This week's update includes information about planning for the 2020/21 school year, budget updates, campus access information, and an important message from La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith.
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We are so excited to have received many nominations so far for the McDonald’s ABC Award recognizing teachers for work Above and Beyond the Call of Duty. Nominations will continue to be accepted through Monday, May 25. To nominate a teacher, please send me a description of the creative way your child’s teacher has engaged your child.
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This week's update includes information about picking up students' personal belongings, the ABC Awards, remote meal program reminders, and information on updates to the 2020/2021 Academic Calendar
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This week’s district communication includes information about arranging pick up of student's personal belongings from school, continued meal service options for students, curbside service from the SW Library District, information on the ABC Award and additional details about expanded childcare options.
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We understand that the school closure and cancellation of activities and plans can have a negative affect on students and their families. If you or a loved one are struggling, Safe2Tell is an anonymous tip line that can be accessed by an app or a phone call.
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Good morning, this is Dan Snowberger, Superintendent of Durango School District 9-R with this week’s community message. On Monday, Colorado Governor Polis extended his cancellation of in-person instruction in Colorado for the remainder of the school year.
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In support of the Durango 9-R’s transition to remote learning during its pandemic response, the district is offering limited direct technology support access to students. Information on these services are identified below.
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In response to multiple surveys and feedback received on the Academic Calendar, the Board of Education approved a change brought forward by the superintendent supported by a majority of the feedback of our community and staff who engaged in multiple opportunities for dialogue.  These changes are meant to support our teachers with much-needed planning time to recognize their hard work in constantly working to improve student outcomes.
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Today’s message includes
information about changes in attendance and parent/student communication procedures based upon community feedback, Iimportant messages from Police Chief Bob Brammer, Executive Director of San Juan Basin Public Health Liane Jollon, information on Open Enrollment, Middle School Choice, and re-registration for next year, and closure reminders about services and supports that continue to be available for our students and community.
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Durango School District 9-R is making a temporary modification to the grading policy at the middle and high school levels for the fourth grading period/second semester of this school year due to COVID-19. We are changing the grading system to a scale of P (reflects a grade of C or higher), P- (reflects a grade of D), or NC (no credit). Students and families who wish to receive traditional letter grades may request to do so. The rest of this letter highlights the specific shifts in the system and actions a family will take to receive traditional letter grades.
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