Distance Learning
Announcements/Updates
Health Links
Virginia Department of Health CO-VID 19
Center for Disease Control School Information
Charles City Public Schools COVID-19 Mitigation Health Plan
Charles City County COVID-19 Information
Parent Tool Kit. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed a COVID-19 Parental Resource Kit. The web-based kit provides access to free resources that support parents, caregivers, and other adults serving children and young people in recognizing children and young people’s social, emotional, and mental health challenges and helping to ensure their well-being.
Evaluating Symptoms. The Virginia Department of Health developed this Algorithm for Evaluating a Child with COVID-19 Symptoms or Exposure. This flowchart provides guidance for parents/guardians, schools/childcare facilities, and healthcare providers.
Nutritional Services
Food Services during Distance Learning
- Breakfast and lunch will be served daily.
- On Mondays, breakfast will be served between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in the rear bus loop by the High School gymnasium. In addition, a breakfast/lunch combo will be served between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the same location.
- For the remainder of the week, a breakfast/lunch combo will be served to students between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the rear bus loop by the High School gymnasium.
- On Tuesday through Friday, students will have received their breakfast from the previous lunch distribution.
- On Fridays, only lunch will be served between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the rear bus loop by the High School gymnasium.
- If/when needed, breakfast and lunch will be delivered to students via bus drivers.
Instruction
Learning at Charles City Elementary School will include whole group instruction, small group instruction and opportunities for individual support when needed. All core content areas will be covered with an emphasis on reading/language arts and mathematics.
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Updates
Transportation
- Students attending Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will be virtual during the first quarter (September 8th– November 6th).
- Students attending Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will be virtual during the first quarter (September 8th – November 10th).
Students who attend Bridging Communities will report to campus on Mondays and Wednesday. All year one programs will be in the afternoons and year-two programs will be in the mornings. Students will complete their assignments on Tuesdays and Thursday with Fridays serving as a virtual learning day for everyone.
- Students attending CodeRVA will be virtual for the first 12 weeks of school.
- Charles City County school bus drivers will assist with delivering learning packets and learning resources.
- School bus drivers will also assist with delivering breakfast/lunch when/where needed.
Technology
Each student in CCPS will be provided a device to be used during Distance Learning. There are also a limited number of wifi devices that are available to those students without internet access or without reliable internet service. Families may apply for the Kajeet wifi device.
List of Free Wifi Spaces in Charles City
Students who are experiencing technical issues may contact one of the following people for assistance:
Lisa Brown, Media Specialist, CCHS, lcbrown@ccps.net
Caroline Sabock, Media Specialist, CCES, cbsabock@ccps.net
Jennifer Richardson, ITRT, Division, jhrichardson@ccps.net
Student Support
CCES | CCHS | |
Self Care Concerns | Ms. Arlinda Hairston, CCES School Counselor- ahairston@ccps.net Mrs. Stephanie Leek- CCPS School Social Worker- sleek@ccps.net |
Ms. Jamie Porter, CCHS School Counselor- jporter@ccps.net |
Technology Concerns | Mrs. Caroline Sabock, CCES Media Specialist- cbsabock@ccps.net Mrs. Jennifer Richardson- CCPS ITRT- jhrichardson@ccps.net |
Mrs. Lisa Brown, CCHS Media Specialist- lcbrown@ccps.net Mrs. Jennifer Richardson- CCPS ITRT- jhrichardson@ccps.net |
Exceptional Education Concerns |
Mrs. Kristina Williams-Pugh- Supervisor of Special Education kmwilliams@ccps.net |
Mrs. Kristina Williams-Pugh- Supervisor of Special Education kmwilliams@ccps.net |
Other Concerns, Questions or Issues | Dr. Edward VanDyke, Principal-evandyke@ccps.net Dr. Suzan Denby, Assistant Principal-sdenby@ccps.net |
Mr. Marcus Petty, Principal-mlpetty@ccps.net Dr. Suzan Denby, Assistant Principal-sdenby@ccps.net |
CCHS Advisory- Advisory will be held weekly on Fridays during 8th period. The purpose of this time is to have dedicated time for staff to connect with students and introduce/support Social Emotional Learning and other skills that will enhance the education of our students. |
Parent Supports
VDOE- COVID-19 Resources for Families
VDOE COVID-19: A Parent Guide for School-Age Children
Instructional Website for CCES Students
Instructional Website for CCHS Students (Coming Soon)