We’ll be sending you regular updates during this extended closure to share any new information and to remind you about previous messages we don’t want you to have missed. Some updates will be shorter and some will be longer, but we’ll be staying in touch.
Even though our schools and offices are closed, our faculty and staff are still committed to working hard each day on behalf of every student and family.
Level 3 Summary
The District shared information with all families on student schedules, expectations and guidelines for Level 3 distance learning. Review this information here.
Student Schedules: Course schedules and expectations at all grade levels include opportunities for both synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Grading: During the extended closure period, students will continue to regularly receive feedback, grades and assessments of their work.
Graduation Pathways: Per recent legislation, Districts may grant high school diplomas to students on track to graduate and for whom the local school district determines that the student has successfully completed the required curriculum. The High School Administration and Counseling Department have been reviewing student records to closely monitor every student’s pathway to graduation and to provide opportunities for each student to meet graduation expectations and standards.
What’s New
Woodbury Sixth-Grade Camp, the Asian Studies summer trip to Japan and the summer exchange trip to Goslar, Germany have been canceled based on federal, state and local coronavirus guidance, recommendations and travel restrictions. The District will share refund information with families when it becomes available.
The Shaker Heights Schools band directors have shared information with families regarding the cancellation of concerts and distance learning for band students in grades 5-12. The Band Boosters have also shared this letter with band families.
In response to the COVID-19 extended school closure, the District will offer online-only enrollment for the 2020-21 academic year. Parents and guardians may submit required forms electronically by computer or mobile phone. Learn about online enrollment.
Coming Up
The Tuesday, April 7, Board of Education meeting will take place remotely. All residents may attend, either via Zoom or telephone (link available on shaker.org). Residents are encouraged to submit public comments or questions regarding items on the April 7 agenda by 5 p.m. Tuesday through a comment form. Comments will be read into the record at the meeting.
Reminders
Shaker Heights Schools encourages all families to submit an application for free- or reduced-price meal eligibility regardless of family income. There is no application deadline; families may apply at any time. Learn more about Free or Reduced Meals here.
Shaker Heights Schools will provide internet hotspots for K-12 students without home internet service and a District-issued Chromebook to students in Grades K-4 who have not yet received one. To request, please complete the Shaker Heights Schools Technology Tools Request Form.
Students and families can drop off District-issued Chromebooks for repairs and replacement parts in self-service, secured lockers located in the lobby of Shaker Heights High School. Please be sure to complete a Chromebook Help Desk Service Ticket to initiate any repair requests. For additional information, review these instructions for Chromebook Repairs.
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