2020-2021 School Year – Elementary School
The 2020-2021 virtual instruction model provides students with, on average, 3 hours of synchronous learning with their teachers four days each week. The remaining instructional time is designated for students to complete asynchronous learning activities and assignments.
Students also have daily opportunities to access additional synchronous supports.
Pre-K Students
In the virtual instruction model, prekindergarten students will engage in daily synchronous lessons four days a week. Lessons will be interdisciplinary in nature, with a focus on literacy, science, social- emotional learning and mathematics, and will be delivered in both the small- and whole-group setting.
Small-group instruction will be differentiated to meet the individual needs of learners, while whole- group instruction will allow students the opportunity to interact with their classmates in an inclusive setting.
Teachers will utilize the Connect4Learning curriculum to deliver instruction through Google Meet.
Students also will engage in asynchronous learning activities and assignments using the Canvas learning management system. Depending on the type of pre-K program, students also may engage in asynchronous eLearning assignments. Asynchronous learning activities will be aligned to the Maryland Early Learning Standards (language & literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, healthy, physical education, fine arts and social foundations) and current units of instruction in the Connect4Learning program.
K–5 Students
Students in grades K-5 will engage in synchronous lessons four days a week via Google Meet in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), language arts and mathematics.
Students will engage in science, social studies or health via Google Meet two days each week. During the second quarter, students will engage in asynchronous and synchronous health content work.
Elementary students also will engage in related arts synchronous lessons via Google Meet two days each week. The related arts classes will rotate each week so that students will participate in art, music, physical education, technology and library media.
Elementary students will engage in synchronous lessons 2.5-3 hours on each of the four synchronous days. For each synchronous lesson, students are expected to participate in the lesson, respond to questions and participate in class activities.
In addition, elementary students in grades K-5 will engage in asynchronous assignments, (e.g. science, social studies, and related arts follow up tasks; independent reading; writing assignments; mathematics tasks and eLearning experiences with Lexia Core5 and DreamBox) for 8-9 hours each week.
Teachers will post asynchronous weekly assignments and eLearning experiences by Monday at 8:30 a.m., and which will be due by the start of class the following Monday.
Sample Pre-K Student Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect 9:00-9:30 |
Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect 9:00-9:30 |
Asynchronous Assignments (45-60 mins):
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Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect 9:00-9:30 |
Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect 9:00-9:30 |
Break & Free Play 9:30-10:10 |
Break & Free Play 9:30-10:10 |
Break & Free Play 9:30-10:10 |
Break & Free Play 9:30-10:10 |
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Small Group Learning 10:10-10:30, 10:35-10:55, or 11:00-11:20 |
Small Group Learning 10:10-10:30, 10:35-10:55, or 11:00-11:20 |
Small Group Learning 10:10-10:30, 10:35-10:55, or 11:00-11:20 |
Small Group Learning 10:10-10:30, 10:35-10:55, or 11:00-11:20 |
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Lunch, Free Play, Rest 11:20-12:45 |
Lunch, Free Play, Rest 11:20-12:45 |
Lunch, Free Play, Rest 11:20-12:45 |
Lunch, Free Play, Rest 11:20-12:45 |
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Synchronous Supports may include
12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Supports may include
12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Supports may include
12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Supports may include
12:45-1:45 |
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Whole Group Fast Focus and Closure 1:45-2:00 |
Whole Group Fast Focus and Closure 1:45-2:00 |
Whole Group Fast Focus and Closure 1:45-2:00 |
Whole Group Fast Focus and Closure 1:45-2:00 |
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Break & Free Play 2:00-3:00 |
Break & Free Play 2:00-3:00 |
Break & Free Play 2:00-3:00 |
Break & Free Play 2:00-3:00 |
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Asynchronous Work
3:00-3:50 |
Asynchronous Work
3:00-3:50 |
Asynchronous Work
3:00-3:50 |
Asynchronous Work
3:00-3:50 |
Kindergarten Student Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Asynchronous Assignments (3 hrs):
Small group supports could include:
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
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Synchronous Supports 10:25-11:15 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 10:25-11:15 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 10:25-11:15 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 10:25-11:15 could include:
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Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
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Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
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Grade K Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 1:50-2:40 |
Grade K Related Arts 1:50-2:40 |
Grade K Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 1:50-2:40 |
Grade K Related Arts 1:50-2:40 |
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Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50
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Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50
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Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50
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Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50
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Grade 1 Student Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Asynchronous Assignments (3 hrs):
Small group supports could include :
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
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Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15
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Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15
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Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15
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Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15
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Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
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Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
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Synchronous Supports 1:50-2:40 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 1:50-2:40 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 1:50-2:40 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 1:50-2:40 could include:
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Grade 1 Related Arts 2:50-3:45 |
Grade 1 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 2:50-3:40 |
Grade 1 Related Arts 2:50-3:45 |
Grade 1 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 2:50-3:40 |
Grade 2 Student Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Asynchronous Assignments (3 hrs):
Possible Activities:
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
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Grade 2 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 10:25-11:15 |
Grade 2 Related Arts 10:25-11:15 |
Grade 2 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 10:25-11:15 |
Grade 2 Related Arts 10:25-11:15 |
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Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
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Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
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Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50
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Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50
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Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50
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Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50
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Synchronous Supports 2:50-3:45 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 2:50-3:45 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 2:50-3:45 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 2:50-3:45 could include:
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Grade 3 Student Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Asynchronous Assignments (3 hrs):
Possible Activities:
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
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Synchronous Supports 10:25-11:15 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 10:25-11:15 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 10:25-11:15 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 10:25-11:15 could include:
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Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
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Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
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Related Arts 1:50-2:45 |
Grade 3 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 1:50-2:40 |
Related Arts 1:50-2:45 |
Grade 3 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 1:50-2:40 |
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Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50
Or
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Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50
Or
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Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50
Or
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Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50
Or
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Grade 4 Student Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Asynchronous Assignments (3 hrs):
Small group supports could include:
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
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Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15
Or
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Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15
Or
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Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15
Or
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Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15
Or
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Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
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Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
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Synchronous Supports 1:50-2:45 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 1:50-2:45 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 1:50-2:45 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 1:50-2:45 could include:
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Grade 4 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 2:50-3:40 |
Grade 4 Related Arts 2:50-3:45 |
Grade 4 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 2:50-3:40 |
Grade 4 Related Arts 2:50-3:45 |
Grade 5 Student Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Asynchronous Assignments (3 hrs):
Possible Activities:
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Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Morning Meeting/SEL 9:00-9:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction/ 9:15-10:15 |
Synchronous ELA Instruction 9:15-10:15 |
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Grade 5 Related Arts 10:25-11:15 |
Grade 5 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 10:25-11:10 |
Grade 5 Related Arts 10:25-11:15 |
Grade 5 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 10:25-11:15 |
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Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45 |
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Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
Synchronous Mathematics Instruction 12:45-1:45 |
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Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50
Or
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Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50
Or
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Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50
Or
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Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50
Or
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Synchronous Supports 2:50-3:45 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 2:50-3:45 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 2:50-3:45 could include:
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Synchronous Supports 2:50-3:45 could include:
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Modified Schedules for Early Dismissal Days
Pre-K – Scheduled Three Hour Early Dismissal Virtual Schedules
Full Day Pre-K
Student Day: 9:00-12:05
- 9:00-9:30 – Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect
- 9:30-10:00 – Synchronous Supports
- 10:00-10:30 – Break & Asynchronous Work
- 10:30-10:50 – Small Group 1
- 10:55-11:15 – Small Group 2
- 11:20-11:40 – Small Group 3
- 11:45-12:05 – Whole Group Fast Focus & Closure
Half-Day Morning or Afternoon Pre-K
There is no half-day Pre-K/RECC during Quarter 3 early dismissals.
Grades K-5 – Scheduled Three Hour Early Dismissal Virtual Schedule
Student Day: 9:00-12:45
Grade K | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | |
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9:00-9:30 | Mathematics | Language Arts | Mathematics | Language Arts | Mathematics | Language Arts |
9:35-10:20 | Synchronous Supports | Break & Asynchronous Work | Related Arts or Content* | Synchronous Supports | Break & Asynchronous Work | Related Arts or Content* |
10:25-10:55 | Language Arts | Mathematics | Language Arts | Mathematics | Language Arts | Mathematics |
11:05-11:50 | Related Arts or Content* | Synchronous Supports | Break & Asynchronous Work | Related Arts or Content* | Synchronous Supports | Break & Asynchronous Work |
12:00-12:45 | Break & Asynchronous Work | Related Arts or Content* | Synchronous Supports | Break & Asynchronous Work | Related Arts or Content* | Synchronous Supports |
If students have two related arts classes on the scheduled half day, the related arts classes will run as follows:
- Grades K & 3: Related Arts 1: 11:05–11:25, Related Arts 2: 11:30–11:50
- Grades 1 & 4: Related Arts 1: 12:00–12:20, Related Arts 2: 12:25–12:45
- Grades 2 & 5: Related Arts 1: 9:35–9:55, Related Arts 2: 10:00–10:20