INSTRUCTIONAL OPTIONS

FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

Dr. William Todd Cason
Superintendent
 Instructional Options

Traditional Virtual
Model Model
 Valdosta City Schools 2021-2022 Instructional Options
Option 1 Option 2
Options Traditional Model Temporary Virtual
Learning Model
Delivery ● Face-to-face instruction and ● 100% online instruction and
Method assessment at school assessment, predominately in an
● In the event of school closures or asynchronous format where
quarantine, instruction and students login to Google
assessment will occur online Classroom to access assignments
from home with Digital Learning to work on independently
Days ● Instruction and assessment
● Learning Management System occurs exclusively at home with
(LMS) for Face-to-Face and the exception of Georgia
Digital Learning Days is Google Milestones which must be
Classroom administered face-to-face
● Within Google Classroom, ● Requires parent or other adult to
HyperDocs will serve as the serve as a learning coach that
digital lesson plans for teachers facilitates and supports the
to digitally engage students in student in his or her course
rigorous instruction and
assessment
 Valdosta City Schools 2021-2022 Instructional Options
Option 1 Option 2
Options
Traditional Model Virtual Learning Model
Online ● Although there is no online ● One 9-week grading period for K-5
Commitment commitment, face masks will Grading Period Contact Student Returns
Ends Counselor
Requirement be required for all students October 12, 2021 October 1-7 October 13, 2021
and physical distancing will be
December 17, 2021 December 3-10 January 5, 2022
in place when possible,
March 15, 2022 March 1- 8 March 16, 2022
consistent with CDC
recommendations (subject to
change with updated ● One semester commitment for middle
guidance). and high schools
● All VCS employees are Grading Period Contact Counselor Student Returns
Ends
required to wear a face mask December 17, 2021 December 3-10 January 5, 2022
unless they have a
documented medical issue ● Contact School Counselor to return to
making it unadvisable. Option 1-Traditional Model
 Valdosta City Schools 2021-2022 Instructional Options
Option 1 Option 2
Options
Traditional Model Virtual Learning Model
Device & ● During school closures, students ● Requires access to a computer
Internet will checkout their assigned (Chromebook, PC, Mac) to
Requirement Chromebook ensure full access to all
● A signed Chromebook Agreement assignments posted by teachers
must have been returned ● Chromebook checkout available
● Chromebook agreement will be ● Both the student and parent
included with beginning of the must be present at checkout to
year packet sign the Chromebook Agreement
● Internet needed to download ● Check with your assigned school
assignments to work offline and for dates/times
to submit assignments for ● Requires reliable high-speed
grading internet
 Valdosta City Schools 2021-2022 Instructional Options
Option 1 Option 2
Options
Traditional Model Virtual Learning Model
How to Option 1 is automatic for all enrolled For Option 2, please complete the
Select Your students. Virtual Learning Registration Form
Option posted on the Valdosta City
If your child currently rides the bus Schools Website.
and will switch to Virtual Learning,
please notify the Transportation Virtual Learning registration will
Department.
open Friday, August 20, at 4:00
p.m. and will close at 4:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Who to Dr. David Cole, Assistant Mrs. Joyce Dean
Contact Superintendent of Teaching & Virtual Learning Coordinator
Learning Email: jdean@gocats.org
Email: dcole@gocats.org Phone: 229-671-6063
Phone: 229-671-6064