FMS RETURN PLAN B
What you need to know for the transition
WELCOME BACK TO OUR BEAUTIFUL BUILDING!
GROUP A & B STUDENTS WILL COME INTO THE BUILDING TWO DAYS A WEEK
GROUP A
- FIRST DAY BACK IN THE BUILDING IS NOVEMBER 16
- IN THE BUILDING MONDAY AND TUESDAY
- REMOTE WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY
GROUP B
- FIRST DAY BACK IN THE BUILDING IS NOVEMBER 19
- REMOTE MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
- IN THE BUILDING THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
*VIRTUAL ACADEMY STUDENTS ARE REMOTE MONDAY-FRIDAY
OUR NEW DAILY SCHEDULE BEGINS THIS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
ELECTIVES WILL BE MOVING TO AN A/B SCHEDULE ON NOVEMBER 9TH
*If you look at your online PowerSchool Schedule it will tell you what Elective you have that day.
THIS WEEK:
11/9 Monday: ELECTIVE 2
11/10 Tuesday: ELECTIVE 1
11/11 Wednesday: NO SCHOOL
11/12 Thursday: ELECTIVE 2
11/13 Friday: ELECTIVE 1
NEXT WEEK:
11/16 Monday: ELECTIVE 2
11/17 Tuesday: ELECTIVE 1
11/18 Wednesday: ELECTIVE 2
11/19 Thursday: ELECTIVE 1
11/20 Friday: ELECTIVE 2
PLAN B CALENDAR - PAY ATTENTION TO THE CHANGES DURING NOVEMBER
THERE ARE NOW TWO WAYS TO BE MARKED ATTENDED FOR CLASS
THIS IS FOR EVERY STUDENT IN THE CLASS OR WORKING REMOTELY
- Be present for the class (either in the building classroom or the online classroom)
- Submit work for the class during that day
SUPPLIES ARE EASY - BUT IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR CHILD HAS THEM FROM DAY ONE
- HEADPHONES/EARBUDS (students will need them for watching videos and other content online)
- CHARGED CHROMEBOOK
- FULL WATER BOTTLE - students can bring in any kind of water bottle as long as it's appropriate for school. Make sure your child fills it with water every day - the water fountains are closed. When students go to lunch they will be allowed to fill up their water bottle at the filling station (it's the only one in the school).
- SCHOOL SUPPLIES - whatever supplies they are currently using for classes
SOME OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
- You have the right to change your mind about whether to be Virtual Academy or Hybrid (Group A or B). Anytime you want to change your status, let the school know.
- If you are Virtual Academy and want to come back into the school, there will be a one week lag time to give the data manager and transportation time to make the change. For example, if you call the school and request to move to Hybrid on a Tuesday, then you will be eligible to begin coming into the school the following Tuesday.
- If you are Hybrid (Group A or B) and you want to go to Virtual Academy, let the school know and you are all set.
- There will NOT be clubs this year - we promise clubs will come back again in the future.
- We WILL have a sports program beginning in December (more on that below). The important thing to know right now is that you have to be passing your classes to play.
PLEASE READ THESE COVID SAFETY EXPECTATIONS CAREFULLY
CARPOOL IS ON MASON STREET THIS YEAR
- Pull up to the curb on the school side of the street
- Students exit vehicle on the school building side
- Student needs to get screened BEFORE the vehicle leaves
- Temperature is good? Great! Vehicle can leave
- Please do not drop off anywhere else!
- Go up the stairs near the dumpsters to go to the cafeteria (6th & 7th) or the 8th grade building (8th only).
- MASKS ARE ON AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON CAMPUS
STUDENTS WILL BE SCREENED AT THE BUS STOP
- When the bus gets to the stop, students will need to answer the screening questions before entering the bus, and then get temp checked.
- Students will sit one to a seat unless they live in the same house.
- Upon arrival, 8th grade students will go directly to the 8th grade building, get their grab and go breakfast, and report directly to homeroom.
- Upon arrival, 6th & 7th grade students will go directly to the cafeteria, get their grab and go breakfast, and immediately report to homeroom.
- STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RIDE A SCHOOL BUS TO SCHOOL OR FROM SCHOOL IF THEY ARE NOT A LISTED RIDER. WE WILL NOT ALLOW TEMPORARY CHANGES.
STUDENT WALKERS REPORT TO THE MAIN BUILDING
- All walkers need to enter the school through the front door of the main building where the main office is
- Someone will be there to screen you and do a temp check
- After screening, 8th grade students will go directly to the 8th grade building, get their grab and go breakfast, and report directly to homeroom.
- After screening, 6th & 7th grade students will go directly to the cafeteria, get their grab and go breakfast, and report directly to homeroom.
- MASKS ARE ON AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON CAMPUS
IF YOU NEED TO PICK UP A STUDENT DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, PLEASE CALL THE FRONT DESK AND WAIT OUT FRONT - WE WILL SIGN YOUR CHILD OUT
MASKS AT ALL TIMES - NO EXCUSES!
- Masks on the bus
- Masks on while walking around campus
- Masks on in the classroom
- Masks off during 15 min timed breakfast & lunch
- Masks off during transitions while standing still and led by the teacher
- Refusing to wear a mask or not wearing a mask properly will result in disciplinary action (sent home/placed in Virtual Academy)
BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE
- Every student needs their own water bottle
- Bring it to school filled with water
- Students will be allowed to fill their water bottle during lunch only at the only filling station in the school (looks like the one in the picture)
- No water bottle means no access to water during the school day except for lunch - please make sure your child has a water bottle!
EVERY STUDENT IN THE BUILDING NEEDS TO USE EARBUDS / HEADPHONES
- Remote learning will be going on while students are in the classroom. In order to cut down on sound issues students will need to wear headphones or earbuds while working on the computer.
- You can get earbuds at the Dollar Store and they work just fine!
STUDENTS WILL HAVE THEIR NAME ON A DESK
- Students will be expected to sit where their name is
- Students are not allowed to change their seat
- Students must remain at their desk at all time unless given permission to move by the teacher
- Desks will be wiped down when students transition between classes
- while desks are being wiped down, students will be asked to stand socially distanced around the perimeter of the classroom
SCHOOL IN THE BUILDING WILL LOOK LIKE SCHOOL AT HOME
- Academics will continue to be completely online
- Teachers will be teaching on Google Meets just like they have been
- Students will be expected to follow along online just like they have been
- Students in the building will have the teacher in the room for extra help and to help them to focus on the learning
BATHROOM BREAKS ARE SCHEDULED
- Check the daily schedule to see when bathroom breaks are scheduled for each grade level
- Students will have a 15 minute window to go to the bathroom
- This is a safety protocol! Custodians need to be given time to go in and sanitize bathrooms several times a day
- As always, an emergency is an emergency and students will be allowed to go during an emergency situation
BREAKFAST & LUNCH WILL BE GRAB & GO
- 6TH & 7TH grade students will grab breakfast in the cafeteria and go to their homeroom to eat.
- 8th grade students will grab breakfast in the 8th grade building and go to their homeroom to eat.
- All students will grab a hot or cold lunch to go in the cafeteria and go back to their classroom to eat.
ALL MEALS ARE FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS ALL YEAR
- BREAKFAST IS FREE
- LUNCH IS FREE
- Students will not have to give their lunch number
- Don't worry about adding money to an account
SANITIZE HANDS BEFORE EATING
- Make sure you use hand sanitizer before you eat your breakfast
- The whole class will wash hands before eating lunch
- Anytime your hands are going to be touching your face, make sure you use hand sanitizer or wash your hands first
STAY AT YOUR DESK AT ALL TIMES
- Sit only in the seat that your teacher assigns to you
- Only leave your seat if your teacher tells you to
- Do not move your desk for any reason
- Store your personal items under your desk or feet, not where other people could come into contact with them
- Inside voices only; yelling spreads Covid much faster than talking
RULES REGARDING MASK BREAKS
- Your teacher will let you know when you are having a mask break
- When you are having a mask break, it is especially important to maintain social distancing
- Keep your mask on at all times unless your teacher tells you to remove it.
- Mask breaks do not occur in the classroom, they only occur in the hallway or outside
TRANSITION RULES
- All transitions are socially distanced - stay 6 ft apart
- Look for the rams heads on the wall - the whole campus is marked for social distancing!
- Even if you are outside you will be expected to socially distance
- Even if you want to talk to your friend you will need to socially distance
- At all times, all day, you are expected to socially distance
DON'T TOUCH YOUR FACE!
- The Covid-19 virus spreads through the eyes, nose, and mouth
- Start working on NOT touching your face throughout the day
- Remind other people not to touch their face as well
WASH YOUR HANDS!
- Wash your hands every time you are in the bathroom
- Wash your hands before eating
- Wash your hands when you walk in your door at home
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds (as long as the Happy Birthday to you song)
DO NOT SHARE YOUR STUFF
- Do not share any of your personal belongings with other students
- That includes pencils/pens/paper
- Don't let other people touch your phone or Chromebook
- Don't wear other people's clothing
- Don't give your food items to other people
FMS WILL HAVE A SPORTS PROGRAM!
CLICK HERE FOR THE SPORTS Q&A WITH COACH HARTSFIELD
THE MEETING IS THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, AT 3:30PM. ASK ALL THE QUESTIONS YOU WANT AND GET THE ANSWERS YOU NEED!
WHAT WE KNOW RIGHT NOW ABOUT THE SPORTS PROGRAM
- Most sports will have some kind of season
- Teams will be playing in county only - that means that FMS, Bunn, Cedar Creek, and Terrell Lane will be playing each other
- Students who are in Virtual Academy, Group A, and Group B can be on sports teams
- We will NOT be playing teams from other counties
- Seasons will be shorter, with less total games
- For football, there will be a cap of 100 spectators
- For basketball and all sports that are indoors, there will be a cap of 25 spectators
- When we have home games, only one guardian per player or cheerleader will be allowed to order a pre-game ticket for indoor events
- Guardians will NOT be allowed to attend games that are at other schools, only home games
- Masks are mandatory for all spectators
- Athletes need to expect to wear masks while on the sidelines, and anytime they are not playing
- Each player will need their own water bottle
- All covid safety protocols will be in place
- STUDENTS MUST BE PASSING THEIR CLASSES TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS
UPCOMING TRYOUT DATES
VOLLEYBALL
- A GROUP TRYOUTS NOVEMBER 17
- B GROUP TRYOUTS NOVEMBER 19
- VIRTUAL ACADEMY TRYOUTS EITHER DAY
BASKETBALL
- A GROUP TRYOUTS JANUARY 5
- B GROUP TRYOUT JANUARY 7
- VIRTUAL ACADEMY TRYOUTS EITHER DAY
- GUARDIAN MUST COMPLETE THE 2020-2021 FMS ATHLETICS REGISTRATION (BELOW)
- STUDENT ALSO NEEDS A SPORTS PHYSICAL (FORM BELOW)
- PHYSICAL NEEDS TO BE CURRENT (2020 NOT 2019)
CHECK THE FMS WEBSITE FOR GAME SCHEDULES AND MORE
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO REFUSE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY PROTOCOLS
- Reminder
- Warning
- Call to Administration
- Alternative Learning Center
- Sent home that day
- ISS/OSS
- Student placed into Virtual Academy short term up to the remainder of the school year
- Other consequences are possible
IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS STAY HOME!
HOW WE DECIDE IF A STUDENT HAS TO BE QUARANTINED AND SENT HOME
STUDENTS WILL BE SENT HOME IF THEY HAVE ONE OF THESE SYMPTOMS
- Fever
- Chills
- New cough
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- New loss of taste or smell
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
STUDENTS WILL BE SENT HOME IF THEY HAVE TWO OF THESE SYMPTOMS
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Body/Muscle aches
*if one of these symptoms is present AND one of the symptoms listed in the first box, the student will be sent home
MORE INFO
- PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE SEVERAL GOOD CONTACT NUMBERS IN POWERSCHOOL IN THE EVENT THAT WE NEED TO HAVE YOU COME TO THE SCHOOL
- WHEN A STUDENT IS SENT HOME, ANY SIBLINGS IN THE SCHOOL WILL BE SENT HOME AS WELL
- STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RIDE THE BUS HOME IF THEY ARE SYMPTOMATIC
- We screen all people coming into the building, getting on the bus, or getting dropped off, according to the tool below, and they may get sent back home at that point.
- At all times we will err on the side of caution. That means that if a student is coughing a lot or has any other possible covid symptoms, then that student will likely be quarantined and sent home.
- If your child has any symptoms listed in the FMS covid screening tool (see below), please keep him or her home!
- KEEPING A STUDENT HOME DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT THEY ARE ABSENT (SEE NEXT)
- Attendance will still count for students who stay home with symptoms if they attend their Google Meets or submit work.
- If your child is too sick to do school, please call the school and let us know.
- If your child is home and fine, but has symptoms, please call the school and let us know.
- Please make sure to notify the school if your child has been exposed to covid, has been tested for covid, or has tested positive for covid.
- Allergies/asthma/colds are obvious to those who have them, but not to everyone else - if any of these are causing a lot of coughing, sneezing, or nose blowing, that student will have to be quarantined and sent home. We have to follow the screening tool no matter what.
- All students who are quarantined and sent home are reported to FCS for follow-up communication. Expect a phone call regarding your child's symptoms and a plan put in place for returning to the school building.
- If a child is sent home or is at home with symptoms, that child can NOT come back into the building without a plan in place for readmittance through the school district. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD BACK TO SCHOOL WITHOUT FOLLOWING THE PLAN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT GIVES YOU.
- WE ALL NEED TO WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE THAT WE ARE AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE - THANK YOU UNDERSTANDING THAT WE HAVE TO BE OVERLY CAUTIOUS.
THERE WILL BE CASES - IT'S NOTHING TO BE EMBARASSED ABOUT! WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC AND PEOPLE WILL GET COVID. THE IMPORTANT THING IS TO NOTIFY THE RIGHT PEOPLE AND TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS YOU ARE GIVEN
FMS COVID SYMPTOMS SCREENING TOOL
THIS IS THE SCREENING PROCESS THAT WE USE TO DECIDE WHETHER TO SEND SOMEONE HOME.
COVID-19 IS A LOT LIKE THE FLU - YOU NEED TO GET TESTED!
YOU WILL GET A LETTER IF WE SEND YOUR CHILD HOME OR IF YOUR CHILD IS EXPOSED
FCS EXCLUSION LETTER
This is the letter you will get if your child is quarantined and sent home, or if your child has been exposed to a sibling with symptoms or someone found positive with Covid-19.