April 9, 2020
Dear Middle and Upper School Students and Parents,
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey we shared over the weekend. As a research-informed school, the data you provided is so important as we continue to improve distance learning and ensure continuity of education for our students during this unprecedented time. Thanks to the connections we have forged through the CTTL, we have also been able to draw on a wide network of thinkers and peer schools to refine our teaching and learning practices.
Beginning Monday, we will be implementing a new schedule for our Middle and Upper School students. This schedule will bring a regularity to class times, which we are reducing to 45 minutes per class based on strongly aligned feedback from our students, teachers, and parents. The new schedule will balance direct instruction with the need for healthy “screen breaks” between each class and provide additional “office hours” time for students to receive assistance from teachers. The new schedule will include a standard daily lunch time across divisions and grades, hopefully making it easier for families to handle midday meals.
Next week, we will share complete details of our updated Distance Learning Plan 2.0. Thank you for your continued trust and support of our faculty as we work together to educate your children.
Faithfully,
