JCMS Parent Letter 1/13/2021

January 13, 2021

JCMS Families

JCMS is excited to plan for in-person learning onsite, beginning sometime in February. We will remain in CDL/LIPI until we can start in-person. We look forward to safely educating your child in-person under the guidance ODE has provided. Due to the Governor’s strict measures, the school day will look different. 

We are prepared to implement a hybrid schedule (students move from class to class) or a full in-person schedule( teachers move from class to class) based on the governor’s current room capacity and cohort  guidelines. The governor will share with us newly set guidance on January 19th and we will adjust accordingly. The following is an example of a potential schedule that can be used for either hybrid or full in-person:

Students must bring all school supplies, textbooks, materials, and Chromebooks with the charger. 

Transportation: Bus route information will be communicated via the district website.. 

JCMS doors will open promptly at 7:40 am. Students will enter the building through a designated area and go straight to their 1st-period class. Students getting dropped off will need to wait in their car until a staff member opens the school doors. Walkers will need to time their walks to school to arrive no earlier than 7:40.

Students walking or getting dropped off

• Doors will open at 7:40 am (please time your walk or drop off accordingly)

• Enter through the front main entrance

• Students will be greeted and sent to their 1st-period class

Students arriving using district buses

• Students will be greeted and sent to a designated entrance

• Once in the building students will head straight to their 1st-period classroom

Safety and Cohorts: Students must wear a mask at all times. Masks will be made available at school. All students and staff will follow social distancing guidelines and frequently wash hands. Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the school. You are encouraged to bring your water bottle. Due to cohort size restrictions, your students will be limited to interacting with no more than 100 others in the day. These safety and cohort mandates are required by the Governor.  Ready Schools, Safe Learners

Students and staff safety

• Masks are worn at all times 

• Follow social distancing and safety protocols

• Bring your  water bottle

Meal service: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility. We look forward to getting all students in the building and working with them in-person. As the metrics change, we will adjust to meet all important safety requirements to ensure the health and safety of all students, staff and community members. 

Simon White, Principal