They actually listened and we get our full-time classrooms back which feels like a total fever dream honestly (my head is still spinning from all the meetings). I am just so relieved for the kids and for all of us being able to stop worrying about this specific fight for …
October 11, 2020
Final supporters
To the Davis County Community School District Board of Directors:
On August 6, 2020, the Davis County Community School District Superintendent acknowledged that the data regarding COVID-19 did not support implementing a hybrid model, stated a commitment to return to full-time, in-person instruction, and announced the implementation of a hybrid model for two weeks. The Superintendent clearly stated that the District was adopting the full-time, in-person model, but this was an exercise so the District is prepared in case the data changed to require a hybrid model. The Superintendent promised our community that the District would return to full-time in-person instruction after the two week "exercise." On September 4, 2020, the Davis County Community School District stated that the exercise was "relatively successful," but nonetheless stated a desire to extend the hybrid model despite a lack of material change in the data from August 6, 2020. As parents, community members, and/or taxpayers in the Davis County Community School District, we are firmly opposed to the extension of the hybrid model. The stated intent of implementing the hybrid model was as an exercise. The District has acknowledged it is satisfied with the results of the exercise, and the data regarding COVID-19 has not changed to require extending the hybrid model. There is, therefore, no basis to extend the hybrid model and cause further damage to the students in our District.
The hybrid model has serious adverse implications for our students. Limiting in-person learning to two days a week slows learning development, causes unnecessary stress on children who cannot develop a routine, and has had a severe impact on our children. As the District acknowledges in its own Policy 501.10, "[r]egular attendance by the students at school is essential for students to obtain the maximum opportunities from the education program." We demand that the Davis County Community School District follow the rule it has long acknowledged – that consistent, in-person instruction is best for our children – and immediately provide all children with the opportunity for regular, in-person instruction on a full-time basis.
Updates
September 7, 2020
I really thought this might just disappear into the void but looking at how many people have jumped on board is honestly dizzying. It is strange to think that my frustration over a school board exercise could resonate with so many others although I suppose I should have known I was not the only one feeling this way. Anyway I need to go grab a coffee and figure out exactly how we get these names in front of the board because the momentum is actually happening now.
Reached 100 supporters
September 7, 2020
25 Comments
Enough is enough kids need to be in school. It may work ok for older kids, but not for the younger ones. My daughter got handed a computer that doesn't even have the capabilities to get on Lexia. This was supposed to be a trial run, and I feel like that they are just going to keep pushing back the date for everyone to be at school
If everyone uses common sense, good hygiene, respect personal space they can go back full time. If anything make the day a little longer to stagger start times maybe? A couple extra mins between classes to make changing classes a little easier
Children need a bright future.. this disease is here to stay and near by districts are meeting face to face successfully. I think DC can for the sake of a quality education and a bright future for our students and community.
Students are not thriving in a hybrid model. Assignments are not being explained enough to do on their own. It’s difficult enough in an in person setting to learn new subject material let alone do it on their own. Our students deserve better they deserve the right to go to school. Give families the option go stay home should they choose to do hybrid but let the rest go face to face.
We are so happy to be getting back to school! However, it is very difficult to expect structure when we only physically attend school 1 or 2 days per week. When observing a strict bedtime routine two nights a week, and then off for five, it is very difficult for students to be well-rested and ready to do their best when going back to school. Even with combining A & B groups, class sizes will be smaller than usual, making it a great time to get back to normal school routines. It's time to demonstrate faith and courage to these kids. There will always be sickness, but by teaching healthy diet and lifestyle, and good hygiene, we will step into the future well armed for success.
Get the kids back to their school routine!!
Kids need full time in school learning.
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They actually listened and we get our full-time classrooms back which feels like a total fever dream honestly (my head is still spinning from all the meetings). I am just so relieved for the kids and for all of us being able to stop worrying about this specific fight for …
October 11, 2020
Final supporters
To the Davis County Community School District Board of Directors:
On August 6, 2020, the Davis County Community School District Superintendent acknowledged that the data regarding COVID-19 did not support implementing a hybrid model, stated a commitment to return to full-time, in-person instruction, and announced the implementation of a hybrid model for two weeks. The Superintendent clearly stated that the District was adopting the full-time, in-person model, but this was an exercise so the District is prepared in case the data changed to require a hybrid model. The Superintendent promised our community that the District would return to full-time in-person instruction after the two week "exercise." On September 4, 2020, the Davis County Community School District stated that the exercise was "relatively successful," but nonetheless stated a desire to extend the hybrid model despite a lack of material change in the data from August 6, 2020. As parents, community members, and/or taxpayers in the Davis County Community School District, we are firmly opposed to the extension of the hybrid model. The stated intent of implementing the hybrid model was as an exercise. The District has acknowledged it is satisfied with the results of the exercise, and the data regarding COVID-19 has not changed to require extending the hybrid model. There is, therefore, no basis to extend the hybrid model and cause further damage to the students in our District.
The hybrid model has serious adverse implications for our students. Limiting in-person learning to two days a week slows learning development, causes unnecessary stress on children who cannot develop a routine, and has had a severe impact on our children. As the District acknowledges in its own Policy 501.10, "[r]egular attendance by the students at school is essential for students to obtain the maximum opportunities from the education program." We demand that the Davis County Community School District follow the rule it has long acknowledged – that consistent, in-person instruction is best for our children – and immediately provide all children with the opportunity for regular, in-person instruction on a full-time basis.
Updates
September 7, 2020
I really thought this might just disappear into the void but looking at how many people have jumped on board is honestly dizzying. It is strange to think that my frustration over a school board exercise could resonate with so many others although I suppose I should have known I was not the only one feeling this way. Anyway I need to go grab a coffee and figure out exactly how we get these names in front of the board because the momentum is actually happening now.
Reached 100 supporters
September 7, 2020
25 Comments
We chose to homeschool this year because they hybrid option would be such a hindrance to a normal routine for us.
Enough is enough kids need to be in school. It may work ok for older kids, but not for the younger ones. My daughter got handed a computer that doesn't even have the capabilities to get on Lexia. This was supposed to be a trial run, and I feel like that they are just going to keep pushing back the date for everyone to be at school
If everyone uses common sense, good hygiene, respect personal space they can go back full time. If anything make the day a little longer to stagger start times maybe? A couple extra mins between classes to make changing classes a little easier
Children need a bright future.. this disease is here to stay and near by districts are meeting face to face successfully. I think DC can for the sake of a quality education and a bright future for our students and community.
Students are not thriving in a hybrid model. Assignments are not being explained enough to do on their own. It’s difficult enough in an in person setting to learn new subject material let alone do it on their own. Our students deserve better they deserve the right to go to school. Give families the option go stay home should they choose to do hybrid but let the rest go face to face.
We are so happy to be getting back to school! However, it is very difficult to expect structure when we only physically attend school 1 or 2 days per week. When observing a strict bedtime routine two nights a week, and then off for five, it is very difficult for students to be well-rested and ready to do their best when going back to school. Even with combining A & B groups, class sizes will be smaller than usual, making it a great time to get back to normal school routines. It's time to demonstrate faith and courage to these kids. There will always be sickness, but by teaching healthy diet and lifestyle, and good hygiene, we will step into the future well armed for success.
Get the kids back to their school routine!!
Kids need full time in school learning.
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We chose to homeschool this year because they hybrid option would be such a hindrance to a normal routine for us.