DCPS middle school converting to Duval HomeRoom after COVID-19 spike

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Fort Caroline Middle School is transitioning to Duval HomeRoom starting tomorrow Feb.18 through Monday, Feb. 22, according to a message sent to parents at Fort Caroline Middle School.

Read the full message sent to parents below:

“Dear Fort Caroline Middle Families,

As you know, we have been informing you about multiple cases of COVID-19 impacting our school community.

Because of the number of recent cases and the impact on our school, we will transition all students to online instruction through Duval HomeRoom beginning tomorrow, Feb. 18 through Monday, Feb. 22. Again, students will transition to Duval HomeRoom online learning beginning tomorrow Feb. 18 through Monday, Feb. 22.

Here is our schedule for tomorrow including food and technology distribution.

• Between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., there will be curbside breakfast and lunch meal distribution at the south end of our parking lot.
• At 10 a.m., there will be laptop and hotspot distribution for students who need technology to participate in Duval HomeRoom at the north end of our parking lot.
• Then at 11 a.m., our school day will begin on Teams through Duval HomeRoom. Again, our school day tomorrow, and tomorrow only, will begin at 11 a.m. on Teams. Classes will end at 3:30 p.m. at the normal time. Please see the attached Bell Schedule.

In addition to classes going online, there will be no after school activities or other events through the 22nd. During this time, we will thoroughly clean and disinfect the entire school.

The Department of Health will contact students and staff personally if there is a need for individuals to quarantine for a longer period.

My team and I stand ready to help make this transition as smooth as possible. I will post this information and more on our school website in case you need to review it, and I will keep you up to date as new information becomes available.

As always, thanks for your support of The FORT!

~ PrinciPAL Wellington”

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