2020-2021 Back to School Plan

5. Please realize this decision is binding for students for the entire fall semester. Only under rare circumstances will students be able to switch between full-time remote learning and hybrid learning or vice-versa.

Special Education The district remains responsible for ensuring that students receiving special education services receive an appropriate public education and that we address the individual needs of students eligible for special education services. ● For students with an IEP that opt for Full-time remote learning, an individualized remote learning plan will be created by their team. This plan will document the appropriate special education and related services/supports that are to be provided during remote learning. ● The district has purchased adapted face coverings (clear face shields) for those that may need an alternative form of PPE to receive special education services. ● If a student requires time out of the general education classroom to receive specialized instruction, safety measures and protocols will be in place. ● Staff and students will be provided with gloves and other PPE if hand-over-hand instruction and other physical prompting is required for instruction. ● Any questions regarding Special Education services should be directed to Mrs. Angela Thomas at 815-844-6113 or ​ athomas@pontiac90.org Schedule Changes A schedule change may occur when a student requests to change from one course to another during specific time frames during the school year. Every effort is made to schedule students into their requested courses. The guidance department cannot honor requests for specific course sections, teachers, or lunch periods. Students must make any necessary course changes during the following times: 1. Courses for the next school year can be adjusted as needed before registration upon the return of the guidance staff. This one week window occurs sometime between the 1st and 2nd week of August. Schedule changes will not be made during registration to ensure course fees are accurate. 2. Due to section size numbers, once school has started, schedule changes need to be kept to a minimum, but allowed during the first five days of school with parental approval on the schedule change form. Again, the guidance department cannot honor requests for specific course sections, teachers, or lunch periods. 3. After the first five days of school, student/parent requested schedule changes will no longer occur for 1st semester and any such request will fall under the “withdrawing from a class” policy.

We are committed to our development as adaptive learners, global thinkers, and responsible citizens through collaboration across our school community.