Fletcher High School to remain virtual through October 28

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In a message that was sent to all parents this afternoon, the principal of Fletcher High School announced that virtual learning through Duval HomeRoom will continue through October 28.

The message from the Principal also notes that there have been more than 30 positive COVID-19 cases associated with Fletcher according to the Florida Department of Health.

Students will be able to return back to campus on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Message sent to Parents:

As of Sunday, Oct. 18, the Florida Department of Health was reporting more than 30 positive cases associated with Fletcher High’s school community.

Due to the high number of positive cases, it is difficult for the Department of Health to accurately identify all close contacts.

However, it is clear that the number of close contacts would exceed the district’s threshold requiring the school to isolate if more than 20 percent of the students are needing to quarantine.

Therefore, Fletcher High will remain in online instruction through Duval HomeRoom through Oct. 28. All extracurricular activities, including athletic practice and competitions will be suspended during this time.

While in Duval HomeRoom, students will continue to follow the normal bell schedule. Students should plan to be engaged online at 7:15 a.m.

Students will return to school for brick and mortar instruction beginning Thursday, Oct. 29.

On behalf of the leadership, teachers and staff at Fletcher, we will continue to work to make the online experience the best it can be and look forward to regathering as a school community on Thursday, Oct. 29.

—  Duval County Public Schools

Fletcher High School initially closed October 14 due to the multiple coronavirus cases.

During the school closure, the school plans to thoroughly clean and disinfect the school and will also be working with the Department of Health on contact tracing.

In previous standards released by Duval County Public Schools, the district said a school closure would only be required if at least 20% of students reported exposure to coronavirus. Exposure in this case is defined by the district as ‘prolonged direct contact’ with someone that has tested positive for COVID-19.

On Sunday, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts announced they will be closed through Wednesday, October 21 after several students tested positive for COVID-19.

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