EMCC Parent FAQ
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When is the first day of school for students, and what if it isn't the same as our home district?
The first day for students is Monday, September 14.
If your district begins earlier than that, your student will attend school in their home district and stay there for the day.
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Why can't students attend EMCC more than two days a week for in-person instruction?
As every school organization must do, Monroe One has to lower the number of students in the building at any one time. Each EMCC session has around 300 students. We have to split that number in half to allow for social distancing. To accomplish that, we are following the hybrid learning model so students can get five days of instruction, with two of those days being in-person.
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If a student goes to their home district on Mon/Thurs, why can’t they come to EMCC on Tues/Fri?
This is ultimately a district decision and is primarily done due to their need to reduce the number of students they are transporting on the bus.
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What can we expect on virtual days? How will students be getting enough lab hours?
CTE classes are traditionally split between the classroom and the lab. For the hybrid learning model this year, students can expect to do their classroom theory days while remote and their hands-on lessons in the lab when they are in person.
Virtual days will include lessons with videos and demonstrations from the teacher, along with interactions with students over a video call.
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Will second year cosmetology students be able to have friends and family come in for services?
Unfortunately, no. Only essential visitors will be allowed on campus. We hope to welcome friends and family back in the spring.
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What will programs like culinary arts and cosmetology look like when students are learning from home?
We are in the process of creating ‘go-kits’ for certain programs where feasible. These kits will include items a student will need to work on projects outside of school, so they can use them at home for hands-on projects. This is not possible for every program due to safety reasons, but will be done when possible.
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Will we be getting information from teachers on if we need supplies?
Yes. That communication should be coming in the next week.
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How will certification and licensing requirements be modified for programs that need hands-on training?
These details are still being discussed.
It depends on how long we are in a hybrid model and if we are able to transition to a fully in-person model. We hope that in the spring students will be able to participate in internships and earn the hours they need.
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How will IEPs be fulfilled at EMCC?
EMCC receives a copy of a student’s IEP and follows the modifications on it. A student receives the direct services, such as the resource room and related services, back in their home district.
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Can students drive instead of taking the bus?
Yes. The process for doing so is the same as in the past; a form is available from EMCC that can be filled out by a student's district and parents.
As most districts are trying to reduce the number of students on a bus, EMCC has set aside additional parking spaces on campus for students so they can drive here.
