Registration Opens For Families Changing Learning Models For Trimester 3 In South Washington County

Woodbury MN

26 January, 2021

5:58 AM

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Press release from South Washington County Schools: January 25, 2021 South Washington County Schools has opened its online registration for families who wish to change learning models for trimester three. The trimester runs from March 16 to the end of the school year. The learning models available for trimester three include: District learning model Currently, students are in different learning models depending on grade levels. The district's learning models could change due to lower or higher COVID-19 infection rates and other factors. Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) Students will be engaged in distance learning throughout trimester three, even if the district shifts to another learning model. The registration form is only for families who want to change learning models for trimester three. Please carefully review the steps below before registering. DEADLINE - 11:59 p.m. | Sunday, Feb. 7 Who is the registration for? Families changing from the district learning model to the Virtual Learning Academy Families changing from the Virtual Learning Academy to the district learning model What if I change to the district learning model? Your child will attend their assigned school in the district learning model. Depending on grade levels, SoWashCo is currently in distance learning and in-person learning models. The learning models could change based on lower or higher COVID-19 infection rates and other factors related to staffing, illness and classroom space. District learning models could include in-person learning for all students, distance learning at home or hybrid learning (a combination of both) Please note: Elementary students (K-5) will not be assigned a classroom teacher until shortly before the start of trimester three. Secondary (6-12) courses and teacher assignments are not guaranteed. If secondary students change to the district learning model from the Virtual Learning Academy, schedules may change in order to accommodate classroom capacity. What if I change to the Virtual Learning Academy? Your child will be engaged in distance learning throughout trimester three, even if the district shifts to another learning model. Your child will still be enrolled in their assigned school. Please note: Elementary students (K-5) students may be taught by teachers from across the district, rather than their child's assigned school. Can I change learning models after the deadline? No. Completing the form is a commitment to that learning model for all of trimester three. The deadline will not be extended. What if I do nothing? Your child's current learning model will stay the same for trimester three. If you need to make a change in learning models, click the register button below. REGISTER This press release was produced by South Washington County Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.