Lafayette Schools Make Changes for 12th and 8th Grade Students Lafayette Public Schools have announced changes in educational protocols for 12th and 8th-grade students in the Parish. As of February 1st, students in those grades will transition back to daily face-to-face learning. Students in those grades have been following an A/B schedule of in-person and virtual learning since the end of last year. This schedule was enacted as a response to coronavirus mitigation measures and other concerns. The reason for the change was two-fold according to Lafayette School Board President Mary Morrison. Morrison spoke with KATC television about the changes and she explained that part of the decision was based on current COVID-19 statistics within the school system. The other deciding factor in making the change was student performance.