As one of the first districts in the country to reopen to face-to-face classes, Cherokee’s growing number of quarantine students are questioning the ability of classrooms to function amid a rise in coronavirus infections. The quarantines also pose educational challenges on how to prevent children from losing academic status.
Quarantine students receive assignments and support from their own teachers through the Canvas Learning Management System, said District Spokeswoman Barbara Jacoby. “They will not register their classes and enroll in digital learning with different teachers.”
In a letter to parents Friday, Cherokee Superintendent Brian Hightower said, ‘How long can we keep schools open? The answer will depend on all of us as a community. We need social distance when we can, and always wear masks when we can’t. As we mentioned earlier, social distance is not possible in all situations at our schools – this is why we oblige our staff to wear masks or face shields when they can not distance, and this is why we provide masks to students and strong recommend they wear them. This is a critical component to keeping schools open. Elders should continue to keep their children at home when they are sick. ”
