GCISD began the school year in full remote instruction on August 17 and begins offering in-person instruction on September 8 for families that chose that instructional model during registration.
The GCISD Fall 2020 Draft Guide (Español) is the district's official document for protocols concerning the 2020-2021 school year. Additional campus specific protocols will be communicated directly to families from campus administration. These protocols are subject to change based on additional guidance from Governor Abbott, TEA and other local, state and federal agencies.
Additionally, GCISD has created a Return to Campus Overview (Español). This document includes a summary of some of the most prominent topics in the Fall 2020 Draft Guide.
Remote/In-Person Learning
How to Change Your Instructional Choice
For the 2020-2021 school year, GCISD will offer both in-person and remote instruction. During the Skyward registration process for the 2020-2021 school year, parents may choose which instructional option will work best for their student and family. As of September 1, 54.14 percent of families have chosen in-person instruction and 45.86 percent have chosen remote instruction. It is important to note that regardless of which instructional option is selected, grading will return to GCISD grading policy standards, not the pass/fail grading system used this past Spring.
- In-Person Instruction - Students will receive instruction in a traditional classroom setting, taking into consideration health recommendations from local, state and governing agencies. The District has incorporated guidance from the Texas Education Agency into the draft protocols for health screenings, social distancing and modification to campus life.
- Remote Instruction - Parents will have the choice to select this program which is virtual (remote) learning consisting of both synchronous (live) and asynchronous instruction.