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April 15, 2020
Dear Monroe County Schools Students, Staff, and Families,
The COVID-19 pandemic and closure of our school system has profoundly impacted the daily lives of our students, teachers, and families. During this unprecedented time, the teaching and learning experience has looked and felt a little different than what we are all used to. For the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, student learning will be centered on digital access to resources and support for our students' academic, emotional, and social needs.
With Governor Kemp's recent announcement that all Georgia public schools will be closed for the remainder of this school year, Monroe County Schools will:
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Provide students with access to digital content and resources aligned to Georgia standards.
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Provide students with access to physical content for students who do not have digital access.
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Provide electronic devices (chromebooks) and technical support for students in need.
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Ensure student grades are not negatively impacted as a result of COVID-19. No students' grades at the end of the second semester can be lower than the grades received on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
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Approve student grades through the 3rd nine weeks grading period as the minimum final grade. All work completed beyond that time will only serve to improve class grades for all students.
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Continue instructional plans through May 1st. The remainder of the school term (through May 20th) will be designated time for make-up work, credit repair, and return of digital equipment to the school system.
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Continue to provide academic, emotional, and social support for students' needs for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
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Allow any student who was on track to graduate on Thursday, March 12, 2020 to receive credit for all courses for which they were enrolled
and in good standing (passing grade) on or before March 12th.
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Schedule a time (when possible) for students to retrieve personal belongings from schools and classrooms.
We are actively evaluating all options related to graduation ceremonies. Once graduation ceremony decisions have been finalized, they will be communicated as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mike Hickman, Jr.
Superintendent of Monroe County Schools
25 Brooklyn Avenue, P.O. Box 1308 | Forsyth, GA 31029 | Phone 478.994.2031 | Fax 478.994.3364 | www.monroe.k12.ga.us
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