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E N RO L L : B ROOK S I D E C HA R T E R . ORG / E N RO L L

MissionWe empower students to be leaders of their

tomorrow. We nurture the whole child, instill a

growth mindset, and foster cultural competence.

VisionWe empower students

to be leaders of their

tomorrow.

A L E T T E R F ROM T H E

S U P E R I N T E ND EN T ,

MR . O F F I E L D

Hello Brookside Charter Staff and Families ,

As we look towards the 2020-21 School Year , there

have been many things to consider when it comes to

reopening our school . Brookside Charter understands

that families in Kansas City have options when

choosing their school . We have tried to create

options at Brookside Charter that best suit our family

and staff needs .  

First , I would l ike to thank the families and staff who

completed our reopening survey . We appreciate your

feedback and used many of your comments when

creating our reopening plan . In addition , thank you

for your patience and understanding . We know that

this has been an unprecedented time for all . Know

that our number one priority when opening our

school is the health and safety of our students , staff

and families .

The following plan outlines the reopening options for

Brookside Charter School in the 2020-21 school year .

Understand that these plans are subject to change

based upon recommendations from the local health

department or local officials .  

Sincerely ,

Roger Offield

Brookside Charter School Superintendent

A CAD EM I C OP T I O N S

F O R S T U D EN T S

Option 1 Virtual:Any family that chooses for their Kindergarten -

8th Grade student to complete school 100%

virtually will have that option . Students will be

provided with a chromebook and T-Mobile

hotspot with unlimited wifi to participate in 5

days of virtual learning per week .

Option 2 Hybrid: Maximum class size 15 students .

PreK , Kindergarten and First Grade students will

attend school during normal school hours

(8 :15a-3 :30p) on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday and

Thursday with Friday being a distance learning

day .

Second through 8th grade students would attend

school on an A/B schedule .

A Day students will attend school Monday and

Wednesday (8 :15a-3 :30p) and complete virtual

learning Tuesday , Thursday and Friday .

B Day students will attend school Tuesday and

Thursday (8 :15a-3 :30p) and complete virtual

learning Monday , Wednesday and Friday .

Sibling groups would be scheduled on the same

A/B schedule .  

This option was the most requested option from

the 400+ families and staff who completed the

surveys .

R EQU I R EM EN T S F O R S T U D EN T S

WH I L E A T T H E B ROOK S I D E

C HAR T E R BU I L D I N G

Temperature ChecksWhen parents drop off their students , administrators will administer a temperature check on every

student before the parents leave the parking lot . A student ’s temperature must be below 100 .4

degrees to be present in the school building .  

Face CoveringsAll staff and students will be provided an effective mask or cloth face covering that is the

appropriate size . Staff will be required to wear a face covering throughout the day . Students will be

required to wear a face covering during appropriate times throughout the school day .

HandwashingStudents will be encouraged to wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds often

throughout the day . Brookside Charter has also purchased hand sanitizing stations that will be

placed throughout the building . All persons entering the building will be required to use hand

sanitizer upon entering .

Limited TransitionsThe CDC recommends students transitioning as l ittle as possible . Breakfast and Lunch will be

served to students in their classrooms . Elementary specials classes will take place in the classroom .

Middle School student schedules will be built to l imit the number of transitions between classes .  

Social DistancingWhen appropriate , students will stay 6 feet apart . Class sizes will be l imited to 15 students per class

to provide enough space for social distancing to be possible .

Student Drop Off & Pick UpParents/guardians will be asked to remain in their vehicles at all times during drop off and pick up .

For the end of the day procedures , students will be escorted by staff to their vehicles . More

detailed information on this protocol will be provided at the beginning of the school year .

C L E AN I N G AND D I S I N F E C T I N G

P RO TO CO L S

As always , our facil ities and cleaning staff have deep cleaned the school building over the

summer . The facil ities and cleaning staff will train teachers and other staff members on how

to disinfect desks , chairs and commonly touched surfaces . Cleaning supplies will be

provided for each classroom .

At this time , Brookside Charter school has developed these plans with the health and safety

of staff , students and families in mind . Understand that these plans are subject to change

based upon recommendations from the local health department or local officials .

More detailed information on this reopening plan will be provided to enrolled studentscloser to the beginning of the school year. This will include information on how to

choose the preferred learning option for your student. At this time , please ensure your child is enrolled for the 2020-21 school year . Information on

the enrollment process can be found at brooksidecharter .org/enroll .

Brookside Charter offices will reopen Monday , August 3rd .