Dear Families and Friends of the Augusta School Department,
The following is a brief note to offer clarity to our Remote School Day plans for this winter. The goal is to implement a remote instructional option so these days can count towards the required 175 days of instruction for the school year, thereby reducing the number of make-up days in June. Again, we ask for everyone’s patience as we try this out this winter for the first time.
We will have a mix of traditional snow days and remote school days. The Board has approved a maximum of 5 remote school days.
The decision will be made by 1 p.m. the day prior to any remote school day, based on my level of confidence in the weather forecast.
For Elementary (PreK-6): Teachers will send home a "Remote Roadmap," a paper packet with various learning activities.
For Secondary (7-12): Students will bring their Chromebooks home, and their "Remote
Roadmap" will include online assignments, videos, activities, etc. which will be done on Google Classroom.
Although assignments are due the next day, students will have 3 days to submit
completed work for attendance credit.
All students can reach out to teachers for assistance between 8-11 a.m. on Remote School
Days.
Student needs related to additional supports (ESOL, 504, IEP, etc.) will have modified
work provided on a case by case basis.
If you have questions please contact your school's principal.
Sincerely,
Mike Tracy
Superintendent of Schools