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Information provided on this page pertains to school operations in the 2020-21 school year. Information for 2021-22 will be provided here if necessary.
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Additional details on learning
More information on learning at ahschools.us/learning, including elementary, middle and high school programming as well as special education.
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What if I need technology help?
Below are some technology resources:
- Internet for families
- iPads - Connecting to Wi-Fi for first time
- Chromebooks - Connecting to Wi-Fi for first time
- Wireless hotspot troubleshooting tips
- Troubleshooting network connectivity issues at home
- Using an Anoka-Hennepin Chromebook - getting started guide (elementary)
- Technology Responsibility Agreement
- Caring for technology devices
- How to get technical support for your Anoka-Hennepin laptop
Please reach out to DLsupport@ahschools.us or one of the phone numbers listed for additional help.
Check out the translations page for technology information in Arabic/عربى, Hmong/kwv tij hmoob, Russian/русский, Somali, Spanish/Espanol, and Vietnamese/Vietnamita.
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What companies/vendors provide internet for those in need?
A reliable connection to the internet is more important than ever in helping our students complete homework and succeed with their education. There are a variety of companies offering free or low-cost internet for families in need. They include:
- Comcast (Cable)
- Comcast has made their business hotspots available. Map can be found at http://wifi.xfinity.com.
- Century Link (DSL)
- EveryoneOn.org
- PCsforPeople.org.
Check out the translations page for technology information in Arabic/عربى, Hmong/kwv tij hmoob, Russian/русский, Somali, Spanish/Espanol, and Vietnamese/Vietnamita.
- Comcast (Cable)
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What is considered to be a proper distance learning device?
Technology device information and suggested setup:
- Devices will be needed in each of the three learning formats, especially considering the potential for learning format changes due to COVID-19 conditions.
- In hybrid learning, each student grades 2-12 will need to bring a mobile device (iPad, laptop or Chromebook) to school and back home again.
- In hybrid learning, each kindergarten and grade one student will need a device for access at home, but will not need to bring the device to school when attending in-person.
- The mobile device may be a personal or family-owned device, or it can be assigned by the school district.
- An iPad or other brand tablet is an acceptable device, however, assignments that require extensive typing would benefit from a keyboard.
- Camera capability is beneficial as some assignments may require recording yourself, speaking or demonstrating learning. If your computer/tablet does not have a camera, a phone's camera could be used as an alternative.
- A Kindle or Nook will not meet the needs of learning in any of the models.
Check out the translations page for technology information in Arabic/عربى, Hmong/kwv tij hmoob, Russian/русский, Somali, Spanish/Espanol, and Vietnamese/Vietnamita.
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What about Mondays?
Mondays will be used for the following:
- Teacher planning and support such as creating instructional videos, and online activities for the upcoming week.
- Providing interventions, assessments, to students if needed.
- Communicating student progress with families.
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If a students starts hybrid learning and feels unsafe, can they switch to full distance learning?
Yes, students will be able to transition within the hybrid model, at any time, to distance learning. However, high school students enrolled in full distance learning or StepAhead Online High School may only make changes at the end of the trimester.
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What is the maximum number of students that will be allowed to be in each classroom in-person?
Classrooms will be at 50% capacity and will be structured to meet social distancing requirements.
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What if my child needs in-person support beyond the two assigned days?
Students needing additional support should contact their teacher via email or during the synchronous portion of their class period to arrange for the additional support needed.
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At the elementary level, what about specials/electives, e.g. art
Students will receive instruction from specialists in both the hybrid and distance learning formats. The procedures for a safe delivery model are currently under development.
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How will music classes be handled? Singing and playing instruments has been shown to increase transmission risk. What is the district doing to mitigate that risk?
The district is currently waiting for specific Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) guidelines that will provide us with protocols for music classes.
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Will secondary students move through classes as a cohort (meaning the same group of kids will move through their class schedule together) or will there be a different mix of kids in each class? If they are moving as a cohort, will they be changing classrooms, or will teachers be changing classrooms?
Students will be changing classrooms and will likely have a different mix of peers in each class.
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Will live video of teaching be recorded for families that may have to access content at a later time due to scheduling concerns?
Teachers will have the option of recording the synchronous (same time) portion of the lesson. More information for students unable to attend per the building schedule will follow.
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Will special education services be provided?
Yes, special education services with be provided to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), however, modifications may be made to goals and objectives within. Any such changes will be discussed with families.
As always, differentiated and individualized instruction will be provided. Academic and behavior interventions will continue. Evaluations will be conducted to support with IEPs.
