Hybrid Learning Plan - 2020-2021

March 4, 2021

Hybrid Learning Program - Start Date Delay 

Tukwila School District Families and Staff

The District and Tukwila Education Association (TEA) are currently holding conversations regarding the implementation of the Hybrid Learning Program.  Previously, the District communicated the Hybrid Learning Program would begin on March 8th.  This start date has been pushed back to a later date.  The District and TEA are collaboratively working towards a new start date.  Once an agreement has been reached, the District will communicate the new start date as well as additional information regarding the Hybrid Learning Program.

 February 2021 

Tukwila School District is announcing a Hybrid Learning Plan for Elementary Students!

WHO - All Preschool and Kindergarten students will be in Phase 1. Implementation will be closely monitored for two (2) weeks. During this time, if there are no health concerns, Phase 2 will be implemented and two (2) additional grade levels will be added.  

WHAT - The hybrid learning plan will include in-person morning instruction on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The afternoons and all day Wednesday will be the current remote learning schedule.

WHEN - The tentative start date for hybrid learning is Monday, March 8, 2021.

WHERE - Cascade View, Thorndyke, and Tukwila Elementary Schools

WHY - According to Governor Inslee’s proclamation to return to school, and the King County Department of Health’s guidance, which states once transmission rates drop below a specific threshold, students and staff are safe to return to the classroom provided specific safety protocols are followed. See the following resource for more on why:  K-12 Schools 2020-2021 Guidance

We need to hear from the community, families and students we serve.  Your thoughts, comments, concerns and questions will help shape the Hybrid Learning Plan.  There are several ways that you can provide input:

•  Hybrid Learning / In Person Survey
•  Email your thoughts, comments, questions and concerns: tsdreopencomments@tukwila.wednet.edu 

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Fall 2020

Tukwila School District is is committed to keeping our students, staff and community informed in regard to reopening schools in the fall. The health and well-being of our students and staff continues to be our highest priority.  

In June, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) released Guidelines for safely reopening schools. Based on the OSPI guidelines and King County Health recommendations, Tukwila School District is considering two models for the reopening in the fall.  

The first model offers combined in-person learning and distance learning. The second model is 100% distance/online learning. On July 14th, both of these models were presented to the Board of Directors for review, discussion and input. To review the options presented to the School Board, please click on the yellow button above.

We are committed to providing each student a full year of learning that meets the needs of our diverse student population. To do this, we need your help. We need to hear from our students, our staff, our families and our community. Your input will help guide us to make the best decision for our students and their education.  

Please email your thoughts, comments, concerns, ideas to: tsdreopencomments@tukwila.wednet.edu