When do you think school will be back to normal?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Northern Virginia is entering phase 2. Classes will be in person in the fall in phase 3.

But not full-time in-person school. There will still be restrictions. As will also be true in DC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Northern Virginia is entering phase 2. Classes will be in person in the fall in phase 3.

In phase 2 classes are in person for preK-3. Summer programs can occur in school buildings.

[Anonymous]

I saw something about OSSE social distancing requirements in school (hence small class sizes) until there is a vaccine (phase four I think it is called). Assuming the best case scenario that seems like minimum one academic year of DL/hybrid (I am assuming it takes a while to get everyone vaccinated). I wish that the school system would communicate better about this because they are talking about something long-term with their dl/hybrid method. As far as I understand private schools will need to implement the same social distancing and class size requirements. It does seem to me, however, that some significant change could cause the city to revise. Imagine the pandemic comes to an end (unlikely but not impossible).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Northern Virginia is entering phase 2. Classes will be in person in the fall in phase 3.

No, Gov. Northam said it would be a hybrid this fall.

[Anonymous]

Hybrid in fall. Normal school fall 2021. Spring 2021 if we are lucky.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Northern Virginia is entering phase 2. Classes will be in person in the fall in phase 3.

In phase 2 classes are in person for preK-3. Summer programs can occur in school buildings.

For some not all. They can not be full-time for everyone and maintain social distancing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I saw something about OSSE social distancing requirements in school (hence small class sizes) until there is a vaccine (phase four I think it is called). Assuming the best case scenario that seems like minimum one academic year of DL/hybrid (I am assuming it takes a while to get everyone vaccinated). I wish that the school system would communicate better about this because they are talking about something long-term with their dl/hybrid method. As far as I understand private schools will need to implement the same social distancing and class size requirements. It does seem to me, however, that some significant change could cause the city to revise. Imagine the pandemic comes to an end (unlikely but not impossible).

I am wondering is schools will change their Vaccination policy. They only work when the majority get them. What about all these people the elect not to get them for "religious" reasons? (Not an actual medical reason) I don't want my child in class with a bunch of unvaccinated kids for anything let along covd19.

To make sure everyone has access, Will dcps partner with a community health group to offer them for free to students and staff??

[Anonymous]

You're really putting the cart before the horse here, PP. There's no vaccination for covid and may never be one (e.g. AIDS).

[Anonymous]

Making PreK through 3rd grade in person, while all other grades have distance learning is going to cause issues from the teachers union. Making some teachers come in and risk their health while others get to stay home isn’t going to work. I agree that in-person needs to happen, but work responsibilities need to be equitable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Northern Virginia is entering phase 2. Classes will be in person in the fall in phase 3.

No, Gov. Northam said it would be a hybrid this fall.

He said social distancing measures were recommended. It’s going to be up for interpretation to see how it works out.

[Anonymous]

As a preK teacher I’ll say that we’ve got to cut PreK. Open up those rooms & that space for smaller K-5 classes

[Anonymous]

+1.

[Anonymous]

Cutting PreK at this stage will actually have a horrendous economic effect on the city. School is childcare + school and people haven't made alternative arrangements. Not feasible at this stage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cutting PreK at this stage will actually have a horrendous economic effect on the city. School is childcare + school and people haven't made alternative arrangements. Not feasible at this stage.

If that isn't feasible (and I agree), then how is having only very part-time in-person schooling feasible for elementary students? Those kids also need childcare, and on top of that (contrary to preschoolers), they need schooling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cutting PreK at this stage will actually have a horrendous economic effect on the city. School is childcare + school and people haven't made alternative arrangements. Not feasible at this stage.

If that isn't feasible (and I agree), then how is having only very part-time in-person schooling feasible for elementary students? Those kids also need childcare, and on top of that (contrary to preschoolers), they need schooling.

I agree, I don't think it's feasible from PK-3ish. After that, kids could theoretically be home alone and certainly very loosely supervised (i.e., full time telework would be possible).