What is the first day of school for the 2020-2021 school year?
School will begin on Thursday, August 13, 2020 for face to face instruction and remote learning in Llano ISD. A copy of the 2020-2021 school calendar can be found HERE.
What time will school start and end at each campus in the 2020-2021 school year?
Llano Elementary: 7:55 am - 3:20 pm
Packsaddle Elementary: 7:55 am - 3:20 pm
Llano Jr. High: 7:45 am - 3:35 pm
Llano High School: 7:55 am - 3:30 pm
Crossroads: 7:55 am - 3:30 pm
Is the district going to change the school calendar?
At this point, the District is not looking to modify the student/teacher calendar for the 2020-2021 school year; however, we understand that modifications may be necessary depending on what happens with COVID-19 during the fall and winter months. In the event the District needed to close for a period of time, it may be necessary to add minutes to each school day, utilize bad weather days, staff workdays, or extend the school year. All of those decisions would be made on an as-needed basis.
How will Llano ISD deliver instruction for the 2020-2021 school year?
TEA has provided models for instruction for the 2020-2021 school year. Llano ISD, following guidance from TEA, and will offer face to face instruction and remote learning starting August 13, 2020. The week of July 27th parents will receive a survey to designate whether their child will be attending face to face instruction or remote instruction.
Will Remote Learning in 2020-2021 be different from Emergency Remote Learning in the spring of 2020?
Yes, based on state requirements, Remote Learning for the 20-21 school year will be more rigorous and structured than what we experienced during the emergency COVID closure last spring. Remote Learning instruction will be aligned to LISD in-person curriculum and students will engage in daily structured and flexible work times. Attendance will be taken daily and LISD Grading Guidelines will be followed.
When will the district open enrollment for virtual and on campus learning?
Llano ISD will send out a survey for parents to select remote or on face to face learning the week of July 27th. Students that have not completed the survey by July 31st will be enrolled in on face to face on campus learning.
Will there be attendance requirements in place for the 2020-2021 school year?
Yes. Students are required to attend at least 90% of their classes to receive credit and be promoted. Attendance will count in the same manner for virtual and on-campus learning. TEA has stated that they will not be issuing attendance waivers.
What is the District's plan if someone in my child's class test positive for COVID 19?
The District follows guidance from the CDC, as well as local, state and health officials. Currently, the recommendation is that anyone who comes in contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19 self-quarantine for 14-days. As we approach August, we will continue to monitor guidance and will develop a concrete written plan to share with families and staff regarding how LISD will address positive cases of students and/or staff.
How will the District practice social distancing during the school day?
District and campus leaders are reviewing all possibilities of how we can practice social distancing when school resumes in August. LISD will consider CDC recommends for seating, and restricting large gathering of students in places such as the cafeteria or the playground. Additionally, it is recommended that field trips not be scheduled and campuses restrict visitors during the school day. All of these recommendations would encourage social distancing, but have several other factors that must be considered.
Since we did not have the STAAR test of end-of-year assessments, how will the district know where students are in their learning and how will they monitor student progress to close learning gaps that may have occurred during Emergency Remote Learning in the spring?
LISD will gather data on all students at the beginning of the school year to determine where students are in their learning and identify gaps that may have occurred during emergency remote learning. Progress monitoring tools will be used throughout the 20-21 school year to address any learning gaps that students may have and to monitor progress in closing them.