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FAQ's

The District is upgrading to a MERV 13 filter, as recommended by the CDC and ASHRAE, in order to increase effectiveness against bacteria and viruses. FHVAC Filters are changed monthly.

Each campus will send videos of virtual tours to show the standard protocols. Parents may send PPE with students daily. Parents may request additional PPE or accommodations for students with compromised immune system or other medical needs. Classrooms will be sanitized daily with EPA electro-static disinfectant sprayed nightly.

Each classroom in our buildings will be supplied with hand sanitizer and cleaning spray. Students are required to use hand sanitizer and wipe down their workspace at the beginning and end of every class. Campus custodial staff will clean all classrooms including desktops every night. Common areas, including restrooms, will be cleaned throughout the day.

Synchronous learning is online or virtual learning that happens in real time, whereas asynchronous learning occurs through online channels without real-time interaction. Pasadena ISD chose to provide asynchronous instruction affording more flexibility and learner-centered experiences regardless of the location of the students.

Each Pasadena ISD campus provides a FB page, website and email blasts to parents with Everything You Need to Know About Our School. Campuses communicate device distribution plan, how to access daily schedule, virtual meet the teacher, expectations for asynchronous instruction, etc.

Each campus has a designated team to assess the risk and will work in collaboration with local and state authorities to make case-by-case decisions. In the event of lab confirmed cases, parents will be notified.

All students need to register on-line for the 2020-2021 school year.
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If you need additional assistance please contact the Help Desk at 713-740-0985 Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm.

Virtual students may attend before or after school practices and activities. District Transportation will not be provided.

PISD will remain flexible with students who need to switch between F2F and Virtual. If necessary to change, it is strongly recommended the change occurs at the beginning of a new grading period, if possible. Please contact your child’s campus for additional guidance.

Yes, based on state requirements, Virtual Learning will be more rigorous and more structured than what was experienced during the emergency school closure last spring. Virtual Learning instruction will be aligned with PISD F2F Curriculum and students will be expected to engage in daily structured activities and some flexible work times. Attendance will be taken daily and normal PISD grading guidelines will be followed.

Students receiving special education, ELL, and/or 504 services will receive support based upon their individual education plan (IEP). District and campus personnel will reach out and work with each individual family to meet the needs of each learner in whatever setting chosen.

Any student who does not already have access to a device will be provided a district device for instructional purposes. Individual campuses will provide detailed guidance on distribution of devices.

Until September 8, 2020 when face-to-face is available for all students, recorded asynchronous activities and lessons will be available for those students who are not able to participate in synchronous learning during the school day.

Any PISD student will be provided a meal based on their 2019-20 meal status until 9/29/2020. Full prices for meals are as follows:

Lunch

Elementary & Middle Schools - $2.20

Intermediate - $2.65

High Schools - $2.75

Reduced Meal Price for all grades: .40

Applications for Free and/or Reduced Meal prices must be completed and processed by 9/29/2020 in order to continue participating in the meal program. Parents must have student ID numbers for the student meals they receive while student is participating in Virtual Learning.