CMS to start 4th quarter academic instruction April 6

CHARLOTTE — CMS students are about to start the final quarter of the school year. Starting no later than April 6, CMS will begin fourth quarter academic instruction that begins new content.

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Parents received an email from the district outlining some changes now that everyone is learning from home. It also said that home school assignments that were optional are now mandatory.

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The official start date for your child will come from your school's principal.

According to guidance from the state, for grades K-5, the focus is on supporting student progress and communicating feedback rather than on assigning grades.

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For grades 6-11, grades can be assigned only if a class or course meets a number of conditions, including equitable access, consistent communication and evidence of student learning.

Each CMS school will make available learning packets for students in pre-K to third grade at every meal distribution site.

Need a mobile device or WiFi? Contact your child's teacher, principal or counselor.

>> In the video at the top of this webpage, education reporter Elsa Gillis checks out the rules and how they’re different depending on your student.

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