LCPS - Still going back tomorrow, 12/1?

[Anonymous]

With cases rising, are LCPS grades 3-5 really going back tomorrow while neighboring FCPS is rolling back on their return to school
plans? Why such discrepancies?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:With cases rising, are LCPS grades 3-5 really going back tomorrow while neighboring FCPS is rolling back on their return to school
plans? Why such discrepancies?

Cross your fingers!!! So much respect for LCPS if they make this happen!

[Anonymous]

Just checked their website and it's still a go! 3rd-5th grade and Academy seniors.

[Anonymous]

Awesome job LCPS!

-FCPS parent

[Anonymous]

we'll see how things go

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Awesome job LCPS!

-FCPS parent

+1. Show 'em how it's done. We've definitely considered making the move based on LCPS's leadership on this issue.

[Anonymous]

Yes, based on the latest LCPS "core indicator" stats, which are 1) total number of new cases per 100,000 people in last 14 days in the county and 2) percentage of RT-PCR tests positive in the last 14 days in the county.

To roll back hybrid the first number must be more than 200, which it has been since they introduced these metrics (slowly but steadily rising, currently at 283.9), and the second number must 10% or higher, which it is not (down to 7.6% vs 8.3% a week ago).

The LCPS positive cases continue to trend upward, but the total (cumulative) confirmed case numbers since Sept. 8 are 102 positive staff members (including at non-school/administrative work locations and construction sites) and 49 positive students. I don't see any easy way to get a breakdown on case numbers since hybrid kids went back Oct. 27, which would be nice to know (and probably can be found somewhere, I'm just not going digging for it right now).

https://www.lcps.org/Page/234565

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Awesome job LCPS!

-FCPS parent

+1. Go LCPS!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Awesome job LCPS!

-FCPS parent

+1. Show 'em how it's done. We've definitely considered making the move based on LCPS's leadership on this issue.

we moved to FCC for this very reason. FCC, LCPS, PWC, look for ways to reopen. FCPS,APS, ACPS look for reasons to stay closed.

[Anonymous]

There is no reason not to open, other than teachers just don’t want to. So glad they are pushing forward. Hope my middle schooler gets to go in January but I’m skeptical.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, based on the latest LCPS "core indicator" stats, which are 1) total number of new cases per 100,000 people in last 14 days in the county and 2) percentage of RT-PCR tests positive in the last 14 days in the county.

To roll back hybrid the first number must be more than 200, which it has been since they introduced these metrics (slowly but steadily rising, currently at 283.9), and the second number must 10% or higher, which it is not (down to 7.6% vs 8.3% a week ago).

The LCPS positive cases continue to trend upward, but the total (cumulative) confirmed case numbers since Sept. 8 are 102 positive staff members (including at non-school/administrative work locations and construction sites) and 49 positive students. I don't see any easy way to get a breakdown on case numbers since hybrid kids went back Oct. 27, which would be nice to know (and probably can be found somewhere, I'm just not going digging for it right now).

https://www.lcps.org/Page/234565

What’s rt pcr and why is that important?

[Anonymous]

Way to go LCPS. Let's hope all the other local districts follow your lead.

[Anonymous]

Of course it is. And 6-12 will go in January. The metrics they created are so high they might as well not exist. Who cares what the numbers are right. Just go back.

[Anonymous]

So FCPS wants cases less than 200 AND 8% rate. Is that unreasonable given other districts are starting and private schools are still in school.

Anyway, good for LCPS!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So FCPS wants cases less than 200 AND 8% rate. Is that unreasonable given other districts are starting and private schools are still in school.

Anyway, good for LCPS!!

Yes it’s unreasonable. The goal is to get kids back in school.