Fall 2021
FALL 2021Your child’s education is important to us and we are excited for the 2021-22 school year! The first day of school in the Syracuse City School District will be Wednesday, September 8, 2021. |
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| Our goal is to provide in-person instruction five days a week to all students in the Syracuse City School District. We know that some students have compromised immune systems or mental health issues, which would warrant remote instruction. Parents or guardians who would like to request remote instruction for their child must provide medical evidence to support that request. The health, wellness and safety of our students, staff and families is a top priority and one that we take very seriously. We encourage anyone who is eligible for vaccination to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination is the best way to stay safe and beat this virus! We will continue to partner with local pharmacies to hold vaccination clinics in the district. |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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Will the SCSD offer extracurricular activities for the 2021-22 school year? |
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Yes. We will resume fall sports, drama productions, music concerts and club activities. We will communicate with students, staff and families any changes recommended by the CDC or Onondaga County Health Department. |
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What will the physical distancing requirements be for students and staff? |
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We will follow the guidance from the CDC of maintaining three (3) feet of social distancing. Because children under the age of 12 are not eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, we will continue to use the polycarbonate dividers that were used during the 2020-21 school year at all schools. |
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Will there be school-based COVID-19 testing for students and staff? |
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Yes. We will continue to work with the Onondaga County Health Department to do weekly surveillance testing in our schools. |
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What is the SCSD doing with regard to improving ventilation and filtration systems? |
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Air quality will continue to be a priority. We will continue to use the air purifiers in classrooms, and we will be adding bigger air purifier units in libraries and cafeterias. |
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Will there be daily screening for students and staff? |
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Yes. We will continue the existing COVID-19 mitigation measures. We will continue to do temperature screening daily for all students, staff, and visitors; and we will reinforce the use of masks, hand washing, and physical distancing. |
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Where and how will students in the SCSD learn during the 2021-22 school year? |
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Our goal is to provide in-person instruction five days a week to all students in the Syracuse City School District. We know that some students have compromised immune systems or mental health issues, which would warrant remote instruction. Parents or guardians who would like to request remote instruction for their child must provide medical evidence to support that request. |
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What are the cleaning and sanitizing procedures in the SCSD? |
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We will continue with the daily cleaning and disinfecting protocols that were in place last year. |
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What will happen when positive COVID-19 cases arise in the SCSD? |
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We will work with the Onondaga County Health Department to follow their contact tracing procedures. Any student or staff member who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should stay home and be tested. Any student or staff member who tests positive should notify the school principal, nurse, or immediate supervisor immediately. Families and staff may monitor positive COVID-19 cases by school by visiting the New York State COVID-19 Dashboard: https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/#/home. |
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Where and how will students in the SCSD learn during the 2021-22 school year? |
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Our goal is to provide in-person instruction five days a week to all students in the Syracuse City School District. We know that some students have compromised immune systems or mental health issues, which would warrant remote instruction. Parents or guardians who would like to request remote instruction for their child must provide medical evidence to support that request. |
Vaccine InformationWe encourage our families with children ages 12 and up to be vaccinated. We will continue to partner with local pharmacies to hold vaccination clinics in the district. To schedule an initial COVID-19 vaccine appointment or to schedule your second COVID-19 vaccine, visit one of the links below or this map of vaccination sites.To learn about what happens before, during, and after an appointment to get vaccinated click here.
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