MERSD Fall 2020 Return to School Survey - Middle School

We are actively creating plans for the fall. As we continue the process, we need important information from you to inform these plans. The responses are not binding and will be used only for internal planning purposes. Please complete a form for each child in your family. Thank you!

To abide by the safety guidelines set by the state and agreed to by the School Committee, we cannot open school in a traditional way. School will look different this year, at least in the beginning. In anticipation of the need for flexibility in planning, the District has developed three models: an in-person model; a hybrid model, and a remote learning model.

The in-person model, which is the most like traditional school, is not feasible while keeping students at a 6-foot distance. We do not have the space to accommodate that plan. In the hybrid model, students alternate between in-person learning and at-home learning. While at school, students will be in small groups and remain with that group in one room throughout the day to minimize contact with others. While at home, our goal is to have students learning remotely during regular class time as part of the class. Remote and in-school cohorts learning activities will be integrated and interactive. The remote learning model will be the default model for all students and is full-time learning at home.

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* 1. What grade will your child be in this fall?

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* 2. If social distancing guidelines are met and safety precautions are satisfied, what is your preference for returning to school in the fall?

A mix of in-person and remote learning (hybrid)

All remote learning

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* 3. If school opens fully in a hybrid model (part-time remote/part-time in-person) and all state and local safety guidelines are in place, would you send your child to school?

Yes

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* 4. How sure are you about this decision?

I am unsure

I am somewhat confident

I am confident in my choice

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* 5. Please add any other comments or concerns you have about returning to school.

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* 6. If we were to use the hybrid model, which of the following would you prefer?

One week of learning at school and one week learning at home (a week in/a week out)

Two days learning at school and three days learning at home each week (all students will be learning remotely one day per week)

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* 7. Do you think your child will be able to wear a mask, with some breaks for the school day (6 hours)

Yes

With a few reminders

This will be very hard for my child

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* 8. A major challenge we foresee is a capacity of 50% or less on the school bus. If you plan to send your child, what needs do you have regarding transportation?

My child will need to ride the school bus

My child can walk or ride a bike

I will drive my child to school

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* 9. We expect that the food service program will be prepared and packaged. If you plan to send your child, would your child participate in the school lunch program given these changes?

Yes

I'm not sure at this time

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* 10. If we are to use the hybrid model or an all-remote model, do you have an adequate child care option?

Yes

MERSD Fall 2020 Return to School Survey - Middle School

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* 1. What grade will your child be in this fall?

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* 2. If social distancing guidelines are met and safety precautions are satisfied, what is your preference for returning to school in the fall?

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* 3. If school opens fully in a hybrid model (part-time remote/part-time in-person) and all state and local safety guidelines are in place, would you send your child to school?

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* 4. How sure are you about this decision?

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* 5. Please add any other comments or concerns you have about returning to school.

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* 6. If we were to use the hybrid model, which of the following would you prefer?

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* 7. Do you think your child will be able to wear a mask, with some breaks for the school day (6 hours)

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* 8. A major challenge we foresee is a capacity of 50% or less on the school bus. If you plan to send your child, what needs do you have regarding transportation?

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* 9. We expect that the food service program will be prepared and packaged. If you plan to send your child, would your child participate in the school lunch program given these changes?

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* 10. If we are to use the hybrid model or an all-remote model, do you have an adequate child care option?

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* 11. Please share any other questions or concerns you may have about returning to school this fall.