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Welcome to

Orientation 2020-2021

Kenilworth TEAM

Hasan Suzuk- Executive Director

Hazel Regis- Principal

Elkhan Akhundov- Assistant Principal ( Dean of Academics)

Travis Short-Dean of Students

Nurse Trine- School Nurse

Lauren Allen- Director of Community Affairs

Alyssa O’Brien- ESS Coordinator

Ciara Hart- Social Emotional Learning Coordinator

Chaniece Saunders- PBIS Coordinator

But First….

About Kenilworth

Our MissionKenilworth Science and Technology Charter School creates a safe, healthy and student-centered learning environment that cultivates the knowledge and skills necessary for academic excellence, STEM careers and character development.

Our VisionKenilworth Science and Technology Charter School’s vision prepares students for high school, college and competitive career opportunities through an innovative approach and a challenging STEM-focused curriculum with the goal of empowering students to become productive and responsible citizens.

Virtual and Hybrid OptionsKenilworth will offer only hybrid or virtual models for the

2020-2021 school year.

● Parents will choose fully virtual or hybrid with a commitment survey closer to in person start date

● HYBRID: Instruction via a combination of face-to-face and virtual models ○ To start after Labor Day

● VIRTUAL: Instruction via a 100% virtual model with either synchronous and/or asynchronous learning

Information About Starting Virtually August 10th

● August 5 - August 8 Virtual Onboarding● Reserve your onboarding class● Week of August 10 : Virtual Learning will start for all students● Students will start attending online classes and working on assignments

Kenilworth Opportunities● STEM integration throughout the school● All students will earn high school credit● Well-rounded education

○ PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System)○ SEL (Social Emotional Learning)○ Ancillary classes○ One-on-one Tutoring○ Advisory○ Clubs

Safety for Hybrid Students

Monitoring Your Student’s HealthAt Home:

● Fever 100.4 or higher-keep at home and alert the school● Sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea, headache-keep at home

and alert the school (student may have no symptoms)● Parents are encouraged to get student tested for Covid and student may

not return until cleared by a doctor (doctor’s note)

At School:

● Temps taken daily (on arrival and dismissal and more often if needed● If any signs/symptoms present, student will be taken to the isolation room

and parent will be called to pick up student and are encouraged to get student tested for Covid

● Student may not return until cleared by a doctor (doctor’s note)

Hygiene Protocols

Medication protocols:

● If your child will need to keep/take medications during school, please contact the school nurse at 766-8112 (9a-3p) or come to the school (9a-3p)

Preventative measures for Covid:● Social distancing of six feet apart at all times (on buses,in school)● Students will not switch classroom● Wearing masks (cloth recommended by Centers for Disease Control)

○ School will provide at least one fabric mask and will have disposable masks if a mask is forgotten by a student

● Washing hands or using hand sanitizer - if washing hands not possible● Sanitizing stations in each classroom and in hallways● Frequent cleaning/sanitizing by janitorial staff● No use of water fountains (may bring water bottle: 12-13 ounces)● Signs regarding Covid (s/s, distance measures, handwashing, etc)

Academics

Virtual/Hybrid Expectations

Attendance ExpectationsVirtual

● We will take attendance for all live sessions● Students must attend 2 live sessions per core subject per week (Total 8)● Students must attend 2 live sessions for ancillary and lab per week (Total 6)● Students must attend 14 live sessions per week

Hybrid

● Students will attend 2 live sessions for ancillary and lab per week (Total 6)● We will take attendance for all live sessions● If the student has an excuse to be absent, inform the front office

Virtual Classes Expectations:

● Arrive to class on time and stay for the entire class● Cameras should be on during live classes. Microphone should be

muted.● Students should be dressed appropriately

○ Be aware of background noise● Parents and students should be mindful of conversations, music,

and TV that are occuring during student’s live sessions● All live sessions will be recorded● Further expectations and teacher expectations will be shared during

the first days

Virtual/Hybrid Expectations

Lessons and Classes

Students will have all core classes

● ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies● We will continue to follow Tier 1 curriculum● Tutoring will be offered for all core classes● Schoology - Learning Management System

Students will have ancillary classes

● PE (For Hybrid), Art, Foreign Language, Coding, Business Applications

Students will have lab classes, and weekly reading program

● ELA and Math lab● DEAR, AR, Newsela

Sample Schedule - Full Virtual

Sample Schedule - Hybrid

Grading Policy● Students will be graded for mastery as well as

completion● Students and Parents will be able to check grades

through PowerSchool and Schoology○ Parents should check grades at least once a

week○ Schedule meetings with teachers when needed○ Make sure students follow deadlines for graded

assignments - reach out to your teacher immediately if there are technology problems

● We follow a 7 point grading scale

Distance Learning Tips1. Make a schedule2. Select a workspace

- Find a quiet place where you can focus on work

3. Break up assignments- Not all assignments can or should be done

in one sitting- Do some work every school day

4. Maintain open communication with teachers5. Give yourself incentives and rewards for

completing work and getting good grades6. Take time away from your computer and

phone over the weekend

Support Systems for Students and Parents

At home and at school students will receive supports for their academics and behavior:

○ Special Education Services and accommodations○ 504 plan accommodations○ English Language Services and accommodations○ Counseling Services○ SEL

Parents can see student work and grades using Schoology and PowerSchool

Teachers will have office hours to support parents and students

Getting Ready for the School Year

Check-List of things parents need to know

Complete all of this before Onboarding call (August 5-8)

● Communication● Supply List● Success Portal● Learning Device (check out

10am-2pm on Saturday, August 1)

● Internet

August 5- August 8

● Onboarding call with the grade level teachers

August 10

● Virtual learningstarts

Transportation & Food Services● All parents will be contacted by phone

once pick up times have been processed through First Student(225-262-7699).

● New parents & parents making address changes:○ Bus forms can be filled in and

turned in via the front office.

Food Services

● Pick up or Mail delivery (pending)

Enrollment

If you haven’t applied:

● Apply online at www.kenilworthschool.org

If you have applied & not completed registration:

● Drop-off or email registration documents to

the front office

● Make sure to scan documents (You can use a

free app on your phone!)

Any Questions?Office Phone: 225-766-8111

Mobile Number: 225-436-3581

Email: [email protected]

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