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Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

School closure has now been extended for the remainder of the school year. The governor’s order 20-08 states that all school buildings are closed to students and the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The district office and school offices are closed to the public as well, but you may contact them by phone or email between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

 We will continue to provide you with updates as we receive information from the Oregon Department of Education and the governor. We do appreciate your patience and flexibility with us, as this continues to be a fluid situation.

To help keep informed about COVID-19 and the impact on CSD district and school operations, we want to share some answers in this FAQ to some basic questions that parents and students might have as we move forward with distance learning.

 Sincerely,

Mike Johnson, Superintendent

Important Dates and Frequently Asked Questions for Distance Learning:

March 30-April 10:

  • District teams creating lessons and plans for facilitating distance learning opportunities for families.
  • Surveying parents for technology needs. 
  • Professional development for staff.
  • Distribution of technology to students
    • Priority begins with high school 
  • Distance Learning Packets available for pick-up (see below)

April 13-June 15:

  • Teacher Created lessons for all classes via Google Classroom
  • Distance Learning For All (see below for school based guidance): 
    • Video/Packet instruction: Instruction which provides the student opportunities to receive content standards on their own while under the guidance of a teacher. (pre-recorded instructional videos, Distance Learning Packets) Posted to Google Classroom (Seesaw for Kindergarten).
    • Virtual Classroom (OPTIONAL for Students): Online opportunities in which the students interact at the same time and in the same space with their teachers to facilitate social interactions with their peers (often using a video conference or e-chat). 
    • Office Hours: Opportunity for students to check-in with their teacher, ask questions, gain clarity on assignments (email, video conference, e-chat, and phone). See below for office hours; times will vary by school. 
    • Supplemental opportunities (Optional): self-directed activities or exercises recommended by the district.

 

Elementary Middle School High School
  • Teachers will supply a schedule for the week the Friday before. 
  • Weekly schedules will be posted to Google Classroom (Seesaw for Kinder) and provided in distance learning packets.
  • Teachers will post video instruction in Google Classroom (Seesaw for Kinder).
  • Teachers will schedule 1-2 Virtual classroom sessions a week between the hours of 9:00-11:00am or 3:00-4:00 M-F. (Kinder @ 1:00)
  • Teacher Office Hours will be scheduled 1:00-3:00 
  • Teachers will schedule 2 Virtual Classroom opportunities per week through Google Classroom.
  • Virtual Classroom schedule will be as follows:
    • “A” Day Mondays/Wednesdays: 

(Seminar & Periods 1-3)

    • 9:00-9:15AM – Seminar
    • 9:20-9:50AM – 1st Period
    • 9:55-10:25AM – 2nd Period
    • 10:30-11:00AM -3rd Period 

 

    • “B” Day Tuesdays/Thursdays (Seminar & Periods 4-6)
    • 9:00-9:15AM – Seminar
    • 9:20-9:50AM – 4thPeriod
    • 9:55-10:25AM – 5th Period
    • 10:30-11:00AM -6thPeriod 
  • Plan/Prep Fridays- (Teacher availability by appointment if necessary)
  • Lesson recordings will be posted to Google Classroom 
  • MS Office Hours for teachers 1-3PM
  • Teachers will be available for 2 Virtual Classroom opportunities per week.
  • Virtual Classroom schedule will be as follows:
    • “A” Day Mondays/Wednesdays: 

(Periods 1-4)

    • 1:00-1:25PM – 1st Period
    • 1:30-1:55PM – 2nd Period
    • 2:00-2:25PM – 3rd Period
    • 2:30-2:55PM – 4th Period 

 

    • “B” Day Tuesdays/Thursdays (Periods 5-7)
    • 1:00-1:25PM – 5th Period
    • 1:30-1:55PM – 6th Period
    • 2:00-2:25PM – 7th Period
  • Plan/Prep Fridays- (Teacher availability by appointment if necessary)
  • Lesson recordings will be posted to Google Classroom. 
  • HS Office Hours for teachers 9-11AM

 

How do I pick up Technology after April 13th? 

  • Contact your students’ school.
    • Elementary: 541-895-6142
    • Middle: 541-895-6091
    • High: 541-895-6025

How do I pick up Distance Learning Packets? 

Distance Learning Packets: Students who are not able to participate through the use of technology will be provided distance learning packets the Friday of each week via bus routes for those in outlying areas. Those receiving distance learning packets via bus routes will be contacted by transportation.

 

Elementary Middle School High School
  • Distance learning packets for those not being delivered will be available for pick-up at Creslane from 10:00am-2:00pm on Friday through the parent pick-up line.

Need Basic School Supplies? Notify your child’s teacher and we will work to fill your request.
  • TBA and communicated by building principal

Need Basic School Supplies? Please contact your child’s Seminar teacher.
  • TBA and communicated by building principal

Need Basic School Supplies?

Notify the main office or your students’ teacher if you need supplies.

 

  • Returning completed distance learning packets to teachers: TBA

What are the assignment submission & grading expectations?

Assignments:

  • Students will be given credit for all work turned in.
  • All assignments should be focused so that students can complete them without additional resources other than those available to them.
  • Flexibility will be considered for students who do not have internet access. These issues will be addressed on a case by case basis. Please contact your child’s teacher/school if this is a hardship.
  • Feedback will be provided by the teachers.
  • Assessments are at the discretion of the teacher.
  • K-11 Grades will be determined after further guidance from the Oregon Department of Education.

 

Elementary Middle School High School
  • Assignments can be returned: 
    • Through Google Classroom/Seesaw for Kinder 

 
  • Assignments can be returned: 
    • Through Google Classroom 
  • AP/Dual Credit and CTE classes will follow their designed curriculum to meet test specifications.
  •  Assignments can be returned:
    • Through Google Classroom
    • Individually arranged by teacher and student as needed.

Report cards

  • Students will be assessed based on their participation in distance learning.
  • Further guidance will be provided by the Oregon Department of Education.

 

Elementary Middle School High School
  • Second semester grades will be mailed home to families at the end of the school year. 
  • Families can view grades using Home Access
  • Families can view grades using Home Access and final grades will be posted for the semester at the end of the school year. 

 

Will I be able to communicate directly with my student’s teacher(s)

and/or school?

Each school will have an active helpline to assist in directing calls and supporting parents and students from 10:00am-2:00pm Monday–Friday. 

Helpline Information For Each Building:

  • Elementary: 541-895-6142
  • Middle: 541-895-6091
  • High: 541-895-6025
  • District office: 541-895-6001 

Translations/Interpretations: Bethany Cross (541) 658-0007

  • Communication after hours will be responded to within one business day. 
  • Teachers will make every reasonable effort to communicate with students/families.

Special Services: Case managers and specialists will be supporting instructional practices in a variety of ways. If you have a question or concern regarding your student’s current IEP or 504 please contact the case manager or main office.

 

Elementary Middle School High School
  • Teachers will have “office hours” from 1:00-3:00pm
  • Teachers will have “office hours” from 1:00-3:00pm
  • Teachers will have scheduled “office hours”, which will be 9:00am-11:00am M-TH. 

 

Counselling Support: Contact the school counselor, your child’s teacher or the main office if they are needing counseling services. Students who were receiving counseling support prior to the school closure will be contacted for periodic check-ins.

  • Creslane Elementary School: Jessica Iszak: jizsak@creswell.k12.or.us
  • Creswell Middle School: David Niess: dniess@creswell.k12.or.us
  • Creswell High School: Lori Naugle: lnaugle@creswell.k12.or.us

What are my options if I don’t have internet access at home for Distance Learning For All?

  • School WiFi: Parents can park in designated locations at the school buildings and students can access school WiFi to download course content to work from home with no internet. Please stay in your car to follow social distancing guidelines directed by the Governor. 
    • Creslane: East Parking Lot
    • Creswell Middle: Front Parking Lot
    • Creswell High: Front / Back Parking Lot (Back Parking Lot has better connectivity)
  • Check with your provider on free internet. Spectrum will provide free internet for 60 days.
  • The District is investigating partnerships with service providers to assist families with internet access while schools are closed.
  • Distance Learning Packets will be provided to students who are not able to participate in virtual learning.

Will students have access to meals during Distance Learning For All?

Yes, breakfast and lunch will be served from 11:00 to 12:30 at Creslane Elementary to all children under the age of 18.

  • Please drive up in the “bus” lane, stay in your car, roll down the front passenger window.
  • Make lunch & milk choice 
  • To follow social distancing guidelines sack lunches will be handed through the passenger window and placed on the seat.  
  • Families in outlying areas will receive communication from transportation about lunch delivery options. 

Read More about Creswell School District’s Meal Service HERE