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Pinellas County Schools are set to resume regularly scheduled programming on Wednesday, August 12, with two additional options. Students and parents have until 5 p.m., Monday, July 27 to decide how this next school year will go. “Over 43,000 families, students and staff members took Pinellas County Schools’ Return-to-School survey, sharing their preferences on learning models, personal protective equipment (PPE), social distancing, bus transportation and more,” reads PCS’ 37-page comprehensive reopening plan. If parents and students are uncomfortable returning to face-to-face instruction, PCS is offering two online options. The MyPCS Online (K-12) option will allow students to remain enrolled in their current school and take live classes online. At the end of each nine-week semester, students and parents will be able to choose to continue their education online or return to the classroom. The second online option is Pinellas Virtual School (K-12). Pinellas Virtual School has been around for several years and allows students to participate in their curriculum 24/7, at their own pace and desired time of day. However, students will not be able to attend their assigned schools and will also have to commit to a full 18-week semester before switching to another option. “Prior to making your selection, students and families
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should thoroughly review the details of each option and discuss them to ensure your choice supports the health, wellbeing and learning needs of the student and family,” advises the PCS website. If a family does not select an option, the student will be enrolled in the traditional face-to-face instruction at their assigned school. “Based on all the input gathered, and in alignment with the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics, the protocols within the Pinellas County Schools’ ReOpening Plan represent processes that support ensuring a safe return for students and staff,” wrote Pinellas Superintendent Michael Grego in his guiding principles on the Pinellas County School Board website. Some people are on board with PCS’ plan for the new year. “I am extremely thankful for the thoughtful and student/ family-centered Pinellas County School ReOpening Plan and for your continued support of The BCHS,” wrote Boca Ciega High School Principal Michael Vigue in an email to BCHS Community Members on July 15. “Your involvement and dedication to always doing what is right for our students is wonderful, and appreciated.” “I have the utmost faith Schools continued on page 11
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