The Christian County Public School System continues to gear up for an unusual school year at the end of August, and even more students are taking advantage of the Virtual Learning Academy option.
Speaking with the Rotary Club of Hopkinsville Tuesday, CCPS Superintendent Chris Bentzel explained the options available for locals, including the Virtual Learning Academy, as they prepare for in-person learning to start on August 27. He says nearly 2,000 students have enrolled the virtual academy so far, including some homeschooled children, and they must use the academy for at least nine-weeks before they can go back to regular school.
He says in the event that schools are closed due to the pandemic, or other issues, they will have an improved Non-Traditional Instruction model they can then implement—and they’re currently working with First Care Clinics to try and increase COVID-19 testing in the district.
Superintendent Bentzel says there will be a couple of final meetings in the week leading up to the start of school, and they’ll hopefully hear from Governor Andy Beshear about what he intends to do concerning schools.
Elaborating on the benefits of virtual learning, Bentzel says that benefits both students enrolled and for the students in the school buildings—due to those students being out, they will be able to allow for better social distancing, so hopefully students don’t have to wear masks all day. More information will follow at the Christian County School Board meeting on Thursday, which will be aired online through the district website.