Town Hall 5/25/21: Meeting Highlights

Please find the important takeaways from the Town Hall meeting on 5/25/21 below: 

• Dr. Jay McClain shared a presentation regarding the plan for the 2021-2022 school year and how that will look for both in-person and virtual learning. A copy of that presentation can be found below. 
  
  
• The deadline for applications for virtual learning consideration is 5/28/2021 by the end of the day 
• In elementary schools, there will be less flexibility for a student to begin one way (virtual or in-person) and then switch to the other; if families find themselves in need of beginning one way and changing to the other, each instance will be considered on a case-to-case basis
• In secondary school (Carter G. Woodson and Hopewell High School) there is more flexibility -- however, families are still encouraged to deeply consider each option before making a decision
  
  
• We are still seeking guidance from the CDC and VDH on mask and vaccination requirements
• As of now, students must continue to wear their masks through the end of this school year, and no students or staff/faculty members are required to receive the vaccination 
  
  
• It is preferred that students remaining virtual use a Hopewell City Public Schools Chromebook 
• This is because needed technology is already available on these devices 
  
  
• Carter G. Woodson Middle School will be working on an event for rising 6th graders -- stay tuned!
• An event for rising 7th-graders who did not see the building last year is also in consideration