COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland One School District is giving families options when returning to school in the fall.
According to the district, families can choose to enroll in their year-long virtual program or choose the phased approach model. The district plans to begin classes virtually on August 31.
Those who enroll in the year-long virtual program will follow the district calendar, and follow the schedule of a standard school day.
The phased approach will begin virtually until Richland County moves from high risk to medium risk for COVID-19. From there, the district said it will transition to a hybrid model. In the hybrid phase, students will attend classes virtually and in-person depending on their 'cohort.'
Only once the area moves to “low risk category” of COVID-19 will they transition to fully in-person.
According to the district, those who don't register for the year-long virtual program by July 30 will automatically be enrolled in the phased learning option.
To read more about the district's plans, click here.
