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Plan B (face-to-face instruction at school, supplemented by online learning at home) |
TCS Online Learning Path
(all remote learning at home) |
| Which path am I on? |
If you did not select TCS Online Learning Path, your child is all set for Plan B (if they were already enrolled in a TCS school). |
Applications closed on July 31, 2020. At this time, enrollment is closed.
If you still have an interest on August 17, you may call your child’s school to see if numbers can be added, while still meeting NC Class Size mandates. |
| Where will I be when I am “in school?” |
You will be on school campus two days per week. Three days per week, you will be at home completing assigned work/independent activities assigned by your teacher. |
Five days a week, you will be at home doing live or recorded lessons with your teacher online, and completing assigned work/independent activities assigned by your teacher. |
| What is my schedule? |
Last names A-L, Monday & Wednesday full day in school (remote learning on Tuesday & Thursday)
Last names M-Z, Tuesday & Thursday full day in school (remote learning on Monday & Wednesday)
Everyone: Remote learning Fridays |
Remote learning Monday through Friday, approximately* 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. via live lessons, also recorded for students who miss a live lesson online for whatever reason.
*Teachers will develop their own daily schedule, but see a sample schedule for the TCS Online Learning Path here. |
| Are Chromebooks provided? |
Chromebooks provided - K-12 |
Chromebooks Provided - K-12 |
| When will school start for my child? |
The first day of school is August 17th for last names A-L, and August 18th for last names M-Z. |
School begins August 17th at 8:00 a.m. Have your child log onto his or her computer and go to Google Classroom. |
| What are my next steps before August 17? |
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| Kindergarten through Fifth Grade |
Elementary “Meet the Teacher”
Teachers will call homes on August 13th to share teacher assignments. Every effort will be made to reach families by phone; if no one answers, teachers will email families.
Parents may walk students to class on their first day of school. Adult and student temperatures will be taken. Masks are required for all.
We ask parents to stop at the classroom door. This will only be allowed for Day #1; after that date, we ask parents to say goodbye in the car line, and we will ensure that your child safely gets to his or her classroom.
Thank you in advance for keeping our kids safe! |
Chromebook Distribution & Information from Schools (car line, drive-thru style):
Elementary (at home school): August 13th
12:00-2:00 p.m.: Grades K-2
2:00-4:00 p.m.: Grades 3-5
Note: If you have a Chromebook from the spring, you may keep it to use for school this year! |
| Sixth through Twelfth Grade |
Middle Schools: First block teachers will call homes and email families on August 13th. Students will report to first block on Day #1 (August 17 or 18). If parents* walk students to classes, this will only be permitted on Day #1.
*Masks must be worn and temperatures will be taken.
High Schools: Report to first block after having temperature taken upon entering school. Every student can find their schedule in Powerschool and Parent Portal after August 14th. Also, school counselors will be reaching out as needed to work on schedules with students. |
Chromebook Distribution & Information from Schools:
Middle and High School students learning at home: August 14th
2:00-4:00 p.m.: Rising 6th Grade, Rising 9th Grade, or any student that needs a new device.
You should hear from your child’s assigned teacher(s) or high school counselor by the end of the day on August 14th. And for all high schoolers, every student can find their schedule in Powerschool and Parent Portal after August 14th.
If you have not heard from your child’s school by Friday, please email:
onlinelearningpath@tcsnc.org. |
| Extra Notes: |
School Supplies: School supply lists have been delivered to local retailers such as grocery stores, drug stores, and dollar stores.
Lists are also being posted on school webpages and social media. |
Supplies needed: We encourage each family to get a notebook and pencil ready for Day #1.
As your child meets with his/her assigned teacher, you will be given more details on specific items needed for learning purposes at home. |
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Parents: Please be aware that schools may call or email to learn about your child's plans for using bus transportation this year.
When possible, we encourage parents to transport students to help alleviate multiple bus routes to align with safety guidelines. |
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| About Enrollment: |
The process of enrolling with Transylvania County School will remain the same for either path. If you are NOT enrolled in a Transylvania County School, please do that immediately. You will not be placed in a class list on the TCS Online Learning Path if you are not on a school roster in our school system.
All registration procedures apply, as normal—regardless of which path you are on. Immunizations, health forms, physicals, etc. must be completed. These are state requirements for traditional public schools. Reach out to your child’s school with any questions. |