is the amount of space in between each student, while

seated at a desk

9-12 Blended: Alternating days (A/B) and Fridays remote. Students will move throughout the building to access their scheduled classes.

In SchoolA - M/W B - T/Th

RemoteA - T/Th B - M/W

Remote Everyone (A and B) - Friday

Teachers and classmates engaged in activities to build relationships and establish routines for remote learning

Students engage in offline and online (asynchronous) activities to build relationships and practice routines in a remote learning setting

Teachers and classmates engaged in activities to build relationships and rehearse routines for remote learning

Direct Instruction with teacher(s) Direct instruction from teacher(s) - via previously recorded videos

Live direct instruction from teacher(s) (recorded for those who cannot attend) and videos

Teachers working with individual students and small groups

Students working individually and collaborating with peers

Teachers working with individual students and small groups

Student practice with content and skills with teacher guidance

Student practice with content and skills previously taught*

Student practice with content and skills with teacher guidance

Time for students to work independently (offline/online)

Time for students to work independently (offline/online)

Time for students to work independently (offline/online)

*Help (content/technology assistance) available as needed

6-12 Blended: Alternating days for students

Resource documents, including but not limited to:

● PDE Guidance Document● PDE Study By REL (Considerations for ReOpening PA Schools)● PA School Reopening Task Force Report● Bucks County Dept of Health● Bucks County FAQ's● York County Guidance Document● American Academy of Pediatrics Document● PA Dept of Health Website● Centers for Disease Control Website● Geisinger Health Systems Guidance