Capistrano Unified School District Registration For Program Options Elementary

Press release from the Capistrano Unified School District:

July 24, 2020

Dear CUSD Elementary Families,

Earlier this week we provided you with information about the program options for Elementary schools for 2020-21. This evening we follow-up with our families to further clarify the program options that families can select. We have developed an infographic, a video and an updated chart, which was provided in the previous communication, to further explain the programs.

Specifically we wanted to further clarify both the in-person and online program models.

Please note that the elementary program model C, 100% online, has been updated to clarify that students will receive daily live instruction. Furthermore, program models A & B were updated to clarify that these models may include combination classes. Please click on the links below to access a helpful chart, infographic, and video to support families in making your program decision.

Program Overviews

• Click HERE for side by side comparison chart regarding all three program options
• Click HERE for a graphic overview of the program options ( Spanish version )
• Click HERE for a narrated video of the program options

Below is the process again for completing the registration process:

Final Registration for Elementary Options

• The deadline for registering for your program option is Friday, July 31, 2020 .

For Families That Already Completed the Early Registration Process

• If you previously registered your student (s) for the 2020-21 options and you are satisfied with your selection, you do not need to do anything.
• If you previously registered your student (s) for the 2020-2021 options and you would like to change your selection, you may do so by reviewing your selection and making changes through your Parent Portal Account. Instructions for making your selection using your Parent Portal are below and can be found here . You may also select new options by following the link to the K-5 Registration Google form, on or before July 31st: Elementary Early Registration Grades K-5

Families Who Would Like To Change Their Program Option

Changing Programs During the School Year:

• Families that wish to change their program during the school year from 100% online to an on-campus learning program, may do so only during specific times during the school year:
  • For grades K-5: at the change of trimester (November 2020, February 2021)
• Any family that wishes to change from 100% online to on-campus learning must contact their school directly. Note that changes from 100% online to on-campus may not always be possible at the student's school of residence . Students requesting this change will be returned to their school of residence if space allows, or will have the option of attending a different school for on-campus learning.
• Any family that wishes to change from on-campus learning to 100% online, due to household health or personal reasons, may do so throughout the school year and not only at the specific time periods listed above. Please contact your school if you are considering a change to 100% online during the school year.

Portal Instructions for Confirming or Changing the Early Registration Selection for your Child

• Instructions for accessing the Parent Portal can be found here .

Additional Information

• For more information regarding health and safety guidelines, click here: “A Typical Day for a Student in CUSD ”
• “A Typical Day for an Online Student in CUSD” will be available on the Reopening Website by Tuesday, July 28, 2020
• All elementary special education programs and services will be available in all three program formats.
• Please find our newly published FAQ on Reopening here . You can also find resources on our Reopening Schools website here .

Additional Questions?

Please contact your school principal for more information or if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Education and Support Services

Dear CUSD Elementary Families,

At the beginning of this week we sent you information about options for elementary programs for the 2020-21 school year. This afternoon we want to follow up with families to clarify the program options they can select. We have developed an updated graphic, video and table, which was provided in a previous communication, to explain the programs in greater detail.

Specifically, we want to clarify the two models of programs, in person and online. Please note that model C of the online elementary program has been updated in order to clarify that students will receive daily live instruction. Also, the A & B program models have been updated to clarify that these models may include combined classes. Please click on the following links to access the updated help charts, graphs, and video, to support you in making a decision.

Program description

• Click HERE to see a comparative table regarding the three program options
• Click HERE to see the graphic description of the program options ( Spanish version )
• Click HERE to see a narrated video of the program options

See below again for the process to complete enrollment:

Final Enrollment for Elementary Options

• The deadline to enroll in the program of your choice is Friday, July 31, 2020.

For Families Who Completed the Early Registration Process

• If you previously enrolled your student (s) for the 2020-21 options and you are satisfied with your selection, you do not need to do anything.
• If you previously enrolled your student (s) for options 2020-21 and want to change your selection option , you can do so by reviewing your selection and making changes through your Parent Portal Account . Instructions for making your selection using the Parent Portal are below and can be found here . You can also select new options before July 31, by following the links below to the Google Early Registration forms for K-5 grade: Elementary Early Registration Grades K-5

Families Who Would Like to Change the Program Option

Change of programs during the school year:

• Families who wish to change programs during the 100% online school year to an on-campus learning program can only do so during specific dates during the school year:
  • For K-5 grade : During trimester change (November 2020, February 2021
• Any family wishing to switch from 100% online to learning on campus should contact their school directly. Please note that 100% online changes to campus may not be available at the student's school of residence . Students requesting this change will be accepted at their school of residence if space permits or will have the option of attending a different school for on-campus learning.
• Any family wishing to change 100% online learning on campus, due to health or personal reasons, may do so during the school year and not necessarily during the specific time periods listed above. Please contact your school if you are considering a 100% change online during the school year.

Instructions to Confirm or Change Early Childhood Selection for your Child on the Parent Portal

Instructions for accessing the Parent Portal can be found here

Additional Information

For more information on health and safety guidelines, click here " " A Typical Day for a CUSD Student " "

“A Typical Online Day for a CUSD Student” will be available on the District's website on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

All elementary special education programs and services will be available in all three program formats.

Please review our frequently asked questions “FAQ” on recent school reopening news here . You can also find resources about Reopening Schools on our website here .

Any additional questions?

For more information or if you have questions, please contact your school principal.

Sincerely,

Education and support services

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