Revised Plan for Start of School in Natchez-Adams School District

A Message from the Natchez-Adams School District Regarding Revised Plan for the start of school:

Thank you for your support, input, and patience. The Natchez-Adams School District has done its best to be fully transparent in the decision-making process to reopening school during this time of so much uncertainty. We were one of the first districts to unveil a plan for reopening. That plan initially was for a hybrid A/B schedule that would reduce the number of students in all of our schools. Since that plan was outlined, the COVID-19 data has changed dramatically.

Based on the increasing COVID numbers that we have now in Adams County, survey results from over one thousand parents and three hundred employees, and the recommendation of Superintendent Fred T. Butcher and approval of the Board of Trustees, NASD has revised its plan for the start of school.

The updated reopening plan will give parents the choice of a Distance Learning Pathway or a Traditional Pathway. The number of families that will choose the Distance Learning Pathway will reduce the number of students who would participate in a hybrid A/B Schedule. Therefore, the district can offer a traditional schedule as a choice for students. If you choose distance learning or traditional for your child, they must follow that pathway for the entire nine weeks. Over eighty percent of the parents who participated in the survey indicated that they could provide an electronic device and internet service for their child(ren). We will host mandatory orientation sessions for students, parents, guardians, and caregivers on the technology
and platforms that will be used for distance learning.

Our first priority is the safety and well-being of our students and staff members. We will continue to closely monitor the data and effectiveness of our plan, and make a decision on the second semester in December. We ask that parents carefully consider the plan that will be most effective for your family. Students who will participate in distance learning will require the support and presence of a responsible person who will ensure that students meet the academic expectations for all students.

Lastly, in order for us 10 go forward with our plans to return to learning, we need our students registered. Please go to www.natchezschools.org and click on the 2020-2021 Student Registration tab to complete registration. If you do not have your login credentials for Active Parent, please contact your child’s school. We ask for your continued support, patience, and understanding as we do our best to meet the needs of all children during this difficult time. Additional information regarding our plans for the upcoming school year will be released next week. Questions may be submitted to nasdcares@natchezschools.org We will continue to update you through our website, Facebook Page, and robocall system.