Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
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How do I register my child for Remote Learning?
Parents/Guardians will be asked to select one of the instructional options, traditional Face-to-Face or Remote Learning, when they complete their enrollment in Skyward. Enrollment should be completed by August 14.
Parents may choose to change their child from Remote Learning to Face-to-Face Instruction at the end of each six weeks.
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Will Remote Learning in 2020-2021 be different from Emergency Remote Learning in the spring of 2020?
Yes, based on state requirements, Remote Learning for the 20-21 school year will be more rigorous and structured than what we experienced during the emergency COVID closure last spring. Remote Learning instruction will be aligned to CISD Face-to-Face curriculum, and students will engage in daily structured and flexible work times. Attendance will be taken daily and CISD Grading Guidelines will be followed.
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When do I need to have my child’s enrollment completed?
August 14 is the deadline to enroll your child for the 2020-21 school year so that the District has time to make important staffing decisions.
Instructional Services
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Will a student’s choice to participate in Face-to-Face or Remote Learning be noted on their transcript?
That is to be determined.
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Can Remote Learning students participate in extracurricular activities and sports?
Students enrolled in Remote Learning at any time during the school year will only be eligible for in-person extracurricular activities and sports after regular school hours.
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Can students who choose remote learning take Dual and AP credit courses?
Yes, CISD will continue to offer Dual and AP credit courses for the Remote Learning students. However, some courses are offered off-campus. The District does not control expectations for those particular courses.
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If I choose Remote Learning, will my child have the option of taking some classes in person (i.e. welding) or will my child need to select an elective that is offered in a Remote Learning setting?
It is possible that some CTE classes may require a Face-to-Face lab or practicum not offered in the Remote Learning setting. CISD is making every effort to offer synchronous learning via Zoom for electives.
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Will my child be taught by teachers at his/her home campus or by teachers from other schools?
Depending on the number of students enrolled in Remote Learning, students may be taught by a teacher not based on the child’s campus where they would attend Face-to-Face. Parents will be informed of their child’s schedule, including the teacher’s name(s) and contact information.
Student Services
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What are the technology requirements for Remote Instruction?
Remote Learning students will need a Chromebook or family device with a keyboard and access to the Internet
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Will meals be provided to remote learners?
Yes. Distribution of meals will be determined.
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What support will students with special needs have in Remote Learning?
Students eligible for Special Education, 504, Dyslexia, Gifted and Talented, or EL will receive support.
Face To Face Instruction FAQs
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What sources of information/guidance is Cleburne ISD utilizing in determining when to open school?
The District utilized information and guidance from the CDC, the Texas Department of State Health Services and community family, general and pediatric physicians in making the decision, approved by the CISD Board of Trustees, to set a revised date of August 31 as the first day of the 2020-21 school year. The District will continue to seek information and guidance from public health/healthcare professionals in decisions relating to the health and safety of students, staff and schools.
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How do I register my child for Face-to-Face Learning?
Parents/Guardians will be asked to select one of the instructional options, traditional Face-toFace or Remote Learning, when they complete their enrollment in Skyward. Enrollment should be completed by August 14.
Parents may choose to change their child from Face-to-Face Instruction if the family needs Remote Learning at the end of the six weeks.
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When do I need to have my child’s enrollment completed?
August 14 is the deadline to enroll your child for the 2020-21 school year so the District has time to make important staffing decisions.
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Will the school screen my child daily for COVID-19 symptoms?
Students and staff are expected to take their own temperatures daily before arriving at school. Anyone with a fever of 100.4 or higher should not come to school or a CISD facility.
Students and staff should also prescreen themselves for any of the following symptoms prior to coming to school in evaluating whether an individual has symptoms consistent with COVID-19:
- A measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit o Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with chronic allergic/ asthmatic cough, a change in their cough baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
Students and staff may be subject to periodic temperature checks for verification, especially if they are feeling ill or suspected of having a fever during the school day.
Campuses will have access to a touch-free forehead thermometer to check/verify temperatures throughout the day. Anyone with a 100.4 or higher temperature will need to leave school.
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What are the protocols if a staff member or student shows symptoms of COVID-19?
The school nurse will provide a clinical assessment to determine if a student or staff member needs to be sent home. Students who are ill will be separated from their peers in an isolation room and should be picked up within one hour from the time the campus contacts the student’s parent or guardian. Other students will be immediately removed from the classroom and taken to an alternate location on campus so that the classroom can be disinfected.
