MENU DISTRICT HOME SELECT A SCHOOL TRANSLATE HCS 2021 SCHOOL PROTOCOLS Homewood City Schools Pages HCS 2021 SCHOOL PROTOCOLS HCS 2021 SCHOOL PROTOCOLS October 29, 2021 Homewood Families, We hope everyone has had a wonderful week as we have had so many great projects, events, and activities to celebrate this week. As we continue to monitor Covid-19 in our schools, we are seeing the lowest numbers of positive and close contact cases we have seen since early in the pandemic. Based on HCS’ facial covering matrix, facial coverings will be optional for students, staff members, and visitors starting Monday, November 1. While we are thankful for the declining trend in cases in our school community, please know that HCS' protocols are subject to change if our district’s seven-day percentage of positive cases goes over 1% for two consecutive weeks. You may view HCS’ Covid-19 reported numbers on our website. As we move forward this semester, it is extremely important that we work together for our students, staff, and community. We ask that you partner with us and monitor your child each day before attending school. Parents are encouraged to take their children’s temperatures daily and determine if signs of illness exist. Students and staff who have a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, are exhibiting signs of being ill, or are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, should not come to school. Homewood’s district leadership team will continue to monitor Covid-19 data according to the district’s matrix procedures and will notify parents and staff of any future changes related to facial coverings. Sincerely, Dr. Justin Hefner HCS Superintendent Facial covering requirements will be determined by reviewing HCS’ weekly Covid-19 cases: When the district’s seven-day percentage of positive cases reaches 1% or below for two consecutive weeks, facial coverings will become optional for students, staff members, and visitors. Facial coverings will be required for students, staff members, and visitors when HCS’ seven-day percentage of positive cases is over 1% for two consecutive weeks. Any changes in facial covering protocols will be emailed to families and posted on the HCS website on Friday afternoons. 450 Dale Avenue Homewood, AL 35209 VIEW MAP CONTACT US p: 205-870-4203 Questions or Feedback? • Terms of Use • Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. It is the policy of the Board that no person in this district shall, on the basis of race, sex, religion, belief, national origin, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any personal characteristic(s), or an affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in any education program or activity. This includes employment, retention, and promotion. TOP