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Kent County

Public Schools

Virtual Learning Plan

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requirements for Virtual Inclement Weather Days aligned to Senate Bill 610.

The county board may authorize the use of virtual education days in severe weather conditions. Before this authorization is given to local school superintendents, the county school board must discuss this topic at an open meeting and vote affirmatively on the authorization.

The county superintendent may decide to provide a day of virtual education (not less than four hours of synchronous instruction) only if the Local Education Agency (LEA) has used all the days incorporated into its calendar for school closures for severe weather conditions.

Inclement Weather Virtual Education Plans (approved by the county school board) must include a plan for each virtual education day to:

Ensure attendance will be taken for all students and teachers.
Provide opportunities for students to make up missed work from the virtual day upon return to school.
Ensure that all staff and students (including students with disabilities, homeless students, and multilingual learners) have necessary devices at home and access to Wi-Fi.
Include specific strategies for the continued implementation of Individualized Education Programs, accommodations, and related services.

Virtual Day Schedules By School

		Click here for the Kent County High School virtual day schedule + 7:40 to 8:40 a.m. Period 1 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Period 2 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. Period 3 10:55 to 11:55 a.m. Period 4 Related Service Providers will schedule virtual services throughout the day. Students will use Google Meet for virtual classes. Use this link to learn more about setting up a Google Meet for your Schoology courses.

		Click here for the Kent County Middle School virtual day schedule + 7:40 to 8:20 a.m. Class1 8:30 to 9:10 a.m. Class 2 9:20 to 10:00 a.m. Class 3 10:10 to 10:50 a.m. Class 4 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. Lunch 11:35 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Class 5 12:25 to 1:05 p.m. Class 6 1:10 to 2:40 p.m. PLC Work (staff only)

		Click here for the Galena Elementary School virtual day schedule + Every K-5 elementary school student will follow the exact same schedule. Be sure to log onto Schoology conferences during Live Instruction. 8:00 to 9:10 a.m. Specials: Click the Google links on the Schoology homepage. 8:00 to 8:30 Choose either Music or Media 8:40 to 9:10 Choose either P.E. or Art 9:20 to 10:20 a.m. Schoology Conference Live Reading Instruction and Small Group 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Schoology Conference Live Math Instruction and Small Group 11:40 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Office Hour

		Click here for the H.H. Garnet Elementary School virtual day schedule + Your child will need to log into their Schoology account at the following times. 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Specials: Your child's teacher will share how to access Specials. 8:00 to 8:30 Pre-K through 2nd grade choose Art or P.E. 8:00 to 8:30 3rd through 5th grade choose Media or Music 8:40 to 9:10 3rd through 5th grade choose Art or P.E. 8:40 to 9:10 K through 2nd grade choose Media or Music 9:20 to 10:20 a.m. ELA 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Math 11:40 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Teacher Office Hours Log on at this time if you have any questions about your work.

		Click here for the Rock Hall Elementary School virtual day schedule + Every K-5 elementary school student will follow the exact same schedule. Be sure to log onto Schoology conferences during Live Instruction. 8:00 to 9:10 a.m. Specials: Click the Google links on the Schoology homepage. 8:00 to 8:30 Choose either Music or Media 8:40 to 9:10 Choose either P.E. or Art 9:20 to 10:20 a.m. Schoology Conference Live Reading Instruction and Small Group 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Schoology Conference Live Math Instruction and Small Group 11:40 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Office Hour

Devices and Access to Wi-Fi

Kent County Public Schools (KCPS) has a device available for all students. These devices will be distributed to students in advance of an inclement weather day.

The Schoology Learning Management System (LMS) will be utilized by all staff, students, and families in the 2024-2025 academic year. This LMS allows for digital teaching, grading, communication and remote learning on one platform.

Class sessions in Schoology are held with Google Meet.

Click here for instructions on joining your class.

If it is determined that a student’s home is located where there is no internet access, KCPS will provide an alternative paper option for the student.

Below is a video on logging into Schoology.

Communication Process

KCPS will provide as much notice as possible and at a minimum will inform schools and the community as soon as it is feasible the day before a Virtual Inclement Weather Day will occur. Schools will include information regarding a synchronous virtual instruction day as a part of the system communication that is sent via email, social media, telephone and website emergency alert.

KCPS maintains a 1:1 device ratio, K-12. Devices will be distributed in advance of a possible inclement weather day. Individual schools may communicate specific information about their class schedules and programs.

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Delivery of Instruction

Elementary Schools

Receive live, remote instruction from their teachers
Join their classmates for class meetings and social-emotional learning experiences.
Engage in small groups for instruction as needed.
Work independently on assignments and projects.
Take movement breaks and screen breaks throughout the day.
Have lunch and playtime independently and with family.
Participate in special area class instruction in art, music, library, and physical education
Receive Special Education and/or related services

Middle and High Schools

Receive live, remote instruction in all of their courses
Engage in small groups for instruction as needed.
Work independently on assignments and projects.
Take movement, lunch, and screen breaks throughout the day
Receive Special Education and/or related services

Accommodations

General education teachers and special education teachers will work collaboratively to ensure that all students with disabilities receive their accommodations. Students with a 504 Plan will also continue to receive their accommodations through virtual instruction.

All special education services will continue as outlined in the student’s Individualized Education Plan. Services will be provided synchronously, asynchronously, or through supplemental materials as outlined in the student’s IEP. Supplementary aids/services will continue to be provided as outlined on the student’s IEP.