From the moment the Ministry of Education announced that the provisional date for the reopening of schools is March 3, the agency assured that it would be a decision for the students’ parents or guardians to decide whether or not to attend them. send the lessons. .
However, when asked what would happen to students not sent to schools because of contamination and others, Education confirmed to Metro that they will be given homework according to the topics discussed in the classes.
“Let’s not forget that all students already have the books on the major subjects in digital form. They also have computers from the DE,” said the agency’s communications team.
It is clear from the information that no virtual access would be offered to the class personally taught to other students.
Teachers will also separate days from their schedule to attend students who have questions about the material or need support after failing to attend the class.
The Minister of Education, Elba Aponte Santos, has specified that the first phase of the reopening of face-to-face schools will only target pupils from kindergarten through third grade, special education and grade 12.
The students will be divided into groups A and B, and they will attend in person only two days a week, the rest will remain virtual. Each classroom has 8 to 12 students, depending on the size of the group to respect social distance.
Parents and guardians are not allowed to enter the schools and if they have any concerns they should make an appointment to be seen.
Aponte Santos did not confirm which schools specifically would be open, but assured that he would announce it soon.