
North Star Montessori Academy is Starting Up Safe!
We know this is a difficult time for students, parents, and educators, and we want to let you know that we are taking all possible steps to keep our students safe while providing an excellent educational experience.
Back to School:
What will it look like?
COVID-19 Exposure Safety Protocols
FAQ
Are face coverings required?
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Masks and face coverings will be required in all areas of the school when social distancing cannot be maintained and/or when developmentally appropriate. -
Mask and face coverings are not always best for the health of our students with medical concerns. Their parents/guardians must contact our school office personnel to receive an exemption and provide medical documentation. Face shields may tbe considered in place of face masks. -
Face coverings and masks must not include messages or images that distract from the learning environment as outlined for other articles of clothing in school dress code policies. -
Students will be provided with multiple opportunities throughout the school day to get outside and participate in “mask breaks.”
What cleaning & disinfection protocols is NSMA following?
Can students share school supplies?
How will other supplies and equipment be used & shared?
Are "special" classes (PE, Music, Tech, Art) still taking place?
Are visitors and volunteers able to come NSMA?
Are before & after-school care still available?
Are assemblies & open-house events taking place?
Can classes still have special snacks and celebrations for birthdays?
Are student clubs still meeting?
What mental health resources are available for students and their families?
What are NSMA's plans for in-person vs distance learning?
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Remain a NSMA Student -
In-person learning and engagement with small class sizes -
Masks and face coverings will be required in all areas of the school when social distancing cannot be maintained and/or when developmentally appropriate. Students will be provided with multiple opportunities throughout the school day to get outside and participate in “mask breaks.” -
Montessori materials available and accessible in a safe and sanitary environment -
Materials will be cleaned and sanitized between each use, mid-day, and end of the day. -
Social interaction with peers and staff -
Students will still receive instructional time in art, music, technology, and physical education. Students will participate in recess throughout the day -
Bussing Services will continue. Masks are required for all students while riding the bus. Bus routes and times will be distributed after data is collected.
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Virtual Polar Bear Online Academy
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Remain a NSMA Student
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NSMA will partner with an online learning platform Edgenuity (K-12th Grade)
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Supervised by NSMA teachers
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Adaptable online program that can be individualized for each child’s learning needs
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Completely online, flexible, accessible anywhere, aligned with NSMA standards
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Video based explicit instruction, supported and independent practice, standards aligned assessments
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Students are responsible for maintaining recommended course content pacing
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Progress monitoring along with grading of completed assignments, and assessments will be used to determine term grades
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The online academy will be rigorous and include daily requirements for content completion and participation -
In the event we have to transition from the Traditional Setting to Virtual Learning due to COVID-19, students in need will be assigned a device to use at home.
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Elementary Link for more information: https://www.edgenuity.com/elementary-school/
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Middle & High School information https://www.edgenuity.com/online-courses/

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