Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. Carter G. Woodson Middle School 1000 Winston Churchill Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860 Phone: (804) 541-6404 | Fax: (804) 541-6405 Learn well, live well, work well, play well, Hopewell Edlio But she also said she was heartened by some of the response to the proposal from the business community. The updated version "strikes a balance between slowing the opening of schools and preserving the year-round school model," the School Board said in a statement. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, A family of 7 lost their home in Washington's wildfires. Monday night, the school district posted an update on their Facebook page, in order to provide more clarification in response to numerous concerns expressed via social media. “I wouldn’t use that word,” said Dr. Melody D. Hackney, superintendent of the city’s public school system. Copyright 2020 WWBT. The calendar features new teacher training from July 27-31, followed by pre-service training Aug. 3-7, and classes beginning for students Aug. 10. Nothing would be changing in terms of mandates each school system now follows, Hackney said. Bill Atkinson may be reached at 804-722-5167 or [email protected]. Later this week, Hopewell will hold the last in a series of “town halls” on the proposal to go to what is called a “balanced” school calendar. Proponents of the year-round schedule have said that reducing the amount of time between classes would help kids retain what they learn better than how things are now with the extended summer break between semesters. Throughout the town-hall series, Hackney said they have received a mixed reaction from the community, with about half saying they liked the calendar just the way it is now. HOPEWELL — After some uncertainty regarding the fate of Hopewell City Public Schools' balanced calendar post-COVID-19, the School Board has approved a new 2020-21 calendar. Hopewell was one of five localities in Virginia to receive a state Department of Education grant two years ago to study year-round education. And Hopewell, in Hackney’s opinion, fits the bill as a prime location for balanced schedules. Students will return to school on August 10, and teachers will return one week prior to prepare. Year-round schools occur in other states, and in Virginia, localities such as Petersburg and Chesterfield also have some schools on a year-round schedule. Posted by Hopewell City Public Schools on Monday, June 15, 2020. But Hackney said Hopewell actually began considering the topic before that through internal teacher and school administrator focus groups. The latest information came at the June 11 School Board meeting, which was held at the School Board office and live streamed. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Choose the plan that’s right for you. Woodlawn Learning Center 1100 Dinwiddie Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860 Phone: 804-541-6414 RSS Twitter Facebook Learn well, live well, work well, play well, Hopewell Edlio Bill Atkinson Progress-Index Staff @BAtkinsonpi, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hopewell students still would be required to take state Standards of Learning assessments, but Hackney said that being in a year-round school environment should give teachers more opportunities to expand on their lesson plans instead of the sentiment of having to “teach to the test.”. The last town-hall meeting in the series is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Carter G. Woodson School on Winston Churchill Drive. There still would be 180 days of instruction, and grade promotions or retentions still would take place in the fall. HOPEWELL — Call it innovative; Call it a first for the area or even the state. The Progress-Index ~ 15 Franklin Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Choose Select a Calendar to view a specific calendar. Then they all got Covid-19, Houston Chef Chris Shepherd's Southern Smoke Has Raised $3,361,772 for Restaurant Workers in Need Right Now, Hopewell Schools approves updated 2020-21 school calendar. HOPEWELL — After some uncertainty regarding the fate of Hopewell City Public Schools' balanced calendar post-COVID-19, the School Board has approved a new 2020-21 calendar. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. City stands to be the first system in Virginia where all schools are on the 'balanced' schedule. But if the School Board agrees to the 2020-21 calendar, Hopewell would be the first public school division in the state with all of its schools on the balanced schedule. © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. Visit Hopewell City Public Schools' website at www.hopewell.k12.va.us for more information. All rights reserved. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, A family of 7 lost their home in Washington's wildfires. The grant has helped the system expand that research externally. View All Calendars is the default. Officials released the revised calendar Monday morning, saying it strikes a balance between slowing the opening of schools and preserving the year-round school model. But if the School Board agrees to the 2020-21 calendar, Hopewell would be the first public school division in the state with all of its schools on the balanced schedule. State data also pointed out that students, including minorities, who live in smaller municipalities with higher poverty levels would benefit greatly from year-round schooling. In response to numerous concerns expressed via social media after releasing our revised 20/21 instructional calendar, we want to provide some additional clarification that may be helpful. HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - In response to COVID-19, Hopewell City Public Schools has approved an updated 2020-2021 school calendar. School administrators said they are working diligently to develop a formal plan for reopening in accordance to specific guidance from Governor Northam’s office, the Virginia Department of Education, the Virginia Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control. HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - In response to COVID-19, Hopewell City Public Schools has approved an updated 2020-2021 school calendar. Any opposition, she added, has come from those teachers who do not live in Hopewell and whose children are still on the traditional schedule. On Twitter: @BAtkinsonpi. Hopewell has consulted both Petersburg and Chesterfield about managing their year-round schools. Calendar . The School Board is expected to vote on the new school calendar at its May 16 meeting. Some of the breaks between instructional periods actually are being referred to as an “inter-session,” meaning that the system would sponsor out-of-school extracurricular activities that would enhance what the students are learning during their instruction time. Subscribe to calendar notifications by clicking on the Notify Me® button, and you will automatically be alerted about the latest events in our community. Then they all got Covid-19, Houston Chef Chris Shepherd's Southern Smoke Has Raised $3,361,772 for Restaurant Workers in Need Right Now, Hopewell City Public Schools announces revised 2020-21 calendar.