Distance Learning or In-person 4 days per week, you have a choice
Under the Guidance of Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Allegheny County Health Department.
City High's enhanced distance learning models were designed to be flexibile and provide the safest learning environments while keeping a consistent learning schedule for students and all of their classmates and techers as we carefully follow the “Level of Transmissions” in Allegheny County.
City High’s Full Livestream Ready model schedule is flexible and ready to phase back into and out of the GO Hybrid model if needed. Parents may choose Full Livestream Ready for their student's entire Trimester 3 if desired.
MODERATE & SUBSTANTIAL LEVEL Community Transmission
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City High’s GO-Hybrid schedule is designed for a flexible transition to full virtual schedule if needed, which means that the in-person days will simply take place virtually.
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Advisory & Lunch would be combined for an hour break on virtual days
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School work will be completed within livestreamed classes which will minimize additional independent work.
Students return to in-person classrooms four days per week with their livestream synchronized learning classmates.
Designed for a flexible transition from virtual to in-person, or back to full virtual if needed, students continue with their same schedule, classmates, and teachers as they look towards everyone returning to full in-person.
LOW LEVEL & MODERATE Community Transmission
4 - Full Day Model: Students come in-person four days per week Tuesday through Friday
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No classes on Monday, but some teacher support is available.
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Co-teachers will be placed in every classroom when possible.
During in-person days, the traditional City High model will be implemented including:
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Advisory
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Clubs
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Chef-prepared meals
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And more
| Level of Community Transmission in the County | Incidence Rate per 100,000 Residents (Most Recent 7 Days) |
AND/OR | PCR Percent Positivity (Most Recent 7 Days) |
PA Department (Dept.) of Education, PA Dept. of Health, and Allegheny County Health Dept. |
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| Low | Less than 10 | AND | Less than 5% | Traditional City High Model OR City High’s GO Hybrid |
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| Moderate | 10 to Less than 100 |
OR | 5% to Less than 10% | City High’s GO Hybrid | |
| Substantial | Greater than or equal to 100 | OR | Greater than or equal to 10% | Full Livestream Ready |
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City Charter High School has always provided a strong Technology Curriculum and FREE laptop at the start of each student’s Freshman year. Since our inception, we have felt the importance of a technology-rich learning environment for our students and staff. And, now more than ever our technology focus has continued to prepare our students for the future, whatever that may be.
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Livestream Virtual Classes
In addition to City High’s technology emphasis, City High is all about keeping kids engaged… and learning. So, even while students are learning remotely, we want to ensure access to their teachers, counselors and classmates. Our livestream, interactive classrooms will enhance teacher/student continuity, allowing us to keep students and teachers looped together all 4 years. It is key to our personalized approach to education, which helps them build connections to each other, even while physically apart.
GO-Hybrid has now phased into In-Person Learning 4 days per week
Flexibly designed City High's GO-Hybrid model has now phased into to In-person 4 days per week for students who have chosen to not participate virtually.
In-person students will attend four days per week, Tuesday through Friday at CIty High together with their livestream synchronized learning classmates.
Free Laptop
Every student and staff member receives a laptop computer, typically a Dell or Lenovo.
The software provided on each computer includes MS Windows, MS Office Pro, and the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of Software.
Networked Environment
Students check and submit assignments online – often communicate with teachers and each other through email, Google Meet, text and phone. Plus, WiFi Hotspots are available for students who don’t have access at home.
The school has a 1Gbps direct fiber internet connection including a robust internet filtering solution and firewall security.
City High also provides parents, students and staff with a complete online, web-based, student and content management system. Students, staff and parents have complete access to student records, grades, attendance and assignments.
Tech Classes
In addition to FREE* laptops, our students also get the software skills training and certifications to prepare them for their future. City Charter High School provides a rich program in technology applications and business. All students become proficient and often certified in Microsoft Word/Excel/ PowerPoint/Access/Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, digital video, web design html and Java.
Tech Support
Because the laptop is such an integral tool for learning, we provide complete Tech Support, including repairs, loaner laptops and daily technology phone support.
How-to Videos:
To access our livestream how-to videos, select one of the following on Vimeo:
- Class of 2024 – Freshman Year Welcome Back from City High Digital Media on Vimeo
- Class of 2023 – Sophomore Year Welcome Video from City High Digital Media on Vimeo
- Class of 2022 – Junior Year Welcome Back from City High Digital Media on Vimeo
- Class of 2021- Senior Year Welcome Video from City High Digital Media on Vimeo
2024
Class of 2024 - Freshman Year Welcome Back from City High Digital Media on Vimeo.
2023
Class of 2023 - Sophomore Year Welcome Video from City High Digital Media on Vimeo.
2022
Class of 2022 - Junior Year Welcome Back from City High Digital Media on Vimeo.
2021
Class of 2021- Senior Year Welcome Video from City High Digital Media on Vimeo.
Questions or Concerns?
Contact:
City Charter High School Technology Office
Ed Crist
Technology Manager
Email: crist@cityhigh.org