|January 13, 2021 at 12:34 AM EST - Updated January 13 at 12:47 AM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Some Lowcountry school districts are modifying plans that could keep students in virtual learning for extended periods.
Dorchester County School District 2′s board announced Tuesday night that its students would remain in eLearning through the end of January. District officials say data shows COVID-19 activity in Dorchester County is spiking because of holiday traveling and gatherings.
Free food services will still be provided for students.
The Colleton and Georgetown County School Districts voted to keep their students in virtual learning models through at least Jan. 22.
Here is a quick rundown of all Lowcountry school districts with the latest plans they have announced:
DD2 offers training for parents of virtual learners The series of training events will engage parents in a number of Microsoft modules that DD2 says are intended to provide support and understanding for a student’s virtual platform. (Source: KOLD News 13) By Riley Bean | December 31, 2020 at 9:51 AM EST - Updated December 31 at 9:51 AM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Dorchester County School District 2 says they will be offering training for parents of students using a virtual platform.
DD2 says the program is in partnership with Microsoft EDU and classes will be free. The series of training events will engage parents in a number of Microsoft modules that DD2 says are intended to provide support and understanding for a student’s virtual platform.
Hundreds of students miss more than 10 days of school, principal conducts home visits Morningside Middle School Principal Michael White rallied volunteers to visit students homes to get them back in class. (Source: Charleston County School District) By Kaitlin Stansell | December 16, 2020 at 7:38 PM EST - Updated December 16 at 7:38 PM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - New data shows hundreds of Lowcountry students have missed more than 10 days of class during just the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year.
The Charleston County School District reported 2,500 students who recorded more than ten absences within the first quarter.
The Berkeley County School District reported 1,727 students had failed to show up for more than 10 days of school during the first nine weeks, and Dorchester County School District Two reported 1,419 students had missed the same amount of class time.
Dorchester Dist. 2 students to return to virtual learning as COVID-19 cases rise
VIDEO: Dorchester Dist. 2 students to return to virtual learning as COVID-19 cases rise By Patrick Phillips and Paola Tristan Arruda | December 14, 2020 at 7:44 PM EST - Updated December 15 at 1:13 AM
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Students of Dorchester County School District 2 schools will resume eLearning after the holiday break, district officials confirmed Monday night.
District spokesperson Pat Raynor said students will return to virtual learning on Jan. 4 for at least two weeks.
District officials brought up the recommendation during Monday night’s school board meeting, gaining most of the board’s support.