All Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) instruction during the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year will be virtual. HCPS will be implementing a modified plan that relies exclusively on virtual learning while providing opportunities for students who need a safe, supervised place to access virtual instruction.
Chromebooks will be provided for all students in grades K-8, and Windows-based laptops will be provided for all students in grades 9-12. All teachers will receive a Windows-based laptop. HCPS is currently undertaking trials of cellular hotspots, to ensure students have Internet access in underserved areas by cable providers. In addition, we are making dramatic upgrades to our curriculum and
professional development to ensure virtual instruction is more interactive and engaging than during the Spring of 2020.
To address the needs of students who require a safe place to access virtual instruction, we are offering a limited number of spaces in HCPS Learning Support Centers at each of our schools where students will be supervised by an HCPS employee and have reliable access to the Internet. Please note that the HCPS employees staffing the Learning Support Centers will not be the childrens' classroom teachers.
While attending the HCPS Learning Support Centers, students will receive virtual instruction from their teacher working from a remote location. These students will have access to bus transportation and food and nutrition services. Please note that meal distribution sites will be utilized throughout the county for those students who do not attend Learning Support Centers but still need access to meals. A schedule of locations and times will be shared as soon as it is available.
Social distancing guidelines and face coverings will be required in Learning Support Centers in accordance with current state and local health department guidance.
HCPS is gathering more information about the 2020-2021 school year and would like to hear from you to better understand your needs and concerns as we return to school in the fall.
Please complete this brief form and answer the questions as best as you can. HCPS Leadership will use this information for planning purposes. This form will take 1-2 minutes in total to complete. Please
complete the form by Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Please also note that you should be able to take this form on your phone. However, completing this form on a computer, iPad, or tablet will allow for ease of completion.
Please Note:
If your intention is for your child(ren) to attend one of the HCPS Learning Support Centers, a Student ID for your child(ren) will be required in order for you to complete this form.
The Student ID number is the same as the Food & Nutrition PIN number.
The Student ID number may also be found on prior year report cards or progress reports.
If you do not have the Student ID number, email User.Support@hcps.org; provide your full legal name, relationship to the student and the student's name in the message.
1. Please select your child(ren)'s school(s). Check all that apply. Aberdeen High School Aberdeen Middle School Abingdon Elementary School Alternative Education Program (Center for Educational Opportunity) Bakerfield Elementary School Bel Air Elementary School
Bel Air High School
Bel Air Middle School
N/A C. Milton Wright High School Church Creek Elementary School Churchville Elementary School Darlington Elementary School Deerfield Elementary School Dublin Elementary School Edgewood Elementary School Edgewood High School Edgewood Middle School Emmorton Elementary School Fallston High School Fallston Middle School Forest Hill Elementary School Forest Lakes Elementary School Fountain Green Elementary School George D. Lisby Elementary School at Hillsdale Hall's Cross Roads Elementary School Harford Technical High School Havre de Grace Elementary School Havre de Grace High School Havre de Grace Middle School Hickory Elementary School Homestead/ Wakefield Elementary School Jarrettsville Elementary School John Archer School Joppatowne Elementary School Joppatowne High School Magnolia Elementary School Magnolia Middle School Meadowvale Elementary School Norrisville Elementary School North Bend Elementary School North Harford Elementary School North Harford High School North Harford Middle School Patterson Mill High School Patterson Mill Middle School Prospect Mill Elementary School Red Pump Elementary School Ring Factory Elementary School Riverside Elementary School Roye-Williams Elementary School Southampton Middle School William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School William S. James Elementary School Youth's Benefit Elementary School
Please note decisions regarding our pre-kindergarten programs are under review at this point. Further information will be provided to parents when available.
2. What grade(s) is your child(ren) in? Check all that apply. Kindergarten 1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade
LEARNING SUPPORT CENTER PARTICIPATION
3. I would like to send my child(ren) to a Learning Support Center(s) if space is available. Yes
No Note:
To address the needs of students who require a safe place to access virtual instruction, we are offering a limited number of spaces in HCPS Learning Support Centers at each of our schools where students will be supervised by an HCPS employee and have reliable access to the Internet. While attending the HCPS Learning Support Centers, students will receive virtual instruction from their teacher working from a remote location. Social distancing guidelines and face coverings will be required in accordance with current state and local health department guidance.
Please note that HCPS Learning Support Centers will follow the published 2020-2021 school calendar for days open; however, the hours of operation may not follow traditional school hours. Before and after care options may be available. More information about the schedule for our Learning Support Centers and the virtual day will be shared as soon as it is available.
If your answer is Yes to the above question, a Student ID will be required for the next questions. The Student ID number is the same as the Food & Nutrition PIN number.
The Student ID number may also be found on prior year report cards or progress reports.
If you do not have the Student ID number, email User.Support@hcps.org; provide your full legal name, relationship to the student and the student's name in the message.
8. My child(ren) has a 504 plan. Note:
Please answer Yes to question 5 above if your child(ren) will purchase meals at the learning center and No if your child will bring meals to the Learning Support Center.
Children who received Free and Reduced-Priced Meals will continue receiving this service at the Learning Support Center.
This data will help us determine the appropriate staffing needed to provide supervision at the Learning Support Center.
IEP and 504 PLAN
7. My child(ren) has an IEP for special education services.
Yes No
4. I would need to utilize HCPS transportation (bus) for my child(ren) to attend the Learning Support Center.
Yes No
6. I would need to utilize the before and after school care option for my elementary school aged child(ren) at the Learning Support Center for an additional fee through one of the before and after school care providers.
Yes No
FOOD
5. I would need food and nutrition services provided by HCPS to my child(ren) who would attend the Learning Support Center.
Yes No
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE TRANSPORTATION
10. Please indicate the number of days (per week) that each child(ren) would potentially attend the Learning Support Centers.
Number of Days Per Week 1
2 3 4 5
9. Please indicate the number of each child(ren) who would potentially attend the Learning Support Centers. Number of Child(ren) 1 2 3 4 5 6
11. Please provide the student ID for the child who would potentially attend the Learning Support Center.
Student ID
Please Note:
A Student ID will be required for this question.
The Student ID number is the same as the Food & Nutrition PIN number.
The Student ID number may also be found on prior year report cards or progress reports.
If you do not have the Student ID number, email User.Support@hcps.org; provide your full legal name, relationship to the student and the student's name in the message.
12. Please provide the student ID for the two (2) children who would potentially attend the Learning Support Centers.
Student ID Student ID
Please Note:
A Student ID will be required for this question.
The Student ID number is the same as the Food & Nutrition PIN number.
The Student ID number may also be found on prior year report cards or progress reports.
If you do not have the Student ID number, email User.Support@hcps.org; provide your full legal name, relationship to the student and the student's name in the message.
13. Please provide the student ID for the three (3) children who would potentially attend the Learning Support Centers.
Student ID Student ID Student ID
Please Note:
A Student ID will be required for this question.
The Student ID number is the same as the Food & Nutrition PIN number.
The Student ID number may also be found on prior year report cards or progress reports.
If you do not have the Student ID number, email User.Support@hcps.org; provide your full legal name, relationship to the student and the student's name in the message.
14. Please provide the student ID for the four (4) children who would potentially attend the Learning Support Centers.
Student ID Student ID Student ID Student ID
Please Note:
A Student ID will be required for this question.
The Student ID number is the same as the Food & Nutrition PIN number.
The Student ID number may also be found on prior year report cards or progress reports.
If you do not have the Student ID number, email User.Support@hcps.org; provide your full legal name, relationship to the student and the student's name in the message.
15. Please provide the student ID for the five (5) children who would potentially attend the Learning Support Centers.
Student ID Student ID Student ID Student ID Student ID
Please Note:
A Student ID will be required for this question.
The Student ID number is the same as the Food & Nutrition PIN number.
The Student ID number may also be found on prior year report cards or progress reports.
If you do not have the Student ID number, email User.Support@hcps.org; provide your full legal name, relationship to the student and the student's name in the message.
16. Please provide the student ID for the six (6) children who would potentially attend the Learning Support Centers.
Student ID Student ID Student ID Student ID Student ID Student ID
Please Note:
A Student ID will be required for this question.
The Student ID number is the same as the Food & Nutrition PIN number.
The Student ID number may also be found on prior year report cards or progress reports.
If you do not have the Student ID number, email User.Support@hcps.org; provide your full legal name, relationship to the student and the student's name in the message.
Definition:
Asynchronous Learning
Not live, direct instruction from a teacher
Instructional content is designed so a student will engage in the materials on his/her own without live, direct instruction from the teacher.
17. I would prefer an asynchronous learning option for my child(ren) if offered by HCPS. Yes
No
18. Please share your email address and/or contact information in the event that a school administrator and/or staff member needs to follow up with you regarding asynchronous learning options for your child(ren).
Email/Contact Information
THANK YOU Thank you for taking the time to complete this form.
Our ultimate goal is for every student to return to in-person learning as soon as feasible while adhering to Federal, State and local guidelines during the Governor's state of emergency. We have been fortunate that Harford County has experienced the lowest infection rate among the large counties in Maryland. Our county leadership has done an excellent job balancing safety considerations with efforts to
incrementally return the community to more "normal" activities. We believe this plan is consistent with that approach and we will continue seeking ways to incrementally provide additional in-person experiences, particularly for our students with the greatest learning needs.
