Flexible Instructional Days at GWCS
The Flexible Instructional Day (FID) Program is a tool available to public school entities, such as Green Woods Charter School, to be used as an alternate approach to delivering instruction if necessary. Circumstances that could prevent the delivery of instruction in its customary manner or location include a disease epidemic, a hazardous weather condition, the inoperability of school buses or other equipment necessary to the school’s operation, damage to a school building, or any other circumstance which prevents the delivery of instruction in its customary manner or location.
What is a Flexible Instructional Day (FID)?
The Flexible Instructional Day (FID) Program is a tool available to public school entities, such as Green Woods Charter School, to be used as an alternate approach to delivering instruction if necessary. Circumstances that could prevent the delivery of instruction in its customary manner or location include a disease epidemic, a hazardous weather condition, the inoperability of school buses or other equipment necessary to the school’s operation, damage to a school building, or prevent the delivery of instruction in its customary manner or location.
How will my family be notified if GWCS institutes a FID day?
Communication to parents and students will be sent through RUVNA system and then posted on our website and social media page. Parents can expect to be updated by the end of the instituted FID if school will resume as normally scheduled or if an additional FID needs to be instituted the following school day.
Will my child need to utilize technology during the FID day?
Yes. If the FID is instituted while students are still in school, technology will be provided to students to take home and utilize during the FID. In this scenario, students will be expected to complete all assignments asynchronously and return their devices to school on the next regularly scheduled school day. If the FID is instituted when students are not in school and they are in need of technology, students will be asked to utilize a device like a personal tablet or cell phone to complete their work and complete their assignment asynchronously.
What if my child does not have access to a device?
As an alternative method of delivering instruction, teachers may also assign a paper FID packet prior to the FID (packets may include a menu of review activities, a choice board, reading assignments, and/or paper pencil tasks prior to the instituted FID) in the event there is an issue with technology or access to the online materials. Any student who has opted to complete a paper FID packet, will also have access to their teacher’s Zoom phone number. Students may contact teachers over the phone if they need assistance. Students who opt to complete a paper FID packet will only be marked present if their families contact the school the day of the instituted FID and submit their FID packet to their teacher on the next regularly scheduled school day.
How can I ensure my child is marked “Present” for the FID day?
All GWCS students will log on for a 30 minute morning meeting with their homeroom teacher. During this time, teachers will take attendance for the day. Families will also be expected to mark their child’s attendance on the instituted FID. Families with access to the internet will be expected to complete a Google Form shared by their child’s homeroom teacher the morning of the instituted FID to mark attendance for the day. Attendance must be completed by all families no later than 10 am. If families have difficulty accessing the form, they may record attendance via email at [email protected] as they do during a normal school day.
If families do not have access to the internet, they will be expected to call in to the school and leave a voicemail to mark their child’s attendance for the instituted FID.
What will my K-2nd grade child be expected to do during a FID day if they have a device?
Families of students in grades K-2 who have access to technology and internet, will be expected to check their email the morning of the instituted FID to retrieve their student’s assignments, recommended schedule for the day, and to complete the Google Form to mark their student's attendance for the day no later than 9am. K-2 students will log on for a 30 minute morning meeting for attendance and to review the expectations for the day with their teachers. Students will also have access to their teachers via Zoom, email, or phone throughout the FID for extra support from 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00.
Students will be expected to complete all of their assignments as they would if it was a regular school day. K-2 students will submit their assignments via email no later than 5pm of the instituted FID. Work submitted on the FID will count as attendance and participation for the day and reflect as such on the child’s trimester report cards. If a student does not submit by 5pm, the student will be marked absent for the day and it will reflect as such on the student's trimester report card.
What will my 3rd-8th grade child be expected to do during a FID day if they have a device?
Families of students in grades 3-8 will be expected to complete the Google Form to mark their student's attendance for the day no later than 9am. Students in grades 3-8 who have access to technology and internet, will be expected to log in to Google Classroom to review daily assignments and recommended schedules for the day. 3-8 students will log on for a 30 minute morning meeting for attendance and to review the expectations for the day with their teachers. Students will also have access to their teachers via Zoom, email, or phone throughout the FID for extra support from 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00.
Students will be expected to complete all of their assignments as they would if it was a regular school day. Students in grades 3-8 will submit their assignments via Google Classroom or Google Forms no later than 5pm of the instituted FID. Work submitted on the FID will count as attendance and participation for the day and reflect as such on the child’s trimester report cards. If a student does not submit by 5pm, the student will be marked absent for the day and it will reflect as such on the student's trimester report card.
What if my child is unable to complete the work assigned on the FID day?
If families contact the school and indicate that they are unable to complete their work, students will be given 3 school days to make up the assignments for credit; however, they will be marked absent for the FID. In these cases, the Principal will determine if the absence is excused or unexcused.
What if my child receives Special Education services?
Special education and regular education teachers will work together to design lessons that incorporate any modifications, specially designed instruction, and supplementary aids and services identified in a student’s individualized education plans (IEP). Any related services (PT, OT, Speech, Hearing Support, etc.) scheduled during the FID will be rescheduled in make-up sessions according to the frequency requirements of the students’ IEP.
What if I have more questions?
Parents/guardians can find more information about GWCS’ FID Program by contacting Bill Cascarina, Director of Instruction.