2020-2021 School Year
- Letters from Central Administration- Most Recent 6/8/21
- Reopening Addendum (4/29/21), Guidance (3/11/2021), 2020-2021 Reopening Plan, Change in Learning Preference & Information
- K – 6 Remote Asynchronous Learning Days
- Testing and Contact Tracing Plan
- NYS Department Of Health Information & Toolkit Pre K- 12
- State & Parent Dashboard for COVID-19
- Re-Opening Frequently Asked Questions
- Town Hall Parent Meeting Videos & Presentations Shown
- Elementary - Fully Remote Explanation
- Secondary - Fully Remote Explanation
Letters from Central Administration- Most Recent 6/8/21
Reopening Addendum (4/29/21), Guidance (3/11/2021), 2020-2021 Reopening Plan, Change in Learning Preference & Information
Addendum to Reopening Plan 5/3/21 | Onteora中央學區 新冠疫情重新開放計劃附錄 | Distrito Escolar Central de Onteora Anexo al plan de reapertura de COVID-19 |
OCSD 2020-2021 Reopening Plan 9/1/20 | 重新打開計劃。 | Plan de Reapertura |
Onteora Central School District is offering different learning options for Elementary (K-6) and Secondary (7-12). New parents can choose:
Elementary Students: Opt in to have your child learn fully remotely (all online, from home) or come to school full time (5 days a week). Send an email with your preference to Sharon Wood at swood@onteora.k12.ny.us.
Secondary Students: For questions about, or to change your child’s learning preference, please contact: ohs@onteora.k12.ny.us for high school students or joconnor@onteora.k12.ny.us for middle school students.
In-Person Instructions Days:
Hybrid Learning Cohorts are as follows: Cohort 1 (A-F), Cohort 2 (G-L), Cohort 3 (M-R), Cohort 4 (S-Z)
In-Person Instructions Days:
Cohort One & Two will receive in-person learning on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Cohort Three & Four will receive in-person learning on Thursdays and Fridays.
*Please note that students will remain assigned to cohorts in case we need to shift learning models.
All students will remain remote on Wednesdays will receive asynchronous instruction on all other days.
Hours of instructional time are not defined as a student’s time spent in front of a teacher or in front of a screen, but time engaged in standards-based learning under the guidance and direction of a teacher.
Change in Learning Preference (Quarter 3)
Elementary
Due to students' safety, space constraints, and transportation issues, we will consider a change in Learning Preference for elementary students 2 weeks before the marking period ends. If you are remaining with your current Learning Model NO ACTION is required.
If you would like to request a change of your child's Learning Preference for the second quarter, please apply to do so by doing the following:
Email your building principal with the subject line of "Change in Learning Preference, Quarter 3" and include the following information in your email:
- Student First and Last Name
- Student Grade Level
- Your Learning Preference choice (Remote or In-Person)
You will receive an email notification confirming receipt of the request within 2 school days.
Please note: For elementary students we will require at least 2 weeks' notice, and we reserve the right to alter delivery models based on students' safety, space constraints, and transportation issues.
For your convenience:
- Mr. Buono - Bennett Elementary Principal gbuono@onteora.k12.ny.us
- Ms. Fallo- Phoenicia Elementary Principal efallo@onteora.k12.ny.us
- Mr. Richards - Woodstock Elementary Principal srichards@onteora.k12.ny.us
If you are requesting a change in Learning Preference outside of this window, due to an extenuating circumstance click here
Secondary
Students in grades 7-12 may request a change in Learning Preference at anytime. Parents should email their building principal with their request.
- Ms. O'Connor - Middle School Principal joconnor@onteora.k12.ny.us
- Mr. Edelman - High School Principal ohs@onteora.k12.ny.us
K – 6 Remote Asynchronous Learning Days
NOVEMBER 2020 | |
Friday, November 6 | Tuesday, November 17 |
DECEMBER 2020 | |
Friday, December 4 | Tuesday, December 15 |
JANUARY 2021 | |
NO SCHOOL – New Year’s Day | Tuesday, January 19 |
FEBRUARY 2021 | |
Friday, February 5 | Tuesday, February 16 |
MARCH 2021 | |
Friday, March 5 | Tuesday, March 16 |
APRIL 2021 | |
NO SCHOOL – Spring Break | Tuesday, April 20 |
MAY 2021 | |
Friday, May 7 | Tuesday, May 18 |
JUNE 2021 | |
Friday, June 4 | Tuesday, June 15 |
Testing and Contact Tracing Plan
Combined Ulster County School District COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance and Testing and Tracing Plan-121120 |
Plan de Pruebas y Rastreo del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Ulster para COVID |
NYS Department Of Health Information & Toolkit Pre K- 12
State & Parent Dashboard for COVID-19
Re-Opening Frequently Asked Questions
Re-Opening FAQ Reapertura de escuelas Preguntas frecuentes
FAQ II Preguntas frecuentes II
Per the NYSDOH School Assessment and Compliance Unit:
At this time, the NYSDOH is not issuing exceptions for immunizations because of COVID-19. The Department's stance continues to be that students missing vaccine doses for any reason must comply with Public Health Law Section 2164 requirements. Children entering or attending school in New York State, including summer school and distance learning, must comply with said requirements.
Town Hall Parent Meeting Videos & Presentations Shown
COVID Information Sessions:
Town Hall Community Meeting October 27, 2020 1:00
Town Hall Community Meeting October 27, 2020 6:30
Presentation for Community Meetings presentaciones para reuniones comunitarias
Town Hall Community Meeting August 19, 2020 2:00 Password: f8#G6&R1
Town Hall Community Meeting August 20, 2020 6:00
Presentation for July Community Meetings presentaciones para reuniones comunitarias
Town Hall Parent Meeting July 30, 2020 at 6:00
Town Hall Parent Meeting July 31, 2020 12:00
Elementary - Fully Remote Explanation
Elementary – Grades K - 6 |
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Fully Remote Learning Expectations |
In-Person Learning Expectations |
Fully remote instruction at home. |
In-person learning in school buildings. Students will remain with their classroom cohort all day. |
Students will be assigned a full schedule of classes that they are expected to attend daily. This will include a combination of live instruction, video, and independent work. |
Students will be assigned a full schedule of classes that they are expected to attend daily. |
Students participate in a regular schedule of age-appropriate, standards-based remote learning from home every day. |
Students go to school buildings for age-appropriate, standards-based, in-person instruction daily
In the event of a COVID related closure, students will continue their learning from home remotely. |
Students will be graded according to the district’s grading policy. All grades will count. |
Students will be graded according to the district’s grading policy. All grades will count. |
Students will have substantive interaction with teachers every day. |
Students will attend classes in their school building. Students will eat meals in their classrooms. Most specials will occur within the students assigned classroom or may occur outdoors. |
Every class will include live instruction. The amount will vary by grade, depending on what is developmentally appropriate. Students will have the opportunity for whole class, small group, and individual work and collaboration with classmates and teachers. |
Students will have the opportunity for whole class, small group, and individual work and collaboration with classmates and teachers. |
Students will use Google Classroom as their online platform. Students will experience whole class, small group and/or individualized instruction in an online environment, as well as collaboration with classmates and teachers. |
Students will use Google Classroom as their online platform. Students will experience whole class, small group and/or individualized instruction in person as well as collaboration with classmates and teachers. |
We will make every effort to ensure students consistently have the same instructors throughout the year. |
We will make every effort to ensure students consistently have the same instructors throughout the year. |
There will be an emphasis on social-emotional learning across school communities to ensure the mental health and wellness of students and staff. |
There will be an emphasis on social-emotional learning across school communities to ensure the mental health and wellness of students and staff. |
Students will be able to access video-recorded lessons, assignments, and tasks. |
Students will be able to access video-recorded lessons, assignments, and tasks. |
Teachers will regularly engage students and families to check student work, provide timely feedback, and adjust instruction as necessary via remote learning platforms, calls, emails, video chats, etc. |
Teachers will regularly engage students and families to check student work, provide timely feedback, and adjust instruction as necessary, in-person and via remote learning platforms, calls, emails, video chats, etc. |
Students and families will have access to one-on-one support to help with instructional activities. |
Students and families will have access to one-on-one support to help with instructional activities. |
Special Education Programs and Services will be provided to the greatest extent possible. |
Special Education Programs and Services will be provided to the greatest extent possible. |
English Language Learner Services will be provided to the greatest extent possible. |
English Language Learner Services will be provided to the greatest extent possible. |
Secondary - Fully Remote Explanation
Secondary – Grades 7 - 12 |
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Fully Remote Learning Expectations |
Hybrid Learning Expectations |
Fully remote instruction at home. |
Combination of learning in-person at school buildings, and remote instruction at home. |
Students will be assigned a full schedule of classes that they are expected to attend daily.
*CTE Students will attend Ulster BOCES CTE in-person on Wednesdays |
Students will be assigned a full schedule of classes that they are expected to attend daily. They will be assigned to a Cohort to attend in-person one assigned day per week.
*CTE Students will attend Ulster BOCES CTE in-person on Wednesdays |
Students participate in a regular schedule of age-appropriate, standards-based remote learning from home every day. |
Students go to school buildings for age-appropriate, standards-based, in-person instruction one-day per week; and continue their learning from home remotely on the other days of the week. |
Students will be graded according to the district's grading policy. All grades will count. |
Students will be graded according to the district’s grading policy. All grades will count. |
Students will have substantive interaction with teachers every day. |
On in-person days, students will attend classes in their school building. Students will have substantive interaction with teachers on each day they are learning remotely. |
Every class will include live instruction. The amount will vary by grade, depending on what is developmentally appropriate. |
On in-person days, students will have the opportunity for whole class, small group, and individual work and collaboration with classmates and teachers. On remote days, the amount will vary by grade, depending on what is developmentally appropriate. |
Students will use Google Classroom as their online platform. Students will experience whole class, small group and/or individualized instruction in an online environment, as well as collaboration with classmates and teachers. |
Students will use Google Classroom as their online platform. Students will experience whole class, small group and/or individualized instruction in person and in their online environment, as well as collaboration with classmates and teachers. |
We will make every effort to ensure students consistently have the same instructors throughout the year. |
We will make every effort to ensure students will be taught by a consistent set of teachers in-person and remotely, who work together throughout the year to maintain continuity and maximize learning. |
There will be an emphasis on social-emotional learning across school communities to ensure the mental health and wellness of students and staff. |
There will be an emphasis on social-emotional learning across school communities to ensure the mental health and wellness of students and staff. |
Students will be able to access video-recorded lessons, assignments, and tasks. |
Students will be able to access video-recorded lessons, assignments, and tasks. |
Teachers will regularly engage students and families to check student work, provide timely feedback, and adjust instruction as necessary via remote learning platforms, calls, emails, video chats, etc. |
Teachers will regularly engage students and families to check student work, provide timely feedback, and adjust instruction as necessary, in-person and via remote learning platforms, calls, emails, video chats, etc. |
Students and families will have access to one-on-one support to help with instructional activities. |
Students and families will have access to one-on-one support to help with instructional activities. |
Special Education Programs and Services will be provided to the greatest extent possible. |
Special Education Programs and Services will be provided to the greatest extent possible. |
English Language Learner Services will be provided to the greatest extent possible. |
English Language Learner Services will be provided to the greatest extent possible. |