We want to welcome everyone back to school. This school year will be like none other because of COVID-19, but it will be a great year. There has been more preparation done, in the name of safety, because of our concern for the safety of our students and staff. The safety of students and staff has driven our decision making.

Malakoff ISD staff has been busy preparing the physical buildings for the upcoming start of school. All rooms have been sanitized, and antibacterial soap has been strategically placed throughout the buildings, and on the buses. Signage has been put in place, ensuring that staff and students wash their hands, keep social distance, and know when and where to wear their masks. All staff and students will fill out a medical screening questionnaire before entering the buildings, and temperatures will be taken each morning.

The district has purchased, along with what the State has furnished, enough PPEs for each campus. All staff will receive training on the proper safety procedures to ensure that all students are safe. According to the Governor’s directive, all students from fourth grade up will wear masks, until such time the order is lifted. All students riding the bus will wear masks coming to and from school. Classrooms have been arranged to accommodate social distancing as much as possible. All athletic and PE classes will practice social distancing and utilize outside facilities when allowable.

If a certified case of COVID-19 is detected, the staff has been trained on the proper procedure to take as far as isolation of the individual and notification of appropriate authorities. All interested parties will be notified, and if necessary, the school will be closed until such time it is safe to return.

If your student is one of those who will be learning at home, we are prepared to provide the technology needed. The district has purchased additional devices as well as hotspots to help alleviate the lack of internet. We want all students to be successful, whether they are attending class in person or virtually.

This year will be different from what we experienced last spring. Student’s attendance must be accounted for, either in person or virtually, to be marked present that day. We will need to make contact with each student each day, and each student must be accountable for the work assigned. Grading will return to what we know as normal. All assignments will be graded and recorded.

 We are excited to start another school year and to see our students. Please know that everything is being done with the child’s welfare being our number one priority. We are also concerned about the gap that may exist in each child’s education. Plans are also being made to diagnosis each child’s placement and to close that gap so that they will be prepared for this year’s grade level and advancement.

We want to thank each parent for your patience and cooperation through these last few months. We know it has not been easy, and you are to be commended for your efforts. We ask for your continued support as we begin another year.

 It is always a great day to be a TIGER!

The Student Self Screener form should be filled out weekly. It must be submitted before your child comes on campus Monday mornings. Parents must ensure they do not send a child to school if the child has COVID-19 symptoms, been exposed, or is lab-confirmed with COVID-19. If the student or parent answered "YES" to any of the questions:

The administrators at Malakoff ISD have been busy making preparations for the opening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year. First and foremost, is the effort to ensure that all safety precautions are in place and that the campuses are prepared to accept the staff and students.

In looking at the beginning of school, the team has decided to start school on an abbreviated schedule. Classes will begin at 8:00 am as usual, but all campuses will have a staggered dismissal beginning at 1:30 pm at the Middle School and Tool campus, 1:40 at Malakoff Elementary and 1:45 at Malakoff High School. Parent pick-up will be at 1:30 pm for Malakoff Elementary and 1:20 pm at Tool Elementary. This schedule will be followed until the school breaks on September 4^th for Labor Day. A decision will be made at that time to continue the abbreviated schedule or to begin regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. on September 8^th.

We look forward to the 2020-2021 school year and are excited to have everyone returning to school. We appreciate the cooperation we have had from our parents, and we anticipate having a great year. Thank you to all our stakeholders, and it’s always a great day to be a Tiger!

Back to School 2020-2021

Malakoff ISD Parent Commitment Form

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and guidance from the Texas Education Agency, Malakoff ISD will be offering TWO types of instructional delivery for the 2020-2021 school year. Parents may choose their preference. Each type will be described below. Read each option carefully and make your selection. Parents looking for further details may refer to the MISD Back to School Plan posted to the district website, primary contact emails, and social media.

Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19 y la orientación de la Agencia de Educación de Texas, Malakoff ISD ofrecerá DOS tipos de entrega de instrucción para el año escolar 2020-2021. Los padres pueden elegir su preferencia. Cada tipo se describirá a continuación. Lea cada opción cuidadosamente y haga su selección. Los padres que buscan más detalles pueden consultar el Plan de Regreso a la Escuela de MISD publicado en el sitio web del distrito, los correos electrónicos de contacto principales y las redes sociales.

Please note that students may switch to a different instructional delivery method only at the end of a six weeks grading term. The option you choose on this form will be the instructional delivery method that your student will utilize when school begins. **If you change your mind between the time you complete this form and August 19th, please contact your campus directly.**

❏    Available to all students, PK - 12

❏    Students will follow the traditional schedule, attending school 5 days per week.

❏    Enhanced sanitation protocols on our campuses will be followed throughout the day.

❏    Social distancing measures will be implemented wherever possible.

❏    Masks or face shields will be required for students in grades 4-12 when required by executive order.

❏    Disponible para todos los estudiantes, PK - 12

❏    Los estudiantes seguirán el horario tradicional, asistiendo a la escuela 5 días a la semana.

❏    Se seguirán protocolos de saneamiento en nuestros campus durante el día.

❏    Las medidas de distanciamiento social se implementarán siempre que sea posible.

❏    Se requerirán máscaras o caretas para los estudiantes en los grados 4-12, cuando así lo requiera una orden ejecutiva.

❏    Available to all students, PK - 12

❏    All work will be done online, so a computer and an Internet connection will be necessary.

❏    Learning opportunities will be both synchronous and asynchronous.

❏    Synchronous activities will include real-time activities like Google Meet video chats or possible in-person sessions with limited exposure to others (such as completing a hands-on lab activity at a secondary campus).

❏    Disponible para todos los estudiantes, PK - 12

❏    Todo el trabajo se realizará en línea, por lo que será necesaria una computadora y una conexión a Internet.

❏    Las oportunidades de aprendizaje serán sincrónicas y asincrónicas.

❏    Las actividades sincrónicas incluirán actividades en tiempo real como chats de video de Google Meet o posibles sesiones en persona con exposición limitada a otros (como completar una actividad práctica de laboratorio en un campus secundario).

❏    Asynchronous instruction is NOT real-time and may be accomplished through independent activities and self-directed participation. Students will utilize Google Classroom to obtain instruction and submit assignments.

❏    Both synchronous and asynchronous instruction will require daily participation.

❏    Students will be expected to log in each day that school is in session, communicate with their teachers, and make adequate progress toward meeting their educational goals.

❏     A caregiver will need to be available to support younger students in navigating the daily schedule and providing assistance with the learning as needed.

❏     Remote Learners WILL NOT be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities.

❏    La instrucción asincrónica NO es en tiempo real y se puede lograr a través de actividades independientes y participación autodirigida. Los estudiantes utilizarán Google Classroom para obtener instrucción y enviar tareas.

❏    La instrucción síncrona y asíncrona requerirá la participación diaria.

❏    Se espera que los estudiantes inicien sesión cada día que la escuela está en sesión, se comuniquen con sus maestros y hagan un progreso adecuado para alcanzar sus metas educativas.

❏    brindar asistencia con el aprendizaje según sea

❏      Los estudiantes remotos NO podrán participar en actividades extracurriculares.

 ❏    Expectations for coursework and guidelines for grading for Face-to-Face Learning and Remote Learning will be the same.

❏    Attendance requirements are the same for Face-to-Face Learning and Remote Learning. Students must attend at least 90% of the instructional days in the school calendar to be awarded credit and/or advanced to the next grade level.

❏    Once a parent makes a choice for Remote Learning, they will be locked into that instructional delivery method until the end of the grading period.

❏    In an effort to improve safety and reduce the number of students on a bus, Malakoff ISD is asking parents who are able to provide transportation for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

❏    Las expectativas para los cursos y las pautas para calificar para el Aprendizaje Presincial y el Aprendizaje Remoto serán las mismas.

❏    Los requisitos de asistencia son los mismos para el aprendizaje Presencial y el Aprendizaje Remoto. Los estudiantes deben asistir al menos al 90% de los días de instrucción en el calendario escolar para recibir créditos y / o avanzar al siguiente grado.

❏    Una vez que un padre elige el Aprendizaje Remoto, se encerrará en ese método de entrega de instrucción hasta el final del período de calificación.

❏    En un esfuerzo por mejorar la seguridad y reducir el número de estudiantes en un autobús, Malakoff ISD está pidiendo a los padres que puedan proporcionar transporte a sus hijos durante la pandemia COVID-19.

If you are able to complete online, please answer each question on the electronic form included in the document. When complete, please click the submit button. Please be sure to use the form associated with your child(rens) campus. 

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