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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have had virtual since DD is asthmatc, but are opting for in-person next year, since she is constantly facing frustration with poor virtual teaching.  However, our concerns are:

1) With some teachers opting for the virtual academy, there will be fewer teachers in-person, so in-person class size will be bigger.  That means more crowded, with 3ft distancing vs 6ft.  If schools have a problem opening windows, isn't there a higher risk of outbreak with poor ventilation, should someone be infected in class?

2) Flu season in the fall/winter months - without 6-ft distancing, and again, closed windows - would that be a double-whammy?

3) This would be the first time that APS is allowing 5-day in-person learning when the pandemic is still raging on, and children's vaccines are far from being available. While masks may lower the risk of infection, how many kids really abide mask-wearing throughout the day? I assume APS is reverting to the pre-pandemic class schedule. [/quote]

1) the virtual academy will be staffed by application and interview like any school in APS determined by the school enrollment. Class size across APS will. Ot change but will adapt to the enrollment numbers.
[b]2) I believe that until a children’s vaccine is available masking will still be required and APS is planning a model with 3ft and 0ft distancing dependent on recommendations in the fall.[/b]
3) Teachers and admin are definitely requiring and enforcing mask use. I’m an APS teacher in elementary and also a parent and I have not had any issues with my students wearing their masks nor have my own children who attend elementary, middle, and high schools reported any masking non-compliance.[/quote]

now that we know 3ft is not possible what's the plan ?[/quote]

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