Flexible Instructional Day (FID)
Guidelines for Parents/Guardians
During the 2022-2022 School Year, Wyomissing
Area School District will be utilizing Flexible Instructional Days (FIDs),
which may be used in place of a school day that would be canceled because of
inclement weather or another emergency situation. On a FID, students will
complete learning activities and assignments provided by their teachers at
home.
What is a Flexible Instructional Day (FID)?
The
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved the use of Flexible
Instructional Days (FID) as an alternate form of instruction in place of a day
otherwise cancelled due to inclement weather or building emergency. The
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will count this as a full day of
school. The District has been approved to use up to a maximum of five (5)
FIDs for this school year. On a FID, students will complete learning
assignments provided by the teacher at home on the day that otherwise would
have been cancelled. Students will receive assignments for each subject that
would have originally taken place during a regular school day.
What's the benefit of a FID?
Implementing a FID will not require additional
make-up days when school is canceled. These make-up days could shorten the
spring break or extend the school year. The District can use up to five (5)
FIDs per school year. FIDs are considered a school day and count toward the
number of instructional days/hours required under Article 15 of the Public
School Code and Chapter 11 of the State Board of Education regulations.
If the District calls for the
use of a FID, how will I know?
The Wyomissing
Area School District will use its current communication media tools to notify
students, parents/guardians, and employees that a flexible instructional day
has been instituted. The District will send out information via the school
messenger system which can send stakeholders a voice message, email, and/or
text message explaining that a flexible instructional day will be implemented.
The District will also post this information on its website https://bit.ly/2Umjp0M as well as on the
District social media pages.
Will every school day that
is canceled because of inclement weather be considered a FID?
FIDs will be used for the first five school
days canceled due to inclement weather. Any remaining school closures due to
inclement weather must be made-up following the approved academic calendar.
What will be expected of my
child during a FID?
Students in
grades K-12 will be expected to complete the lessons and assignments provided
to them by their teachers to be marked present for the flexible instructional
day. Students in grades 5-12 are expected to log into their Schoology accounts
to access assignments. Students in grades K-5 are expected to log into their Google
Classroom accounts to access the FID learning assignments. The lesson materials will be
available no later than 9:00 am on a FID, earlier for secondary students. If a
child does not have internet access, the child will need to contact his or her
teacher on the next school day. Students who are unable to access the Internet
on the flexible instructional day will have three additional school days to
complete their assignments once in-person instruction has resumed. Any student who fails to
complete their FID assignment within three (3) school days will be marked as unexcused
absent from school. If the assignment is not completed, students may lose the point value or grade for the
assignment. This loss of points could negatively impact a student’s marking
period grade.
How does student attendance
work?
Student attendance will be determined by
verification and completion of the FID lesson and/or assignment. Students should
not report to school on a FID.
How can I contact a teacher
or staff member during a FID?
All teachers and professional staff members
will be available through communication within the Learning Management System
(Schoology or Google Classroom) or via email during a FID. This includes
special area teachers, special education teachers, reading specialists, EL
teachers, school counselors, nurses, speech therapists, and principals, unless
the individual is ill that day. Professional staff members will post office
hours (two hours in the AM and two hours in the PM) during the FID in which
they can provide support to students and respond to questions posed by
students. The technology help desk support will be available at following hyperlinks:
JSHS
WREC
WHEC
How long will my child have
to complete FID lessons and/or assignments?
Students will have three (3) school days,
once school resumes, to complete and submit their learning activities. If the
assignment is not completed, after the three-day period, students may lose the point value or grade for the
assignment. This loss of points could negatively impact a student’s marking
period grade.
My child has an IEP, will
his/her lesson be modified appropriately?
The FID lesson will be designed for students
with special needs utilizing their program modifications, specially designed
instruction and supplementary aids and services identified in their
individualized education plans. Upon return from a FID, teachers of students
with special needs will meet with their students to review work submitted,
checking for completion and understanding. Any related services (Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, etc.) scheduled during the FID will be
rescheduled according to the frequency requirements of the students’
individualized education plan.
Will after school
activities be canceled on a FID?
Yes, after school activities will be canceled
during a FID.
Will
elementary students have assignments and activities for their special classes
such as music?
Students
will be expected to complete lessons for classes that are typically scheduled
for that day to include specials in physical education, health, art, music,
library and counseling.