COVID-19 Updates

Guajome families receive all communications through ParentSquare. Login to your ParentSquare account to view all school messages. 

CAMPUS STATUS UPDATES

June 22, 2020
As a means to help provide some clarity regarding the upcoming school year, we want to update you on where we are with preparations for the re-opening of Guajome's campus. As we have been wrapping up the past school year, our team has been working diligently putting together a plan for 2020-2021. We have been looking at multiple scenarios based upon feedback from our stakeholders. We are developing health and safety protocols to make our campus safer and cleaner upon our stakeholders’ return as well.

First and foremost, our goal will be to have everyone back on campus resuming a normal class schedule by the time we are scheduled to return to school on August 17th. With that being said, and as a result of county health orders that have been released last week, while also taking into account the logistical aspects of our campus (space, classroom size, staffing needs, etc.), it is evident that we need to plan for alternative circumstances in case we are unable to make a full return.
Our team is in the process of developing different models for what a return to campus would look like if we are not able to bring back everyone at the same time while developing protocols to ensure staff and student safety.
The current model that we are working on would include the following:

1. All students in grades K-12 would engage in a distance learning start to the school year for the first two weeks starting on August 17th. The first two weeks would focus on assessing students’ social-emotional needs, relationship building strategies with classmates and staff, assessing academic needs, and learning about how to navigate the new safety protocols that will be installed on campus. There is the potential that we may be using some of that two weeks to meet with the students in a smaller setting on campus to help them re-engage with their learning. The transition back into the classroom will be a difficult one to navigate for students and staff after so much time away from the classroom. These two weeks will allow us to focus on properly preparing all of our stakeholders for a smoother return.

2. After the two weeks of distance learning, students in grades K-5 would have the option to return to campus Monday through Thursday or remain in a distance learning model full time. We are looking into additional opportunities to help support our families on Friday who may need additional child care support.

3. After the two weeks of distance learning, students in grades 6-12 will have the option to return to campus following a hybrid learning model that would allow for students to attend class two days a week based upon their grade level. For example, middle school students could attend class on Monday and Wednesday of the week, while high school students would attend on Tuesday and Thursday. Students may also continue with full-time distance learning if they choose to go that route as well.

Our goal is to be able to transition from this learning model back to a full campus learning model as soon as health and safety guidelines allow for us to be able to do so. Please keep in mind that the situation remains fluid, and if health restrictions ease, we may be able to facilitate a full campus return sooner rather than later. If health restrictions become more stringent, we may have to return to full-time distance learning.

We will continue to work through these models throughout the month of July as we are presented with more information regarding the current health crisis. Our goal is to provide you with as much information as we can to help you make plans for your family. Please continue to monitor our website and ParentSquare for further updates, especially as we near our August return.

March 30, 2020
Unfortunately, we will be unable to return on April 6th like we originally planned. Public officials and medical experts have made it clear that it is not yet safe to return to the school setting. Our goal will be to return as soon as possible, as long as it is completely safe for everyone to do so. We are currently unsure when this will be, but we will continue to monitor the situation with the above-mentioned goal in mind.
In the meantime, we will continue to move forward with our distance learning model when classes resume on April 6th.
Please stay safe and continue to monitor ParentSquare regarding announcements as it relates to food services and other school updates.
Thank you for all that you do!

March 16, 2020

Guide to Accessing Programs
Please use the link above for instructions on accessing programs for student learning online.

March 13, 2020

As many of you are aware, in an effort to ensure the safety of all of our stakeholders, Guajome Schools campus will be closing as a result of the Coronavirus effective Monday, March 16th until public health officials allow students to return to the school setting. To ensure that we continue to meet the needs of our students, we have been working with our stakeholders to prepare to move classroom instruction to a virtual setting. Additionally, we are making preparations to support our students who do not have access to the internet, as well as setting up a process for students who are food insecure. Additional, and more detailed instructions regarding these processes will be sent to our families throughout the day. Thank you for your continued support.