Introduction

The purpose of Iona Preparatory’sDistance Learning Program is to ensure that the rigorous Irish Christian Brother education that students receive during our traditional, in-seat model continues to be delivered over a digital platform. This protocol may go into effect on a specific date determined by the Iona Preparatory Administration in accordance with the New York State Department of Education and New York State Department of Health regulations. The Distance Learning program was planned assuming that all students may be instructed to participate in an Iona Prep education completely online. However, this plan is also flexible enough to support the student population if we switch to a Hybrid Learning model, where a grouping of students would attend school in-seat and the remainder would participate online.

This parent-student handbook serves as a guide for the 2020-2021 school year during the Distance Learning or Hybrid Learning model. Throughout you will find information on digital platforms that teachers will use to deliver curriculum, rules/expectations that students are to abide by, educational resources parents can use for support, and much more.

Current Distance Learning Calendar

The first day of the 2020-2021 school year will be September 2, 2020. Due to the on-going COVID19 pandemic, we will begin our school year in a Hybrid Model in accordance with NYS guidelines for a safe and healthy return. The Hybrid Model will consist of two cohorts; ½ of the student population at a time returning to Iona Prep for in-seat instruction. The remaining ½ of students will participate in an Iona Prep education via live virtual classes. The duration of the Hybrid Model will be determined by Governor Cuomo and the State of New York. All updates regarding Iona Prep’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic can be found on our webpage here.