Floyd County Schools  
Return to Learn Plan for 2020-2021 School Year 
 
This  is  a journey we have all taken together and the reduction in our isolation does not signify its 
end.  We  must  still  take  measured  steps  and  remain  vigilant  of  the  factors  that  nature  has 
imposed  upon  us.  We  have  created  this  plan  and  based  our  revisions  on  new  knowledge  and 
shifts  in  public  sentiment.  Outlined  in  the  “Return  to  Learn  Plan”  are  a  decision-making  matrix 
and  guidelines  for  how  our  schools  will  conduct  day  to  day  operations.  Safety  above  all  is 
preeminent  and  we  have  to  consider  that  safety  for  some  students  resides  within  the  four 
classroom  walls,  and  for  others  we  have  to  extend  those  walls to the home. During this time we 
ask  for  your  grace  and  patience  as  we  all  navigate  these  quickly  changing  circumstances. We all 
long  for  a  normal  day  and  rest  assured  that  day  will  come.  In  the  interim  please  know:  the 
situation  will  be  monitored  as  closely  as  possible,  you  will  be  informed,  and  action will be taken 
swiftly and responsibly to protect the lives that are in our care. 
   
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Frequently Asked Questions 

● If I chose virtual learning for my child, can they switch to traditional learning after school starts, or 
vice versa? 
○ Yes, there will be a 10-day window at the beginning of the school year to switch learning options.  

● Will masks/face coverings be required in FCS schools? 

○ Mask/face coverings are h ​ ighly​ encouraged for students, staff, and visitors while on any FCS 
campus. The district will provide every FCS student and staff member with a neck gaiter face 
covering, which will help reduce the spread of COVID-19 when worn correctly. 

● What extra precautions will FCS be using as preventative measures? 

○ PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND VISITORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN OUR SCHOOLS AT THIS TIME. 
■ ENTRANCE IS RESTRICTED TO BUSINESS-ESSENTIAL AND SCHEDULED MEETINGS ONLY. 
○ All high touch areas will be frequently sanitized. 
○ Social distancing will be practiced on FCS campuses to the best of our ability. 
○ Hand sanitizer will be available in every classroom and on every school bus. 
○ All students will be subject to a temperature check upon arrival to school. 
○ Buses will be wiped down with a cleaner and sprayed with a sanitizer.  

● What if a student has a temperature of 100.4 or higher after arriving at school? 

○ The student will be placed in a designated area. Their parent/guardian will be called to pick the 
student up and should monitor them for any other symptoms of COVID-19. 

● What should I do if my child is showing symptoms of COVID-19? 

○ Keep your child at home, contact the school registrar, and contact their primary care physician. 

● What should I do if my child tests positive for COVID-19? 

○ Keep your child at home, contact the school registrar, and contact their primary care physician. 

● What if a student/teacher in your child’s class tests positive? 

○ FCS will follow guidance published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (​CDC​), Georgia 
Department of Public Health (​GADPH​), and Georgia Department of Education (​GADOE​).  

● Will FCS be using substitute teachers this school year? 

○ FCS utilizes ESS to provide all substitutes for the district. If you’re interested in becoming a substitute 
teacher for our district, please visit h
​ ttps://ess.com/​. 

● Will there be field trips this school year? 

○ There will be no field trips scheduled until further notice. 

● Is FCS making changes to the existing exam exemption practices? 

○ Yes. There will be no attendance components to the exam exemption protocol for the 2020-2021 
school year. 

● Will there still be athletic and extracurricular activities this school year? 
○ FCS will follow GHSA guidelines. 

   

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FCS COVID-19 Weekly Status Report 

All  positive  COVID-19  cases  in  FCS  will  be  tracked  per  school and reported to GADPH. A rise in case levels will result 
in  a  shift  to  a  new  scenario  ​at  that  particular  school  for  the  following  week  to  allow  for  contact  tracing  and 
increased  sanitation.  Percentages  of  positive  cases  will  be based on the ​individual total school population which 
will  include  all staff and students​. Positive cases will be tabulated every seven days. The Superintendent will issue 
a  status  report  to  the  public  for  each  school  ​every  Thursday  at  3  p.m.  so  parents  can  make  any  necessary 
childcare arrangements for the following week. 

*GADPH retains the authority to close schools based on COVID-19 community spread and hospitalization rate. 

Virtual learning will continue for all students that are enrolled in the FCS Virtual Academy regardless of scenario.  

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2020-2021 School Year Calendar 

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