Please see the message below that was sent out by Caddo Parish School Board:
Caddo has a plan that includes delaying the start of the school year until August 24, 2020. Safety has been our school’s top priority and we are excited to welcome students back while following guidance from medical professionals.
- Transportation will be provided for all eligible students
- Social distancing will be followed to the maximum extent possible
- Grab-and-go meals for breakfast and lunch will be provided for students
- Students will continue to participate in activities such as recess and PE
In welcoming back our students, three options will be available. Since we are a Prek-8
th
grade school, we have different structures for elementary and middle school.
For elementary grades Prek-5, students will report to school for in-person instruction Monday through Friday.
- Face-to-face instruction will be provided daily Monday through Friday
- Students will remain in static groups
- A strong emphasis will be placed on literacy and numeracy with opportunities for remediation
- Students will remain in static groups with adults rotating into classes to provide instruction
For grades 6-8, we will utilize a hybrid model. Students with last names beginning with A – K is our
A Group
and will attend school in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays with virtual instruction from home Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Students with the last name beginning with L – Z is our
B Group
and will attend school in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays with virtual instruction from home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Social distancing, use of masks and hand hygiene will be practiced throughout the day to protect students and staff.
- Students will be taught by their teachers throughout the week whether in person or virtual
- Grab-and-go meals provided for days when students are not at the campus
If you are not comfortable with either of these plans to begin school, an all virtual option has been made available to each family. In the virtual model, students will learn from teachers right here at Turner Elementary Middle School. They will receive the same level of instruction as those in person while learning from home using Caddo’s new, user-friendly online platform, Canvas. Canvas is the national leader in virtual learning supports for schools and is used by more than 2,000 schools and districts across the nation. The user-friendly platform is customized based on grade level and teacher preferences. Training will be made available to parents. Devices needed to complete schoolwork will be distributed as needed.
- Students will be taught by certified teachers at their school
- All student work will be assessed for a grade based on the Board’s grading policy
- Instruction will be offered live and as well as on demand
A survey is placed below, for you to select the learning model best for your child. To help us better prepare for August 24
th
, please respond to the survey by
August 1, 2020
.
Thank you for being a part of the Turner Elementary Middle School family. We look forward to safely providing your child the highest quality education possible through these difficult times. Take care
*If you have already completed the survey, thank you and you are all set. If you have not completed the survey, please complete it before August 1st so we can begin creating balanced rosters.
Survey to complete:
Click picture below to access the district's video of reopening.
