TIA is NOW OFFERING ONLINE Instruction for ALL STUDENTS beginning August 5, 2020
Beginning August 17,
we offer the option of continuing ONLINE instruction all year,
or IN PERSON for the rest of the year,
or any hybrid combination of ONLINE and In PERSON all year.
TIA offers one-on-one tutoring for all students by appointment as needed throughout the year. Call for more info 520-792-3255
Last updated 7/29/2020
July 30, 2020
Hello TIA family!
I hope this communication finds you and your family healthy and ready to get the new school year started! This week we had ALL of our staff back on campus to continue their professional development AND get ready for the return of your children for online instruction beginning August 5 and in-person instruction Monday, August 17th!
I am also very pleased to report that all the planning and programs we put together are all happening as we planned. Our teachers are VERY excited about the new school year BECAUSE 1) we had a plan, 2) we have executed it well, 2) we have passed our internal and external audits with flying colors, and being successful is fun! Not only do we teach your kids to navigate life like this, we actually do it OURSELVES! We do what we teach!
Schedule/Calendar – Status and updates as of 7/30/20 – We have fulfilled and delivered our promises!
- Summer school homework packets and online learning has started and will continue until Wednesday, August 20th (available to all students). Happening as planned.
- Summer online tutoring is available upon request. On-going…it’s not too late to get a jumpstart on the school year, give us a call!
- Full Administrative staff will return to campus July 27th Completed
- New teacher orientation 7/28 Completed
- All teacher orientation and training 7/29-31 Completed
- All teacher lesson planning and prep 8/3-5 Starts Monday!
- All teachers & staff on campus 8/6-14 We started this EARLY
- The first day of online class for all students is Wednesday 8/5 Can’t wait! We miss your kids!
- First day of adding in-person class Monday 8/17 Really excited to be in-person!
Parents may choose to have child(ren) stay online ALL YEAR if they want- we will provide the work, zoom meetings, and have one-on-one tutoring with our WiFi and computers available as needed.
TIA Operational Outline Fall 2020
The Primary teaching mechanism at TIA will continue to be in-person, in-classroom as this is the best method for most of what your child needs to learn and what has dramatically contributed to our record of 100% of our seniors being accepted for college. Off-site and/or online learning will be available upon request for those that have health concerns, restrictions, or preference for this delivery method. If you are undecided at this point, this might help 5 Considerations for Putting Your Child in the Classroom NOW!
- In classroom learning will be very similar to prior years AND will of course comply with CDC and Arizona health guidelines (full time “sanitation controllers,” vinyl “personal offices” for dividing students in the classroom, additional handwashing sinks installed, and more)!
- There new online Math learning tools developed by TIA for grades K-6 that are ready to go!
- As of this date, we are fully staffed for all positions.
- Free Tutoring before, during, and after school will be offered one-on-one or in small groups for all grade levels at all TIA schools for all TIA students! Just call to schedule day/ time 792-3255.
- Homework packets will be available in class, for pick up, and weekly for download on the new TIA website page, as well as links to the new 2x/week per grade instructional videos (in-class live recordings with TIA master teachers).
- NEW Interactive Communication Folders are created and will be used by EVERY TIA student, both online and in-person! Parents and teachers can be in touch much easier on a daily/ weekly basis. All work for the week will be clearly defined in these folders. Progress reports will be sent every Friday.
- New for this year, TIA online students will also have live (and archived) access to subject teachings.
- K-1 will have 1 live zoom meeting per week
- 2-3 and 4-5 will have 2 live zoom meetings per week
- 6-8 will have 2 live zoom meetings per week
- 7-12 will have 3 live zoom meetings per week
If you need access to the internet or use one of TIA’s computers, call and reserve a “tutoring” appointment and you can come to any TIA site and use our internet WiFi and internet device. TIA Broadway received a grant and is able to offer its students free use of an internet device for the year, so consider enrolling there if you want to be able to take a device home and use it for the year.
TIA Health and Safety Compliance Features
Masks will be required as per Tucson’s Mayor for any person on campus except where the State of Arizona makes exceptions
Sanitary shielding for each student (clear Plexiglas and/or student vinyl “personal office” dividers)
Full-time sanitization controllers have been hired and are being trained for each campus
Daily health screens for staff (required)
Daily health screens for students
Temperature monitoring
New auxiliary stainless steel hand washing stations at each campus
Staggered lunch schedule to control contact
Weekly audits and reporting
Minimizing student movement while on campus
TIA edition face masks available for purchase!
It will continue to be important for your children to engage in TIA Online Learning through the use of Khan Academy, Eureka, and Facebook classroom discussion groups and using the “Interactive Communication Folders” whether they are in-person classroom students or online students. Participation and use of the new online tools for ALL students will still be most important for current and future academic success.
We are counting down the days until school starts online for every TIA student on Wednesday 8/5…see you then when you pick up your student(s)’ personal “Interactive Communication” folder at your school site!
Contact us if you have any questions 792-3255. We are here to serve you!
Dr. J
New School Start Dates
Last updated 7/23/2020
Safety Measures
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Frequently Asked Q & A
1. Does TIA offer online this year?
Yes, using Khan Academy, Facebook for discussion, and Homework packs. We will also be having in person zoom classes. In addition to these we are also: 1) offering in person tutoring, 2) zoom tutoring, 3) two way communication folders so teacher and parents can communicate.
2. Are we providing any device?
TIA Broadway will offer a device to borrow for the year.
3. Start date:
Online: August 5, 2020 ALL STUDENTS
In person: August 17, 2020
4. What precautions will TIA be taking for the IN PERSON:
- temperature check, 2) basic questions about health, 3) visual cues
5. Do you offer tutoring? Yes, by appointment and you may come in person for one-on-one tutoring. It will be outside when possible. Student may use TIA laptop and wifi at school.
6. Hybrid options: 1) 100% online, 2) 100% in person except for gov’t mandated “shutter in,” 3) any combination of hours in person and hours online that are used consistently (For example, 10am to 1pm in person while 8am to 10 am AND 1pm to 3pm are online).
7. Are students required to wear masks? At this time per directive of Tucson Mayor Regina, masks are required. Parents are required to provide masks for students. Masks may be purchased at TIA schools when in stock.
8. Are we still offering before and after school care?
Yes. $125 per quarter. Hours are 7am to 8am; 3:30pm to 5:00pm (5:30pm at some schools).
9. Are we still serving breakfast and lunch? We have the NSLP program. Meals are pre-boxed, grab-n-go style. Students will eat them outside at the schools.
10. Is TIA still a uniform school? Uniforms are as per student handbook guidelines. Must be worn when in person and attending online in person ZOOM meetings.
Letter from TIA Leadership to TIA Parents and Students
June 30, 2020
Hello all,
I hope this communication finds you and your family healthy. The end of this past school year presented challenges for everyone, but together we persevered and VERY successfully maintained or learning standards, kept everyone safe, graduated our seniors, AND developed some new tools to make TIA better than ever!
I will be updating you each week as we develop more details, but I wanted to take this opportunity to give you the “big picture” on the great new things that will be happening with the new school year!
Schedule/Calendar
This is the staff, teacher, and student schedule to get the new school year off to a bang!
- Summer school homework packets and online learning has started and will continue until Wednesday, August 20th (available to all students).
- Summer online tutoring is available upon request
- Full Administrative staff will return to campus July 27th
- New teacher orientation 7/28
- All teacher orientation 7/29-31
- All teacher training/in-services 8/3-5
- All teachers & staff on campus 8/6-14
- First day of class Monday 8/17
TIA Operational Outline Fall 2020
The Primary teaching mechanism at TIA will continue to be in the classroom as this is the best method for most of what your child needs to learn and what has dramatically contributed to our record of 100% of our seniors being accepted for college. Off-site and/or online learning will be available upon request for those that have concerns, restrictions, or preference for this delivery method.
- In classroom learning will be very similar to prior years AND will, of course, comply with CDC and Arizona health guidelines
- There will be a new online Math learning tool developed by TIA for grades K-6
- As of this date, we are finalizing our last few hires for the new year and are fully staffed for all positions.
- Tutoring continues to be one of our cornerstones and will be offered at all levels
- Homework packets will be available in class, for pick up, and weekly for download on the new TIA website page, as well as links to the new 2x/week per grade instructional videos (in-class live recordings with TIA master teachers).
- New for this year, online students will also have live (and archived) access to daily subject teachings:
- K-6 broadcast schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:30, 10:00, and 1:00 pm for up to 1 hour per session
- 7-12 broadcast schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:30, 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm for up to 40 minutes per session
TIA Health and Safety Compliance Features
- Masks will be required for any person on campus except where the State of Arizona makes exceptions
- Sanitary shielding for each student (clear plexiglass)
- Full-time sanitization & health officers for each campus
- Daily health screens for staff (required)
- Daily health screens for students
- Temperature monitoring
- New auxiliary stainless steel hand washing stations at each campus
- Staggered lunch schedule to control contact
- Weekly audits and reporting
- Minimizing student movement while on campus
- TIA edition face masks available for purchase!
We understand that routines and structures have changed and our teachers have embraced new ways of teaching and reaching out for educational opportunities. These efforts have shown through your child’s participation on Facebook, Khan Academy, working on the Homework Packets, and maintaining communication with their classroom teacher to end the school year. We are excited about the additional enhancements to both learning and health that TIA has developed and implemented for this next year.
It will continue to be important for your children to engage in TIA Online Learning through the use of Khan Academy, Facebook classroom discussion groups, whether they are in classroom students or online students. Participation and use of the new online tools for ALL students will still be most important for current and future academic success.
As I said earlier, I will be sending you a weekly update (also on the TIA homepage) as we continue to refine and confirm the details of this plan.
Contact us if you have any questions. We are here to serve you.
Dr. J
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Order Your Yearbook Today!
Price: $25
Thanks for the memories!
Our awesome TIA 2019-2020 yearbooks are now ready to be purchased for $25! Due to our summer schedule, all yearbook orders are only being placed at the TIA West Corporate Office.
Please come in to make your yearbook purchase with TIA staff today!
Letter from TIA Leadership to TIA Parents and Students
April 17, 2020
Hello all,
We hope this communication finds you and your family healthy. These past weeks have presented challenges for everyone as we try new venues to assist you and your family with academics and support while things return to “normality.” It is great seeing some parents when they come and pick up the homework packet and breakfast/lunch for their kiddoes. Be assured, we miss them all!
Since Governor Doug Ducey ordered all schools to be closed since our spring break, our teachers and staff are in communication with parents and/or students during this time of “TIA Online Learning.” We understand that routines and structures have changed and our teachers have embraced new ways of teaching and reaching out for educational opportunities. These efforts have shown through your child’s participation on Facebook, Khan Academy, working on the Homework Packets, and maintaining communication with their classroom teacher. We hope to continue with this connection through the end of the school year and maybe even through the summer to ensure educational growth for your children.
Although attendance will not be taken for the fourth quarter, your child must participate in the above-mentioned activities. Teachers will document fourth quarter assignments and performance (not for a grade) so that parents will receive information on their student’s progress and to maintain a record of learning opportunities. Report cards will be issued at the end of the school year. While report cards will not contain grades for the fourth quarter, teachers will provide comments to parents as well as indicate whether or not students are promoted to the next grade level. Retention decisions will be based on their student’s mastery of standards through the third quarter. Teachers will not retain a student who is unable to participate in learning at home due to barriers created by the public health emergency.
HB 2910 cancels the statewide assessment (AzM2, AIMS Science Test and MSAA) for the 2019-2020 school year for all students. In addition, since students will not be taking AzM2 this school year, no 3rd-grade students will be retained due to Move On When Reading this year.
Please find ways for your children to engage in TIA Online Learning through the use of Khan Academy, Facebook classroom discussion groups, and homework packets (hard or soft copy). Participation is extremely important for current and future academic success. Contact us if you have any questions. We are here to serve you.
Here is some community information for you:
New information: Download Covid19 Community Resources Guide
Download Spanish: Covid19 Community Resources Spanish
Economic Impact Payment Check – Coronavirus Tax Relief
The payments, also referred to as stimulus payments, are automatic for most taxpayers. If you have not filed taxes and are eligible, you may still fill out a request to receive the payment. Individuals will receive a one payment of $1,200 plus $500 qualifying child. If you were claimed as a dependent on someone else’s taxes, you are not eligible for this payment.
Click below for more information and to see if you are eligible!
https://www.irs.gov/
Double your Food Stamps at Farmers Markets
Avoid grocery stores and shop farmers markets to receive a dollar for dollar match (essentially means 50% off food). Info here, but the $20 cap has been eliminated temporarily.
https://www.communityfoodbank.
Pima County Food Map!
Need quick access to your nearest food pantry? Look no further! Click the link below to see where your nearest food pantry is located.
https://www.communityfoodbank.
COVID-19 Symptoms and Hotline
There is a lot of misinformation circulating about COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:
Fever, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell
If you or someone in your family is experiencing these symptoms you can call the Pima County COVID-19 hotline to talk to a medical professional. The hotline number is 844-549-1851. Don’t feel comfortable speaking English? No worries, ask for interpretation for your preferred language.
¡Hola! Aquí hay información de la comunidad para usted:
Pagos de impacto económico
Los pagos, también conocido
Haga clic aquí para obtener
https://www.irs.gov/es/
Duplique tu Food Stamps en los Farmers Markets
Evita las tiendas y compra tu comida en los Farmers Markets para recibir un dólar por
https://www.communityfoodbank.
Pima County Mapa de Comida!
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COVID-19 Symptoms and Hotline
Las personas con COVID-19 han tenido varius
Fiebre, Tos, Falta de aliento o dificultad para
Si tu o alguien de tu familia
DES Benefits during Pandemic
The Pima County One-Stop Career Center has set up a dislocated worker hotline at 724-5735 to handle the increase in unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotline will be open March 26 and will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Spanish-speakers will be available to callers. Leave a message if the call goes to voicemail, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
DES Benefits during Pandemic
https://des.az.gov/services/
El One-Stop Career Center del Condado de Pima ha establecido una línea directa para trabajadores desplazados al 724-5735 para manejar el aumento del desempleo debido a la pandemia COVID-19. La línea directa estará abierta el 26 de marzo y estará abierta de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. de lunes a viernes. Los hispanohablantes estarán disponibles para las personas que llamen. Deje un mensaje si la llamada va al correo de voz, y su llamada será devuelta lo antes posible.
Beneficios del DES durante la pandemia
Work Online through Khan Academy
Dear parents,
In order to better serve your child’s education, we have created an account for your child to work online on Khan Academy.
If you have no internet access or a computer, you could still pick up a printed homework packet from your school between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm.
Homework packets will also be emailed to the emails we have on file. If you do not receive one and would like to receive electronic notices, please contact your school and update your contact information.
Facebook “Groups” have been created for communication with parents, students, and teachers. CLICK HERE.
Join Your Child’s Teacher Facebook Group
We need you to go to GROUPS ON TIA’s Facebook page. CLICK HERE
find your child’s classrooms and join those group pages. Your child’s teacher will use this to communicate with you about homework assignments and more.
