DOBSON, N.C. — Surry County Schools will continue remote learning at the beginning of the school year with the goal of getting students back in classrooms on September 21, according to a release from the district.
The Surry County Board of Education made the decision in a special meeting on Monday.
The Board approved a plan to return to remote instruction on August 17 and will reconsider face-to-face instructional options in late September.
According to a release, the week of August 17 will be an orientation week for teachers to connect with students and families individually to build relationships. The orientation sessions will also allow teachers to communicate expectations for remote learning and to provide students with needed materials and supplies such as Chromebooks.