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Synchronous learning day Thursday, Jan. 9 with photo of a student using a computer and school logos

Due to continued icy road conditions and snow drifts, we will have a synchronous learning day Thursday, Jan. 9. Students in grades one through 12 will receive live-streamed instruction on their Chromebooks from teachers through the Schoology app. Our offices will open at 10 a.m. Visit https://www.kent.k12.md.us/VirtualLearningPlan.aspx for class schedules, attendance requirements and additional synchronous day information. Thank you!
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Virtual Learning Plan

2024-25 Virtual Learning Plan

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requirements for Virtual Inclement Weather Days aligned to Senate Bill 610.

The county board may authorize the use of virtual education days in severe weather conditions. Before this authorization is given to local school superintendents, the county school board must discuss this topic at an open meeting and vote affirmatively on the authorization.

The county superintendent may decide to provide a day of virtual education (not less than four hours of synchronous instruction) only if the Local Education Agency (LEA) has used all the days incorporated into its calendar for school closures for severe weather conditions.

Inclement Weather Virtual Education Plans (approved by the county school board) must include a plan for each virtual education day to:
  • Ensure attendance will be taken for all students and teachers.
  • Provide opportunities for students to make up missed work from the virtual day upon return to school.
  • Ensure that all staff and students (including students with disabilities, homeless students, and multilingual learners) have necessary devices at home and access to Wi-Fi.
  • Include specific strategies for the continued implementation of Individualized Education Programs, accommodations, and related services.

Devices and Access to Wi-Fi

Schoology logo

Kent County Public Schools (KCPS) has a device available for all students. These devices will be distributed to students in advance of an inclement weather day. 

The Schoology Learning Management System (LMS) will be utilized by all staff, students, and families in the 2024-2025 academic year. This LMS allows for digital teaching, grading, communication and remote learning on one platform.

If it is determined that a student’s home is located where there is no internet access, KCPS will provide an alternative paper option for the student.

Below are two videos on logging into Schoology and joining a classroom (Conference) session.

Communication Process

KCPS will provide as much notice as possible and at a minimum will inform schools and the community as soon as it is feasible the day before a Virtual Inclement Weather Day will occur.

Schools will include information regarding a synchronous virtual instruction day as a part of the system communication that is sent via email, social media, telephone and website emergency alert. 

KCPS maintains a 1:1 device ratio, K-12. Devices will be distributed in advance of a possible inclement weather day. Individual schools may communicate specific information about their class schedules and programs.

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Delivery of Instruction

Elementary Schools
  • Receive live, remote instruction from their teachers
  • Join their classmates for class meetings and social-emotional learning experiences.
  • Engage in small groups for instruction as needed.
  • Work independently on assignments and projects.
  • Take movement breaks and screen breaks throughout the day.
  • Have lunch and playtime independently and with family.
  • Participate in special area class instruction in art, music, library, and physical education
  • Receive Special Education and/or related services
 
Middle and High Schools 
  • Receive live, remote instruction in all of their courses
  • Engage in small groups for instruction as needed.
  • Work independently on assignments and projects.
  • Take movement, lunch, and screen breaks throughout the day
  • Receive Special Education and/or related services

Accommodations

General education teachers and special education teachers will work collaboratively to ensure that all students with disabilities receive their accommodations. Students with a 504 Plan will also continue to receive their accommodations through virtual instruction.

All special education services will continue as outlined in the student’s Individualized Education Plan. Services will be provided synchronously, asynchronously, or through supplemental materials as outlined in the student’s IEP. Supplementary aids/services will continue to be provided as outlined on the student’s IEP.

Schedules

The synchronous learning day schedule for Kent County High School is:

7:40 to 8:40 a.m.
Period 1
 
8:45 to 9:45 a.m.
Period 2
 
9:50 to 10:50 a.m.
Period 3
 
10:55 to 11:55 a.m.
Period 4
 
Noon to 1 p.m.
Lunch
 
1 to 2:40 p.m.
PLC Work (staff only)
 

The Kent County Middle School schedule is:

7:40 to 8:20 a.m.
Class 1
 
8:30 to 9:10 a.m.
Class 2
 
9:20 to 10:00 a.m.
Class 3
 
10:10 to 10:50 a.m.
Class 4
 
11 to 11:30 a.m.
Lunch
 
11:35 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Class 5
 
12:25 to 1:05 p.m.
Class 6
 
1:10 to 2:40 p.m.
PLC Work (staff only)
 

The schedule for the three elementary schools is:

8 to 9 a.m.
Specials (Art, Music, PE and/or Media)
 
9:20 to 10:20 a.m.
Live English language arts instruction, special education services, small group instruction and related services
 
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Live math instruction, special education services, small group instruction and related services
 
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
 
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Office hours, small group instruction, counselor, EL and special area focus lessons
 
1:30 to 3:15 p.m.
PLC Work (staff only)
 
Please contact your school with any additional questions about synchronous learning day plans.