Options

John L. Coble Elementary School offers two education options to choose from during the 2020-2021 school year.

Option #1 -

John L. Coble Elementary School will open for in person instruction using appropriate health and safety protocols on August 11, 2020.

Option #2-

A virtual/hybrid option is available for students to watch live video feed of instructional activities happening within the classroom. This allows students who are not comfortable or able to attend in-person classes to receive adequate instruction remotely. It is intended for students experiencing a short-term quarantine due to illness. Should your family need to start the school year in the virtual setting, please contact Mrs. Helbley immediately.

John L. Coble Elementary School Board authorized appropriate expenditures to ensure that this remains a viable option this school year. Providing this option required additional financial investment from the school, as well as additional professional development and time commitment of the faculty. Therefore, there will be no tuition refunds or discounts for families choosing this option.

John L. Coble Elementary School recognizes the significant difficulty of providing virtual instruction to children in the PreK and Kindergarten setting. It is our hope that we can continue to provide in -person instruction, thus allowing parents the opportunity to work. This may take the form of a staggered schedule to ensure that classroom ratios remain within the guidelines of the quarantine mandates.

John L. Coble Elementary School Board and Administration continue to review possible scenarios as they prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. Although no plan is certain, contingency plans are in development for the following possibilities.

1. Normal/Back to School Education offering the full program of aftercare, sports, music, arts, field trips, etc.

2. Amended Back to School program with limited extracurricular activities as health/safety guidance allows.

3. Intermittent Education - Pivoting between in-person and virtual instruction as health/safety guidance allows.

4. Staggered Education - Percentage of students on campus at a time on a staggered schedule

5. Fully Virtual

Live instruction in the classroom remains the goal for the school year, and Mrs. Helbley will continue to work with the Georgia Department of Public health to ensure that health and safety standards are met appropriately. Thank you for joining us in prayer as we hold up our community leaders during the decision making process this July and August!

John L. Coble Elementary School understands that families face difficult choices. Policies regarding student withdrawal can be found within the school handbook. We will continue to uphold your family in prayer, praying that you are able to find the support needed to ensure your child's spiritual, academic, and physical success!