FAQs
Below are frequently asked questions about our draft plan for Fall 2020. Check back often as we will be updating these questions frequently. Don't see an answer to your question? Email communication@highlineschools.org.
Full Distance Learning
- What will happen to custodial staff? Bus drivers? Nutrition services who aren’t distributing, and other classified staff?
- Will teachers and paraeducators have access to classrooms for materials and resources?
- What is the district doing to support me in the event I need to consider leave?
- When will we transition into a hybrid model?
- How is the district considering my childcare needs and responsibilities at home?
- What are the impacts on my workload? How will the work be sustainable for me?
- When/how will I know about training opportunities and supports for my unique role, content area, and students?
- Will primary students have their own devices or will it be one per household?
- What is a teacher’s work day?
- How will we grade students?
- What should we do about students who are not accessing synchronous instruction?
- Is there an option for in-person family meetings or will all meetings be virtual?
- How will we break students into the small groups?
- How will Family Connection meetings work?
- How will staff do 1-1 student connections?
- What is GoGuardian for Teachers?
- Who needs to be involved in Family Connection meetings?
- What if a teacher gets sick and can’t meet for a synchronous lesson?
- What are the permissions needed for 1:1 contact with students?
- How are we to set up 85-minutes instructional periods in secondary?