Manual Arts High School

Posting: School Site Council Meeting

Topic: Manual Arts HS - SSC Meeting

Time: May 6, 2020 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 998 2367 3626

Please join Local District Central for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Monday May 11, 2020.

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Posting: School Site Council Meeting

Topic: Manual Arts HS - SSC Meeting

Time: Apr 29, 2020 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 998 2367 3626

All Manual Arts students in ELD 1-4, Spanish, and Mandarin classes have a free Rosetta Stone account through June 30 of this year. Please follow your teacher's directions for specific requirements they have for you.

Please see attached.

FAQs from Coffee with the Principal 4/17/2020

Q:   When will school be back in session?

A:   At this time, there is no specified date for return.

Q:   Will there be summer school?

A:   Yes.  Summer school will be held online only.  More information will follow.

Q:  When do students return textbooks?

A:  Students should keep all textbooks, and plan to return them when school opens.

Q:  I still need a laptop and/or a hotspot, how do I get one?

A:  Students can come to school every Friday from 10 AM - 12 PM to check out a laptop.  You may also request a hotspot.  Hotspot orders are submitted to the District and sent to the school.  You are then contacted to pick up once they arrive.

Q:  Are students supposed to be doing work in every class?

A:  Every teacher is responsible for providing support at least three times per week.  Students should be on Schoology daily to continue their studies?

Q:  What if I can't reach my students teacher(s)?

A:  Please contact Dr. Thomas at emt0904@luasd.net for support.

Q:  What if my student has an upcoming IEP?

A:  You will be contacted by Mr. Winston.  You can also email him at erw3093@lausd.net.

Q:  Has College Board relaxed AP Exam and other exams?

A:  Although AP, ACT, and SAT exams will all most likely be online, there is no indication that these exams will be any less rigorous than usual.  Students should continue to study in preparation for the exams.

Q.  How do I reach my students counselor?

A.  You can email Mrs. Safotu at dbs2428@lausd.net for assistance.  All counselors are available during this time.

Q:  What will graduation look like?

A:  We are not sure.  Stay tuned.

Q: Will there be a prom?

A:  Senior prom has be rescheduled to July.  More info to follow.

Q:  Will grades be given at the end of the school year?

A:  Yes.  There is no Pass/Fail or incomplete.

Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone: Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch a browser.

IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IF YOU GOT THE WRONG CHARGER FOR YOUR LAPTOP, PLEASE COME TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY BETWEEN 10 AM TO 12 PM, AND VISIT MR. WILLIAMS IN ROOM 166.  HE WILL SWITCH YOUR CHARGER FOR A CORRECT ONE.

IF YOU WERE ABSENT TODAY AND YOU ARE IN NEED OF A LAPTOP, OR YOU FIND YOUR LAPTOP IS NOT WORKING, YOU CAN CHECK ONE OUT ON MONDAY IN ROOM 166, FROM 10 AM TO 12 PM. 

THIS WILL BE THE ONLY DAY YOU CAN CHANGE CHARGERS OR GET A LAPTOP.

Manual Arts will not host any SAT/ACT testing examinations until further notice.

The public health crisis created by the coronavirus is not something any of us could reasonably have expected to happen, and we’re in uncharted waters as we work to prevent the spread of the illness. We have been following the guidance of public health experts on how we can keep all who are part of our school community -- students, staff, family members and visitors -- safe in the midst of a growing health crisis. We are now at a point where the balance has shifted and the appropriate path is to close schools. We are taking this step to keep our school communities safe. Effective Monday, March 16, we will close all Los Angeles Unified public schools for two weeks while we evaluate the appropriate path forward. While our school facilities will be closed, plans are in place for students to continue to learn during this time, and we will open 40 family resource centers to provide care for children if families need it.

This is a difficult decision, but necessary, as we try to slow the spread of the virus. Los Angeles Unified serves a high-needs population, and our schools provide a social safety net for our children. The closing of any school has real consequences beyond the loss of instructional time. This is not an easy decision and not one we take lightly.

Each student will have a plan which they will take home with them today and additional support will be provided to assist students as they transition to a different way of learning and teachers to a different way of teaching.

For some students it will be continuing the lesson plan and instruction they have already been working on with their classroom teacher. For others it will be engaging with the curriculum and lessons which we and PBS SoCal will be providing. And for some, it will be a combination of the two.

While our special education centers will also close, students and families will continue to have access to services from the regional centers they currently rely on.

The Family Resource Centers will open on Wednesday, March 18 and will be staffed weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with trained professionals. Children will be able to have a warm meal, engage with their peers and pursue their different studies. And they’ll be safe.

We are developing a family resource guide that we will provide to you before Monday, to help answer your questions. 

I want to thank all on our staff who are working tirelessly to help our students and planning for them to remain connected to the school community. We know the adults on a school campus are an important part of a student’s life and will do our best to try and maintain that connection. All employees should rest assured knowing they will still be paid during this time, even if they are not directly involved in providing services to students.

And to our families, we thank you for your patience and trust as we work together to maintain some sense of normalcy in these difficult times. These next two weeks will be difficult and we are not certain what lies ahead after that. You have my unwavering commitment to do all we can do to help you and your children. 

We will continue to do our best to keep you informed. Facts and circumstances may change quickly so we encourage you to check our website lausd.net regularly, my Twitter @AustinLASchools or call the following phone hotlines.

For families: (213) 443-1300
For school leaders: (213) 241-2000
For employees: (213) 241-2700 

Thank you for your support.

Austin