Rashida Holman-Jones
SY 21-22 Virtual Class Information

SY 21-22 Virtual Class Information

 

Happy New Year!  I hope this message finds you healthy and well.  This is a reminder that there is no school for students on Monday, January 3rd and Tuesday, January 4th.  We will begin virtual learning on January 5th through January 14th.  We will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, January 18th (this date may be adjusted based on the public health conditions at that time).  

 Our virtual learning schedule is below:

 VIRTUAL CLASS SCHEDULE

Period 1: 8:00-8:30

Period 2: 8:35-9:05

Period 3: 9:10-9:40

Period 4: 9:45-10:15

Period 5: 10:20-10:50

Period 6: 10:55-11:25

Period 7: 11:30-12:00

Lunch: 12:00-12:45

Asynchronous Learning: 12:45-3:45

 

Adjusted Class Schedule:  As you can see in the schedule above, we've adjusted the class schedule to reduce screen fatigue.  We expect all students to attend all classes via Zoom each day between 8 am and 12 pm.  The Zoom information for all teachers and courses is provided in the attached document emailed to all families and student accounts. 

 Asynchronous Learning:  In the afternoon, students will complete an asynchronous assignment on their own and submit it to their teacher.  More information about the asynchronous assignment will be shared later this week.  Again, the purpose of this revised schedule is to reduce screen fatigue and provide a bit more flexibility to students and families during the virtual learning period. 

 Teacher Office Hours:  Students who need or would like extra support from teachers will be able to schedule time with their teachers between 12:45-2:45 PM each day.  This is a perfect opportunity to receive one-on-one or small group support to help master course content and improve your grades.  We will provide instructions on how to schedule time with teachers later this week. 

 Student Life Programming:  In addition to the academic class schedule, we will also provide virtual Student Life programming.  The virtual Student Life program schedule will be shared by Mr. Rooks in the coming days.  

 If you have any questions or need anything, please reach out to Rashida Holman-Jones at rholmanjones@seedschooldc.org or (202) 329-8161.  

  We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, January 5th! 

 In Partnership,

 Dr. Brian Rahaman

Head of School

SY2020-2021 School Re-opening Info

Most students are currently learning virtually due to the ongoing pandemic. However, some students have been identified and invited to participate in our Hybrid Program, which includes two days of in-person learning, followed by three days of virtual learning. The hybrid program is designed to improve student engagement and course performance.

We are developing plans to expand our Hybrid Program to additional students in the weeks ahead. Click the following links to read about school re-opening for 2020-2021 school year.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Hybrid Learning - Operational & Program Plan

School Re-opening Plan

Residence Halls Video Walk-through

2020-2021 Beginning Virtually

Dear SEED DC Students and Families:

I hope this message finds you and your families healthy and safe during these challenging times. I am writing to share SEED DC’s re-opening plans for the 2020-2021 school year. Over the past two months, our School Leadership Team has collaborated with public health officials and school leaders from across the District of Columbia as we have carefully considered how to safely and effectively re-open school in the fall. Our top priority throughout the planning process has been the health and safety of our students, families, and staff members.

Today, Mayor Bowser announced that the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) will begin the school year in a virtual learning model. On the heels of this announcement, and based on our unwavering commitment to health and safety, SEED DC will begin the school year in a completely virtual format through at least the first quarter of the school year.

We are fully prepared to pivot back to in-person learning when conditions allow. Until then, we will provide all students with the highest quality virtual learning experience possible. Please note that the change in format has not impacted our school calendar.

The new school year will begin virtually on Monday, August 31, 2020.

We will provide additional information about the virtual learning model and the start of the school year in the weeks ahead. In the meantime, please reach out to Rashida Holman-Jones, our Director of Family and Community Engagement, if you have any questions. You can reach Ms. Holman-Jones at (202) 329-8961 or via email at rholmanjones@seedschooldc.org.

Thank you so much for your patience, flexibility, and trust as we navigate this unprecedented public health crisis. We need your partnership now more than ever. We are excited about the new school year and we look forward to welcoming you back to school in August.

In Partnership,

Brian Rahaman
Head of School

2020-2021 SEED PCS Campus Update

Dear SEED DC Community: 

I hope this message finds you healthy, well, and enjoying your summer. I am very excited to serve as the new Head of School. I have been part of the SEED community since 2013, primarily as the Director of Program Design at The SEED Foundation. Over the past seven years, I've had the opportunity to spend time on SEED DC's campus and to get to know some of the students and staff. I know first-hand that this is a special place, full of promise and potential. I am eager to begin our work together in the weeks ahead. 

For the past several months, we have been busy developing our plans for the 2020-2021 school year. In the coming days, we will share our re-opening plans with you. The plans will outline our school schedule as well as the precautions that we will implement to ensure the health and safety of all students and staff members. We will share the re-opening plans with you via email and on the school's website, followed by a phone call from our team.  

As we prepare for a school year unlike any that we've had before, you should know that our top priority is the health and safety of our students and staff. We will take every precaution we can to keep everyone safe. However, we also believe that it is important for young people to return to school. Schools provide students with essential developmental experiences that equip them with the intellectual, social, and emotional skills they need to thrive throughout their lives. Our goal is to create a re-opening plan with these two priorities front and center. 

If you have questions or feedback about our re-opening plans, either before or after we share them, please reach out to Rashida Holman-Jones, the Director of Family and Community Engagement:  rholmanjones@seedschooldc.org. 

We look forward to partnering with you to make next school year a success. 

Be Well,

Brian Rahaman

SEED PCS, Head of School

SEED PCS Campus Update

Dear SEED DC Community: 

I hope this message finds you healthy, well, and enjoying your summer. I am very excited to serve as the new Head of School. I have been part of the SEED community since 2013, primarily as the Director of Program Design at The SEED Foundation. Over the past seven years, I've had the opportunity to spend time on SEED DC's campus and to get to know some of the students and staff. I know first-hand that this is a special place, full of promise and potential. I am eager to begin our work together in the weeks ahead. 

For the past several months, we have been busy developing our plans for the 2020-2021 school year. In the coming days, we will share our re-opening plans with you. The plans will outline our school schedule as well as the precautions that we will implement to ensure the health and safety of all students and staff members. We will share the re-opening plans with you via email and on the school's website, followed by a phone call from our team.  

As we prepare for a school year unlike any that we've had before, you should know that our top priority is the health and safety of our students and staff. We will take every precaution we can to keep everyone safe. However, we also believe that it is important for young people to return to school. Schools provide students with essential developmental experiences that equip them with the intellectual, social, and emotional skills they need to thrive throughout their lives. Our goal is to create a re-opening plan with these two priorities front and center. 

If you have questions or feedback about our re-opening plans, either before or after we share them, please reach out to Rashida Holman-Jones, the Director of Family and Community Engagement:  rholmanjones@seedschooldc.org. 

We look forward to partnering with you to make next school year a success. 

Be well,

Brian Rahaman

SEED PCS Head of School