FAQ

1. What is the current status of school closure? On Tuesday, May 5, Governor Hutcheson announced that public schools will reopen but the option for virtual learning will be available.  2. When is the last day of school? This school year will end as scheduled, on June 11.  3. How is attendance being tracked? Staff are expected to monitor student engagement in distance learning in the following ways: by work submitted in Google Classroom, completion of online tasks, and communication during office hours. Staff will maintain a record of all students who have not engaged in distance learning and provide it to the principal for appropriate interventions.  4. Can my child use another device besides a computer? Yes, your child can access their online classes through any internet-enabled device. A desktop, laptop, ipad/tablet, even a smartphone.   5. Does every child need their own device? Multiple children can share a device. We have been providing one device for families with multiple children from Kindergarten through fifth grade, and individual devices for students in middle school and high school.  6. I don’t have a computer for my child, can I still get one? We are doing our best to provide a device to every family that does not have one. If you still do not have a device at home, please contact the Welcome Center at 860-695-8400. Devices are being distributed by appointment from four school locations.

 

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