Back to School - Semester 2

CONTINUATION OF MASK REQUIREMENT

Tulsa Public Schools has safety guidelines and protocols in place to help minimize community spread of COVID-19. One of our most important (and most effective) safety practices is our mask requirement: all students and adults must wear masks that cover their noses and mouths.

While we are following the news around the potential expiration of the City of Tulsa’s mask mandate closely, it is important to know that safety practices at Tulsa Public Schools will not change. Regardless of whether our city continues the mask mandate, all students and adults on our campuses or sites will still be required to wear masks that cover their noses and mouths.

Across the entirety of this pandemic, we have continued to make decisions grounded in science and data and in consultation with our local medical experts. We know that:

Masks are highly effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19;
Most of our students are under age 16 and ineligible for vaccination; and
We take our responsibility for your child’s health and safety with the urgency it deserves.

Our decision is aligned with the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s recommendation and with the Tulsa Health Department's advice to continue requiring students and adults to wear masks at schools.

Our mask requirement will remain in place through the remainder of the school year and during the summer months for those students participating in our Ready. Set. Summer! programs. For more information about our COVID-19 safety practices, visit www.tulsaschools.org/safety.

REQUERIMENTOS DEL USO DE CUBREBOCAS PARA

Las Escuelas Públicas de Tulsa cuentan con pautas y protocolos de seguridad para ayudar a minimizar la propagación de COVID-19 en la comunidad. Una de nuestras prácticas de seguridad más importantes (y más efectivas) es nuestro requisito de cubrebocas: todos los estudiantes y adultos deben usar cubrebocas que cubran la nariz y la boca.

Si bien seguimos de cerca las noticias sobre la posible expiración del mandato de cubrebocas de la Ciudad de Tulsa, es importante saber que las prácticas de seguridad en las Escuelas Públicas de Tulsa no cambiarán. Independientemente de si nuestra ciudad continúa con el mandato del cubrebocas, todos los estudiantes y adultos en nuestros campus o sitios deberán usar cubrebocas que cubran su nariz y boca.

A lo largo de la totalidad de esta pandemia, hemos continuado tomando decisiones basadas en la ciencia y los datos y en consulta con nuestros expertos médicos locales. Lo sabemos:

Los cubrebocas son muy eficaces para prevenir la propagación de COVID-19;
La mayoría de nuestros estudiantes son menores de 16 años y no son elegibles para la vacunación; y
Asumimos nuestra responsabilidad por su salud y seguridad con la urgencia que se merece.

Aunque muchos de los miembros de nuestro equipo han sido vacunados contra COVID-19, tenemos colegas que no han recibido la vacuna. Compartimos la responsabilidad de hacer todo lo que podamos para mantenernos seguros a nosotros mismos y a los demás, y los cubrebocas son una herramienta fundamental para lograrlo.

Nuestra decisión está alineada con la recomendación del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Oklahoma y con el consejo del Departamento de Salud de Tulsa de continuar exigiendo que los estudiantes y adultos usen cubrebocas en las escuelas.

Nuestro requisito de cubrebocas permanecerá vigente durante el resto del año escolar y también durante los meses de verano. Para obtener más información sobre nuestras prácticas de seguridad COVID-19, visite www.tulsaschools.org/safety.

SECOND SEMESTER EXPECTATIONS

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SECOND SEMESTER EXPECTATIONS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

The second semester begins on Monday, Feb. 8 and runs through Tuesday, June 8. To ensure that your child has a strong and successful semester, please take some time to review our student expectations for distance learning, in-person learning, and mask requirements.

When in distance learning:

Check your class Canvas homepage for information about schedules, office hours, recorded lessons and Zoom times.
Follow your schedule. Students must join live Zooms as much as possible. Participating in live class is critical. Alert your child’s teacher if you have extenuating circumstances that prevent your child from attending live Zoom classes.
Learning is social. Learning happens best during personal/face to face interactions. It helps you to learn when your camera is on. Turn on cameras as much as you can.
Submit work on time each week. All assignments are due by Sunday evening. Work daily to stay on track. There will NOT be an extension for completing work at the end of Semester 2.
Contact teachers when you have questions. Ask questions. Chat questions. Email questions.

When learning in person:

Wear a mask.
Wash or sanitize your hands frequently.
Be mindful of distance from others. We know we want to hug our friends and teachers, give high fives and fist bumps, but we need to stay in our space to keep each other safe.
If you are in grades 1 through 6, bring your Chromebook and charger to school each day.
Lockers will not be used, so we recommend bringing a backpack to carry your personal belongings and technology.
Bring a water bottle in order to use the water fillers.
Continue to use Canvas to access daily assignments.
Submit work by due dates. There will NOT be an extension for completing work at the end of Semester 2.
Let your teachers know when you have questions and need help.
In person learning will occur four days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesdays will continue to be distance learning days for all students.

Mask Requirements

Masks must cover the nose and mouth.
Masks should be two or more layers.
Masks must be worn any time or place where other people are present.
Masks may be removed at mealtimes, outdoors, and during mask breaks.
Parents will be notified for the first two incidents of students not following mask requirements; a third incident may result in students returning to distance learning.

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SECOND SEMESTER EXPECTATIONS FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS

When in distance learning:

Follow your schedule. Participating in live class is critical. Students need to join live Zoom classes; this time is class time. Communicate with your teacher if you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from attending live Zoom class consistently. Your teachers want to engage with you!
Learning is social. Turn on cameras as much as you can. Seeing each other helps to engage and participate in discussions. Your teachers want and need to see you!
Work daily to stay on track. Submit work on time each week. All assignments are due by Sunday evening.
Contact teachers when you have questions. Ask questions. Chat questions. Email questions. Use office hours. There will NOT be an extension for completing work at the end of Semester 2. (Note: Students in Beyond, Summit, Tulsa Virtual Academy, and certain advanced courses will have different expectations and guidance. Your teacher and school will provide specific guidance.)

When learning in person:

Wear a mask.
Wash or sanitize your hands frequently.
Bring a water bottle in order to use the water fillers.
Be mindful of distance from others. We know we want to hug our friends and teachers, give high fives and fist bumps, but we need to stay in our space to keep each other safe.
Bring your Chromebook and charger to your classes each day.
Lockers will not be used, so we recommend bringing a backpack to carry your personal belongings and technology.
Continue to use Canvas to access and submit daily assignments and announcements.
Submit work on time each week. There will NOT be an extension for completing work at the end of Semester 2.
Let your teachers know when you have questions. Ask questions in class. Email questions. Sign up for and attend office hours.
In person learning will occur four days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesdays will continue to be distance learning days for all students.

Mask Requirements

Masks must cover the nose and mouth.
Masks should be two or more layers.
When wearing your personal mask, the dress code applies. The same rules about inappropriate messages and graphics apply to masks.
Masks must be worn any time or place where other people are present.
Masks may be removed at mealtimes, outdoors, and during mask breaks.
Parents will be notified for the first two incidents of students not following mask requirements; a third incident may result in students returning to distance learning.

EXPECTATIVAS DEL SEGUNDO SEMESTRE

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EXPECTATIVAS DEL SEGUNDO SEMESTRE PARA ESTUDIANTES DE PRIMARIA

El segundo semestre comienza el lunes 8 de febrero y termina el martes 8 de junio. Para asegurarse de que su hijo tenga un semestre sólido y exitoso, tómese un tiempo para revisar las expectativas de nuestros estudiantes para el aprendizaje a distancia, aprendizaje en persona y requerimiento cubrebocas.

Cuando esté en aprendizaje a distancia:

Consulte la página de inicio de Canvas de su clase para obtener información sobre horarios, horarios de oficina, lecciones grabadas y tiempos de Zoom.
Siga su horario. Los estudiantes deben unirse a Zooms en vivo tanto como sea posible. Participar en la clase en vivo es fundamental. Avise al maestro de su hijo si tiene circunstancias especiales que impidan que su hijo asista a clases de Zoom en vivo.
El aprendizaje es social. El aprendizaje ocurre mejor durante las interacciones personales / cara a cara. Le ayuda a saber cuándo está encendida la cámara. Prenda las cámaras tanto como pueda.
Envíe el trabajo a tiempo cada semana. Todas las asignaciones vencen el domingo por la noche. Trabaje todos los días para mantener el rumbo. NO habrá una extensión para completar el trabajo al final del Semestre 2.
Comuníquese con los maestros cuando tenga preguntas. Qué hacer preguntas. Preguntas por el chat. Preguntas por correo electrónico.

Al aprender en persona:

Usar un cubrebocas.
Lávese o desinfecte sus manos con frecuencia.
Tenga en cuenta la distancia de los demás. Sabemos qué queremos abrazar a nuestros amigos y maestros, chocar los cinco y chocar los puños, pero debemos permanecer en nuestro espacio para mantenernos a salvo.
Si estás en los grados 1 al 6, trae tu Chromebook y cargador a la escuela todos los días.
No se utilizarán casilleros, por lo que recomendamos traer una mochila para llevar sus pertenencias personales y tecnología.
Traiga una botella de agua para usar los dispensarios de agua.
Continúe usando Canvas para acceder a las tareas diarias.
Envíe el trabajo antes de las fechas límite. NO habrá una extensión para completar el trabajo al final del Semestre 2.
Informe a sus maestros cuando tenga preguntas y necesite ayuda.
El aprendizaje en persona se llevará a cabo cuatro días a la semana: lunes, martes, jueves y viernes. Los miércoles seguirán siendo días de aprendizaje a distancia para todos los estudiantes.

Requisitos del cubrebocas

Los cubrebocas deben cubrir la nariz y la boca.
Los cubrebocas deben tener dos o más capas.
Los cubrebocas deben usarse en cualquier momento o lugar donde haya otras personas.
Los cubrebocas se pueden quitar a la hora de las comidas, al aire libre y durante los descansos.
Los padres serán notificados por los dos primeros incidentes de estudiantes que no sigan los requisitos del cubrebocas; un tercer incidente puede resultar en que los estudiantes regresen al aprendizaje a distancia.

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EXPECTATIVAS DEL SEGUNDO SEMESTRE PARA ESTUDIANTES DE SECUNDARIA

Cuando esté en aprendizaje a distancia:

Siga su horario. Participar en la clase en vivo es fundamental. Los estudiantes deben unirse a clases de Zoom en vivo; esta vez es hora de clase. Comuníquese con su maestro si tiene circunstancias atenuantes que le impiden asistir a la clase de Zoom en vivo de manera constante. ¡Tus profesores quieren interactuar contigo!
El aprendizaje es social. Encienda la cámara tanto como pueda. Vernos ayuda a entablar conversaciones y participar en ellas. ¡Tus profesores quieren y necesitan verte!
Trabaje todos los días para mantener el rumbo. Envíe el trabajo a tiempo cada semana. Todas las asignaciones vencen el domingo por la noche.
Comuníquese con los maestros cuando tenga preguntas. Hacer preguntas. Preguntas en chat. Preguntas por correo electrónico. Utilice el horario de oficina. NO habrá una extensión para completar el trabajo al final del Semestre 2. (Nota: Los estudiantes en Beyond, Tulsa Virtual Academy, Summit y ciertos cursos avanzados tendrán expectativas y orientación diferentes. Su maestro y la escuela brindarán orientación específica).

Aprendizaje en persona:

Usar un cubrebocas.
Lávese o desinfecte sus manos con frecuencia.
Traiga una botella de agua para usar los dispensarios de agua.
Tenga en cuenta la distancia de los demás. Sabemos qué queremos abrazar a nuestros amigos y maestros, chocar los cinco y chocar los puños, pero debemos permanecer en nuestro espacio para mantenernos a salvo.
Traiga su Chromebook y cargador a sus clases todos los días.
No se utilizarán casilleros, por lo que recomendamos traer una mochila para llevar sus pertenencias personales y tecnología.
Continúe usando Canvas para acceder y enviar tareas y anuncios diarios.
Envíe el trabajo a tiempo cada semana. NO habrá una extensión para completar el trabajo al final del Semestre 2.
Informe a sus maestros cuando tenga preguntas. Pregunta preguntas en clase. Preguntas por correo electrónico. Inscríbase y asista al horario de oficina.
El aprendizaje en persona se llevará a cabo cuatro días a la semana: lunes, martes, jueves y viernes. Los miércoles seguirán siendo días de aprendizaje a distancia para todos los estudiantes.

Requisitos del cubrebocas

Los cubrebocas deben cubrir la nariz y la boca.
Los cubrebocas deben tener dos o más capas.
Al usar su cubrebocas personal, se aplica el código de vestimenta. Las mismas reglas sobre mensajes y gráficos inapropiados se aplican a los cubrebocas.
Los cubrebocas deben usarse en cualquier momento o lugar donde haya otras personas.
Los cubrebocas se pueden quitar a la hora de las comidas, al aire libre y durante los descansos.
Los padres serán notificados por los dos primeros incidentes de estudiantes que no sigan los requisitos del cubrebocas; un tercer incidente puede resultar en que los estudiantes regresen al aprendizaje a distancia.

In-person Learning

School will look and feel different as students return to in-person learning. While each school will have their own sets of building routines, you will see some consistent safety practices at all of our schools which can be found below.

How will Tulsa Public Schools keep students safe?

¿Cómo mantendrán las Escuelas Públicas de Tulsa la seguridad de los estudiantes?

What should I do if my child is exposed to, tests positive for, or shows symptoms of COVID-19?

¿Qué debo hacer si mi hijo ha sido expuesto, da positivo o muestra síntomas de COVID-19?

What questions are on the Student Health Screening Questionnaire?

¿Qué preguntas hay en el Cuestionario de evaluación de la salud del estudiante?

Video Resources / recursos de video

SAFETY

Safety Practices Before School

Parents and guardians must complete the Student Health Screening Questionnaire before school.
- If the response to any of the screening questions is “YES,” students should be kept at home.
- This screening should be completed at home and done verbally; parents do not need to provide answers or responses to the school.
Students must have a mask that covers the nose and mouth before they can board the bus.
While every child should bring a mask to school, we will provide masks for students who need them.

Student Arrival and Dismissal

Building Access

Safety Practices at School

All students and adults must wear masks that cover the nose and mouth.
- Click here for tips to help young children wear a mask. (Español)
- Students will have opportunities for mask breaks across the day.
Students will spend the day with their classmates and will not mix with other groups.
Sharing of school supplies will be limited to student “pods,” and materials will be disinfected at the end of each day.
Student transitions between spaces in the building will be limited.
Student lunch-times will be staggered by class to allow for distancing in the cafeteria.
Students will have extra time during the day for hand-washing and sanitizing, including before and after meals.
Students will be outside more and will be able to use school playgrounds.
High-touch areas - such as doorknobs, handrails, and sinks - will be sanitized throughout the day, and shared spaces, playgrounds, materials, and equipment will be cleaned and disinfected between uses.

Keeping Schools and Classrooms Clean

Mask Requirements

Masks must cover the nose and mouth.
Masks should be two or more layers.
Masks must be worn any time or place where other people are present.
Masks may be removed at mealtimes, outdoors, and during mask breaks.
Parents will be notified for the first two incidents of students not following mask requirements; a third incident may result in students returning to distance learning.

What happens if a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, is exposed to COVID-19, or has symptoms of COVID-19?

Area used by student or staff member closed off and disinfected
School completes contact tracing
School notifies individuals who had “close contact”*
School notifies district and local health officials as needed

Student
- Moved to separate room (with supervision) → School contacts parent or guardian → parents or guardian picks student up
Staff member
- At building entry → Not allowed in building and sent home
- During the day ---> Sent home

If your child is exposed to COVID-19, the school will contact you directly. Please make sure your child's school has an updated email and phone number for you.

*"Close contact" as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period at less than 6 feet of distance from a person with a confirmed or potential case of COVID-19 starting from 2 days before the onset of illness.

What happens?

Response to Covid-19 exposure

¿lo que pasa?

Respuesta A la exposicion al Covid-19

Elementary

Before coming to school

Parents and guardians will complete the Student Health Screening Questionnaire and keep students home if the answer to any of the screening questions is “YES.”
Parents and guardians will make sure their child has a comfortable mask that covers the nose and mouth.
Parents and guardians of bus riders will make sure their child is wearing a mask before boarding the bus.

Student arrival

What will the school day look like for students?

Breakfast in classrooms
Assigned seating and “pod” groupings
Limited transitions between spaces
Outdoor learning and activities
Periodic mask breaks
Lunch in cafeteria*
Scheduled time for handwashing
Outdoor recess
Social emotional learning

*School lunch periods will be staggered to provide for distance seating as possible. School leaders will determine lunch periods and student groupings for each school.

Tip to Prepare for in-person learning

pre-k and K

Before coming to school

Parents and guardians will complete the Student Health Screening Questionnaire and keep students home if the answer to any of the screening questions is “YES.”
Parents and guardians will make sure their child has a comfortable mask that covers the nose and mouth.
Parents and guardians of bus riders will make sure their child is wearing a mask before boarding the bus.

When you get to school

Parents and guardians will drop-off their child at the school entrance; drivers should stay in the car.
During the first week, teachers and staff will meet students at the door and walk them to classrooms.
Students will be required to have their masks on before entering the building.
Parents and guardians will not be able to enter the building; older siblings who attend the same school may walk their younger siblings to class.

When your child gets to the classroom

When the school day ends

School Day in Pre-K/K

Tips to Prepare for In-Person Learning

Talk with your child about the importance of wearing a mask.
Discuss your child’s feelings about in-person learning.
Talk with your child about what will happen during drop-off and pick-up. Answer any questions they might have.
Attend the Pre-K and Kindergarten Zoom Orientation for your child’s school to learn more about your school’s specific details and guidance.
Additional information: English / Español

Middle School, Junior High, and High School

Before coming to school

Student arrival

What will the school day look like for students?

Breakfast will be picked up at grab and go stations near designated entrances
Tables and desks will face the same direction, where possible
Assigned seating for each class to help with contact tracing purposes
Students will not have access to lockers
Continued use of digital platforms and resources with students
Limited transitions
Lunch in cafeteria*
Supper meals will be offered as students depart for the day and to extended day students if after school programs are in the building.

*School lunch periods will be staggered to provide for distance seating as possible. School leaders will determine lunch periods and student groupings for each school.

Resources

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR STUDENT’S LEARNING MODE

This spring, families will have the opportunity to change their student’s learning mode.

If parents wish to switch:

From In-Person to Distance
- Complete Commitment Form by: Midnight
- To make the switch by: The following day
- Tracks for this are updated Nightly at midnight
- Student will be expected to attend class: via Distance the day after the form is completed
From Distance to In-Person
- Complete Commitment Form by: Wednesday at midnight
- To make the switch by: The following week
- Tracks for this are updated Friday afternoon
- Student will be expected to attend class: In Person the Monday after the form is completed, as long as the form is completed by Wednesday at midnight

You can change your child’s learning mode by logging into SmartChoice, the parent enrollment portal, at https://enroll.tulsaschools.org/ and updating your Commitment Form.

COMO CAMBIAR EL MODO DE APRENDIZAJE DE SU ESTUDIANTE

En esta primavera las familias tendrán la oportunidad para cambiar el modo de aprendizaje de su hijo/a.

Si los padres desean hacer el cambio:

De en Persona a Distancia
- Complete el Formulario de Compromiso antes de la Medianoche
- Para hacer el cambio Al día siguiente
- La actualización se realizará por la noche a la medianoche
- Se espera que los estudiantes asistan a la clase a Distancia el día después de completar el Formulario
De Distrancia a en Persona
- Complete el Formulario de Compromiso antes del Miércoles a la Medianoche
- Para hacer el cambio la semana siguiente
- La actualización se realizará el Viernes por la tarde
- Se espera que los estudiantes asistan a la clase en Persona el Lunes siempre y cuando el formulario se complete el Miércoles antes de la medianoche

Usted puede cambiar el modo de aprendizaje de su hijo/a, entrando a su cuenta en SmartChoice, el portal de inscripción para padres, en https://enroll.tulsaschools.org/ actualizando su Formulario de Compromiso.

Back to School - Semester 2

CONTINUATION OF MASK REQUIREMENT

REQUERIMENTOS DEL USO DE CUBREBOCAS PARA

In-person Learning

Return to In-Person Learning

Volver al aprendizaje en persona

Health Screenings / Exámenes de salud

Cleaning Procedures / Procedimientos de limpieza

Riding the Bus

Ir en autobús

Meal Services and Classroom Safety

Servicio de comidas y seguridad en el aula

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR STUDENT’S LEARNING MODE

COMO CAMBIAR EL MODO DE APRENDIZAJE DE SU ESTUDIANTE