HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Madison County Schools announced on Monday, November 30, its schools will transition to level 2 hybrid instruction starting on December 3. On December 16, the district extended hybrid learning past holiday break until at least January 15.
As of December 3, students were split into two groups by last name.
Group one includes students with last names "A" through "K." These students will have face-to-face instruction on Mondays and Tuesdays and virtual instruction Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Group two includes students with last names "L" through "Z." These students will have face-to-face instruction on Thursdays and Fridays and virtual instruction Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
If students in the same household have different last names, they should follow the schedule of the last name of the eldest member of the household, according to the district.
Social distancing and face mask requirements will still be in effect at all campuses. Buses will run their regular schedules and schools will provide specific information regarding meal pick-up times for remote learning days.
Additionally, the following schools are on remote learning as of November 30:
- Hazel Green High School
- Meridianville Middle School
- Endeavor Elementary School
- Monrovia Elementary School
- Monrovia Middle School
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a plethora of information on how to protect yourself and other from the coronavirus.
The virus can easily spread from person to person, so the CDC recommends you stay at least 6-feet apart from people not in your household. The virus is spread through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, breaths or talks, according to the CDC. Because of this, the CDC recommends you wear a cloth facemask when around others and in public.
Additionally, the CDC recommends that you frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Symptoms to look out for include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, a sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.
Click here to find more COVID-19 information from the CDC.
If you suspect you have the coronavirus, you should seek out testing and self-quarantine.
Click here to find more COVID-19 information from the Alabama Department of Public Health.