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POUSD Safe Return to School Frequently Asked Questions:

Below are questions asked by parents and guardians about the Piner-Olivet Union School District Safe Return To Schools plan. Thank you for your help.
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Common Questions  •  Virtual Learning Program Questions

Common Questions:

WILL FAMILIES BE GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR SAFE BEHAVIOR OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL?
All families and staff are encouraged to follow CDC and Sonoma County Health Department guidelines for best practices when it comes to personal health and safety, even when outside of the school environment. ​
How will schools provide social-emotional support?
Students will continue to receive the support of teachers, principals, counselors, nurses, psychologists, and all POUSD staff. We will continue with our current Social Emotional Curriculum (Toolbox, Positive Behavior Systems of Support, Restorative Practices, Kindness) with an added component for COVID-19, trauma, and school closure.
How will IEPs be addressed in the Virtual model?
Students who receive accommodations or specialized services will continue to receive these virtually in accordance with their IEPs.
Will breakfast and lunch still be available for purchase?
Students will continue to receive meals through Food Services with our curbside meal pick up.  
Will schools return to "normal" if pandemic eases or a vaccine is released?
POUSD will continue to follow the guidance of the CDC as well as the State of California and Sonoma County Health Department. Their recommendations for schools will depend on new and emerging trends in the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, the situation is too volatile to predict a timeline of returning to "normal."  We will closely monitor the different stages that our county is in to adapt the school schedule. ​​

Virtual Learning Program Questions:

Will textbooks, workbooks and other print materials be provided to students while in Virtual Learning?
Print materials (workbooks, independent reading books, etc) necessary to successfully learn at home will be available to take home from school to use during student’s virtual learning. ​
What type of device or other technology is best to use for the digital learning days?
POUSD's remote curriculum will be designed to work on a variety of devices, in order to be flexible for students and families. That said, a Chromebook, tablet, or other windows based laptop with a keyboard is ideal. A Chromebook will be provided at no cost, if needed for grades 2nd - 12th. Ipads will be provided at no cost, if needed, for Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Is there a student:teacher ratio estimate for each class?
We will keep our current student:teacher ratios for POUSD's virtual learning program.
What will a day in the POUSD Virtual Learning look like?
Students in POUSD Virtual Learning Program can expect:
  • Kindergarten 180 mins
  • 1st – 3rd 230 mins
  • 4th – 12th 240 minutes
The  instructors will be POUSD teachers, using POUSD curriculum. This instruction will be happening during the regular scheduled school day. There will be live instruction and asynchronous learning daily.
What platform will be used in the POUSD Virtual Learning?
POUSD teachers will use the Google Classroom or SeeSaw platforms for Virtual Learning Program instruction.
Will teachers be subject-based, or will students always be with same teacher?
Students in grades TK-6 will  be assigned to one teacher. 7th through 12th students will be assigned subject based teachers.
What training will there be for teachers?
POUSD teachers will complete training to prepare to teach online. This training will occur prior to the start of the new school year, with additional hours of training during the school year.

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Piner-Olivet Union School District
3450 Coffey Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 522-3000
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2707 Francisco Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA  95403
707.522.3310

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Santa Rosa, CA  95401
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Santa Rosa, CA  95403
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Santa Rosa, CA  95401
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    • Northwest Prep Charter School
  • Departments
    • Superintendent >
      • Health and Safety
    • Teaching and Learning >
      • Home Study
      • Staff Resources >
        • Common Core
        • POUSD Tech Resources
        • POUSD Writing Resources
        • POUSD Assessment
      • LCAP/OPERATION WRITTEN REPORT
      • Employee Handbook
    • Student Support Services >
      • SELPA Notice
      • Title IX
    • Business Services
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  • Family and Students
    • 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR UPDATE >
      • 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR UPDATE
      • Hybrid Learning
      • Safety Measures
      • COVID Symptoms Screenings
      • Virtual Learning
      • Virtual FAQs
      • Instructional Resources for Distant Learning
    • Parent Resources >
      • California Healthy Kids Survey
      • Common Core Standards
      • Piner-Olivet Educational Foundation (POEF)
      • Registration
      • Smarter Balanced Assessments
      • The Toolbox Project
      • XtraMath
    • Student Resources
    • ParentSquare Communications
  • School Board
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