Countdown has meant for the return of elementary and high school students to the desks. In a few days, the schools will open for all school levels with the observance of strict protection measures against the coronavirus., with self-diagnostic tests at the heart of the project.
The return of students to lifelong learning is part of it, after all, in the "road map" for the resumption of economic and social activities in May.
particularly:
- on Monday 10 May, Students and teachers of all school levels return to the classrooms with masks and a double self test.
- on Saturday 15 May opens and tourism under strict conditions for both visitors, as well as for those who will want to travel and have been vaccinated.
- at 15 May supra-local travel is also liberalized for all citizens, while as previously announced by the Secretary General of Commerce and Consumer Protection Panagiotis Stampoulidis, organized beaches will also open.
Two self tests per week
particularly, in everything,as far as schools are concerned, according to the successful model of the reopening of Lyceums, the students, teachers and other school staff at all levels should take a self-test twice a week, which will be procured from pharmacies on weekdays (not on duty hours and days).
Students must have a negative self-test certificate with them in order to attend school on Monday. The result of the self test is declared on the platform self-testing.gov.gr and through it the school card is issued if the test is negative.
Students carry this school card with them throughout the week and show it to teachers in the first hour of Monday for the first test and on Thursday for the second test.. The negative result statement will be issued to teachers through the same platform. In case there is no access to a printer at home, Parents and teachers will be able to write a handwritten statement containing the same information as the school card, the statement of a negative result.
In case a student does not show the school card when entering the classroom, will not be accepted, will take time off and leave school. The student will remain in the special area set up at the school to prevent further transmission of coronavirus COVID-19, until his guardians pick him up, in compliance with all applicable sanitary measures.
If the self-test is positive, A positive result statement will be issued through the same platform for conducting a free repeat rapid test in a public structure. On the self-testing.gov.gr. website there is a link which refers to fixed points that operate at specific times, from Monday to Friday and Sunday and the operating hours of each point are listed there, where free repeat tests are performed.
As announced by the Ministry of Education, in case of a positive result in the self test, the absences 1-2 days until the repeat test is done will not be counted. Repeat tests must be performed internally 24 hours, hence the operation of public structures on Sundays. If the repetitive, most, test is positive, the EODY protocol will be followed. If the repeat test is negative the students – teachers will receive a certificate from the test site and return to school.
also, in addition to conducting self tests cat’ house, In schools, all measures to protect against the spread of the coronavirus will normally apply. That is, it is mandatory to use a mask indoors and outdoors, students will take different breaks in groups, while student groups in sports and other activities will be stable.
The use of antiseptics is also provided, the meticulous cleaning of halls and common areas, the regular ventilation of the premises, as well as more specific measures for the custom operation of canteens, computer labs, use of musical instruments etc..
Justification of absences
In addition, the absence of students / three living with vulnerable persons is provided for the justification.
In a relevant circular sent to schools, Detailed instructions are given to justify the absences of students / three living with people suffering from serious underlying diseases and their inclusion in the distance learning process.
The circular explains step by step the procedure as well as the supporting documents that must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of article 3 of with no. prot. 14109/ΓΔ4 / 05-02-2021 ΚΥΑ (Β ́ 455).
Exams and extension of the school year
As announced, the in-school exams will not be held and the students' grade will be obtained after calculating the average of the grades of A 'and B' four months.
In everything,as far as National exams 2021:
- At 14 The national exams for the General Lyceums begin in June
- At 15 June for Vocational High Schools
Yet, has been announced extension of the academic year:
- Until Friday 25 June for Kindergartens and Primary Schools
- Until Friday 11 June for Gymnasiums and Lyceums
Source: cnn.gr
