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Family Reopening Guide
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Contents
In-Person Instruction Overview .............................................................................................................. 4
Phased Approach to Re-Entry.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Cleaning for Health .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Student Regulations and Procedures ..................................................................................................... 6
Pre-Entry ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Can my child be at school? ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Entry ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Parent/Guardian Drop-Off .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Students who Walk or Bike ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Students who Ride the Bus ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
During the Day .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
End of the Day ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Parent/Guardian Regulations and Procedures .................................................................................... 10
Entry, During the Day, and End of the Day .................................................................................................................................. 10
COVID-19 Case Response ....................................................................................................................... 10
Notification .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Response Process .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Contact Tracing ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
When Students Can Return ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Potential School Closure ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Remote Learning Overview .................................................................................................................... 13
Attendance & Time in Class .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Grading ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Activities & Athletics ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Technology .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Core Learning Tools .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Technology Support ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Chromebook Repairs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Internet Access ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
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Remote Instruction ................................................................................................................................. 16
Weekly Schedule & Assignments .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Access to Teacher Support ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Elementary Remote Learning Day ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Middle and High School Remote Learning Day ........................................................................................................................ 17
How Families Can Support Student Success ............................................................................................................................... 18
Food Services .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Student Support ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Academic Support ................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Wellness .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Child Care Options ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Community Resources for Families ................................................................................................................................................ 21
School Contact Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Guidebook Updates ................................................................................................................................ 23
This Information May Change .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Recent Updates ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Appendix .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Sample Letter: Notification of Potential Exposure to COVID-19 ......................................................................................... 24
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In-Person Instruction Overview
Our goal is to return to in-person instruction as soon as it’s safely possible. We continue to work with public
health officials, and will reference the state Department of Health “decision tree” to help guide our reopening
decisions. Our return will be slow and careful, so we can minimize any health risks to our students and staff.
Some of the changes you’ll notice:
Face coverings will be required in our schools and on buses.
Hand washing and sanitizing will be required throughout the day.
Staff will teach, model and expect social distancing.
All students and staff will be required to complete a health screening prior to entry each day.
We will conduct enhanced cleaning, disinfection and sanitization of our schools and buses.
Phased Approach to Re-Entry
Phase I: Self-Contained Special Education
We postponed the return of our self-contained special education students due to updated guidance from the
state Department of Labor & Industries. We welcomed our secondary self-contained special education students
back on October 15 and our elementary self-contained special education students back on October 19.
Phase II: Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st Grade
We know that our youngest learners benefit the most from a classroom setting. We are planning to bring our
preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade students back on Monday, November 9. To ensure small class sizes,
morning and afternoon preschool classes will be divided into two groups, with two morning groups and two
afternoon groups. Each group will attend for two half days per week (M/T or Th/F). Kindergarten and 1st grade
students will attend four half days of in-person instruction (AM/PM). In most cases, students with the last
names A-K will be in the morning group, and students with last names L-Z will be in the afternoon group. There
may be some variations based on class size. (We will do our best to address any hardships this may cause
individual families on a case-by-case basis.) Students will be in remote learning on the other half of each day
and on Wednesdays. Remote learning will include both online and paper activities. The transition into school
with four half days will allow staff to see their students four days a week. English Language Arts (ELA) and math
will be the focus of the 2.5 hours of instruction.
Next Phases: Grades 2-5
After successfully serving our youngest three grades on site, we will gradually add 2nd and 3rd graders (likely
December) and later our 4th and 5th graders (likely January) to the four half-day model described above.
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Timeline for Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12)
Our older students will remain in a fully remote learning model until at least the end of first semester (January
28). However, some small groups of students in grades 6-12 may begin transitioning during first semester. (This
could include special education students and students who need intensive academic support.) We will share
more information as we begin finalizing those plans. During this time, high school students will have
opportunities to connect with their peers and adult advisors.
Cleaning for Health
We follow state and federal guidelines for cleaning schools for health and safety. We continue to monitor
updates to those guidelines and review them with custodial teams. For additional information, please refer to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus Disease School and Child Care Programs
Guidance or the WA State Department of Health K-12 Schools – Fall 2020-21 Guidance.
Frequent Cleaning
Custodians clean and disinfect classrooms and all health areas daily (restrooms, cafeterias, health rooms, and
locker rooms). Custodians also will clean and disinfect touch points throughout the day and evening and as
needed. Touch points include doorknobs, push plates, handles, crash bars, sneeze guards, counters, faucets,
dispensers, phones, stair railings, keyboards, computer mouse, water filling stations etc. Additional cleaning
and disinfecting will occur in the day between shifts. Teachers will use Alpha-HP (hydrogen peroxide based)
spray with a microfiber cloth to clean and disinfect all desks and chairs where students were seated. They will
also clean and disinfect any tables if used during the session.
Safe and Effective Cleaning Products
All disinfectants used by CK Schools are approved by and meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)
criteria and Green Seal approval. CK Schools does not use Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which are
found in many commercially available cleaning products and are potentially harmful, especially to those with
asthma and chemical sensitivities. CK Schools uses Alpha-HP, which meets the EPA’s criteria for use against
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. We also use an electrostatic disinfectant sprayer for touchless
application. This electrically charged solution wraps surfaces with even coverage, including hard-to-reach areas.
Ventilation
Maintenance staff replace filters at least three times per year for our heating and ventilation system. After
events such as wildfires, air filters are assessed and replaced as needed. We follow recommendations for indoor
air quality set forth by the CDC and the WA State Department of Health. When possible, classroom doors and
windows will be opened.
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Student Regulations and Procedures
All students are expected to wear cloth face coverings during all onsite activities and on district transportation.
Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis or in accordance with a student’s IEP or 504 plan. If a student
without an exception refuses to wear a mask, the student will not be allowed to be on campus and the school
will provide them with another opportunity to learn. Please ensure your child brings a spare mask each day.
Pre-Entry
We have all had to make significant behavioral changes to reduce the spread of COVID019. We will need to
continue these practices:
Self-evaluation prior to coming to school: Do you have any of the following symptoms that cannot be
attributed to any other known condition (allergies, asthma, etc.):
Do you have a fever at or above 100.4°F or
are you feeling feverish
without having taken any
fever reducing
medications?
Do you have chills?
Do you have a cough?
Do you have shortness of
breath or difficulty
breathing?
Do you have fatigue?
Do you have head or muscle aches?
Do you have a new loss of smell or taste?
Do you have a sore throat?
Do you have congestion or a runny nose?
Do you have nausea/vomiting, diarrhea,
or loss of appetite?
In the past 14 days, have you
been in close contact to
someone with the above
symptoms or someone who
has tested positive for
COVID-19 or is presumptively positive for
COVID-19? (Note: Close contact is defined
as being within 6 feet for at least 15
consecutive minutes.)
In the past 14 days have you tested
positive for COVID-19 or are awaiting test
results for COVID-19?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, students must stay at home. Parents should notify the school.
Wearing cloth face coverings. Learn more about the use of masks from the CDC.
Social distancing (specifically, staying 6 feet away from others when you must go into a shared space)
Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
Frequently washing hands or using an alcohol-based sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
Parent/guardians will attest to the health of their student at home each day. If a child has any symptoms
related to COVID-19, they must stay home. Parents/guardians of students in Pre-K through 5 will complete
an attestation card at home. Students without guardian initials to show attestation of health will be directed
to the office so that a verbal attestation can be documented over the phone.
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Can my child be at school?
The Washington State Department of Health has
developed this flowchart to help families with
symptom evaluation and management related to
school attendance. This version is current as of
October 15, 2020. Please visit https://www.doh.wa.gov
for any updates.
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Entry
Each entrance will have a designated “greeter” and a temperature taker.
Students will enter the building using one of the identified entrances
o Elementary students’ attestation cards will be checked for initials at entry.
o Students with disabilities may use a variety of attestation modes based on their needs.
Student temperatures are taken PRIOR to entering the building.
If a student has a fever at or above 100.4°F upon entry of the building, they will be taken to a
“temporary observation” area where a second temperature will be taken. If the student still has a fever, they will wait there for pick up. See below for information for those using different modes of transportation to school.
Upon entry, all students will sanitize their hands prior to going directly (no bathroom, library, etc. stops) to their
classroom or to the “temporary observation” area.
Parent/Guardian Drop-Off
The student’s temperature will be taken while the parent/guardian waits in their vehicle.
Any student (and other students in the vehicle) who has a fever at or above 100.4°F will be asked to return
home.
Any student without a fever will enter the school through the designated entrance and follow the daily
attestation procedures indicated above.
Students who Walk or Bike
Prior to entering the building through the identified entrance, the student’s temperature will be taken.
If a student has a fever at or above 100.4°F upon entry of the building they will be taken to a “temporary
observation” area where a second temperature will be taken. If the student still has a fever, the parent/guardian
will be contacted. The student will wait there for pick up.
Students who Ride the Bus
Families are encouraged to consider alternate forms of transportation, including walking, biking or being driven
by caregivers as much as possible.
Students, drivers, and aides must wear appropriate face coverings while on the bus. We will have clear
protocols for students to maximize physical distance on the bus for as long as possible, until it is necessary to
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fill in the last of any available seats. We will also implement additional health mitigation strategies, such as
health screening, hand hygiene, frequent cleaning and disinfecting, and maximum air circulation.
Once the bus arrives at school, and prior to entering the building through the identified entrance, each
student’s temperature will be taken.
If a student has a fever at or above 100.4°F upon entry of the building they will be taken to a “temporary
observation” area where a second temperature will be taken. If the student still has a fever, the parent/guardian
will be contacted. The student will wait there for pick up.
During the Day
Chromebooks and supplies assigned to students at the beginning of the school year should stay at
home. Students should use them for the remote learning portion of the day. Backpacks are allowed and
will be stored at their seats.
Students will have the fewest touch points as possible (no lockers or coat racks) and keep their
backpacks and materials with them (or at their desk) at all times. There will be minimal sharing of
materials during the day.
Students should bring a personal water bottle that can be filled each day.
Students will wash/sanitize hands upon entry of the classroom.
Students will wash/sanitize hands before snack.
Students will wash/sanitize their hands prior to and after recess.
Students will wash/sanitize their hands after using the restroom.
Students will wear cloth face coverings, with some exceptions, for health and safety.
o Students will be given frequent reminders and positive reinforcement for appropriate mask
wearing throughout the day.
o Students will receive mask breaks when needed or after about two hours
o If a student without an exception cannot wear a mask, we will work with the family to provide
them with another opportunity to learn.
End of the Day
Students will wash/sanitize their hands prior to leaving the classroom.
Students will follow the building protocols for exiting the building.
Staff will clean desk areas and chairs (seat and back), with school approved cleaner after students leave.
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Parent/Guardian Regulations and Procedures
Entry, During the Day, and End of the Day
The guidelines below apply to all parents/guardians at any time, before, during, and after the school day. Other
visitors and volunteers are not permitted during the 2020-21 school year (or until restrictions are lifted).
Regularly scheduled student drop-off and pick-up
Follow the procedures and guidelines outlined in the Parent/Guardian Drop-Off section on page 8 of this
guidebook.
Non-regular student drop-off and pick-up procedures
When arriving at the school during the day, call the school office to inform them of your arrival.
If dropping off your student, remain in your car; a staff member will come to you.
If picking up your student, remain in your car; a staff member will deliver your student to you.
If dropping off items for your student, remain in your car; a staff member will retrieve the items.
If you have a scheduled appointment
Remain in your car until the office releases you to come to the building.
A temperature check, with attestation, that it is at or below 100.4°F, is required prior to an onsite visit.
Face coverings are required to enter a building.
Entry is dependent upon completing a screening questionnaire before entering the building (you must
answer “no” to the health screening questions described on page 6 of this guidebook).
Parents/guardians must be cleared by a school employee before entry.
COVID-19 Case Response
We will identify possible exposure to COVID-19 as quickly as possible. Once a suspected or confirmed case is
identified, our district plays three critical roles:
Support a sick employee and/or student;
Partner with Kitsap Public Health to reduce workplace and
community transmission.
Protect the health and safety of others in our community;
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Notification
Please notify your child’s school if your child has a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19. Our schools will
respect student health confidentiality and share only information that is operationally necessary.
Response Process
If staff or students are confirmed to have a COVID-19 infection, we will follow guidance from local public health
and the CDC. View Kitsap Public Health District’s guidance at kitsappublichealth.org > COVID 19 Updates and
Resources. The guidance includes these actions:
If a case is identified while a student or staff
member is on-site, that person will be
separated from others and make
arrangements for safe transport home as
needed. They will be instructed to
quarantine for 14 days.
Immediately notify local health officials.
These officials will help administrators
determine a course of action.
Identify and notify potential close contacts.
We will likely dismiss students and most
staff for 2-5 days. This initial short-term
dismissal allows time for the local health
officials to gain a better understanding of
the COVID-19 situation impacting the
school and for custodial staff to clean and
disinfect the affected facilities.
During school dismissals, all athletics and group activities will be canceled.
Work with the local health officials to
determine appropriate next steps, including
whether an extended dismissal duration is
needed to stop or slow further spread of
COVID-19.
Close off areas used by those with COVID-
19, open windows and doors if possible for
up to 24 hours, then custodians will clean
and disinfect areas following state and
federal guidelines
We will also communicate to building staff, a school’s families, then communicate to district staff and families.
Contact Tracing
Contact tracing is a critical tool in our community’s effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Contact tracing
stops the chain of transmission through rapid isolation of positive cases and identification and quarantine of
those in “close contact” with a positive case during the infectious period. (Note: Close contact is defined as
within 6-feet for at least 15 consecutive minutes.) Learn more about contact tracing from Kitsap Public Health.
The COVID-19 Supervisors in each of our schools play a vital role in contact tracing. They will work with Kitsap
Public Health to identify and notify people who may have been exposed. Contact tracing includes:
Immediately identifying and interviewing people with COVID-19
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For all known and close contact cases, we will share the following information with Kitsap Public Health:
name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, primary language, role, date of symptom onset or
date of exposure
Supporting isolation of those who are infected
Warning contacts of their exposure, assess their symptoms and risk, and provide instructions for next
steps
Linking those with symptoms to testing and care
When Students Can Return
In accordance with CDC guidelines, a student who had signs of suspected or confirmed COVID-19 can return
when:
At least 10 days have passed since symptom onset; and
At least 24 hours with no fever and without fever-reducing medication; and
Symptoms have improved.
A student who received an alternative diagnosis or a tested negative can return when:
At least 24 hours with no fever and without fever-reducing medication; and
Symptoms have improved; or
Per condition diagnosed by health care provider (whichever is longer).
Potential School Closure
If there is substantial transmission in the local community, local health officials may suggest extended school
dismissals (e.g., dismissals for longer than two weeks). This longer-term, and likely broader-reaching, dismissal
strategy is intended to slow transmission rates of COVID-19 in the community.
During this time, students, would move to remote-only learning.
See the Appendix (page 24) to view the Notification of Potential Exposure to COVID-19 sample letter provided
by Kitsap Public Health District to all local school districts.
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Remote Learning Overview
The Remote + In Person model will begin as fully remote for at least the first nine weeks. As we approach
the ninth week of school, we will reassess when and how we can welcome students safely back to school. We
continue to work with public health officials, and we will reference the state Department of Health “decision
tree” to help guide our reopening decisions. Our first priorities will be to bring back students with special
needs, students who need intensive supports, and elementary students. We will communicate our plans and
timeline with families so you will have enough time to make adjustments for the next portion of the school
year.
Remote learning in this model will be different from what our students and families experienced last spring.
Over the summer, we used feedback from students, families and staff to make significant improvements. You’ll
see increased expectations for student participation, more consistency in how we provide lessons and
materials, and better communication. Some expectations of the remote experience will include:
A focus on building relationships with our
students.
Using the same applications and practices
for posting assignments.
Weekly learning plans and schedules with
links to resources and activities.
A mix of recorded lessons and live
interactions with teachers and peers.
Feedback and grades via Google docs (or
PowerSchool for secondary students).
Attendance requirements for students in
accordance with OSPI guidelines.
Consistent office hours for students and
families.
Timely responses to student and
parent/guardian calls and emails.
Attendance & Time in Class
Regular attendance is required and is critical to your child’s success, whether we are learning remotely or in
person. Students are expected to engage in activities and assignments, and attendance will be taken daily.
Some examples of student participation include: logging into Google Classroom, interacting with teachers
(messages, emails, calls, video chat), or participating in a task or assignment. If a student does not demonstrate
participation daily, they will be marked absent. If your child is sick, or will miss school for any reason, please
contact your child’s school to report their absence just as you would for in-person learning.
Instructional Hours
According to current OSPI guidance, students will be expected to spend the traditional amount of time on
school instruction and activities. This may change as OSPI works with the state Legislature. School hours will
include instruction and class meetings, as well as the time students independently spend on activities and
assignments.
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During the initial remote-only learning period this fall, virtual meets and online activities will be done between
roughly 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Actual hours will vary by school.
Grading
Teachers in grades K-3 will use standards-based grading. This includes feedback and grades through Google
Classroom and Google Docs. Teachers in grades 4-12 will use grades A, B, C, or incomplete (I) and will provide
feedback to students on a weekly basis. Assignments for grades 6-12 will be graded and entered into
PowerSchool weekly.
Activities & Athletics
We will follow local and state public health recommendations, as well as guidance from Washington
Interscholastic Activities Association. We will be reintroducing clubs and activities (online) in October. We are
also planning for the return of high school athletics, although practices and competitions will undoubtedly look
different.
Technology
We recognize that some students have limited access to technology. We will check out district Chromebooks to
K-12 students on request. If your child needs a Chromebook, please visit CKSchools.org/AtHome.
Core Learning Tools
To provide consistency for students and families, our staff will use these core applications, or e-learning tools:
ClassLink
For links to all district applications
used by teachers. This opens
automatically on district-issued Chromebooks.
Families using personal devices can access it here:
https://launchpad.classlink.com/ckschools.
Google Classroom
A student’s “hub” or first stop for
weekly learning plans and links to
learning activities, assignments and reflections.
Google Meets
For safe, virtual meetings
between staff and students.
Google Drive
To organize and store
content.
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Technology Support
We have videos and tip sheets to help you navigate online learning tools used in our schools, as well as links to
enrichment resources. Find a link to the E-Learning Family Guide on our CKSchools.org/AtHome page for
frequently asked questions and links to resources. This guide also contains links to a series of videos to help
you and your child access our online tools, including:
How to sign in to ClassLink
Intro to Google Classroom for families
How to join a Google Meet
Intro to Google Drive
How to add a CK Schools student to a personal device
Chromebook Repairs
We are developing new processes to organize Chromebook repair requests. Visit CKSchools.org/AtHome for
the most up-to-date information.
Internet Access
We recognize that some students have limited or no internet access at home. We will work with these families
individually to find solutions. If you need help, please call 360-662-1085.
Offline Resources
Textbooks will be provided to students who have difficulty accessing them online. Please watch
communications from your school or talk with your child’s teacher about distribution plans.
Our elementary teachers will develop packets of non-digital learning tasks that will replace digital learning for
families who need them. There will be scheduled pick-up times each week for these packets. Families will turn
in their children’s work; be given the corrected learning from the previous week; and receive a new packet of
non-digital learning tasks for the next week. These non-digital learning tasks will be used to track student
progress.
Our secondary teachers will use a building-determined process for creating non-digital learning activities for
students who need them (technology access, IEPs, alternate assignments needed). Please talk with your child’s
teacher(s) to learn more.
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Remote Instruction
Our teachers will provide instruction and are responsible for all curriculum and materials. Meetings, assignment
postings and more will happen on a regular schedule, so you will know what to expect and can plan.
We will continue to use the Google learning environment, with which CK students and staff have had the most
experience and support. Students will be engaged in a mix of recorded lessons, live interactions with teachers
and peers, and additional supplemental support activities. We will share recorded lessons in order to ensure
students have access to these lessons to watch (and re-watch if needed) at a time that is convenient for them.
Weekly Schedule & Assignments
We know that planning and flexibility is important for families. For each class or course, teachers will post a
weekly learning plan with links to learning activities. The plan will be designed with some flexibility to complete
activities for the week. All teachers will post learning plans in the Coursework area of their Google Classroom. A
weekly learning plan for each class, with links to learning activities, will be posted to Google Classroom(s) for
the upcoming week by the end of the workday on Friday. This will allow families to schedule the learning
activities for their students for the next week.
Access to Teacher Support
Teachers will be available for support on a consistent schedule. Teachers will share their office hours at the
beginning of the school year. Elementary staff will respond to phone messages or emails received by 3:00 p.m.
by the end of that workday. Messages received after 3:00 p.m. will be responded to by the end of the next
workday. Secondary staff will answer questions via phone, email or other electronic methods already
established. They will respond to any student or guardian questions or emails by the end of the next workday.
Elementary Remote Learning Day
A day of remote learning includes about three hours of time online, as well as independent activities. Teachers
are available daily for help and support. Teachers contacted all families the week of August 24 with more
information. They also scheduled a virtual meet and greet with each family at the start of the school year.
Teachers post their weekly learning plans each Friday.
Expectations for Elementary Students and Families
Student expectations:
Check into Google classroom daily to access learning activities
Engage with teacher’s online lessons, assignments, and Google Meets
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Complete and turn in assignments on Google Classroom or complete the non-digital learning tasks
Communicate questions to their teacher
Parent/Guardian expectations:
Review the weekly learning activities with their children to stay apprised of their studies
Select a place in their home where their children can work independently
Monitor learning activities throughout the day as appropriate
Ensure their children complete and submit assignments on time
Communicate concerns and questions to their child’s teacher
Middle and High School Remote Learning Day
A day of remote learning includes about three hours of time online, as well as independent assignments and
activities. Teachers will be available daily for individual support. The schedule (below) is the same for all middle
and high schools. The first half of the day (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) includes live Google Meets and some work time.
The second half (1:15-3:00 p.m.) is independent work time only, when students can work on assignments,
watch learning videos, etc.
Students attend their 1st, 3rd and 5th period classes on Mondays and Thursdays. They attend their 2nd, 4th and 6th
period classes on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Daily Schedule for Secondary (6-12) Students – Fully Remote
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How Families Can Support Student Success
Coordinate with Teachers
Review weekly learning activities with your children.
Contact the teacher with concerns or questions.
Set Up Your Space
Create a special spot for learning: quiet, clutter-free
and well-lit. Use technology there for learning only.
Check In
Monitor learning activities throughout the day.
Help younger students access materials online.
Turn in Assignments on Time
Ensure students complete and submit assignments
no later than the due date.
Stay Connected
Find ways to keep in touch with other students and
families. Share stories, get tips, and offer
encouragement. You don’t have to go through this
alone.
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Food Services
All children in our community are eligible to receive a free sack breakfast and lunch every school day at one of
several pick-up or meal route locations. These free meals are available through the remainder of the 2020-21
school year. Visit CKschools.org/Meals or call 360-662-1092 for pickup times and locations.
If your child needs meals and you are not able to visit one of our pick-up sites or meal route stops, we
can help! Visit CKschools.org/Meals or call 360-662-1092, and we will work with your family to make other
arrangements.
Although meals are free to all children during this school year, we highly encourage families to apply for free or
reduced price meals. Doing so can qualify you for other state and federal support programs. To apply,
complete an application at www.lunchapp.com. Find details about the free- and reduced-cost meal program on
our website. Go to School Info > Lunch & Breakfast > Free & Reduced Price Meals or call 360-662-1092.
Student Support
While the 2020-21 school year may look and feel different in many ways, we are committed to helping our
students learn and grow.
Academic Support
We recognize that some students may need additional academic support at the start of the school year. This
fall, we assessed students’ skills and provided them with extra help as needed to get back on track. Support
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included special instruction to meet a student’s needs, small virtual groups, or other activities assigned by
teachers. Please be sure to share your concerns and stay connected with your child’s teacher or counselor. (See
page 23 of this guide for contact information.)
Students with Special Needs: We have been actively planning for the enhanced remote education for all
students, including those receiving special education services. Our case managers contacted each family
this fall, in order to discuss their child’s services.
Here’s what you can expect: You and your child’s case manager will be discussing the remote learning
model and the way in which remote learning will be delivered, the goals, individualized remote learning
services and supports, and scheduled times for you and your child’s case manager to discuss progress
or areas of concern.
Understand, given the unique circumstances resulting from COVID-19, the services will look different
than your child’s services that were received at the school setting in order to maintain the health and
safety of everyone involved in their lives; yet, still being able to provide your child with a free and
appropriate education (FAPE).
Our special education webpage will be updated to contain the most recent information regarding
learning and special education in the district. This will also contain community resources for parents and
information regarding SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council).
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your case manager, your school principal, or Special
Services at 360-662-1040.
Wellness
Adults and children across our community are experiencing high levels of stress. This stress directly impacts
people’s ability to listen, learn and respond. Our schools are sharing tips and strategies to help students
increase hope and support their ability to bounce back when faced with life’s challenges. Tips focus on three
areas:
1. First, Regulating and calming the emotions in our lower brains and bodies.
2. Then, Relating and connect to others in our midbrain.
3. Finally, Reasoning with our upper brain allowing us to learn, critically think and respond.
Regulate Relate Reason
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We will continue to assess students’ needs and provide varying levels of support based on those needs. All
students in the Remote + In-person model will take part in wellness and relationship-building activities with
counselors and teachers.
Please also visit our family wellness site, which provides tips and information that we believe will help our
families find balance in the 2020-21 school year.
Child Care Options
Although we cannot directly provide childcare, we do want to help our working families find solutions. During
the 2020-21 school year, we are contracted with three outside childcare providers. We are working closely with
these providers to assist families with their childcare needs.
Champions Program: 206-249-5843
Located at Brownsville, Clear Creek, Emerald Heights, Esquire Hills, Silver Ridge and Woodlands
elementary schools
Martha & Mary KIDS: 360-394-4089
Located at Cougar Valley Elementary School
YMCA Child Care: 360-813-1813
Located at Cottonwood, Green Mountain, Hawk, PineCrest and Silverdale elementary schools
Community Resources for Families
A variety of resources are available from community organizations. And many have changed their processes for
providing help online or over the phone. Please visit Central Kitsap Schools > News > District News > COVID-
19 Information > CoronaVirus-related Wellness for a full list of resources, including crisis lines, child welfare
information, and substance abuse recovery.
State and Local Wellness Supports
Washington State Coronavirus Response: Find a wide variety of crisis, mental health and wellness
resources for children, families and communities. Visit coronavirus.wa.gov.
Peninsula Community Health Services: Provides behavioral and mental health, as well as physical
wellness checks (including required vaccines for incoming kindergarten students and 6th graders) on
Mondays and Tuesdays. The Silverdale Clinic is located at 3100 Bucklin Hill, Silverdale. To learn more,
call 360-377-3776 or visit pchsweb.org.
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School Contact Information
We want your child to succeed, and we are here to help! Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s school if
you have questions or concerns, or if you need additional support.
Brownsville Elementary School
Principal: Stacey Krumsick
360-662-8000
Clear Creek Elementary School
Principal: Toby Tebo
360-662-8100
Cottonwood Elementary School
Principal: Ninette Rivero
360-662-8300
Cougar Valley Elementary School
Principal: Megan Ladrillono
360-662-8400
Emerald Heights Elementary School
Principal: Stephanie Brush
360-662-8500
Esquire Hills Elementary School
Principal: Lisa Hawkins
360-662-8600
Green Mountain Elementary School
Principal: Scott Lincoln
360-662-8700
Hawk Elementary School
Principal: Chris Visserman
360-662-9000
PineCrest Elementary School
Principal: Beth LaHaie
360-662-9200
Silver Ridge Elementary School
Principal: Elizabeth Forbes
360-662-9500
Silverdale Elementary School
Principal: Cynthia Cantwell
360-662-9400
Woodlands Elementary School
Principal: Amy Archuleta
360-662-9700
Barker Creek Community School
Principal: Stuart Crisman
360-662-2570
Counseling Office: 360-662-2578
Central Kitsap Middle School
Principal: Jodie Woolf
360-662-2300
Counseling Office: 360-662-2340
Fairview Middle School
Principal: Adrienne Nestor
360-662-2600
Counseling Office: 360-662-2640
Ridgetop Middle School
Principal: Rusty Willson
360-662-2900
Counseling Office: 360-662-2940
Klahowya Secondary School
Principal: Scott McDaniel
360-662-4000
Counseling Office: 360-662-4040
Central Kitsap High School
Principal: Craig Johnson
360-662-2400
Counseling Office: 360-662-2440
Olympic High School
Principal: Gail Danner
360-662-2700
Counseling Office: 360-662-2740
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Guidebook Updates
This Information May Change
The information in this guidebook will be updated as needed. Conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
frequently change, so our plans for the upcoming school year must be flexible. We will continually evaluate and
update our plans to reflect local, state, and federal health guidelines. Updates will be emailed to families and
published on our website at CKschools.org/COVID-19.
Recent Updates
Update Oct. 15, 2020: New sections on in-person instruction, health & safety procedures, and childcare
options, and updated information on food services.
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Appendix
Sample Letter: Notification of Potential Exposure to COVID-19
Dear Families and Staff of <school name/room or work area>,
Potential exposure to a lab confirmed case of COVID-19 has been identified at your school.
The days of potential exposure were from < MM/DD/YEAR > to MM/DD/YEAR >.
All students and staff in affected areas LIST THEM will be dismissed and should not report to school until
<MM/DD/YEAR> while we work with the Kitsap Public Health District to determine appropriate next steps.
You generally need to be in close contact with a sick person to get infected. The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) definition of close contact is:
Being within 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes OR
Being in direct contact with secretions from a person with COVID-19 (e.g., being coughed on, kissing,
sharing utensils, etc.).
Anyone identified as a close contact will be called by the Kitsap Public Health District (KPHD) or Name the
School District and provided information and recommendations related to their quarantine period and testing.
Please refer to the Washington State Department of Health “What to do if you were potentially exposed to
someone with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19)” document, available online at:
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/COVIDexposed.pdf
Next Steps:
Staff notification and testing. All staff members identified as close contact to the COVID-19 confirmed
case will be contacted by and need to follow Kitsap Public Health guidance to remain at home, in
quarantine, for 14 days after last exposure and get tested. FILL IN SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIFIC FOLLOW
UP (e.g. call HR)
Family notification and testing. The parent/guardian of students identified as close contact to the
COVID-19 confirmed case will be contacted by and need to follow Kitsap Public Health guidance to
ensure that the student remain at home, in quarantine for 14 days after last exposure and get tested.
FILL IN SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIFIC FOLLOW UP (e.g. being online instruction, wait for further
instructions from teacher, etc.)
Facility (classroom, work space, etc.). Affected areas will be closed off, cleaned and disinfected following
CDC and Washington State Department of Health guidance. FILL IN SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIFIC
FOLLOW UP
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What you can do:
If you have not been contacted by us or the Kitsap Public Health District directly, you or your child is at
no additional risk of exposure related to this event.
Continue to physical distance, wear facial coverings, and wash hands.
Continue to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. If symptoms develop, even if mild, contact your
health care provider.
The safety and wellness of the students and staff in our district is a top priority. We are working closely with the
Kitsap Public Health District as they conduct case investigation and contact tracing. As soon as we have
updated information related to building closures, we will share that with you. If you have additional questions,
please contact SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIMARY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL.
