School District of Amery Home

We will teach and practice:
• Frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water
• Use of hand sanitizer if unable to wash with soap and water
• Respiratory etiquette for coughing and sneezing
• Social distancing whenever possible
• Recognition of symptoms of COVID-19

We will encourage
• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
• Staying home if sick
 

• Increased cleaning and disinfecting during the school day and after hours
• Prioritized cleaning of high-touch areas, i.e. door handles, desktops, chairs and common spaces
• Increased ventilation in all buildings
 

The School District of Amery will follow the governor’s executive order and require that all staff, and all students age five and older, wear face coverings when indoors. The District will revisit the face covering policy for grades 4K-5 when and if the executive order expires  (currently September 28, 2020).

Face coverings are required for all students and staff:
• On school bus/van transportation
• When entering, exiting, and inside all school buildings

Face coverings may be removed:
• During physical activity (physical education class, recess, etc.)
• When outdoors
• During breakfast and lunch
• During socially-distanced outdoor ‘mask breaks’

* Exceptions may be granted for medically documented reasons and/or accommodations per an Individual Education or Section 504 Plan. Contact your child’s principal to request an exception.
 

Transportation guidelines:
• Students and drivers required to wear face coverings
• Socially distanced seating when possible
• Bus routes reorganized to decrease student time on the bus
• Thorough bus cleaning and sanitation after each use
• School transportation may not be used for social gatherings, i.e. birthday parties, church, etc.
• Max of two drop off/pick up locations per family

We encourage parents, if they are able, to arrange alternate transportation for their children so we can reduce the number of students riding buses.

ACTION REQUIRED
Parents, if you can transport your children to school due to alternate arrangements or virtual learning, and you did not complete the SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION OPT OUT FORM by Friday, August 14, please call Tom Olson, Transportation Director, at 715-268-9771 ext. 231.

• Meals will be served in the cafeterias
• Social distancing will be required
• Surfaces will be sanitized before and after each use
• All food will be served to students (no self-serve)
 

• Students will be separated into small groups
• Additional spaces will be utilized
• Intermediate students will go directly to the Intermediate for AM care and remain there for PM care; those still in attendance at 4:30 p.m. will walk or bus to the Elementary
• Parents will not be allowed in the school buildings
• Children will wash hands before entering classrooms
• Face coverings required of Clubhouse K-5 students and staff
 

THE VIRTUAL-ONLY OPTION is for students whose parents wish to educate them 100% at home while remaining part of the School District of Amery community.  The VIRTUAL-ONLY learning application was due on August 14.

The virtual-only option is not what the District provided to your children in the spring of 2020. 

Instruction is provided by a third-party online learning company in cooperation with the School District of Amery.  There is no cost to parents, and computer devices are provided.

This virtual-only option requires a full semester commitment, meaning students who enroll will not be eligible to return to in-person learning until 01/26/21.

Students enrolled in this virtual-only option are eligible to participate in District athletics and extra-curricular activities.

Elementary School:  Calvert Academy Online

Intermediate School:  Calvert Academy Online

Middle School:  American School Online

High School: Live Stream of AHS Classes or American School Online

OR

REMOTE INSTRUCTION is for students attending in-person school in Amery who are unable to attend for a period of time due to COVID-19 illness, quarantine or school closure.

Students attending school in person will be transitioned to remote instruction (at home) as necessary, including when they are ill, required to quarantine, or if the District closes due to a mandate from the state or county.

Elementary School & Intermediate School:
Remote instruction will be provided via a combination of technology (devices provided) and mailing of materials home to families. The goal will be to continue to move forward with the classroom curriculum in a remote environment.

Middle School & High School:
Remote instruction will include a live stream of classes

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The VIRTUAL-ONLY learning application was due on August 14.
 

We are committed to being flexible with the attendance of students as we all cope with the circumstances surrounding COVID-19.

• Parents will not be required to go to the doctor for a medical excuse.
• Student absences due to COVID-19 will be tracked separately from all other sicknesses.
• Parents of children who are chronically absent from school will be contacted by administration. A plan will be created to improve attendance.

To view the updated 2020-2021 district Attendance Policy, click here.
 

Volunteers, parents and visitors will not be allowed in the school buildings during the school day, before school for student drop-off, and after school for student pick-up.

Changes may be made to pick up and drop off procedures and times to accommodate more families transporting their children to school. Drop off and pick up processes will vary by building and will be communicated to you by each school office.
 

Back to school open houses and orientations will take place but are going to look different this year. Watch for information from each school office.
 

Fall Sports start dates have been adjusted as follows:

WIAA High School Fall Sports Start Dates:

• August 17 – Cross Country, Girls Golf, Girls Tennis
• September 7 – Football, Boys Soccer, Volleyball

Amery Middle School Fall Sports Start Dates:

• August 26 – Cross Country
• September 7 – Football, Volleyball

Competition schedules are being restructured at this time.

Spectator guidelines/restrictions will be provided at a later date.

Click here to view the online athletic schedules - subject to change
 

• Beginning September 14, after school and Community Education activities can be held in-person if the regular school day guidelines for hygiene, social distancing, face coverings, and sanitation/disinfection can be followed.

• After school and Community Education activities cannot begin before 4:00 p.m.
 

Complete guidance on concerts and large events will be provided at a later date.

No student field trips will be scheduled until further notice.
 

What happens if my child exhibits symptoms of COVID-19, and what are those symptoms?  View this document for guidelines.

When should my sick child or other family members stay home?  View this document for guidelines.
 

The School District of Amery WILL:
• Continue to communicate often with our staff, students and their families regarding our plans and any modifications.
• Establish procedures for notifying staff and parents of possible COVID-19 exposure in compliance with HIPAA.

Parents WILL:
• Ensure their children have proper face coverings
• Monitor the health of their children before bringing them to school each day
• Keep children home who are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19
• Notify the school nurse if their children or any immediate family members test positive for COVID-19