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Southside ISD COVID-19 STATUS & UPDATES

January 19, 2021 -This page contains updates on COVID 19 at SISD and public health updates.

Here are the cases as of Jan. 19th -

Week of Jan 11th - Jan 18th
20 Student reported to TEA
 9 Staff reported to TEA

City of San Antonio School Risk Meter and Status - Direct link to the current School Risk Status for the City of San Antonio.

Click here for access to ALL SISD COVID 19 Notifications.

Haga clic aquí para acceder a TODAS las notificaciones de SISD COVID 19.

COVID-19 DASHBOARD

This Dashboard is a snapshot of student and staff COVID 19 cases reported to the SISD contact tracing teams.

Week of January 4, 2021 - January 10, 2021 
  • 32 students reported to TEA
  • 14 staff reported to TEA

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Week of December 21, 2020 - December 27, 2020
No cases were reported to TEA

Week of December 28, 2020 - January 03, 2021
1 student reported to TEA
32 staff reported to TEA

Week of January 4, 2021 - January 10, 2021 
32 students reported to TEA
14 staff reported to TEA

NEW NUMBERS OF CONFIRMED COVID CASES AT SISD#
CUMULATIVE NUMBER OF COVID + STAFF63*
CUMULATIVE NUMBER OF COVID + STUDENTS47
% of staff absent or sent home within the last 14 days for any COVID-19 or influence-like illnessn/a
% of students absent or sent home within the last 14 days for any COVID-19 or influence-like illnessn/a
*Number reported staff and students self-reporting any and all cases associated or confirmed with COVID-19

View Prevention, Mitigation, and Response Procedures

Remote Learning for Schools

SAFELY REOPENING

Southside Independent School District has released its Learn Your Way Plan to Proceed for the return to school in Fall 2020-21. The plan outlines the district’s guidelines.

Learn Your Way Plan - August 2020

DISTANCE LEARNING

Student safety and learning are always top priorities in Southside ISD. Beginning Monday August 17, we will be providing instructional lessons for students. These lessons will be provided predominantly through Google Classroom which is accessible through the Google Apps or Clever.

Distance Learning for Students

TECH SUPPORT

Southside ISD is committed to assisting our students, parents, and staff in their distance learning efforts during this unprecedented time of school closures. A tech support site has been set up to provide technology-relevant help to ensure a successful distance learning experience for all. Call: (210) 882-1626 or e-mail Tech Support.

Visit Tech Support

PREVENTION, MITIGATION & RESPONSE PROCEDURES

As we plan for returning to school at Southside ISD, we recognize that this will be an unusual school year, but we remain committed to supporting your student’s learning, as well as his or her safety.

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HEALTH CLINC - AVAILABLE FOR PHONE VISITS

University Health System(UHS) which operates the Southside ISD Susan Hall Community Health clinic wants parents, teachers, and the community to know its medical team remains available for phone visits. UHS says its staff is available for phone visits, medication refills, etc., despite the COVID-19 pandemic. UHS says the clinic will remain closed until the District reopens. Patients may call the clinic at 210-644-1800 for any medical questions.

Call (210) 644-1800

COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS - MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Southside ISD is committed to providing social and emotional support to students during the time schools are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Students can reach a professional school counselor or social worker through the link below. A member of the counseling team will respond to requests for assistance.

REQUEST A CALL FOR WELLNESS SESSION

FREE AND REDUCED INTERNET

None of these offerings are endorsed by Southside ISD, but are simply options for you and your family to consider to help out with distance learning.

Grande will offer free internet and WiFi for 60 days to all qualifying low-income households who do not already subscribe to their internet service and who enroll in the Internet First program. Internet First is an affordable internet program designed to help families and students in low-income households to have reliable access to the internet. Additionally, Grande will not terminate service to any residential or business customer of their inability to pay their bills due to disruptions caused by COVID-19 and will also be waiving late fees.

  • Internet First Program

AT&T is also offering free and reduced rates for the internet. Click here for more information. Remember some cell phone data plans like AT& T are temporarily waiving fees for wifi and hotspots on cell phones. Check with you provider for more information.

Spectrum customers can use free or discounted services too through their Charter Communications channel. To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395. Or for more information, click here.

In response to the virus, Comcast also announced it will be offering two months of free internet services to low-income households in its service areas.

  • Internet Essentials

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)

When will the 2020-2021 School Year Begin?

School is scheduled to start Monday August 17, 2020.

Remote Only learning is for the first 4 weeks, unless extended based on health conditions concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in the city.

If it is extended it will be extended with board approval an additional 4 weeks as recommended by the Texas Education Agency. After that, parents will have the opportunity to select the model that they would like for their children to have.

Where can I find information for BACK TO SCHOOL?

Please visit the Fall Options 2020 - Back To School page.

Are students and staff required to wear masks or face coverings?

Yes, both staff and students will likely be required to wear masks or some type of face covering while in the building. There may be moments when face coverings can be removed (e.g., some outdoor activities, eating, etc.).

With the guidance provided, CDC does not recommend use of face shields for normal everyday activities or as a substitute for masks. Full-face shields may be used whenever a mask is not feasible or whenever the education context may benefit from the ability to see an individual’s full face.

Will paper packets be an option at all?

Yes, they will be available. We will have more information after August 10.

What about parents with special needs children who need more hands on help?

Special Programs have developed plans for students with special needs. More information will be available after the August 3 Special Board Meeting.

If we choose in person learning how will you make sure the students are practicing social distance?

We will follow CDC and Metro Health guidelines when in-person learning is allowed. For example, we will post signs, temperatures, desks with partitions, etc. 

How will band and athletics be handled for students who are doing online or 2day at campus and three days online:

Students will continue with their practices on the days selected. When in person instruction is allowed team practices will be offered after school. It will be up to the students/parents to decide whether or not to attend the team practice. 

When will we get school class schedules and supply lists?

Your campus will contact you about class schedules.
The school supplies list is posted online.

DISTRICT NEWS SURROUNDING COVID-19

IMPORTANT SCHOOL NURSE PARENT NOTICE

Dec 22, 2020
Parent Notice 2020 COVID
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Photos – Clinic Open House & Veterans Day Ceremony

Nov 11, 2020
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Child Nutrition Meals Changes for Curbside pickup and Buses

Nov 5, 2020
NOTE:  Changes begin Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Monday thru Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meals may be picked up at the campuses listed below it does not need to be the student(s) home campus. There will also be 5 bus routes that will provide daily meals between 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If […]
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BOARD MEETING 6PM TUES. 9/15 LIVE LINK

Sep 15, 2020
Join us for tonight’s Southside ISD Board of Managers Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Click on the link. Live Broadcast @ Southside ISD
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EXTENDED School Reopening Survey – Parents Please Fill Out

Sep 1, 2020
Parents/Guardians, THIS SURVEY  HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 8TH AT 5 PM TO GIVE PARENT MORE TIME. Please fill out this survey to help us plan. SISD is considering an In-Person phase-in  for reopening school.  The more we know the better we can plan. Click here for a direct link – https://forms.gle/K9gGi2B13PY6Q2h77 School Reopening Survey […]
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • TEA Update: COVID-19 Initial Guidance and FAQs
  • TEA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance and FAQ
  • Media Release – March 12 – English / Spanish
  • Southside ISD: Letter from the Superintendent, February 27 – English / Spanish
  • Southside ISD: Twitter / Facebook
  • City of San Antonio Mayor’s March 8 update (Facebook) (Twitter)
  • City of San Antonio COVID-19 Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • City of San Antonio Reduce Your Risk (English) (Spanish)
  • City of San Antonio COVID-19 Poster (English) (Spanish)
  • Texas Department of State Health Services information on COVID-19 (English) (Spanish)
  • CDC information on COVID-19 in the United States (English) (Spanish)
  • CDC information on COVID-19 in Children (English)
  • CDC travel advisories (English)
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