September 02, 2020
Cultivating minds and hearts through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Virtual Town Hall Tomorrow at Noon!
Join us tomorrow at noon on Facebook for Great Hearts Live Oak's Virtual Town Hall! Headmaster Audelo and our school leaders will be explaining our Campus-Based Plan and what it looks like for all students, both distance learning and brick and mortar. Facebook users and non-Facebook users alike are able to tune-in using the link below.
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for the Virtual Town Hall. In an effort to answer all questions directly and promptly, please view frequently asked questions below.
  1. Will parents be allowed to tour the campus before campus-based instruction begins? Due to our commitment to maintaining physical distancing and in order to give our staff the time they need to prepare for the safe arrival of our scholars, we are not offering tours at this time. Until we can reinstate tours, you are invited to take a virtual tour of one of our Arizona campuses.
  2. I have multiple children. During phase-in, can they come to school on the same days? Yes, all siblings will be in the same group, either Owls or Oaks.
  3. What will scholars do on distance learning days during the phase-in period? When students are not on campus during the phase-in period, they will be utilizing Google Classroom for their instruction.
  4. Once the phase-in is complete, will my campus-based scholar still have a Google Classroom? Yes. While campus-based learners will no longer be using Google Classroom to access instruction and submit assignments, their accounts will remain active and updated to facilitate strong parent-teacher communication and in the event a campus-based scholar needs to stay home due to illness or quarantine.
  5. Can you clarify what campus-based schooling will look like? Will my child be sitting at their computer all day? Instruction for campus-based learners will be predominantly live, with some allowance given for pre-recorded instruction of content that requires high-quality (unmasked) audio and visual--for example, a Spalding or vocal lesson. These videos will be projected into the classroom such that students will not need devices while they are on campus.
  6. How much time will students be confined to a desk? Students need fresh air and movement! Please tune in to the Virtual Town Hall for details on how we will provide for the kinesthetic needs of our scholars while still keeping them protected.
  7. Will my scholar have the same teacher and classmates for campus-based learning? Most students will remain in their same section, regardless of whether they are enrolled in distance or campus-based learning. (A few students will have their section changed within the next week to maximize the ability to socially distance students in the classroom. If you child's section is changing, your classroom teacher will let you know via e-mail.)
  8. Will my distance learning student interact with campus-based learners? Yes! Teachers and administration are working hard on creating opportunities for our students to interact as a cohesive community. For instance, because distance learners will remain in their current sections along with their campus-based classmates, Zoom lunches will provide an important time for friendship and conversation between distance and campus-based learners.
  9. Will students be allowed on the playground? Yes, students will have access to the field and playground with appropriate safeguards. Students will remain in their class pods and socially distanced, and sections will be assigned to rotating play zones. Equipment will be thoroughly disinfected between uses, and scholars will wash and disinfect their hands before and after play.
  10. What percentage of students are you expecting back on campus this quarter? We are expecting approximately 65% of our students to participate in campus-based learning. On September 25, when all campus-based learners are present, we expect most classrooms to accommodate 20-21 students.
  11. If I opted to keep my child in distance learning, how long will they be enrolled in distance-learning? If you selected distance learning for your scholar, they will remain in the distance learning program until the end of the quarter. At that time you will have the choice to either re-enroll them in distance-learning or choose campus-based learning.
  12. Are we able to change our decision? All requests for distance-learning will be granted, and the student will remain in the distance-learning program for the remainder of the quarter. Requests to change preference to campus-based instruction should be submitted to our registrar, Mrs. Hart.
  13. How long will students be required to wear masks at school, and when will the policy be re-evaluated? Please view the Great Hearts Texas Face Covering Policy for specific details on when students are required to wear face coverings. Great Hearts Texas is carefully following the guidance of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and local/state government mandates.
  14. Will masks have to be worn at all times? Please see view the Great Hearts Texas Face Covering Policy for specific details on when students are required to wear face coverings.
  15. Are fanny packs replacing backpacks? No. Fanny packs are for students to wear to recess, lunch, etc., in order to keep their mask and personal hand sanitizer safe and clean. Backpacks are still necessary for transporting materials in and out of the building at arrival and dismissal.
  16. Will there be temperature checks for students and teachers prior to entry to campus? Students and staff are asked to complete daily temperature checks and screenings at home prior to arriving to campus. Please view the video from our District Nurse for more specific details.
  17. Will we be notified if someone on campus tests positive for COVID-19? Please refer to the Great Hearts COVID-19 Response and Reporting Policies here.
  18. If my child is required to quarantine because of an in-school close contact with a positive COVID-19 individual, will their siblings be required to quarantine? Please refer to the Great Hearts COVID-19 Response and Reporting Policies here.
  19. Will my Special Education student receive services during campus-based learning? Yes, all minutes and plans will be followed for distance and campus-based learners. Please reach out to our Special Education Coordinator for specific details.
Important Links to Read before the Virtual Town Hall

Tomorrow's Virtual Town Hall will cover details specific to our Live Oak campus. Please remember that most decisions and policies are network-wide and are followed by all Great Hearts schools. We recommend reading the following links below prior to the Town Hall, as many of the frequently asked questions are answered in these documents.

Great Hearts Safe Return Plan 

Great Hearts Distance Learning Program 

Great Hearts Health Policies for Students and Staff

Great Hearts COVID-19 Response Policies 

Great Hearts Updated Face Coverings Policy


Great Hearts Live Oak Distance Learning Webpage (schedules, parent academy, Zoom help, etc.) 

District Nurse VonBerg Video: Health and Quarantine Specifics 

Whooo's in the Building? GHLO Phase-in Calendar 


GH Texas Hygiene at School Videos
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