Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians:
First off, thank you all very much for your continued support and patience with the ever-changing plans for Returning To School/Learning. This letter will provide you with the latest information & guidance regarding Hilo High School’s plan following the announcement of the modification of Hawaii Island school reopening.
Please remember that while on campus, social distancing and wearing of a face mask is required. Refrain from accessing the campus if you or your household member have been diagnosed with, or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19; or if you have traveled off-island within the past 14 days. Alternate arrangements for packet pickup can be made, simply contact your child’s counselor (www.hilohigh.org).
Grab and go meals will be available for drive-through pick up each school day during scheduled breakfast and lunch times of our Virtual Learning Bell Schedule. Contrary to what was previously announced, Meals are ONLY available for HILO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, with a student ID, which must be presented to be scanned for payment. Online deposits may be made to the student's meal account at www.EzSchoolPay.com. Hard copies of the Free and Reduced Meal Applications will be distributed with the OSY Packets. Applications are also available online at www.EZMealapp.com. It is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED that families apply online for faster application results. Meal benefits will carry-over for the first 30 days of school if the student was receiving benefits at the end of the previous school year.
Opening of the School Year packets will be distributed to all families on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15. Please enter our main parking lot and follow the signage. Remain in your vehicle and a staff member will assist you. If you are able to, please print these forms and bring them with you to school: Technology Responsible Use Form and Student Video Release Form, or have a parent present to sign the forms when the packets are picked up. Students will not be allowed to engage in synchronous (real time virtual meetings) lessons until these forms have been submitted.
STEP 1 - Drive-Through Distribution of Opening of the School Year Forms
Pick up & Drop Off of important beginning of the school year forms during these dates and times at the school main student parking lot:
- Friday, August 14, 10am - 6pm
- Saturday, August 15, 10am - 2pm
These forms must be completed and returned by August 19, 2020:
You may print your own from the following links and bring the forms prefilled, if you are able to. Hard copies will be available in the packets.
Optional Form (but Highly Encouraged):
- Meal Subsidy Application (www.EZMealapp.com)
STEP 2 - Distribution of computers to students who do not have one and have completed the TRUF
The Technology Responsibility Use Form must be submitted to the school in order to receive school computers for off-site use. Technology devices (Chromebook and/or MiFi devices) will be distributed from the main parking lot during the dates and times below. Student or Parent Photo Identification Card required:
- Friday, August 14: 10am - 6pm,
- Saturday, August 15: 10am - 2pm,
- Monday, August 17: 10am - 1pm,
- Tuesday, August 18: 10am - 1pm,
- Wednesday, August 19: 10am - 1pm.
STEP 3 - Return to Learn, Week 1: Monday, August 17 - Thursday, August 20, 2020
All students: (Directions to access online classes from individual teachers will be sent to students via Viking Email)
Monday - EVEN Schedule, 8-2pm - Virtual check-in with teachers
Tuesday - ODD Schedule, 8-2pm - Virtual check-in with teachers
Wednesday - EVEN Schedule, 8-2pm - Virtual check-in with teachers
Thursday - ODD Schedule, 8:00 - Virtual Learning Begins
IF student is emailed by any teacher regarding the need for material/textbook pickup, dates/times are as follows:
Monday: Last Names Alpha A-G - 10am-1pm, Drive Thru pickup at the HHS Main Parking Lot
Tuesday: Last Names Alpha H-N - 10am-1pm, Drive Thru pickup at the HHS Main Parking Lot
Wednesday: Last Names Alpha O-Z - 10am-1pm, Drive Thru pickup at the HHS Main Parking Lot
STEP 4 - Return to Learn, Week 2: Monday, August 24 - Friday, September 11, 2020
All students will be engaged in one of these 3 learning models:
- Virtual Learning (Teacher Guided Instruction)
Teachers will virtually meet with students asynchronously and/or synchronously using the Virtual Learning Bell Schedule:
Friday Rotation: August 28-Even | September 4-Odd | September 11-Even
Note: “STARS” is Period 8 on Student schedules. All students are expected to attend every class virtually at the designated times. Break times are for logging on to the next class. Students should be logged in to their next class by the class start time.
- Self-Guided Online Learning via Acellus
If your child is interested in participating in Self-Guided Online Learning via Acellus, please complete the Opt-In Form here: https://www.hilohs.k12.hi.us/apps/pages/dl-optin21.
This option must be approved by the student’s counselor and Principal Urasaki or her designee before access is granted. All students must participate in Virtual Learning Models until Opt-In for Self-Guided Learning is approved.
- In-Person Face to Face Learning on campus
Designated for our special population only.
Ohana Help Desk
Open to provide self-service and chat support for families experiencing issues connecting to the HIDOE systems remotely.
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 7am to 8pm, and Sunday, 4pm-8pm.
Phone: 643-DESK (3375) | Chat: chat.ohanahelpdesk.org | Web: ohanahelpdesk.org
Should you have any questions, please contact the school office at (808)313-5500.
Sincerely,
Jasmine Urasaki
Principal