SDOC Covid-19 2022-2023 Guidance
COVID-19 continues to circulate globally, however, with so many tools available to us for reducing COVID-19 severity, there is significantly less risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death compared to earlier in the pandemic. Please use the link about to view COVID-19 Guidance for the 2022-2023 school year.
The School District of Oconee County is now accepting AT-HOME COVID-19 test results. Follow the test directions that are on the box or box insert.
You must complete the SDOC Attestation Form linked ABOVE.
Students MUST report a positive home test within 24 hours.
Submitting this form will notify school officials of your results.
- SDOC ESSER Plan
- Safe Return to In Person Instruction Plan
- COVID-19 Instruction & Expectations Guidance
SDOC ESSER Plan
This plan describes how the SDOC will use funds that it is awarded under the ARP ESSER program. This report template complies with all reporting requirements of the ARP Act (Public Law 117-2), the ARP ESSER grant terms, conditions, and assurances (CFDA Number 84.425U), and the interim final rule established by the U.S. Department of Education, 86 FR 21195.
Safe Return to In Person Instruction Plan
This plan describes how the Local Education Agency (LEA) or district will provide the safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services for all schools, including those that have already returned to in-person instruction. This report template complies with all reporting requirements of the ARP Act (Public Law 117-2), the ESSER III grant terms, conditions, and assurances (CFDA Number 84.425U), and the interim final rule established by the U.S. Department of Education, 86 FR 21195.
COVID-19 Instruction & Expectations Guidance
COVID-19 Instruction & ExpectationS GUIDance
Students in isolation due to a positive result, unless sickness prevents it, are expected to participate in virtual instruction (distance learning) during their time away from school. The following information is to help students, families, and teachers navigate instruction and learning expectations during this time. Students should make every effort to stay current with assignments and learning experiences during their quarantine situation. For those students with extenuating circumstances, such as being too sick to complete work or no internet access, work must be completed within 10 days of their return.
- Attendance Information
- PIP & 4K Students
- K-5 -12th grade Students
- What if I have questions about my student's learning?
- Help with Chromebooks, Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.
Attendance Information
The South Carolina Department of Education recommends that districts make appropriate accommodations for students who may be required to quarantine or self-isolate in accordance with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s K-12 Interim Guidance for Management of COVID-19 Cases. Students will be marked with one of the following codes during their isolation/quarantine period:
SC-VTP - If a student is able to participate in virtual instructional activities during the isolation/quarantine period, they will be marked "virtually present." Students must submit assignments or participate in assigned learning experience(s) by the deadline established by the classroom teacher to be considered virtually present. Otherwise they will be marked absent.
SC-COVD - If a student tests positive for COVID-19 and is unable to receive instruction during their isolation period due to sickness, they will be marked SC-COVD. Students will be responsible for completing assignments upon return to school.
SC-UNEX - If a student fails to participate in assigned learning experiences or fails to submit assignments by the deadline established by the classroom teacher, the student's days will be considered unexcused absences unless a parent or guardian provides documentation as to why the student was unable to participate or submit assignments.
COVID-19 Attendance Scenarios
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Scenario |
Attendance Coding |
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A student is in quarantine because the student is impacted by COVID and is assigned to virtual instruction or received an educational packet. The student submits assignments and/or participates in learning activities. |
SC-VTP |
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A student is out sick because of COVID and is unable to attend virtual instruction or complete an educational packet. |
SC-COVD |
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The entire classroom is in quarantine because of COVID, and the classroom instruction is moved to virtual. The student submits assignments as required. |
SC-VTP |
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The entire classroom is in quarantine because of COVID, and the classroom instruction is moved to virtual. The student fails to submit assignments as required. |
SC-UNEX |
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The school is closed due to COVID and instruction is moved to virtual instruction. The student submits assignments as required. |
SC-VTP |
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The school is closed due to COVID and instruction is moved to virtual instruction. The student fails to submit assignments as required. |
SC-UNEX |
PIP & 4K Students
Instruction for students in PIP and 4K classes will be through learning packets. The contents of the learning packets will address the standards & skills that are being taught in the face-to-face classroom while the student is quarantined. Due dates for assignments will be established by the classroom teacher and will be communicated to parents and students.
If you have questions concerning your PIP or 4K student's instruction, please reach out to the classroom teacher through your normal mode of communication.
K-5 -12th grade Students
Instruction in Kindergarten through 12th grade will be through one of the following options:
Synchronous - Synchronous learning is learning that happens in real time. Learning and interaction between students and the teacher will most likely happen through a Google Meet at a specific time. Students may participate in multiple google meets throughout the day to receive instruction in all subjects or classes. Google meets may include both video and audio or audio only.
Asynchronous - Asynchronous instruction is learning that occurs at the student's pace, time, and location in which learning occurs. Typically, this is work the students can complete independent of the teacher. Students may view recorded lessons, interactive presentations, or other versions of instructional materials.
Offline Mode - In situations where students may have limited or no internet access, instruction may occur in "offline mode." To provide offline instruction, assignments and tasks will be based within Google Applications and downloadable material. If material is downloaded to the Chromebook with offline accessibility, students will be able to complete without internet access. The student would need to return to a location with internet access to submit the assignments through Canvas or Google Classroom.
Enabling Offline Mode within Google Drive Video
What if I have questions about my student's learning?
If you have questions about your student's learning during their quarantine/isolation time, please contact your student's teacher(s) through their normal method of communication such as email, Class Dojo, Google Classroom, or Canvas. Keeping the lines of communication open will help your student be successful during their time away from school.