Can Digital Education Center high school students still participate in JumpStart?
Yes; students who are interested in the HCPSS JumpStart dual enrollment program may do so through Howard Community College. Students enrolled in the Digital Education Center will not have access to JumpStart courses with teachers at their designated home school.
Can a student enroll in the Digital Education Center and later switch to traditional school?
When families complete the enrollment commitment form in the late spring, they are selecting the virtual option for the entire 2021-2022 school year to allow for planning and staffing. Once the commitment form has been submitted, the DEC will begin creating a schedule for the student. The family will be asked to review and confirm the child’s schedule prior to receiving a letter enrolling the student in the DEC.
How does the Digital Education Center compare to other instructional models?
DEC/Hybrid/Traditional School Comparison Chart
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How can I/my child enroll in the 2021-2022 Digital Education Center and is there an associated cost?
Update: May 5, 2021
The Digital Education Center will be a no-cost option for current HCPSS students.
The DEC priority commitment period closed May 5. Families who are interested in committing to the DEC at a later time may have the opportunity to participate if space is available in the program after final budget approval.
What will a typical Digital Education Center student day look like?
When a student is virtual, the student will join the class using Google Meet at assigned times. The student will be using the Chromebook for at least part of the lesson. Instruction will consist of a combination of synchronous and asynchronous work through teacher-led lessons, assignments, group work and homework.
Sample schedules for elementary, middle and high school will be shared at level-specific virtual information sessions and posted online in April.
Will Digital Education Center students have access to school meals?
The Digital Education Center is a virtual program, however meals will be available at the student’s home school. More information on school meals is forthcoming.
Besides school-based mental health services staff, what other school and community resources are available to support student mental health and well-being?
SBMHS staff are only one of many mental health and student services staff in schools. School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Nurses, Alternative Educators and Pupil Personnel Workers work together to support students and families.
What is the relationship between school-based mental health services and other social-emotional well-being support programs and services?
SBMHS builds on a continuum of school programs, services and strategies provided by teachers and Student Services staff.
How do school-based mental health services support and interact with school staff?
School social workers and agency clinicians support schools in a variety of ways such as: