18 needing prerequisite skills in order to master grade-level content. Students may be grouped by intervention needs and not necessarily by grade level. Mathematics intervention in the secondary grades will begin with targeted students in grades 6 – 9 for the Math 180 curriculum. This intervention in middle school will be provided every other day for the year in a 45-minute block. Students in grade 9 will be a targeted group of students for semester 1 who will then take Algebra I in the spring semester. All students in grades 6 through 12will be providedwith ALEKS as an adaptive software program aligned to prerequisite course content. Air Tutors provides tutoring by connecting groups of up to four targeted students with a live, mathematics content expert through an interactive teleconferencing website. Air Tutors have an average of 9+ years of experience. Tutoring sessions last 30 minutes (elementary) and 30 – 45 minutes (secondary) during the school day. Elementary students will work with their tutor three days per week. Middle school students will work with their tutor every other day for one semester. High school students will work with their tutor every other day for one semester. ATHLETICS Wicomico County Public Schools will offer interscholastic athletic programs as normal for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association’s Athletic Program and any guidance from MSDE. As has always been the case, attention is given and procedures are in place to ensure coach and player health and safety. CO-CURRICULAR PERFORMING ARTS Secondary choirs, bands, and orchestras will rehearse and perform in school rehearsal spaces (and outside the building as appropriate for marching bands). Students may choose to wear masks during rehearsals and performances. Since the start of the 2021-2022 school year, music directors, theatre directors, and art teachers have had the option to present virtual, recorded, or live concerts or shows. With the approval of the school principals, most teachers/directors have opted for live productions. Performance Theatre (VPA) students are rehearsing and working on the production of plays and musicals. They partner with community organizations that rent the auditoriums for productions. Audience sizes are not limited to a certain capacity. Masks are not required for this class or for performances. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Schools will provide in-person opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities, after-school programs, organizations and clubs to enhance the educational experience. These opportunities will be available both to students attending in-person and to students participating in blended virtual learning.
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