Akron Central moving to 4-day week for Middle and High School
Akron Central School students in all grade levels will be on a four day per week schedule beginning Monday, May 24 with today’s announcement that the 6th through 12th grades are moving to 4 days per week instruction.
This allows the District to operate with a consistent schedule for children in grades K-12 while maintaining a remote Wednesday. As stated in an announcement to parents, those students that participate in fully remote instruction would be allowed to continue to do so and the hybrid model will no longer be used for the remainder of the school year.
If you have any questions about your child’s schedule or want to move to 100% remote, please contact your child’s counselor immediately.
Superintendent of Schools Patrick McCabe stated that on Friday, the Erie County Department of Health announced reported cases of COVID-19 had fallen below 100 new cases per 100,000 residents over a seven-day rolling average. “According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) thresholds for community transmission, Erie County has now moved down from “High” to the “Substantial” category of COVID-19 risk. This change allows students in grades 6-12 to attend school with 3 feet of social distance in the classroom while maintaining 6 feet in physical education settings, cafeterias, common areas, and while singing or playing a wind instrument,” McCabe writes.
If you transport your child now, we ask that you continue to do so for the remainder of the school year. Parents are also encouraged to drop off and pick up students if possible. Please contact the Bus Garage at 542-5026 if you intend to change your transportation needs.
Students grades 6 through 12 will have a remote day only on Thursday, May 20 to effectively prepare the campus and allow teachers an opportunity to revise instructional plans.
“On behalf of the Board of Education, thank you for your trust, support, and partnership in the education of our students. This has been a uniquely challenging school year for everyone. Administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students, have worked hard to maintain a positive environment and the high standards of Akron CSD. We are excited to have the opportunity to safely welcome our students back, finish the year in a more familiar format, and to reunite as a school community,” McCabe writes.
The full letter appears on the school website www.akronschools.org