FCPS Re-Opening Update

Helene Burch, News Editor|October 9, 2020

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  • Today, October 9 is the last day to sign up for virtual or hybrid learning, starting November 9.
    • Parents/Guardians can sign up through the parent portal of Infinite Campus. 
      • Midnight is the deadline
        • If hybrid learning is chosen, students can change to virtual learning. 
        • If a student chooses virtual learning they cannot change to hybrid. 
          • Each classroom is being set up with desks six feet apart, so the school cannot allow a student to switch into in-person instruction, there will not be a space for them in the classroom.
        • If no response is submitted the default is the hybrid model with no bus service provided. 
  • In school, face masks will be required by everyone. 
    • Neck guards, scarves or gators are not allowed.
    • Students who opt out of wearing a mask will be sent to virtual learning. 
    • Students are asked to bring their personal computers to school to prevent sharing class computer sets. 
      • The new Chromebook shipment will not be available in time for school reopening. 
    • Third block will be longer to provide for a fifth lunch period, to control social distancing. 
    • Parking spot forms need to be filled out before October 29, any remaining parking spots after November 2 will be first come first serve.
  • The FCPS webinar last night will be available on the FCPS1 website. 
    • It has answers to previously submitted questions regarding reopening.