The School Board for St. Louis Park Public Schools unanimously approved changes to the District’s Safe Learning Plan, as presented by Superintendent Astein Osei at its Monday, October 12 meeting. The changes involve the Middle School and High School transitioning from distance learning to hybrid learning as outlined below.
Tentative Timeline for Middle School Transition from Distance Learning to Hybrid Learning
The Middle School will implement a phased approach to bringing students back into the school. This will allow learners to become familiar with new protocols and procedures, the new learning model and the currently under construction and newly renovated spaces. The transition to hybrid learning will take place:
- Oct. 22-23: Grade 6 Transition Days
- Oct. 26-27 & 29-30: Grade 6 Hybrid Classes
- Nov. 2-3: No School
- Nov. 5-6: Grade 6 & Grade 7 Hybrid Classes
- Nov. 9-10 & 12-13: Grades 6/7/8 Hybrid Classes
A complete guide detailing schedules, safety precautions, logistics, etc. will be distributed to students and families in advance of the Grade 6 Transition Days.
Tentative Timeline for High School Transition from Distance Learning to Hybrid Learning
The High School will also implement a phased approach to bringing students back into the school, based on percentages of students, dividing students into four cohorts (see below). This phased-in approach largely allows students to become familiar with new protocols and procedures and will ensure the safety of all students and staff at St. Louis Park High School.
Mondays
Cohort A-1 | Grades 9-12 | Last names A-E attend classes in person
Tuesdays
Cohort A-2 | Grades 9-12 | Last names F-K attend classes in person
Wednesdays
Student Feedback Day (tutoring, catch-up, appointments, etc.)
Thursdays
Cohort B-1 | Grades 9-12 | Last Names L-Q attend classes in person
Friday
Cohort B-2 | Grades 9-12 | Last Names R-Z attend classes in person
The transition to hybrid learning will take place:
- Oct. 26-30: 25% capacity (Grades 9-12); Hybrid Learning
- Nov. 2-3: No School
- Nov. 4-6: Distance Learning
- Nov. 9-13: 25% capacity (Grades 9-12); Hybrid Learning
- Nov. 16-20: 50% capacity (Grades 9-12); Hybrid Learning
A complete guide detailing schedules, safety precautions, logistics, etc. will be distributed to students and families the week of October 19.