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Due to Covid-19 plans are constantly changing. Contact your campus office if you have additional questions.
Face-to-Face
Face-to-Face
Q: "All students must wear a face covering in class and in the hallways, as appropriate to the age and activity." Can you expound on this?
Q: "All students must wear a face covering in class and in the hallways, as appropriate to the age and activity." Can you expound on this?
A: The district must follow the mandate from Gov. Abbott at this time. Face coverings must be worn for 4th grade - 12th grade when social distancing is not possible. All 4th -12th grade students will wear a mask during transitions. All students are required to wear a mask on the bus regardless of age. Students will not be required to wear masks during rigorous activity.
Q: What resources are teachers being provided to keep their classrooms safe, especially those that have changing classes throughout the day?
Q: What resources are teachers being provided to keep their classrooms safe, especially those that have changing classes throughout the day?
A: Disinfecting supplies (masks, hand sanitizer, surface sanitizer, gloves) were provided by Axtell ISD or TDEM for the district. All desks in the district will be disinfected after each class period. The campuses will be cleaned each afternoon. Daily cleaning of high traffic areas throughout the day will also be part of the disinfecting routine.
Q: Will there be after school programs?
Q: Will there be after school programs?
A: Little Longhorns will be open. Any after school programs will begin as needed and will continue as long as it is safe to do so.
Q: Will pep rallies still be held and will elementary be in attendance?
Q: Will pep rallies still be held and will elementary be in attendance?
A: We will not be having Pep Rallies at this time.
Q: Is school starting at 7:45 now?
Q: Is school starting at 7:45 now?
A: Yes, school will start at 7:45 A.M. this year. School doors will open at 7:15 A.M.
Q: How will special needs parents be able to drop their kids off?
Q: How will special needs parents be able to drop their kids off?
A: The teacher will contact parents of students who need special accommodations.
Online Learning
Online Learning
Q: How are the required daily minutes for virtual learning verified? Is that all time spent on computer?
Q: How are the required daily minutes for virtual learning verified? Is that all time spent on computer?
A: Online learning time will be verified by student engagement. Please refer to the online learning section for the definition for engagement.
Q: If we choose to do Remote Learning (for high school), is it going to be like how we did when COVID-19 first started or do we have to join zoom sessions?
Q: If we choose to do Remote Learning (for high school), is it going to be like how we did when COVID-19 first started or do we have to join zoom sessions?
A: Online learning will look different. Each class will have its own requirements for assignments, teachers will share correspondence.
Q: If I choose to have my kid do online is it just until the 8th or for the entire school year?
Q: If I choose to have my kid do online is it just until the 8th or for the entire school year?
A: Students will have the option to choose between online and face to face learning at the end of each 9 week grading period. Parents can contact the school office to switch between learning modes.
Attendance
Attendance
Q: How will a positive COVID- diagnosis affect student absences? Will they still only be allowed the same number of absences as a regular school year?
Q: How will a positive COVID- diagnosis affect student absences? Will they still only be allowed the same number of absences as a regular school year?
A: The 90% attendance rule is still in effect per TEA. However, if a student is at home they can switch to online learning until they are able to return.
Heath Services
Heath Services
Q: On the guidelines you say if 2% of the campus are sick it would be a 72 hour close to sanitize does that just mean for COVID-19 or any illness?
Q: On the guidelines you say if 2% of the campus are sick it would be a 72 hour close to sanitize does that just mean for COVID-19 or any illness?
A: The 2% refers to COVID-19.
Extra-Curricular
Q: For the High School, is there something in place for online learning and athletics both? Weird question, I know, mostly for the kids not actively in a sport, but in off season.
Q: For the High School, is there something in place for online learning and athletics both? Weird question, I know, mostly for the kids not actively in a sport, but in off season.
A: In person extra-curricular activities (such as band and athletics) are limited to face-to-face students only.
Q: You state students will not be required to wear masks during rigorous physical activity, but my kids are being told they will be required to wear masks during athletic practice. What is the requirement?
Q: You state students will not be required to wear masks during rigorous physical activity, but my kids are being told they will be required to wear masks during athletic practice. What is the requirement?
A: Coaches will follow UIL guidance on when athletes must wear face coverings.
Food Service
Q: If absent due to COVID-19 can they pick up breakfast and lunch?
Q: If absent due to COVID-19 can they pick up breakfast and lunch?
A: Yes, meals will be provided for online learners for pick up through the horseshoe of the campus. Please see the Food Service section for more info. Please wear a mask for pick-up and remain in your vehicle.
Q: Will they be eating lunch in the lunch room?
Q: Will they be eating lunch in the lunch room?
A: At this time, the plan is to eat in the cafeteria with social distancing in place.
Other
Other
Q: If absent due to COVID-19 can they pick up breakfast and lunch?
Q: If absent due to COVID-19 can they pick up breakfast and lunch?
A: Yes, meals will be provided for online learners for pick up through the horseshoe of the campus. Please see the Food Service section for more info. Please wear a mask for pick-up and remain in your vehicle.
Q: Will they be eating lunch in the lunch room?
Q: Will they be eating lunch in the lunch room?
A: At this time, the plan is to eat in the cafeteria with social distancing in place.
Elementary
Q: If absent due to COVID-19 can they pick up breakfast and lunch?
Q: If absent due to COVID-19 can they pick up breakfast and lunch?
A: Yes, meals will be provided for online learners for pick up through the horseshoe of the campus. Please see the Food Service section for more info. Please wear a mask for pick-up and remain in your vehicle.
Q: Will they be eating lunch in the lunch room?
Q: Will they be eating lunch in the lunch room?
A: At this time, the plan is to eat in the cafeteria with social distancing in place.
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