The Huntsville city school district made the announcement last night saying students will be able to start the new, 5-day a week in class schedule October 26th.
In 3 weeks - huntsville city schools plans to bring its students back full-time.
The district made the announcement last night -- saying students will be able to start the new, 5-day a week in class schedule october 26th.
Waay 31's casey albritton is live outside of the district's central office with how it's preparing.
Casey?
The district says the main focus over the next month is stock up on cleaning supplies.
They also plan to make sure teachers and principals are on the same page about safety precautions.
"feelings are mixed.
I'm sure it will be good for the kids back, but in some ways i've kind of enjoyed this part time schedule."
Parent cyle lewis says it's been difficult adjusting to the huntsville virtual academy -- and she thinks having her kids back in class 5 days a week will be beneficial.
Cyle lewis/ parent "you're in a class and you get this body language and physical vibes from the teacher and understand what they were saying, and he was doing it through a screen, so he felt completely lost.
' she also expects benefits beyond the classroom.
Cyle lewis/ parent "i think that it will be more of a normal school situation so because they will be around people every day, that will give them a better chance to build relationships."
Over the next few weeks, the district will be preparing for students to come back every day.
Craig williams/ huntsville city schools "our classrooms are going to be restocked, re-equipped with cleaning supplies, so we will be ready to go."
The district will be ordering desk shields, face shields ... and meeting with teachers about safety precautions.
Craig williams/ huntsville city schools "building leaders are going to continue going over those health protocols with staff members."
Lewis says she's thankful measures are being taken to protect her children.
Cyle lewis/ parent "they are exercising caution and they have shown us they are choosing caution over inconvenience and i think we've seen that so i feel confident in trusting their decision."
The district says parents should be receiving an email today with more information on the new schedule.
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Huntsville City Schools students to return to class 5 days a week
