The Trinity Area School District is state approved for Flexible Instruction Days (FIDs), which may be used in place of a school day that would be canceled because of inclement weather or another emergency situation. On a FID, students will remain at home and complete remote instruction/learning activities and assignments provided by their teachers, via their Chromebook.

What's the benefit of a FID?

Implementing a FID will not require additional make-up days when school is canceled. These make-up days could shorten the spring break or extend the school year; however, since FIDs are considered a school day, the school calendar can remain the same. The District has received approval for five (5) FIDs per school year.

If the District calls for a FID, how will I know?

Parents, guardians and students will be informed of a closure/FID via ParentSquare, email, phone and text messaging systems. The announcement will be posted on the TASD website at www.trinitypride.org, and the local media (television and radio) will announce the closure/FID. The District's notification systems will function in the same way that school closings and delays are currently announced, and the day will be identified as a FID.

Contact Information Building Principals

K-3 Students will have the following schedule:

Trinity Area Elementary Student Expectations for FIDs:

• All students and staff will follow the daily master schedule used during face-to-face instruction. Please check the “Daily Schedule” button in Canvas for the times of live instruction. FIDs will start at 10:00 AM. The late start is to ensure students have the opportunity to move location as needed, set up their home space, and be prepared for their day. All students should be ready for a prompt start at 10 AM.

• Throughout the school day, students will receive a minimum of 120 minutes of live instruction.

• All scheduled classes will be held, starting at 10:00 a.m.

• Itinerant classes will still be held; teachers will provide a minimum of 15 minutes of live instruction per class. Your child’s teacher will let you know what time their special class is for the day.

• Students will need to be prepared to learn remotely with little or no notice, which would include transporting any technology to do so.

• Students must view all recorded lessons and complete all work assigned during FIDs in order to be considered “present” for the day. Students who fail to attend the live instruction and/or who fail to complete the assigned work will be marked for an illegal absence during the scheduled FID.
  

Teachers will ensure their “Weekly Schedule” button on the Canvas blueprint includes an instructional schedule for FIDs.

1. Expectations of Delivery (Grades K-2 - Example)

   1. Reading - 15 minute mini lesson (AM)

   2. Writing - 15 minute mini lesson (AM)

   3. Math - 30 minute lesson (PM)

   4. Small groups - remaining 60 minutes (30 minutes rdg - AM) (30 minutes math PM)

1. Expectations of Delivery (Grade 3- Example # - (3 teachers)

   1. Math Group 1 - 40 minutes (20 minutes mini/20 minute sm gr)

   2. Math Group 2 - 40 minutes (20 minutes mini/20 minute sm gr)

   3. Math group 3 - 40 minutes (20 minutes mini/20 minute sm gr

1. Expectations of Delivery (Grade 3 - Example #2 (2 teachers)

   1. Math Group 1 - 40 minutes (20 minutes mini/20 minute sm gr)

   2. Math Group 2 - 40 minutes (20 minute mini/20 minute sm gr)

   3. Science Group 1 - 20 minutes whole group

   4. Science Group 2 - 20 minutes whole group

In addition, lesson recordings and/or instructional videos may be posted to Canvas for students to access.

If a student is experiencing a technical issue, they should utilize the following link for assistance:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y3hhgoFPxidXO26RtHPI3JRMYYq4L-ATwRhzVMQT EWU/edit?usp=drivesdk

Please note: This link is available for use only on Flexible Instructional Days.