ACPS—probably won’t have in person options for your kids this summer

[Anonymous]

Even if they have an IEP or are ELL.

I’m so over this whole thing. Seems they could have figured out the possibility of teachers working before telling parents they’d have in person options available to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Even if they have an IEP or are ELL.

I’m so over this whole thing. Seems they could have figured out the possibility of teachers working before telling parents they’d have in person options available to them.

That would be dependent on the district getting input from teachers on anything before planning. The fact is that public school teachers are not respected by their employer. Even a restaurant would poll workers before taking reservations for Christmas Day.

Where are all the warm bodies DCUM swore would emerge to fill public school staffing needs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Even if they have an IEP or are ELL.

I’m so over this whole thing. Seems they could have figured out the possibility of teachers working before telling parents they’d have in person options available to them.

That would be dependent on the district getting input from teachers on anything before planning. The fact is that public school teachers are not respected by their employer. Even a restaurant would poll workers before taking reservations for Christmas Day.

Where are all the warm bodies DCUM swore would emerge to fill public school staffing needs?

Hutchings has made clear that he thinks parents and teachers are all morons. Even now they have just left out any mention of summer school being virtual in all the communication they just sent out, like maybe parents won’t notice?

[Anonymous]

There are in-person options. Not sure what you mean by this.

You can find all the information on the acps website. There will be priority placement but you should still apply in case they allow more in-person sessions when they see enrollment interest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are in-person options. Not sure what you mean by this.

You can find all the information on the acps website. There will be priority placement but you should still apply in case they allow more in-person sessions when they see enrollment interest.

I said probably, and it’s based on what I was told by an administrator. In all likelihood most who want in person won’t get it. Maybe it will vary by school somewhat, but things aren’t looking promising.

If you look online they have removed most references to in person on summer school.

For example:
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/3043

Oh! But we’ll be getting more hands on learning kit crap! Can’t wait to put our random dice, crappy crayons and bag of string and aluminum foil to use!

[Anonymous]

What are you basing this on? There are in person options for July (2- 2 week sessions). It's true that maybe they wont get enough staff for it like other districts. Has something been announced? Staff have the option of applying for each 2 week session and a $500 bonus for each.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are in-person options. Not sure what you mean by this.

You can find all the information on the acps website. There will be priority placement but you should still apply in case they allow more in-person sessions when they see enrollment interest.

I said probably, and it’s based on what I was told by an administrator. In all likelihood most who want in person won’t get it. Maybe it will vary by school somewhat, but things aren’t looking promising.

If you look online they have removed most references to in person on summer school.

For example:
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/3043

Oh! But we’ll be getting more hands on learning kit crap! Can’t wait to put our random dice, crappy crayons and bag of string and aluminum foil to use!

Those kits have been the biggest waste. Random foam blocks, flashlights, and more—all unused and still in the bags. ACPS continues to fall short and fails to plan ahead. They better get moving because August 24th will be here before we know it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are you basing this on? There are in person options for July (2- 2 week sessions). It's true that maybe they wont get enough staff for it like other districts. Has something been announced? Staff have the option of applying for each 2 week session and a $500 bonus for each.

OP is right. In-person for summer school is based on a prioritization matrix and by invitation only, so most probably will not have an in-person option.

[Anonymous]

I actually didn't mind the virtual boost courses for older kids. My 6th grade son did the math one at his own pace, working it into swimming with cousins at their pool. It was sort of nice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are in-person options. Not sure what you mean by this.

You can find all the information on the acps website. There will be priority placement but you should still apply in case they allow more in-person sessions when they see enrollment interest.

I said probably, and it’s based on what I was told by an administrator. In all likelihood most who want in person won’t get it. Maybe it will vary by school somewhat, but things aren’t looking promising.

If you look online they have removed most references to in person on summer school.

For example:
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/3043

Oh! But we’ll be getting more hands on learning kit crap! Can’t wait to put our random dice, crappy crayons and bag of string and aluminum foil to use!

Can you clarify what you heard from the administrator? For those that have been "invited" to summer school, is there a possibility that it might not happen? Or just that most kids won't be "invited"?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are in-person options. Not sure what you mean by this.

You can find all the information on the acps website. There will be priority placement but you should still apply in case they allow more in-person sessions when they see enrollment interest.

I said probably, and it’s based on what I was told by an administrator. In all likelihood most who want in person won’t get it. Maybe it will vary by school somewhat, but things aren’t looking promising.

If you look online they have removed most references to in person on summer school.

For example:
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/3043

Oh! But we’ll be getting more hands on learning kit crap! Can’t wait to put our random dice, crappy crayons and bag of string and aluminum foil to use!

Can you clarify what you heard from the administrator? For those that have been "invited" to summer school, is there a possibility that it might not happen? Or just that most kids won't be "invited"?

I was told directly that it was unlikely that there would be enough teachers available, even for my prioritized kiddo, to have in person school for many or even any. Two staff told me this, including one administrator. -OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are in-person options. Not sure what you mean by this.

You can find all the information on the acps website. There will be priority placement but you should still apply in case they allow more in-person sessions when they see enrollment interest.

I said probably, and it’s based on what I was told by an administrator. In all likelihood most who want in person won’t get it. Maybe it will vary by school somewhat, but things aren’t looking promising.

If you look online they have removed most references to in person on summer school.

For example:
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/3043

Oh! But we’ll be getting more hands on learning kit crap! Can’t wait to put our random dice, crappy crayons and bag of string and aluminum foil to use!

Can you clarify what you heard from the administrator? For those that have been "invited" to summer school, is there a possibility that it might not happen? Or just that most kids won't be "invited"?

I was told directly that it was unlikely that there would be enough teachers available, even for my prioritized kiddo, to have in person school for many or even any. Two staff told me this, including one administrator. -OP

Oh wow - what terrible planning on ACPSs part! My child was invited, we've filled out the form accepting, and he is excited about it. If I have to yank this away from him because of ACPS incompetence, I'll cry. It's not like I can do anything else. ACPS doesn't care about how this affects kids, or families.

[Anonymous]

I'm a teacher that applied for summer school (in person) but most teachers I know aren't doing it.

[Anonymous]

It appears that ACPS launched a program that it didn't have organized. They are flying by the seat of their pants again. This makes me very nervous for fall.

[Anonymous]

DD is an ACPS special ed teacher. She's bright, extremely hardworking and incredibly invested in her kids. She defies all the stereotypes that so many DCUM parents apply to public school teachers.

For the first time ever, she's taking the summer off. You all have worn her -- and many others like her -- out.