NEWS
Returning to Learning 2020
Over the past few months our Ferndale team has come together to create a path forward as we enter the 2020-2021 school year. While no plan is perfect, I am confident that the Ferndale Schools Preparedness & Response Plan is the right fit for our community at this time.
In creating this plan our team of administrators, teachers, secretaries, and paraprofessionals studied a tremendous amount material, from academic studies done in other countries which returned to school last Spring, to guidance from the Center of Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics, to other state and local return to school plans, and parent and student feedback. What became clear after reviewing this vital and sometimes contradictory information was that unfortunately there was no clear cut answer for how best to conduct instruction this Fall.
The safety of our students, staff, and Ferndale family remains our top priority. That is why our Board of Education has adopted our virtual plan for the Fall of 2020. While our Ferndale plan is primarily virtual, there will be limited opportunities for students to attend in-person as part of our Learning Support Labs or pop-up instructional events.
Details can be found in our Returning to Learning Hub »
Please know that this decision was not made lightly. Our goal remains returning to in-person instruction as soon as it is feasible for us to do so in the safest possible manner.
Dr. Dania H. Bazzi, Ph.D.
Superintendent, Ferndale Public Schools
Ferndale Schools Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan — Updated October 1, 2020
Update October 7th, 2020: The October 2nd Michigan Supreme Court opinion does not effect our remote learning. Remote learning that occurs during the COVID-19 pandemic is governed by the “Return to Learn” bills signed into law in August 2020 (Public Acts 147, 148, 149) and amended by the recently passed budget bill. Additionally, COVID-19 Extended Learning Plans are required by Section 98a of the State School Aid Act, MCL 388.1698a; MDHHS emergency orders entered under MCL 333.2253 (epidemics); Any school board action, including approval of Preparedness and Response Plans and Extended Learning Plans, ratification of Letters of Agreement, and adoption of standards
found within the Executive Orders are also not invalidated by this Supreme Court opinion.
Ferndale Staff Alert
Ferndale Schools employees who have been identified as an eligible teacher or support staff member for the COVID-19 Grant (Hazard Pay - Public Act 166 of 2020) have been contacted via district email. If you were not contacted and feel that you should be eligible, please contact Human Resources (humanresources@ferndaleschools.org) to appeal.
For everything else, use the top navigation.
About Web Accessibility
Ferndale Schools recognizes the importance of ensuring our websites are accessible to those with disabilities. We are committed to making our information accessible to all visitors and are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and, in doing so, adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.
Review our complete Web Accessibility Policy »
Accessibility Complaints
Alternative access or assistance requests may be filed with the District's Website Accessibility Coordinator:
William Good, Communications Director
871 Pinecrest
Ferndale, MI 48820
248-586-8672
william.good@ferndaleschools.org
Students, prospective students, employees and the District’s guests with disabilities may report violations of the technical standard(s) used by the District, file a formal complaint through the District’s Section 504 and Title II grievance procedure (through the District’s Section 504 Coordinator), and/or contact the Web Accessibility Coordinators with any accessibility concerns.
LINKS
Continuity of Learning Plan
Creating a culturally responsive experience while learning from a distance is critical. Read more about what we are doing to continue our mission.
Ferndale Schools Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan — Updated October 1, 2020
Tech Support
Technology Support is available for your student during the Governor's Executive Order of school building closure. Please see the process below.
- For issues with your student’s account, such as passwords or login issues, please contact Tom Maes (tom.maes@ferndaleschools.org) or Aubrie Agnello (aubrie.agnello@oakland.k12.mi.us).
- For issues with wireless connectivity and/or borrowed district computing device, please contact the Oakland School’s service desk at 248-209-2060 between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm, Monday - Friday.
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Upcoming event dates and times can be found on our Returning to Learning Building Info page.
Upcoming Events
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25 Jan
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FLower: FLEL - Kindness Challenge Week 8:28 AM to 8:58 AMFLower: FLEL - Kindness Challenge WeekDate: Jan 25Time: 8:28 AM to 8:58 AMLocation: Ferndale Lower El (Roosevelt) - Lower El Building WideCalendar: District CalendarKindness Challenge Week
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26 Jan
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FHS: PSAT TESTING 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMFHS: PSAT TESTINGDate: Jan 26Time: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: FHS - FHS CafeteriaCalendar: District CalendarNEED 50 DESKS SET UP AND 2 LONG TABLES W/2 CHAIRS IN NORTH SIDE OF CAFETERIAS - SEE KATHY WILEY/KIM ELLIS/SHANNON HERON IN COUNSELING
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27 Jan
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Family University #5: Mental Health Supports & Safety 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMFamily University #5: Mental Health Supports & SafetyDate: Jan 27Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: All Sites - All SpacesCalendar: District Calendar
(with FHS class of '99 graduate Wesley Morgan)
...email Katie.Jeffrey@ferndaleschools.org for zoom meeting info, or watch the video replay on our Family University Page.
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FUEL: Family University: Mental Health Supports & Safety 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMFUEL: Family University: Mental Health Supports & SafetyDate: Jan 27Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Ferndale Upper El (Kennedy) - Off Site Event - See Description for DetailsCalendar: District Calendar
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