OPTION FOR OPTING OUT OF ONSITE INSTRUCTION

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Policy 1908 Family Engagement indicates that students of families opting out of onsite instruction at the school facility for the first semester of 2020-2021 school fiscal year shall receive offsite, online instruction, or any combination of the foregoing at the discretion of the School District in accordance with District Policy 1906. School District staff shall arrange for any combination of physical instructional packets, virtual or electronic based course meetings and assignments, self-directed or parent/guardian-assisted learning opportunities, and other educational efforts available to staff and students that can be relied upon for grade or credit in order to satisfy the minimum aggregate number of hours or determination of proficiency for the requesting student. Students determined to be proficient in one or more courses of the district shall be incorporated in the School District’s calculation of ANB, with such ANB fraction to be converted to an hourly equivalent based on the hours of instruction ordinarily provided for the content over which the student has demonstrated proficiency. 

Students of families opting out of onsite delivery shall be treated the same as students instructed at the school facility for purposes of grading, discipline, and other educational rights.

The District asks parents/guardians and students to make “Opt-Out” or “Face-to-Face” instruction decisions by completing the 1908F Opt-Out Form by August 28, 2020 by 4:00 PM so class schedules can be adjusted. “Opt-Out” Forms are available on-line or at each building. They must be signed and submitted to the District Office for processing. You may scan the forms and email them to kris.mcmanus@colstrip.k12.mt.us, or send them to:

§  Colstrip Public Schools

§  P.O. Box 159

§  Colstrip, MT 59323

Materials such as chromebooks, consumables and course guidelines will be made available as soon as possible.  The Curriculum Director and/or Instructional Facilitator(s) will be in touch with you to outline grade and/or course processes, programs and protocols to begin initial instruction. They will also work with you in obtaining needed materials, computer logon, training necessary to complete course/grade work.  Grade and Course instruction will begin after Labor Day or within ten (10) days of your completed application of 1908F Onsite Instruction Opt Out (During this time your student will be matriculated and provided needed start up materials and initial instruction for completing necessary paperwork and log in information for Google Classroom). 

PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR THE  OPT OUT OF ONSITE INSTRUCTION FORM.