We appreciate our staff and families' patience as we work together through an extraordinary, complex, and unprecedented challenge to continue learning for all students. Late Tuesday night, the California Department of Education
issued updated guidance for public school districts
to support the implementation of distance learning options for students. Today's updated answers to questions, as always, are subject to change as circumstances rapidly evolve:
Did the Governor direct schools to stay closed for the rest of the school year?
No. However, the District is preparing for the possibility to be closed for the rest of the year and will communicate updates to families as details are available.
When can we expect the District to launch distance learning?
While this timeline is subject to change, here is the District's tentative plan for the coming days:
March 18-20
:
- Principals are reaching out to teachers and families to assess existing access to technology. Principals will work with teachers and families to gather materials from their classrooms to take home.
- The District will deploy resources (Chromebooks, mobile devices, etc.) to students and teachers as need is identified.
- Special Education staff will continue to coordinate resources to support students with disabilities.
- In the meantime, any teacher that is ready to resume instruction may do so, and optional enrichment is also provided.
March 23-26
:
- Schools will work with the District to create materials and implement the District's formal distance learning plan.
- Principals and teachers will communicate with families periodically during the transition to ensure access to materials.
- The District will coordinate remote training for teachers who need assistance.
Friday, March 27:
All schools tentatively launch remote lessons.
Will there be state testing this spring?
No. The state confirmed today that statewide testing will be suspended this year due to widespread school closures.
If school is closed for the remainder of the year, how will this impact high school seniors?
We realize this is a stressful time for high school seniors and families across California, and we recognize the need to keep our students on track to graduate. Our phased-in plan for distance learning will address these concerns, and we will work with our teachers, counselors, and school sites to communicate next steps as they are available. Plans for graduation ceremonies are pending further guidance.
Will meal distribution continue?
Yes! Unless we receive different guidance from state or county officials, we will continue distributing meals Monday through Friday, 11a.m. to noon, at the following seven locations:
- Cordova Meadows Elementary
- Cordova Villa Elementary
- Rancho Cordova Elementary
- Mills Middle School
- White Rock Elementary
- Williamson Elementary
- Theodore Judah Elementary
Important:
A student must be present, but ID is not required. We will have drive-up and walk-up options. Meals will include lunch, in addition to a breakfast for the next day.
If you are in a car, please stay in your car and we will hand-deliver your child's meal to you.
If you walk up, we ask all those who arrive to practice social distancing; stand six feet apart and remain in groups of no more than ten. Our principals and leadership will be on hand to help with line control.
Stay connected:
Should anything change we will update our community as soon as possible through all available communication channels including our website (www.fcusd.org/coronavirus), our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), and direct text, email, and phone calls.
