RETURNING TO SCHOOL BUILDINGS

What to know about Hybrid Learning

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is currently planning to transition to a hybrid-learning model starting
in early March for students in grades K-1, adding additional grades in the following weeks. In hybrid
learning, students alternate coming to school two days a week and attending school online two days
a week. Health and safety are top priorities for the district as we return to in-person learning.

Since ENHANCED COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Sept. VIRTUAL
COVID-19 INFORMATIONAL
safety protocols haveVIDEOS – ELEMENTARY
been in place and utilized in FOCUS
buildings since September.
• Enhanced cleaning protocols for schools and buses
• Physical distancing coordinators at each site
• Face covering requirements for students and staff

RETURN TO SCHOOL BUILDINGS: GRADES K-1/SPECIAL PROGRAMS, HYBRID LEARNING

March
2 The first week of hybrid learning for students in kindergarten and first grade will be the week
of March 2. Students will either attend school in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays or on
Wednesdays and Fridays. On the alternate days, students will attend school online.
Mondays are reserved for student supports and outreach.
Students who participate in elementary multi-grade special programs will also transition to
hybrid learning on March 2. These programs include Emotional Growth Centers (EGCs),
developmental kindergarten, first and second grade classrooms, Developmental Learning
Centers (DLCs), Life Skills Classrooms (LSCs), Social Communication Intervention Program (SCIP)
and Educational Resource Centers (ERCs).

March RETURN TO SCHOOL BUILDINGS: GRADES 2-3, HYBRID LEARNING

9 District goal for second grade and third grade to begin hybrid learning the week of March 9.

March RETURN TO SCHOOL BUILDINGS: GRADES 4-5, HYBRID LEARNING

16 District goal for fourth grade and fifth grade to begin hybrid learning the week of March 16.

EXPANDED LIMITED-IN PERSON INSTRUCTION

For secondary students, the district will expand limited in-person instruction access with a
focus on high school seniors who need additional support to graduate. Additional information
for plans to bring secondary students back into school buildings for hybrid learning will be
shared in the coming weeks.

QUESTIONS ABOUT HYBRID LEARNING?

Submit your top question. We will not be responding individually
to these questions; however, responses will help elementary
principals prepare information for families.
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