Non-Traditional Instructional Days at BMS

Bernheim Middle School

700 Audubon Drive

Shepherdsville, Ky 402165

(502) 869-4000

Dear Parents,

As you have been made aware by BCPS officials, our school district will now be implementing Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) beginning March 16, 2020-March 27, 2020. This action is in response to the Governor’s mandate due to the COVID-19 virus.  The district has shared an informational document addressing several questions in how BCPS will work through this process. Below you will find more specific information for your student ar BMS. Our goal is to work with you and your student to ensure that high quality learning continues to occur during this time.  Remember school is not cancelled, these are school days. 

What is a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) School Plan?

This is a plan that provides detail on how ALL students will continue to receive instruction on a day when school is not open due to unpredictable circumstances. The plan provides teachers a time to provide learning activities and opportunities in a variety of ways (online and paper-based) that still allow students to learn and master grade-level standards along with individual support as necessary.This plan provides a unique and alternative use of instruction time while preparing students to learn new content when school is back in session. 

How will instruction and content be delivered?

Instruction will be delivered through Google classroom as well as various other digital learning platforms. 97.4% of BMS students have internet access outside of school day.  For the other 2.6% of students teachers will create paper copies of instructional material and provide that material to students who have no access to the internet. We are creating a location outside of the building where parents can pick up and drop off hard copies for students. (This will be available 24/7).  Teachers will continue to utilize online resources that they have already used this year, including Google classroom, Khan Academy, IXL, Moby Max, Reading Plus, Common Lit, Newsela, Brain Pop, Edgenuity, etc.

When will instruction be delivered?

Instruction will be delivered daily from March 16th  to at least March 27th. During this time frame, teachers will be available for assistance and digital support from 8:15-11:15 AM and 12:15-3:15 PM. Students and parents will be able to communicate with their teacher or principal via email, phone, google classroom or the Remind App.

When will this be communicated?

Teachers will share lessons with students daily via Google classroom.  Teachers will check-in with students daily via Google Classroom and in some cases phone calls. School administrators and teachers will continue to share information with parents and students through News Bytes, Class Highlights, Remind, Facebook, newsletters, and Infinite Campus messenger. Staff will be available to assist students as much as we possibly can. 

How will my child’s attendance and participation be accounted for?

Student participation and completion of online or paper-based assignments is connected to your child’s attendance on non-traditional instruction days. Students will be given a daily grade for their participation in classwork, whether their work is done digitally or on paper. Supports will be provided, on an individual basis, for any extenuating circumstances for work completion. Teachers will also be keeping a record of communication via Infinite Campus on non-traditional instruction days to help monitor student participation.

Student Responsibility 
GOOGLE SLIDES FOR STUDENTS-Information shared with students-

-Check your email hourly- Check google classroom hourly and answer the phone if we call you!

-Check in with each teacher EVERY day between 8am and 2 pm- email, or message through google classroom, go guardian or remind- etc.. 

-Be present for group chats and/or any other required virtual meeting for you and your teacher.

-Complete all assigned work!

-Make sure you Submit your assignments.

-READ, READ, READ-- IT TRULY MAKES YOU SMARTER

-Take care of your Chromebooks- YOU NEED THEM.

Students using paper copies (there are only 14) will have a location for pick up and drop off available.  Teachers will be communicating with those students directly. 

Other Important Information: 

If you need the guidance counselor, Mrs. Amy Bush or any of her services, you may email her directly, or through the Counselor Corner, "contact the counselor" form linked in Google Classroom. ALL GUIDANCE COUNSELLING SERVICES will be available as needed, as well as ALL FAMILY YOUTH RESOURCE SERVICES. If your family needs additional support during this time please contact Mrs. Tiffany Jenkins at tiffany.jenkins@bullitt.kyschools.us .

Angela Voyles -Food Service Manager- will have meal distribution sites posted on her website. link is provided. https://www.bcpsmeals4me.com/

Jim Jackson has set up a Technology Support Hotline for students and families at 502-869-NTII (6844). Students and families can call this line between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to receive technical support with Chromebooks starting Monday, March 16th.

BCPS District NTI Site for Parents (linked)

All planned activities are canceled through April 6th, 2020. Any planned activities after this date are TBD.

Questions

Contact Bernheim Middle School for additional information. As always please see BMS News Bytes, BMS Class Highlights and Teacher Lesson plans for exactly what your students are doing in class. Links will be provided for materials and websites that students will be using.

Please contact any of your student's teachers, or any of the school administration for additional questions or support. All contact information is listed on the school website.

Additional Contacts:

Adrienne Usher, Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning

Rachelle Bramlage-Schomburg, Director of Secondary Education

Sheri Hamilton, Director of Elementary Education

502-869-8000