Forsyth County schools set Aug. 6 to start classroom, virtual learning

Staff and students of Forsyth County schools will be expected to wear face masks when the new school year begins Aug. 6. FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS via Facebook

Staff and students of Forsyth County schools will be expected to wear face masks when the new school year begins Aug. 6. FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS via Facebook

The Forsyth County Board of Education has approved a plan to begin the new school year on Aug. 6, with families having the choice of face-to-face instruction at school, or virtual learning at home.

The deadline is Tuesday to register for virtual instruction for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and for special needs pre-kindergarteners: https://bit.ly/2CnC3zI. Registration deadline is July 31 for the Forsyth Virtual Academy for students in middle and high school: https://bit.ly/2ZldqNa.

Because of the COVID-19 situation, students and staff will be expected to wear face masks, when feasible, at school and on buses, the district said. Elementary students will have frequent hand-washing breaks, and hand sanitizers will be placed throughout each building.

To the extent possible, student desks will face the same direction; students at tables will sit on the same side; and students will eat in their classrooms and practice social distancing. Some playground equipment may be off-limits at recess.

Information: https://bit.ly/2A2HFhS