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A Decade of Dedication to Educational Excellence
RFP's
Charter LSGT Training
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Staff
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Mealviewer
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The School Day Just Got Healthier
Summer Meal Sites in Catoosa County
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New Principal Academy
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Out of State - Initial GA Certification
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Benefits or Retirement Appointment Schedule
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Advanced Placement
Assessment
Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE)
CCPS 2022-2027 Strategic Plan Flyer
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Early Intervention Program
ESOL
Gifted and Talented Education (Quest)
Georgia Milestone Information
Parent Guide for State Testing
Georgia Milestones: Q and A for Parents
Georgia Milestones Video
Georgia Student Growth Model Video
Information on House Bill 91
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Remedial Education
After School Programs
Federal Programs
Title I
Title I Schools
Complaint Procedure
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Archived Newsletters
Parent & Family Engagement Policy
Parent Resources & Handouts
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Find IP Address
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Superintendent's Letter August 26th, 2021
CCPS TEMPORARY THREE-WEEK COVID-19 MITIGATION
Due to a significant number of students (370) and staff (55) testing positive for COVID the last two weeks, and a very high number of students (2,130) and staff (120) in quarantine , CCPS will transition to an alternate schedule for the next three weeks.
*August 30th - September 3rd: Digital learning week for all students
*September 7th - September 17th: Hybrid schedule for all students for two in-person learning days per week.
*September 20th: Students return for 5-day a week instruction.
*Note: In-season sports and extra-curricular practices and competitions will continue as scheduled, per GHSA mitigation guidelines.
*Parents will receive a detailed email today about student attendance days during hybrid learning and other school operations during the mitigation period.
Following are answers to questions you may ask:
Why is every school going to digital learning for a week?
>There are a high number of positive cases and students in quarantine in every school. This year, we are seeing a higher number of students in quarantine test positive for COVID. Heritage Middle and High School were closed on August 19th and 20th for one week due to the number of positive cases and quarantines. After being closed almost one week, Heritage Middle still had the highest percentage of positive cases in the county on August 25th.
>Schools have a high number of teachers and staff who have tested positive and who are in quarantine. It has been very challenging to find substitute teachers for classroom supervision and adequate staff to maintain school operations.
>A week in digital learning will provide time for teachers, students, and staff who tested positive to recover from COVID.
>Teachers and administrators will use the week when students are not in the school to reconfigure classrooms to have more physical distance between students. Additionally, seating charts will be developed so students sit with the same “cohort” in every class to minimize close contacts and quarantines.
Why will students return in a hybrid schedule for two-weeks beginning September 7th?
>Transitioning back to school on a hybrid schedule allows for physical distancing in classrooms so we can monitor the spread of COVID for a short-time prior to returning to a traditional schedule.
Will meals be provided for students during the three week mitigation period?
>Yes. Breakfast and lunch meals will be available at your child’s school.
Dates and times are available here.
What mitigation strategies will be in place when students return to school on September 20th to enable schools to remain open?
>Classrooms will be reconfigured as much as possible to face all desks in the same direction and to provide more physical distance between students.
>Class transitions and dismissals will be staggered to limit the number of students “mixing” in the hallways.
>Lunch will be staggered so cafeterias are at a lower capacity, and the number of students sitting together will be limited to provide social distancing.
>Visitors will be restricted temporarily.
>Hand sanitizing stations will be increased and available throughout each school.
How can parents help mitigate the spread of COVID?
>Keep students who are sick home from school. Students who eventually test positive may initially have symptoms of seasonal allergies a day or two before having a fever. Please be aware of unusual upper respiratory symptoms, fatigue, and loss of smell and taste.
>Encourage your child to wash hands frequently, utilize hand sanitizer, and maintain social distance at school as much as possible.
I appreciate your understanding during this temporary mitigation period. I think we all agree our children need to be in school for face-to-face instruction and interaction with their peers. The transmission of COVID is much different this year, but working together I am confident we can mitigate the spread and keep our schools open.
Every Child, Every Day, Without Exception