LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. (WTXL) — Monday, Lowndes County School System announced the fall semester will begin on Aug. 7.
It is required that all students and staff wear a face covering while riding the bus to and from school.
Face-to-face instruction and virtual instruction will be made available for all students K through 12. Pre-K students are not eligible for the virtual learning option.
Elementary school students must commit to the selected model for nine weeks at a time.
Middle school students and high school students must commit to this model for a full semester.
Should a school closure occur, all traditional option students will remain at home to learn remotely via Google Meets.
Parents must complete Caredox registration immediately.
Each student, grades two through 12 will have access to a system-issued Chromebook.
Virtual instruction will be facilitated by a Lowndes County School System teacher. Instruction will be via Google Meets and other instruction resources using the appropriate content standards and grading practices while providing rigorous learning opportunities. Instruction will be facilitated by a teacher, daily. Students will be expected to log in and participate daily.
All athletic programs that are governed by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) will follow GHSA rules and regulations.
Lowndes County School System COVID-19 Toolbox for parents, students and professionals click here.