- Sevier County School System
- What Parents and Students Need to Know
What Parents and Students Need to Know
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In preparing for opening for the 2020-2021 school year, the Sevier County School System wants to assure parents and guardians that every effort is being made to follow CDC recommendations. Knowing that, please consider the information regarding what parents and students need to know. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Ogle.
Returning to School
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When to Stay Home
- If your child has been exposed to COVID-19, please stay home.
- If your child has any of the following symptoms: fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion/runny nose, nausea/vomiting, and/or diarrhea, please keep him/her home.
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Transportation
Transportation will be provided; however, please note that social distancing on buses is limited. Masks will be required. Parents who can transport their children to and from school are encouraged to do so to limit their child’s contact with others.
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Social Distancing
- If possible, keep 6 feet of distance between you and another person.
- If possible, provide your child with his/her own school supplies.
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Personal Hygiene
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer.
- Refrain from touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cover your mouth and nose if you cough or sneeze.
- Face masks will be required when unable to social distance (buses, hallways, etc.).
- Students will be screened through a temperature check at school.
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Communication
- If you have a concern regarding returning to school, contact the school principal.
- Maintain regular communication with teachers.
- Please make sure the school has your current contact information.
- Download the Sevier County Schools app and/or visit www.sevier.org for school and system updates.
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Continued Learning
- Attendance, time-on-task, grading, rigor, and accountability will be the same in both virtual and traditional learning environments.
- Student work should be completed and will be scored for accuracy as assigned by teacher.
- If you do not have internet access at home, assignments will be available online and/or offline through Google in grades K-12 with paper packets in grades K-2. Wifi access points have been installed in designated school parking lots. Students may access wifi in the school parking lot while remaining in their vehicle.