Equitas Academy K-8 Family Guidance

The health and safety of all of our Equitas scholars and families is our highest priority
and we are taking all measures to ensure we are protecting our Equitas community. We
are currently in Phase 1 of our school closure. To help you and your scholar(s), we
created this guide to support during this challenging time.

What does Phase 1 mean?

Phase 1 is the first step in providing academic support to our students via Remote
Learning. This phase includes the work packets that were distributed and weekly
touchpoints from teachers. This phase is intended to last up to four weeks while we
thoughtfully plan for an extended closure.

Next Step: Phase 2

Over the next couple of weeks, we are working on a plan for how to support students in
this new reality, and facing the possibility that we move into an extended closure. This
next phase will rely more heavily on the use of technology. Stay tuned for further
engagement on this topic in the coming week.
 Table of Contents
❏ Guidance for Scholars & Families
❏ Guidance for Scholars & Families: Content Packet Learning
❏ Supporting Parents with Packet Learning
❏ A Day in the Life: Family & Scholar Schedule
❏ Supporting Families: Meal Distribution
❏ Community Resources
❏ Self-Care
 Guidance for Scholars & Families
Elementary School:
Scholars
● Complete work in scholar work packets.
Middle School:
Scholars
● Complete work in scholar work packets.
● If internet access is available, check google
classroom for updates from your teachers.
● Reach out to your teacher(s) if you have
questions or struggle to complete your
assigned work.
Parents
● Set expectations for remote learning with
your scholar.
● Check that assignments are complete and
show that your scholar has put forth their
best effort.
● Expect communication from your scholar’s
teachers at least twice a week.
● Check your email, ClassDojo (if applicable)
or ParentSquare for updates from your
scholar’s school.
Parents
● Set expectations for remote learning with
your scholar.
● Check assignments are complete and show
your scholar has put forth their best effort.
● Expect communication from your scholar’s
teachers at least twice a week.
● Check your email or ParentSquare for
updates from your scholar’s school.
Guidance for Scholars & Families: Content Packet Learning
1. Set up Learning Spaces
● Create or find a place in the home that will be free of distractions.
Remove the television and limit noise. If a room is not available, think
about making an age-appropriate study area on a table with a cardboard
box to block out distractions.
● Ensure appropriate lighting.
● Create ways to keep paperwork organized such as using binders, file
folders, file trays, and bins.

2. Gather Supplies ​(optional, if needed)

● Learning Materials (worksheet packets)
● pencils
● markers
● scissors
● highlighters
● calculator
● sticky notes
● Extra paper

3. Implementation of Daily Schedule

● Follow or modify the recommended schedule above based on the needs
of your family. Try to make sure the recommended time for each
academic subject is met.
● Post schedule in a visible place.
● Consider using a timer to help scholars stay on track and know how much
time is left in each task.
● Try to get scholars up and ​moving​ during break time.

4. FAQ for supporting Scholars

● “What do I do when my scholar does not understand the work?”
○ Try your best to explain the content, don’t just “give” them the
answer.
○ Letting your scholar struggle is OK!
○ If your student still struggles, mark the portion of the
assignment/page where they might need extra help or
clarification from their teacher.

● “What do I do if my scholar doesn’t want to complete the work?”

○ Provide incentives (things they like to do) and extra breaks
 ○ Inform the teacher so he or she can help message to your scholar
the importance of staying on track.

● “What if they try all day and can’t complete daily work?”
○ Inform the teacher so he or she can help the scholar prioritize the
content each day.

● “What if my scholar finishes each day early?

○ Inform the teacher so they can add more challenge if necessary.
 A Day in the Life: Family & Scholar Schedule:
Recommended
 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED DAILY SCHEDULE

Time Min Schedule

8:30-9:00 30 Math - ​Complete worksheets each day, following the

directions provided.

9:00-9:30 30 Independent Reading - ​Read a book of your choice..

9:30-10:00 30 Writing- ​Complete one writing prompt in the

composition book you’re receiving.

10:00-11:00 60 Break - ​Incorporate physical activity if possible!

11:00-11:30 30 Science - ​Complete one worksheet a day, following the

directions provided.

11:30-1:00 90 Lunch

1:00-1:30 30 ELA- ​Complete one reading prompt in the composition

book you’re receiving.

1:30-2:00 30 Break

2:00-2:30 30 Independent Reading - ​Read a book of your choice.

2:30-3:00 30 Social Studies- ​Complete one worksheet a day, following

the directions provided.
Virtual Supplementary Materials
Content Virtual Supplementary Materials

Scholars can still login to their ​Clever​ account, and access accounts from there. Or see below
for a list of additional sites to use.

Math ● Math IXL

● Khan Academy
● Tumblemath

ELA Supplementary ELA work can be found on:

Trabajo suplementario de Literatura se puede encontrar en:
● NewsELA
● Quill
● National Geographic Kids

Social Studies Scholars who finish social studies work early can explore social
studies content from ​Brain Pop Jr.

Science Scholars who finish science work early can explore science content
from ​Brain Pop Jr.

Independent Reading Any book you have at home will do! But you can also choose from
books online:
● Los Angeles Public Library Digital Media
● Epic
 MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDED DAILY SCHEDULE

Time Min Schedule

8:00-9:00 60 Math - ​Complete math packet work for 60 minutes.

9:00-9:15 15 Break - ​Incorporate physical activity if possible!

9:15-10:15 60 ELA - ​Complete 1 CommonLit article a day. To complete

the article,
● Read and annotate the article using your genre
based thinking jobs.
● Attack the prompt of the open ended response
question using your strategies we use in class.
● Answer each question for the article.

10:15-10:30 15 Break - ​Incorporate physical activity if possible!

10:30-11:30 60 Social Studies​ - Complete one worksheet a day,

following the directions provided.

11:30-11:45 15 Break - ​Incorporate physical activity if possible!

11:45-12:45 60 Science - ​Complete one worksheet a day, following the

directions provided.

12:45-1:15 30 Lunch

1:15-2:15 60 Independent Reading - ​Read a book of your choice.

2:15-3:00 15 Break - ​Incorporate physical activity if possible!

3:00-3:30 30 Book Talk - ​If possible, talk to someone in your home or

a fellow scholar over the phone about the book you are
reading. You can use​ these guiding questions​ to help
your discussion.

3:30-4:00 30 Personal Writing/Reflection​ - In your spiral notebook or

a notebook of your choice, write a journal entry for the
day (approximately one page).
Virtual Supplementary Materials
Content Virtual Supplementary Materials

Math ● Math IXL

● Khan Academy

ELA Teachers will post CommonLit articles from scholar work packets
online, so scholars can choose to complete them virtually.

Supplementary ELA work can be found on:

● CommonLit
● NewsELA
● Quill

Social Studies Scholars who finish social studies work early can keep up with
current events by watching ​CNN10.

Science Scholars who finish science packet work early can choose a
learning activity from ​Scholastic Learn At Home.

Independent Reading Any book you have at home will do! But you can also choose from
books online:
● Los Angeles Public Library Digital Media
● Epic

Personal Writing/ ● Writing Prompts from 826 Digital

Reflection ● 78 Journaling Prompts for Middle School Kids

 Book Talk Guiding Questions

● What do you like best about this book? What do you like least about this book?
● What other books does this remind you of?
● Which characters do you like best? Which characters do you like least?
● If you were making a movie of this book, who would you cast?
● Share a favorite quote from the book. Why did this quote stand out?
● Would you read another book by this author? Why or why not?
● What do you think of the book’s length? If it’s too long, what would you cut? If it’s too short, what
would you add?
● If you got the chance to ask the author of this book one question, what would it be?
● Which character in the book would you most like to meet?
● Which place in the book would you most like to visit?
● What do you think of the book’s title? What other title might you choose?
● What new things did you learn from your reading today?
● Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not?
● Why do you think the author chose to tell this story?
 Meal Distribution
● As we continue with the school closure, we have been approved to distribute
meals for all children under the age of 18.

● Beginning Monday, March 23rd, we will be distributing meals at Equitas

Academy at 1700 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90015 from 8:00 am-11:00 am
daily.

● During this time we will be distributing 1 breakfast meal and 1 lunch meal per
child 18 years and younger (Both meals will be distributed at the same time).

● We will have the option of either drive-up or walk-up meal pickup. New
California Department of Education (CDE) guidelines are requiring all persons
picking up meals (18 years old and under) be present to receive the meals.
Please ensure that anyone 18 years old and under who is picking up meals, is
present at the food distribution points of service.

● Please expect a phone call from members of our staff soon to provide more
details about the school nutrition distribution and to give you the opportunity to
ask any questions you may have.

● We want to say thank you again for your patience and flexibility during these
ever-changing next days.
 Community Resources

At Equitas, we are committed to partnering with our families. In addition to academic

support, we are providing a safety net of information to assist families with needs to
help during these unusual circumstances. See below for a list of resources.

● Food/Meals
○ Equitas Food Distribution
○ LAUSD Grab and Go Centers. See center locations ​here.
○ Food For ALL - ​Los Angeles Food Bank Pantry Locator​.

● Housing/Homelessness
○ St. Francis Center
○ Los Angeles Tenants Union
○ United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund

● Mental Health/Emotional Well Being

○ Supports for scholars - Virtual/phone check-ins with Equitas Counseling
Staff.

○ Community Mental Health Partners

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health - Click ​here.

Southern California Counseling Center (mid city)

5615 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 937-1344

Wright Institute Los Angeles (West LA)

11845 W Olympic Blvd #505W, Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 371-5191
 Self-Care

At Equitas, we believe self-care is vital for maintaining a healthy relationship with

yourself and your loved ones. Coping with and managing stress helps make you, your
family, and our community stronger. Taking care of your needs is IMPORTANT! See
below for a list of resources.

https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp

https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html

https://www.doyogawithme.com