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District 304 To Offer Remote, Hybrid Learning Amid Coronavirus
Students have two options for the fall semester: split time between the classroom and remote learning, or complete all work from home.
GENEVA, IL — Much like their peers throughout the country, Geneva District 304 students are grappling with how they will complete their coursework during the fall semester.
The district on Friday unveiled its "Back Together in Geneva 304" plan to welcome students back to school amid the coronavirus pandemic. The plan offers students two options for learning during the fall semester: split your time between the classroom and remote learning, or complete all of your work from home.
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The district's hybrid learning plan calls for students to spend half of their instruction days in school, with two groups of students to rotate between home and class based on their last names.
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Students with last names that start with letters A-K would be in classrooms Mondays and Wednesdays, with the other group to attend school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Both groups would rotate on Fridays, according to the plans.
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All students would be required to wear masks and practice social distancing while inside school facilities. District 304 schools are also set to remove excess classroom furniture to maximize space. Students who attend in-person classes must certify they are free of coronavirus-related symptoms each morning.
Students who opt for the district's remote learning plan will receive a limited curriculum, with online classes set to focus on core subjects and graduation requirements for high school students, according to the plans.
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Any student who chooses the remote-only option will not be allowed to return to in-person learning during the fall semester, district officials said. The district said it will soon begin working on its plans for the spring semester.
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