Principal Chat

Here is the follow up to tonight's meeting. I will get the questions out with Spanish translation as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and your thoughtful engagement! As always, you can feel free to email me with questions as well: jennifer_demartino@beaverton.k12.or.us Leave a call back number if you'd like me to reach out by phone.

To unenroll from FLEX, simply send an email to: flex-online-school@beaverton.k12.or.us

With the new information shared today from our District, I wanted to provide you with more information about the differences between CDL and FLEX. It’s important to note that in both our school’s Comprehensive Distance Learning model and in FLEX Online School, attendance will be taken and grades will be reported for each student.

Neighborhood School (Raleigh Hills)

• Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) is a plan for more robust online instruction for our students than we were able to accomplish last spring.

• Parents may choose to participate exclusively in CDL online and not participate in the hybrid model for the entire school year (2020-2021).

• When it is safe to begin the hybrid model, 3 days per week will be CDL and 2 days will be onsite in-person supplemental instruction.

• All K-5 teachers and specialists will be constructing and delivering lessons via Zoom and in Seesaw or Canvas

• Instruction will be delivered to the whole class, small groups and through individual meetings

• Some lesson instruction will be live and some will be recorded.

• Teachers will be using our current curriculum adoptions and assessments. The learning opportunities will be more robust and comprehensive.

• All instruction will be provided by our Teachers, Specialists and Paraeducators.

• The hybrid model is a combination of CDL and in-person on site supplemental instruction.

• Students will need parent/adult support in any learning environment.

• Participation is expected and students are required to attend as an enrolled student.

• There is no additional sign up or registration required to participate in CDL or hybrid.

• Students will develop relationships with teachers while participating in CDL and continue those relationships when we are able to begin the hybrid model or if they choose to remain in CDL

• We will continue to have assemblies and social emotional learning opportunities.

• There will be a more set schedule than in the spring.

FLEX Online School

• FLEX Online School is a Beaverton K-12 online Option School.

• The K-5 curriculum is from Florida Virtual and the middle school curriculum is from Apex Learning Each will include district adopted and teacher curated materials when appropriate.

• If you choose FLEX Online School, you are unenrolling from current elementary school and will no longer be connected to your neighborhood school teachers and staff.

• FLEX Online School is an option for those who would have chosen an online school prior to COVID.

• FLEX Online School is asking families to commit at least through the end of the first semester (mid January 2021). If you are planning on returning to your neighborhood school when conditions allow, it is better to choose CDL and stay with your school.

• To be successful in FLEX, support from a learning coach (parent/guardian/relative) is key.

• Families should expect to spend 4-6 hours dedicated to school each day. This includes both online and offline activities.

• FLEX Online School will not support Dual Immersion, SUMMA, Rachel Carson, IB or other MS & HS Options (ISB, ACMA, etc.) programs

Available to Beaverton School District families:

• Who are eligible for Meal Benefits (participate in the Free and Reduced Lunch program) and

• Who live where Comcast offers internet service and

• Who have not subscribed to Comcast Internet Service in the last 90 days.

Steps to Apply:

1. Fill out this form: Comcast Internet Essentials Request Form

2. You will receive a promo code by email.

3. Go to Internet Essentials from Comcast and click on "Apply Now (You can apply on a cell phone with wifi access)

4. When you start the application, you must enter your address. The form will tell you if Comcast offers internet service where you live.

5. You will enter the promo code from BSD and other information.

Items needed to apply for Comcast Internet:

• The promo code sent to you from BSD

• Either a SSN or another form of Identification (there are several options)

• You can start the application, save what you've entered, then return later to complete it.

NEW: You do not need a letter from Nutrition Services to verify Meal Benefits Eligibility. The promo code will allow you to skip this step.