Every decision we make regarding our district's staged Re-Opening 2020-2021/Roadmap to Learning plan has an impact on students, staff and their families, and these decisions may present hardships (childcare, Wi-Fi access, meals, etc.). We are fully committed to providing the best education possible and will continue to focus on supporting all of our students and families.

The Snohomish Health District recommended that all districts in the county begin the 2020-2021 school year using a remote learning model. The Snohomish Health District, in making its recommendation, shared its concerns about widespread in-person instruction this fall given the current community transmission rate data and the evolving science around COVID-19.

On July 30 our School Board voted to begin the 2020-2021 school year in the Snohomish School District in a remote learning model for all students in grades pre K-12. The situation surrounding COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, and we are committed to adapting our plans and providing quality instruction for all of our students in a safe manner.

As a district we are committed to have in-classroom instruction as soon as we are safely able to do so. Our staged re-opening plan and roadmap to learning will be determined by the impacts of a changing COVID-19 pandemic, available resources, direction from Snohomish Health District, OSPI and Governor Jay Inslee.

Our staged Re-Opening 2020-2021/Roadmap to Learning plan will be determined by the impacts of a changing COVID-19 pandemic, available resources, direction from Snohomish Health District, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Governor Jay Inslee.

Based on the health district’s knowledge of current health data, the Snohomish Health District recommended on July 29, 2020 that all districts begin the year with remote learning and phase into in-classroom instruction throughout the 2020-2021 school year as conditions improve.

Students and families will choose between one of these three instructional models:

• 100% Online Instruction - The online schedule will consist of daily, live instruction and learning between the student and district teachers. Teachers will be available to students and families every day.
• Apex Online Learning - The Apex Online Learning academic curriculum provides online, standards-based courses in math, science, English, social studies, world languages, electives, and advanced placement for grades 7 through 12. This model is geared toward student independent work and is self-paced with limited teacher support.
• Parent Partnership Program - This district program is for students in grades K-10 partners with families who want their students to experience learning from home while partnered with school-offered classes and programs.

Click here for a list of suggested school supplies that will be helpful for our elementary-aged students (grades pre-K-6) to have at home or where they access their learning. Other supplies may be requested or required by individual teachers after the start of classes.

Middle and high school students may consider purchasing a USB thumb drive, pencils, pens, notebooks, composition notebooks, loose-leaf paper, and a three-ringed binder. Other supplies may be requested or required by individual teachers after the start of classes.

Teachers have scheduled office hours available daily and are reachable by email, phone and zoom. Information is also available through Canvas (pre K-12) and Seesaw (pre K-3).

We are committed to providing students and families with a detailed daily schedule that is focused on instruction and learning. Principals and teachers will work with students, families and staff to make sure all students are reached.

Daily attendance will be taken. Processesare being worked on.

The Snohomish School District will have equitable grading practices that provide feedback on learning and engagement. At the elementary level grades are 1, 2, 3 and 4. At middle and high school grades are A, B, C, D and F. Grading practices will not be the same as spring 2020 (March through June).

Yes. Teachers are expected to use Canvas (pre K-12). Seesaw will be an option for our pre K-3 classrooms.

Canvas is the district’s learning management system and teachers are expected to use Canvas (K-12). However, Seesaw is an option for our K-3 classrooms. Below are the learning management systems being used at our schools:

• Cascade View Elementary – K-6 Canvas, K-3 Seesaw linked to Canvas
• Cathcart Elementary – K-2 Seesaw, 3  Canvas and Seesaw, 4-6 Canvas
• Central Primary Center – K-2 Seesaw
• Dutch Hill Elementary – K-6 Canvas, K-3 Seesaw linked to Canvas
• Emerson Elementary– 3-6 Canvas
• Little Cedars Elementary – K-2 Seesaw, 3-6 Canvas
• Machias Elementary –  K-6 Canvas, K-3 Seesaw linked to Canvas
• Riverview Elementary – K-6 Canvas, K Seesaw linked to Canvas
• Seattle Hill Elementary – K-6 Canvas, K Seesaw linked to Canvas
• Totem Falls Elementary – K-2 Seesaw, 3 Canvas and Seesaw, 4-6 Canvas
• Centennial Middle School - 7-8 Canvas
• Valley View Middle School - 7-8 Canvas
• AIM High School - 9-12 Canvas
• Glacier Peak High School - 9-12 Canvas
• Snohomish High School - 9-12 Canvas
• Parent Partnership Program - K-10 Canvas

Family education is available for families and students. Click here to see the family education schedule of presentations including topics, presenters and dates/times.

Canvas and Seesaw training is available to teachers.

Specific questions and inquiries can also be directed to familyeducation@sno.wednet.edu.

The Snohomish School District relies on a Microsoft (MS) platform (MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PPT, and other MS programs), and utilizes Canvas (pre K-12) and Seesaw (pre K-3) as it’s learning management system.

The laptops used in the Snohomish School District are manufactured by Dell and have Intel i5 processors or better. They have 8GB RAM and a 128GB solid state hard drive.

The district is in the process of developing a plan for testing required by the state. More information will be available soon.