Good evening,

I hope this communication finds you and your family well. I’d like to provide an update of the outcomes from our June 22, 2020, RCSD Board of Education meeting. 

Plans for three separate educational programs for the 2020-2021 school year were presented to our board for consideration. Although operating three different programs in the same year will be a stretch, we want all families, students, and staff to feel safe and supported. 

At our next meeting on June 29, 2020, I will recommend approval of the following three educational programs for the 2020-2021 school year:

1. Traditional schedule: Five days per week of in-class instruction with class sizes to be determined based on the number of students who elect the hybrid or online learning model from each school.

2. Hybrid Schedule: Two days per week of in-class instruction and three days per week of at-home independent learning, with a maximum of 17 students per day in a class.

• Offered at Riego Creek Elementary, Stoneridge Elementary, and Cooley Middle School with limited availability
• Placement is dependent upon enrollment numbers 
• Instruction provided by RCSD teachers
• Families will still receive communication from their school of residence 
• Families to arrange/provide transportation and childcare
• Guaranteed placement at currently enrolled school for the 2021-2022 school year 

3. Champions Academy: Full-time online learning program from home.

• Instruction provided by RCSD teachers
• Standards-based daily instruction
• Whole group and small group instruction
• Personalized instruction with teacher meeting time 
• Includes asynchronous and synchronous personalized learning
• Families will still receive communication from their school of residence 
• Guaranteed placement at currently enrolled school for the 2021-2022 school year

On July 1, 2020, parents will receive information about each Board-approved program, along with a link to make a selection. No further action is needed for parents who want their child to participate in the five-day a week program. Pending Board approval on June 29, parents who want their child to participate in either the Hybrid Schedule or Champions Academy must make their selection by July 10, 2020.

Our goal is to allow each family to make the best decision for their child and their circumstance. 

To learn more about how to access the board meeting, our programs, and up-to-date information, visit www.rcsdk8.org.

Thank you for your grace, understanding, and patience.

Respectfully,

Derk Garcia
Superintendent