Reopening FAQ
- How will schools maintain social distancing?
- If I have been diagnosed with COVID-19, when can I return?
- Will I be notified if a classmate of my child has tested positive for Covid-19?
- Do I have to let the school know that my child is not returning because of COVID-19 medical issues or concerns?
- What type of mask should students and teachers be wearing?
- What if I do not have an appropriate mask for my child?
- What happens if my child refuses to wear a mask?
- Will my child have a mask break?
- Can my child still wear a hat or a hood in school?
- Can my child bring his/her own hand sanitizer to school?
- Will I be allowed to visit my child’s school?
- Since I cannot come into the school, how can I contact my child’s teacher for a meeting?
- Will there be an in-person Open House/Parent Teacher Conferences?
- Will my child be allowed to participate in Fall Sports/Extracurricular activities if he or she does not physically attend school?
- Can I drop something off at the school if my child forgot it at home?
- Can I send in a classroom snack/birthday/holiday for the entire class?
- If there is a Fall Sports season, can I go to watch?
- How will safety guidelines impact extra-curricular activities, including athletics?
- Can I still home school my child?
- Is attendance important?
- Will my child be going on field trips?
- Will students take their Chromebook home daily?
- Can my child get extra help or guidance support by appointment if they are being taught via distance learning?
- If I choose distance learning for my child, can they still come in to get any services that they may have?
- Will we have the Senior Mentoring Program this year?
- Will before and after school programs be allowed?
- How can I reach my child’s teacher or school counselor?
- What are the Immunization and Health Assessments from the State of CT?
- When should I stay home from school/work?
- What if it is extremely hot outside?
- Will drop off times be staggered?
- What else can we do as parents to help?
- How do I know if FMLA applies to me?
- My child has a disability and has an Individualized Education Program (IEP). If I chose for my child to participate in distance learning, can my child still have access to his/her services?
- My child participates in the district’s integrated pre-school/pre-kindergarten program. What will that look like when schools reopen?
- Based on my child’s disability, he/she cannot wear a mask throughout the school day. Does that mean that my child cannot attend in-person when schools reopen?
- How can I make sure I receive up-to-date information?