VIRTUAL LEARNING

TreeTops is now offering assistance to parents through our Virtual Learning Center. If you find yourself struggling to balance work and helping your child with their schooling, we are offering this option for families like you.

TreeTops will give students a safe place with access to Wi-Fi, educational support, and childcare for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Students will continue their virtual schooling during the day and have access to alternative extracurricular activities in the afternoon.

What is TreeTop’s Virtual Learning Center?

TreeTops Virtual Learning Center is a safe, monitored and guided space for your students to complete their virtual learning.

What are the Learning Center’s hours?

7:30 am to 5:00 pm

What are the ages/grades for this program?

The program is limited to students in grades K through 5. This will help us best manage their curriculum needs.

Who will be supervising the students?

Students will be monitored at all times by TreeTops' staff members.  All supervisors will have completed both the NJ Child Abuse and the NJ Criminal Background checks.

What will the staff be providing?

In addition to overall supervision, TreeTops staff will be providing general support for the students during their lessons. Examples include helping them follow their schedule, or connect virtually with their teacher. They will assist with basic tech support. They will monitor mask wearing, social distancing and hand washing. They will provide short lessons centered around science and nature consistent with the overall theme of TreeTops, during breaks. They are not a replacement for the teacher nor will they be teaching the schools’ curriculum as the students will be engaged in that virtually.

Where will the program be held?

Students will be given their own workspace in a modified classroom in the campus OF ACIT/ACSS.  

What COVID-19 precautions will you be taking?

In addition to limiting our capacity, we will provide students with individual desks that will be placed at a minimum 6 feet apart. Students will be encouraged to wash hands often and not share supplies. Each desk will be thoroughly sanitized each evening. Every student and staff member will be required to wear masks at all times. In addition we will be taking every student’s temperature as they arrive and asking parents to sign off that their child has no symptoms.

Will students and staff be wearing masks?

Yes. Masks will be required for all students and staff at all times.

What if my child has a temperature when we arrive?

If your student has a temperature of 100.4˚ or higher, they will not be able to attend the program that day and your registration fee for that day will be refunded

What if my child has one of the other symptoms of COVID-19 when we arrive?

If your child has any of the following symptoms they will not be allowed to stay for the program that day: 

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Unexplained muscle pain
• Cough
• Nasal congestion or rhinorrhea
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting

If your child has one of these symptoms they must remain out of the program until one or more of these criteria are met:

• Been at least 3 days without symptoms 
• Have received a negative result on a covid test
• Have doctors note clearing them to return

Please note we will be erring on the side of caution regarding these symptoms for the well-being of all. 

Will my child need to bring their own computer or tablet?

Yes. Your student will need to bring whatever device they are required to use for their virtual lessons as well as a charger/power cord and headphones/earbuds. The device will need to have whatever program/platform is needed for the virtual learning loaded in advance. We highly recommend a trial run with your student so they are prepared to use the program/platform/device.

Are lunches provided?

Students will not have the option to purchase lunch nor is lunch provided, so they are required to bring a packed lunch. At the current time a refrigerator is not available. Water coolers are available for refillable water bottles.

What should my child bring with them each day?

Students should bring the following each day:

• Laptop computer/tablet (and charger) that are expected to use for their virtual lessons
• Instructions from the school as to how to log on to their virtual learning platform
• Schedule from the school for virtual learning
• Headphones/earbuds so students will not be distracted by other students
• Any pens, pencils notebooks or other supplies designated by their school/teacher
• Clothes that are comfortable to walk around outside
• Any medication required throughout the day. An Epi-pen and/or inhaler if applicable
• A labeled water bottle (preferably a reusable water bottle)
• A raincoat on rainy days, and/or a warm coat for cooler weather

Students must come with technology prepared for their virtual lessons