Dear LNC Families,

As promised, we are sharing more information about our distance learning option for our families to consider, understanding that some have circumstances that make hybrid learning (half in-person and half at-home) unwise or unattractive. LNC is committed to providing a viable option to keep all of its students progressing academically whether they are learning in-person part time or at-home all of the time.

Please review this distance learning at LNC document very carefully so you are fully aware of the elements of distance learning in order to make a sound decision for your family. Distance learning is a quarter-long commitment (through December 22).

To further explain distance learning to our families, we are creating a short video where you will hear straight from your building principal what distance learning looks like at LNC. We anticipate having that video ready to share with you by early next week. If your family is on the fence in your decision, we recommend waiting to view that video as it will provide additional information for you to consider.

It is important to note that electing distance learning does not mean your child will have the same experience as in Plan C’s remote learning. Once we transition to hybrid learning, remote learning as you have come to know it will no longer exist. That is why it is critical that you carefully read the distance learning document and view the video next week before making any decision.

If you plan to have your child return to school for hybrid learning, there is no action you must take. We will automatically plan for that. If you wish to elect distance learning, you will need to tell us that using this form by Sunday, September 27. That deadline should provide families ample time to read the distance learning document, view the video next week and ask us any questions before making that quarter-long commitment.

Lastly, “independent learning” as it was introduced last July no longer exists. While aptly named to reflect the learning style at the time the Reopening Plan was announced, at this point the experience looks very different. Therefore, if you choose to have your student learn at home, you must sign up now; any at-home learning choices made previously will be disregarded.