All Schools Closed March 17 - April 24
The health and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff is the district's main and highest priority. District administrators have spent recent weeks communicating with local health departments and following their recommendations.
In the interest of the health and well-being of students, and following the state's recent order, Chavez STEM Academy schools will be closed starting Tuesday, March 17, and the mandated school closure will end on Friday, April 24. The district anticipates classes resuming Monday, April 27.
The district has continuously been monitoring the COVID-19 situation that has affected many across our state, the country, and the globe. This is a moment for our community to unite and care for one another, as there is currently a crisis that we may resolve together. The district is fortunate to share such a strong partnership with the community that, as we have empowered before, is crucial for the success of our students.
The district has been preparing its staff for a potential school closure since the beginning of March, and that preparedness will benefit both our students and our families. We would like to remind our families that Monday, March 16 will be a regular school day, and our teachers and instructors will benefit from this day by instructing our students on what is to happen in recent weeks, and our teachers will be assigning hard-copy work for all students. For students placed in challenging courses at the high school level, the district has been communicating with AP teachers and they have been fully cooperating and we have developed homework for students in Advanced Placement (AP) courses that they may complete both on hard copies and online in a rigorous-like environment. The district will also share educational programs so students can remain engaged during the closure for each grade level.
Once again, we appreciate the strong district-community partnership and show sincere gratitude for the community's patience during these difficult times.
Sincerely,
Dr. Miguel Chavez
Superintendent