Hello parents and students,

Last night the school board decided how to finish the school year. The short version is that students are expected to finish the school year proficient. The district will continue with distance learning for all students.  Those students who are not proficient will be invited to return to school to receive extra help to become proficient and pass the last quarter of the school year. If your child is not proficient, the school will contact you.

Cascade Public Schools has created a reentry plan on how to handle the return of students and staff to the classroom as well as how the district will ensure the safety of the students and staff. As you all know, getting on with life with the COVID-19 virus is the new normal.  The virus won't go away for a while and we are going to have to continue with the education of our students.

Below is a more detailed description of how we will finish the school year.  Also, attached is the complete plan for reentry for this year, this summer and probably next year. 

Completion of the 2019/2020 School Year

1. All students at Cascade Public Schools are required to be proficient.
   1. Proficiency is completing every assignment at 70% or better
   2. The school will continue with distance learning delivery for those students who are successful with that delivery method
   3. Students who are not proficient will be contacted by the school district and offered an opportunity for extra support.
   4. Students can request on-site assistance through the principals.
2. Who will not return to school
   • • Any student who is successful with distance learning delivery
     • Any student who can be classified as high risk for respiratory illness.
     • Any student who lives with someone classified as high risk
     • Any student whose guardian requests they do not attend (a form is available at the front office)
3. Bus routes will run as needed
4. Student and Staff Safety
   1. All individuals attending school will have their temperature checked before entering school property. (Buses and School building)
   2. The school day will be shortened to 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
   3. Students and teachers will be assigned to a specific classroom
      1. Activities in common areas will be eliminated. (Gyms, playground, cafeteria)
      2. Students and teachers will remain in their classroom except for scheduled breaks
      3. Classroom groups will be limited to 10 or fewer student