- Georgetown Independent School District
- On-Campus Learning
Please note:
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Details are subject to change as directives from governing authorities, health officials, or environmental conditions may determine.
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Families may update their enrollment preferences at the end of each grading period and will be notified when they can make those updates in Skyward.
Families are not required to update preferences each grading period. If you choose not to make an update, the district will assume that your child will remain in their current learning environment (on campus or remote).
Helpful instructions are included on our website for reference or you can email skyward@georgetownisd.org for assistance.Not getting our communications? Update your communication preferences in Skyward (parents and staff) or subscribe to eNews (our newsletter).
In-person Instruction FAQ
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Are students and staff required to wear masks?
Updated 7/27/20
All students and staff will be required to wear face coverings. Exceptions include students and staff with medical conditions or students with medical conditions, or students for whom it would be developmentally inappropriate.
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My child has a learning disability. How can I get apply for a mask exemption for him/her?
Updated 7/4/20
If a mask is not developmentally appropriate or would cause issues due to a health concern, the child will not be required to wear a mask. Families are encouraged to talk to their campus principal to discuss individual accommodations.
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Will there be temperature checks before entering school each day?
Updated 8/4/20
TEA and the CDC have determined that this is not an effective screening method and the district will not be taking temperatures of people entering the buildings. However, we are asking all staff and students to self screen daily including checking temperatures prior to arriving at work or school.
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Will there be COVID-19 testing for staff and students?
Multiple free testing sites are set up throughout Williamson County. For information on testing sites in Wilco, visit the Williamson Co. City and County Health District website: http://www.wcchd.org/COVID-19/testing.php
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What if my child attends school in-person and gets sick, or someone in his/her class gets sick?
Updated 7/27/20
Review the Process Chart fo student exposure included in the Back to School Plan.
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If there are limited in-building capacities, how will students be chosen?
GISD is prepared to accommodate every student who chooses to return to on-campus learning.
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Will Special Education students receive preferences for in-building instruction?
All school districts in Texas have been instructed by TEA to open schools and offer in-school instruction. Therefore, all students requesting in-building instruction will receive it.
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Will Dual Language students be given preference to be educated in person?
Dual Language will be taught to both remote and on-campus learners. If a student is enrolled for Dual Language and chooses on-campus as their learning preference, we'll be ready for them!