The DeKalb County School District is preparing to transition to one-day hybrid learning in person based on the current level of community spread of COVID-19. Parents/guardians will have a choice of hybrid learning or distance/remote learning beginning January 19, 2021 The learning models for consideration are as follows:

Hybrid Learning Model (Combination of Face-to-Face and Distance/Remote Learning):

The hybrid learning model is designed for families who feel comfortable with returning their children to a face-to-face, in school environment blended with distance/remote learning. The amount of in person learning will begin with one day per week and transition to two days per week in the next phase.  Students will have the opportunity to interact in person safely with their teachers and classmates.

Students and staff will be required to wear face coverings or masks. Also, students will be required to bring their district-issued or personal electronic devices to school. 

Families may opt for the distance/remote learning model at any time by completing a Change of Intent to Return Form at the local school. 

Distance/Remote Learning Model:

The distance/remote learning model is designed for families who do not feel comfortable with their children returning to school in a face-to-face format at this time.  The students will continue learning from home in a virtual format provided by the school. Families will have the opportunity to transition to the current in-person learning model at each 4.5-week grading interval by completing a Change of Intent to Return Form at the local school. 

Note:  Local schools will modify the instructional schedule to best meet the needs of the students.  Schools will implement a regular bell schedule, so classroom instructional time will increase for all students regardless of the learning model selected.  Please note that your child’s teacher or class period may also change.

All families shall complete the Intent to Return Form.  Prior to completing the form, please obtain your child’s student identification number (lunch number or Chromebook login number). If you do not have your child’s student identification number, visit Parent Portal, check your child’s recent progress report, or contact your child’s teacher.  Thank you in advance for completing the Intent to Return Form for each child.