COVID-19: Adjustments to district calendar for distance learning, return of district technology items and materials distribution
(05/05/2020) Anoka-Hennepin Schools is enacting adjustments to the district calendar to accommodate distance learning modifications, the return of technology items and distribution of materials.
Distance learning engagement and catch-up days
Anoka-Hennepin has established one day per week, four days total in the calendar, to support individual student needs for distance learning. Distance learning engagement and catch-up days are set for Wednesday, May 13, Wednesday, May 20, Wednesday, May 27 and Friday, June 5.
New instruction will not be provided on these days but rather the time will be used to assist students who are struggling and support time concerns for parents/guardians who are supporting their students. Teachers may monitor progress, communicate with students individually or in small groups to offer support, and potentially offer additional learning opportunities for students who need them.
Last day of school
The final day of new instruction for seniors is Thursday, May 28. Seniors may return to distance learning on Friday, May 29 to complete coursework, but it is not a required school day.
The final day of new instruction for students in kindergarten through grade 11 is Thursday, June 4. Students may return to distance learning on Friday, June 5 to complete coursework, but it is not a required school day.
Return of district technology/personal property pick-up
The end-of-year calendar needs to be adapted to facilitate the return of Chromebooks used for instruction during distance learning.
Seniors will return district Chromebooks and other technology and pick up graduation items such as their cap and gown on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2. Additional information will be provided to seniors as it becomes available.
Students in kindergarten through grade 11 will return district Chromebooks and other technology on Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9. Additional information on the return locations and times along with possible personal property pick-up at schools will be shared as it becomes available.