The District will direct parents when the App has been activated 

The Novi Community School District will have a health screener that each staff member and family will be required to complete each morning before coming to school.

• A report will be sent to the Principal. 

  • If a family does not complete the health screener, they will be contacted and told it is required. If they continue to refuse to complete the health screener, their student will be enrolled as a virtual student.

NCSD staff, parents/guardians and students will use the Frontline School Health Portal and Mobile App. This will provide daily health screenings for students and staff and allow for a safe and secure way for the district to communicate student health information in a HIPAA and FERPA compliant manner. This is available both as a mobile app, or on any internet connected device, such as a phone, tablet or computer. 

Downloading the Mobile App

• Go to the Apple App Store or Android Apps on Google Play and search for "Frontline Health Portal" to find the Frontline Health Portal mobile app.
• Download the app.

Registering for the Health Portal from a Device or the Mobile App

• You can begin the registration process from within the Health Portal mobile app or from any internet connected computer. 
• If you already have completed the registration process on the desktop version of the Health Portal, you don't need to register again, and you can proceed to Logging In.

Students Arrive at 7:25 a.m.

• Students will arrive and leave wearing masks.  Students will be encouraged to enter and go to their classrooms right away so that the school can limit congregation.  Dismissal will happen from 6th hour classrooms staggered by bus routes.

• Students will follow building signage and not share materials, supplies or equipment with other students. 

• Hallway traffic will be limited and travel will follow guidelines that help keep students from intermingling, such as the creation of lanes. 

• Lockers will not be assigned.  Students will be expected to carry their materials with them throughout the day.

• All electives will be offered to hybrid and virtual students.  Adaptations will be made to curricula to give students the best possible educational experience given the barriers created by certain safety procedures.

• In some situations, when demand prevents a full section from being taught in person or virtually, an elective may be taught via modes that allow for in person and virtual students to take the same section.

  • Example: In person students would take a course taught by a virtual instructor at the school with a live educator there to assist.

  • Example: Virtual students might “stream” in to an in-person class being taught by a face-to-face instructor.

• Materials will not be shared between students without first being sanitized.

• Band classes will use material to cover the bells of instruments, students will not share instruments, and larger in-person classes, may use a larger space - such as the auditorium stage for class to allow for more distancing

• Attendance will be taken each period for students attending in person or virtually.
• Attendance will also be evidenced by two-way interactions weekly between instructors and students.

• Unlike emergency remote learning in the spring of 2020, the 2020-2021 school year will incorporate traditional grading.

  • Grades will be derived from curricular assessments and student performance on other assignments.

• Students should not share supplies or personal items.
• Students will be encouraged to bring individual water bottles, which can be refilled at school water filling stations, which will be cleaned during the day.

• Breakfast and lunch will be available for all students, including virtual learners and on remote days. 
• Breakfast will be “grab and go” and eaten in designated eating areas. 
• Students will pre-order lunch using the Nutrislice app or website. Orders may be placed up to 10 minutes before lunch begins. At lunch time, students will go to the station ordered from to pick up their complete meal and use ID badge for purchase. Students will then proceed to designated eating areas. 
• On remote learning days, or for virtual students, breakfast and lunch will be available Monday through Friday for pick up at Novi High School. Parents will be able to pre-order meals on Nutrislice. 
• All students who qualify for free or reduced price breakfast and lunch will receive those same benefits, no matter how learning takes place.
• Students will be seated in the cafeteria in areas designated according to their 4th period classes.  Students will sit across from one another 2 to a table.

• Every student will be provided with a chromebook to use for remote learning.
• Students will be expected to bring their device with them to school each day they attend.
• Students should charge their devices overnight so they are ready for the school day.
• The main online system used to interface with students and teachers is Schoology.  Teachers will help students learn how to use Schoology to manage their learning.
• Students and staff will continue to have access to the Oakland Schools Service Desk 248-209-2060 for any technology-based issues that may arise.

• Athletics practices and competitions at Novi Middle School will follow MHSAA recommendations.
• Clubs and activities will be limited to meeting virtually to start the school year, so that students in both hybrid and virtual modalities will be able to participate.
• Field trips and assemblies will only occur if government and health department regulations allow.
• Community events (conferences, curriculum nights) will be conducted virtually.

• Vehicle capacity and disinfection will adhere to the Governor's Return To School recommendations.
• Students will be assigned to a specific seat. Keeping families seated together will be a priority.
• A parent/guardian must wait at the bus stop until the bus departs, in the event a student is not permitted to board due to COVID-19 symptoms.
• Students who receive specialized transportation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

   

• Our safety protocols will not work unless our parents and students support us. The school cannot be solely responsible for implementing health and safety screenings. 
• We will have a health screener that each family will be required to complete each morning. 
  • A report will be sent to the Principal.
  • If a family does not complete the health screener, they will be contacted and told it is required. If they continue to refuse to complete the health screener, their student will be enrolled as a virtual student. 
• Masks will be required for all elementary students
  • If a student refuses to wear a mask, their parent/guard will be notified and told it is required. If the student continues to refuse to wear a mask, the student will be enrolled as a virtual student and will no longer be allowed in the building.
• Each classroom will have disinfectant wipes using the chemical Oxivir Tb, which has a one minute kill time and is safe for handling with bare skin.
• Hand sanitizer at 62% alcohol content will be available in classrooms and offices and throughout buildings in high traffic areas.. 
• Desks will be wiped down by students entering a classroom.  Teachers and/or students will also disinfect door knobs, light switches and other high touch areas within their classrooms midday.
• Safety signage will be played at main entrances, hallways, bathrooms, playgrounds, and every classroom.
• Bottle fillers located at each building will be used instead of drinking fountains. Some existing water fountains may be replaced with touchless bottle fillers. 
• Buildings have been deep-cleaned prior to the start of the school year and custodial staff are following government guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Air intake for our HVAC systems has been increased to cycle air in a room approximately 5 times per hour and high quality Merv-11 filters are being used to clean the air.

NCSD is following the Return to School Roadmap recommendation that parents or guardians will not be permitted in school buildings, except under extenuating circumstances as determined by school officials. Parents/guardians will be able to drop things off at the front office.

The English Language Development (ELD) program will continue to work to meet the vision of providing every English Learner access to equitable high-quality content and language instruction, delivering an impactful and inclusive educational experience. The English Language Development program will continue to support English Learners, whether during hybrid instruction or virtually, focusing on the four components of language development: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing. The ELD team will follow the district plans for in-person or virtual learning. The ELD program will continue to follow best practices and guidance provided by the Michigan Department of Education.

• During Hybrid instruction,

  • English Language Development Teachers will continue teaching language development along with teaching core content 

    • K-4 ELD teachers will provide ELD instruction to ELs who have been identified to receive instruction virtually for students who selected Virtual or Hybrid instruction.

    • 5-12 ELD teachers will provide ELD and content instruction to students in-person and virtually. 

  • English Learners will continue to be identified for appropriate levels of English Development support based on multiple data points, such as the latest WIDA ACCESS 2.0 For ELLs proficiency scores 

  • English Language Development interventions will continue to provide intensive language-based instruction to English Learners who are struggling with language development. ELD intervention will be provided virtually in grades K-12.

  • English Language Development teachers will begin the year by collecting further proficiency data to ensure they are able to meet students’ needs using the WIDA Model assessment, and other local assessments such as i-Ready

• • English Language Development teachers will continue to collaborate with core teachers and the special education team to support English Learners in their classes, whether online or in person

Overview 

In-Person Learning 

The Student Services Department will follow all district and federal Section 504 policies and procedures for compliance under Section 504. This includes: 

• Adhering to child find requirements, evaluations, eligibility, and providing accommodations, aids and related services to students who are eligible under Section 504.
• Following required social distancing protocols during evaluations and when providing accommodations, aids, and related services.

Virtual Learning

• Support students with Section 504 Accommodation Plans
• Demonstrate good faith effort to provide accommodations and related services to students with 504 Plans
• Provide services in the areas of: Social Worker, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Services, and Oakland Schools Consultant support, as stated on student’s 504 plans.
• NCSD will provide these supports using several methods, which may include Zoom, Google Meets, or Televate Platform
• Will work to ensure accessibility, including accommodations to their general education learning, as well as individual student needs
• Provide a Notice document to families in the event we cannot provide services on the 504 plan

Child Find and Evaluation

NCSD will continue to identify, locate, and evaluate students suspected of having a qualifying disability under Section 504. NCSD will conduct evaluations virtually and in-person, while adhering to public health guidelines for the safety of students and staff. 

• In-person learning: All federal and district policies and procedures will be adhered to in order to meet compliance under Section 504
• Virtual learning: Individual needs will be reviewed to determine how to best support and provide accommodations, aids, and services so students identified under Section 504 can access curriculum and instruction

• The NCSD will be providing special education programs and services in both hybrid and virtual modalities based upon parent enrollment.  Students will have access to Speech & Language Services, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School Social Work, and Resource Room Programing in both hybrid and virtual modalities.
• All IEP’s and parent meetings will be conducted virtually.  
• Staff will be assigned student caseloads based upon building assignments, number of students in each of the learning modalities, and aligned with cohorting practices at each building level. 
  • Students with IEPs who are attending NCSD in the Hybrid modality, may be provided with a combination of face to face and virtual programs and services on their non-core instruction day(s).
  • Students with IEPs who are attending NCSD in the Virtual modality, will be provided with virtual programs and services.
• Child Find and Special Education Evaluations will be conducted in person whenever possible.  Virtual Evaluations will be available as needed. 

Overview 

The Novi Community School District will have a robust approach to attending to the well-being of students and staff. As educators, we know that relationships are key to learning and developing our school community is vital. We will have a focus on Social-Emotional Learning as we return to school and will continue this work throughout the year. Teachers and certified mental health professionals will build upon structures and evidence-based practices that have been an instrumental component of education in Novi. We will continue with more intentionality to issues that are relevant to our current health, social and educational climate. Some of the structures we will be building upon are Restorative Practices, Leader in Me, Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports, Second Step, Playworks and Trauma-Informed Approaches. We will also implement new supports as needed. 

We recognize some students will require more intensive support. We will use our Multi-Tiered System of Support to provide support that is varied and appropriate to the needs of our students. We also recognize the needs of our staff. We will attend to their emotional and instructional needs as we return to school and throughout the year. We will continue to use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as an opportunity for support for our staff and their families. 

Key Points 

• Proactive approach to focus on the well-being of students and staff.

• Provide time and space for staff and students to intentionally focus on building relationships and foster a strong classroom community of learners.

• Leverage structures and practices already in place while adding new strategies to support the needs of students across each level.
• Utilize our Multi-Tiered System of Supports to provide interventions in varying degrees of intensity to attend to the needs of each student.

References and Resources 

We have a number of Community Resources that we partner with and resources for families to connect with as needed. 

Playworks 
Restorative Practices 
Multi-Tiered System of Supports 
Leader In Me 
Social-Emotional Learning 
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports 
Second Step