Good Day to each of you,
First, I hope you are all safe and healthy. However, if you are in dire need of help please contact me directly and we will seek to get you the support you require.
As you may well know, our Governor, Mr. Carlos Mendoza Davis announced yesterday the “suspension” of the school year and the elaboration of a program of “regularization” to conclude it. His announcement does not distinguish public from private schools, so it is likely that “regularization” pertains to the public school system. He reiterated this morning on the radio that the school year is not cancelled. His stance is not to return to face to face classes this school year.
Since March 23rd, we have implemented our CEC Online Learning Plan and I am immensely proud of all our students, teachers and parents for your commitment to this plan.
We will complete our program as planned, following the school calendar and that includes final assessments. We will end the school year with our on-line graduation ceremonies Wednesday July 1st.
Important Action Steps for the Remainder of the School Year
1. Continue with our Camino Online Learning Program COLP and adjust (as needed) to meet all learners’ needs.
2. Complete all our programs under the current school calendar.
3. Prepare online activities for events such as Teacher´s Day, Student´s Day, PYP Exposition and Graduation Ceremonies.
4. Provide Individual Educational Plans for those students who have fallen behind because of frequent absences online
5. Implement a reliable and effective final assessment model to evaluate student knowledge and skills.
6. Provide digital report cards through Schoology until the SEP provides access to the platform to register grades to produce the Ministry Documents
Preparations for Re-opening the school for the 2020-21 School Year
- Develop our education plan to include: a. Face to Face Classes, b. A blended program of face to face and online learning (if required) c. A fully enhanced online learning program
- Prepare our contingency plan that will include protocols for social distancing and anti contamination cleanliness such as electric/sensor dispensers for gel, paper and water faucets in bathrooms.
Social Emotional Assistance Program
- Continue our open channel of communication with our school Psychologists
- Continue the work of our Camino Online Awareness Task Force Program ( COAT )
Economic Support
- 20% Discounts for Tuition in April and May (June´s tuition will be analyzed by the School Board and Administration in Late May)
- Freezing of all previous surcharges for late payments
- Today you will see a communique about our Camino Online Business Support Initiative for helping Camino Families promote their businesses and offer discounts without charge.
Stay safe, Stay home and we hope to see you all in person in the near future.
Thank you very much for keeping us informed. We have been very impressed with the way the teachers and school have responded. Count on our continued support.