“I think that learning staff to integrate technology, not only virtual but also in the classroom, has helped their skills to use resources in different contexts,” said Grover. “I don’t think virtual learning compares in any way to face-to-face teaching, but I’m glad we were able to provide safer learning options for our students.”

The CHSD has made efforts to implement and maintain social distancing inside the school and additional safety precautions such as hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer.

“I think being able to successfully adapt to social distancing, the use of masks and other precautions has gone pretty well for us,” Grover said. “We had all the protocols, contact tracing and security measures in place to ensure education even in quarantine.”

Although protocols were followed, Grover said the quarantine and e-learning methods were detrimental to the quality of education the school believed it could provide.

“I don’t think students as a rule learned the same with the same quality that they probably could have had if some were still in person,” Grover said. “Hopefully by this fall we can have a full face-to-face education so that we can be sure that we can catch up with the kids and help them in any way we might need.”

Grover said the school is currently focusing on its summer program, which offers full classes to students who may take special education classes, may need additional help, or are looking to progress for the semester. Summer courses are primarily aimed at parents and students who feel that a student has not gotten the most out of online education or could benefit from additional education.

“Right now we’re just getting started with our summer school programs, and we have eight weeks of school four days a week,” Grover said. “We will give the students a break during July 4th and then continue until the end of the last four weeks. We offer courses primarily to students who have not passed one or more of their courses during the normal school year or virtual programming. Some students may need to make up for some bad grades, and our summer school can help them stay on track with these credits. “

The school also offers the opportunity for middle school students to participate in a four-week summer camp focused on app-based learning, and the school has over 50 students attending this summer.

“The cap is another way to fill in some of these educational gaps created by the COVID-19 pandemic due to online learning losses, and we have a lot of kids excited to see other comrades. class, ”Grover said. “At the start of next year, we also hope to have more contacts, including adult contacts for students who need it, whether through intervention for educational purposes or by other means. that can help the student to be successful. “

Grover said identifying the education gaps created by COVID-19 educational adaptations is a priority for the administration. The school has already put strategies in place to foster student success and is working on strategies and implementations for more resources for the fall.

“We will try to fill these gaps with additional staff identifying new intervention strategies and making time during the normal structural day to help students in any way possible,” said Grover. “We look forward to being able to offer our students a fall school year in person and more resources to help them be successful throughout the coming year.”