Frequently Asked Questions
How will Comal ISD monitor exposure and positive cases on campus?
What if a student begins showing symptoms during the school day?
When a case occurs in a classroom, does that whole class and the teacher(s) need to quarantine for 14 days?
- being directly exposed to infectious secretions (i.e. being coughed or sneezed on); or
- being within six feet for a largely uninterrupted period throughout the course of a day totaling approximately 15 minutes. If both individuals are properly masked, they are not considered to be in close contact.
- both individuals are wearing a medical or non-medical grade disposable or cloth face covering that covers the mouth and nose
- both individuals are wearing the face covering for the entire duration of the contact time period
- Face shields (when worn alone) and neck gaiters do not eliminate an individual from being considered a close contact
Will there be Plexiglas between desks?
Will desks be cleaned between class changes?
Will student desks be separated 6’ apart?
What are the procedures for hand washing during the day?
What practical methods will be in place to ensure social distancing during natural gathering times, i.e., dismissal?
Will students need to complete a health screener before coming to school?
Will you be taking my child’s temperature before they enter the building?
Will all the classrooms have hand sanitizer?
FAQ: Face Coverings
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- All staff will be required to wear a face covering or face shield when distancing measures cannot be maintained.
- All students for whom it is developmentally appropriate, regardless of age or grade, are required to wear a face covering when social distancing requirements cannot be maintained.
- All visitors must wear a face shield or face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained
Why is it important to wear our face coverings?
The use of a face coverings minimizes the risk of viral spread on campus which reduces the number of positive cases we will see stem from exposure on campus. Face coverings are critical in common areas of the building where an individual may cough or sneeze, and another individual may come in contact with respiratory droplets. When combined with frequent cleaning practices and good hand hygiene practices, face coverings are our best defense in keeping our schools open.Can my child bring their own laptop for use at school?
Will students have recess?
How will lunch be handled for on-campus students?
Will my child still go to Specials (music, PE, art, etc.)?
Will my child have to remain at their desk all day long?
Will my child be able to interact with students outside their classroom?
Will students be sharing school supplies?
How will Comal ISD monitor exposure and positive cases on campus?
What if a student begins showing symptoms during the school day?
When a case occurs in a classroom, does that whole class and the teacher(s) need to quarantine for 14 days?
- 10 days after their date of exposure, if no symptoms have developed
- Seven (7) days after their date of exposure if they receive a negative test result taken after day five, and no symptoms have developed
- If symptoms develop at any point during quarantine, individuals will need to remain off campus for 14 days after their date of exposure
- being directly exposed to infectious secretions (i.e. being coughed or sneezed on); or
- being within six feet for a largely uninterrupted period throughout the course of a day totaling approximately 15 minutes. If both individuals are properly masked, they are not considered to be in close contact.
- both individuals are wearing a medical or non-medical grade disposable or cloth face covering that covers the mouth and nose
- both individuals are wearing the face covering for the entire duration of the contact time period
- Face shields (when worn alone) and neck gaiters do not eliminate an individual from being considered a close contact

Will students have to wear face coverings while on the bus?
Will students be required to social distance while on the bus?
How often will buses be cleaned?

How will I know if my secondary student is enrolled in a course that has curriculum requirements that require them to attend school in person?
How will Remote Learning compare to what we did in the late spring?
If we start in person, and change to remote (or vice versa), will my student have a different teacher?
Will students change classes like previous years or stay in a classroom while the teachers rotate?
If a symptomatic student is quarantined for 10 days and too ill to do their schoolwork remotely, how will it be an excused absence?
Will students in Spanish Immersion, Dual Language, or CALP have the opportunity to participate in remote instruction?
Will teachers be teaching both in-classroom and virtual? Or will there be separate teachers for each?
How will 504/SPED homebound students “qualify” for services if remote learning is an option?
If a child that is participating in on campus instruction is required to stay home for 10 days for exposure, and begins participating in Remote Learning during that time, do they return to school after 10 days, or do they remain in at home instruction until the end of the 9 week grading period?
Will paper packets be an option for Remote Learners?
What online platform will CISD be utilizing for the virtual/remote learning?
- PK-5: Seesaw
- Grades 6-12: Google Classroom or ECHO
- Dual Credit / Dual Enrollment: Canvas
How will Remote Learners access tutoring?
If a student is required to quarantine, are they counted absent or can they do virtual learning during that time?
Can students who enroll in Remote Learning participate in extracurricular activities?
If I choose Remote Learning for my child, can I switch to On-Campus instruction later?
If I choose On-Campus Instruction for my child, can I switch to Remote Learning later?
How will attendance work for Remote Learning?
- Daily progress in the Seesaw, Google Classroom, or ECHO
- Daily progress via teacher-student interactions
- Submission of assignments from student to teacher
Will services be provided for SPED and 504 students?
Will meals be provided to remote learners?
Will all classes be offered through Remote Learning?
Will Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit, and Dual Enrollment (UT OnRamps) courses be offered through Remote Learning?
Will Remote Learning hours be the typical 8am-4pm or can I have a different schedule?

Will there be a separate class ranking for On-Campus vs. Remote Learners?
No. In accordance with TEA guidelines, grading policies must be consistent for both remote and on-campus students.
How will testing be handled for Remote Learners to ensure fairness?
Will assignments and assessments be the same for both On-Campus and Remote Learning?
How will my child participate in practicum (hands-on) classes?
How will my child participate and receive a grade for PE?
How will my child get hands-on practice for specialized CTE or Fine Arts courses?
Do remote learners purchase the same school supplies as On-Campus learners?
Extracurricular Programs/SACC
All bands are asked to wait to start the visual/marching elements of their marching show on September 7, 2020. Summer band can continue with the dates scheduled. Summer band will look a little different but be very advantageous for our students to get a start on music and marching basics. Normally, region contest starts in October and will be delayed until December. All of the marching competitions will take place in December.
Dance teams should look very similar to every other season. Some campuses still need to choose teams. Once teams are selected, they may organize dance camps at the campus, during the summer, and will be able to prepare performances as they usually do. Face coverings will be part of the protocol.
Choirs will still be singing as ensembles. They will be wearing face coverings and social distancing. Body placement and spacing protocols will be in place and rehearsal lengths will be shortened.
Orchestra will be very close to their normal rehearsal and performance protocols with face coverings and some slight change to their musician spacing formation.
Audiences will be allowed with 6 feet of social distancing between family groups who traveled together to the performance. A capacity of 50% is the limit, at this time. Additional shows may be added to accommodate patrons if needed.
Visual Art students will be provided simple supply lists to purchase their own usage that would not be shared. Classroom supplies that must be shared will be sanitized between uses.
Miscellaneous
Is kindergarten mandatory?
No. Children who are five years of age on or before September 1 are not required to enroll in kindergarten. However, upon enrollment in kindergarten, a child shall attend school. Kindergarten students are subject to compulsory school attendance rules while they are enrolled in school. If a child has not reached mandatory compulsory attendance age (6 years old as of September 1 of the current school year) the child’s parent or guardian may withdraw the student from school, and the child will not be in violation of compulsory attendance rules. TEC §25.085, (b), (c) SAAH, Section 3, 3.5
If I don’t send my kindergarten child to school this year, will I be able to enroll them in 1st grade next year?
Children who are 6 years old by September 1st of the school year are eligible for 1st grade. TEC §42.003(c) states that a child may be enrolled in first grade if he or she is 6 years old by the beginning of the school year, has been enrolled in a first-grade program in another state, or has successfully completed kindergarten in another state. (Kindergarten is not required under Texas law.)