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Yes, NCDP and the NC Legistlature have not altered testing requirements for the 2020-2021 year. Most assessments will be made available virtually. Once we have more information about the tests and the format, we will update families.

During the first semester, students will not use lockers due to Social Distancing needs and requirements. If your child has an extenuating circumstance that requires a locker, please reach out to Mrs. Walker as soon as possible, to determine an appropriate alternative.

Once you sign up for Virtual Academy, the commitment is at least for 1 Semester. At the end of the semester, all students will have the opportunity to re-evaluate depending on school space and availability. 

If you signed up for Virtual Academy, but wish to unenroll, you are able to do this from July 27-July 29 by filling out the WCPSS Virtual Academy extended enrollment survey. Or, you may contact us at Hilburn!

The goal during Plan B is to minimize heavy interaction amongst large groups of students. It is likely that your student will need to change classes at some point during the school day; however, we will also work to minimize classroom changes as much as possible. 

Yes, you can review more about WCPSS, DHHS, and state requirements for health and safety procedures here: https://www.wcpss.net/domain/17051.

Students enrolled in AIG will continue to receive services. It is very likely that your child will receive AIG Services virtually through a blend of live activities and recording activities. Even if your child enrolls in the Virtual Academy, they would still receive services from AIG.

As a staff, our goal will be to clearly communicate with parents weekly, much as we have done in the past.  Parents should expect that all teachers on a grade level will work together to plan and implement instruction.  We hope to have virtual experiences that connect original homeroom classes together.  

Ideally, all Hilburn students would work with a Hilburn teacher for Virtual Academy; however, we realize this may not be possible due to the unique needs of our students and the staff needs we have on campus. After Virtual Academy enrollment ends, we will have a better idea of what classes will be taught by a Hilburn teacher and which classes are more likely to be taught by a teacher from a neighboring school. 

While this is our goal, this will depend on the grade, subject, and staffing availability. Teams of teachers will work collaboratively to ensure that subjects and activities are covered both in the classroom and virtually.

Group assignments will be first developed to place siblings who live in the same household in the same groups and organized by bus transportation patterns. Remaining students will then be assigned to groups based on classroom space, staffing, and enrollment. As a result of the multiple factors at play, we are unable to honor cohort requests at this time.

This will depend on the grade, subject, and staffing. Teams of teachers will work collaboratively to ensure that subjects and activities are covered both in the classroom and virtually.

Experiences during online instruction will be a combination of recorded and live instructional sessions. 

The goal will be for students to be assigned by their current class.  However, it is possible that students may be assigned to a small group that includes students from another class. That group would remain consistent. This also depends on Virtual Academy enrollment, health and safety guidance, staff health needs, and student rotation assignment.

Based on guidance provided by State and Local leadership, all K-12 students must wear a mask during the school day, except for when they are eating or drinking. 

*All staff members will be required to wear a mask.

We anticipate that face to face student learning groups will not exceed 10-12 students.

Students will continue to have specials and recess; however, it will look different. We anticipate specialists will visit the students in their classroom. Recess may look like a structured game or walk outside with students as opposed to free play or equipment play. We are still working through the logistics of how specials will be taught, but we are planning to reduce the intermixing of cohort groups/classes and adults as much as possible.

Lunch will be served in the classrooms. We will be unable to accommodate lunch guests at this time.

We are currently working through the recommended lead, YMCA, to offer Aftercare for Hilburn Students. 

Wake County Special Education team is working on how to support Special Education IEPs and needs through both in-person and remote learning settings. As you know students will receive in-person support during their in-person week, but the support would switch to remote support while at home. As we get closer to the beginning of the year. Our SPED Teachers will be setting up opportunities to meet with families to review updates, plans, and strategies for all the learning platforms this year. We are still waiting to see what the specific technology resources will be available for families to access at home as well.