Normal or offline classes for Class VI to XII to resume in Meghalaya

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaFebruary 2, 2022

In a major relief to the students community who have been deprived of offline classes, the Meghalaya Govt on Wednesday decided to resume normal classes from Class VI to XII in whole state of Meghalaya.

According to official notification issued, Classes I-V will continue with on-line classes in Shillong and Shillong Urban Agglomeration till further notice.

While off-line classes to resume with immediate effect throughout the State for Classes VI-XII.

The social distancing norms as specified by the Health Department and all COVID Protocols must be strictly adhered.

Consent of parents is paramount. Parents will have a final say on physical presence of their wards and attendance norms shall be flexible.

Teaching hours will be limited to three to four hours per day, alternate days routine is recommended and no cultural gathering and sports events are permitted.

Blended mode of online and offline classes shall be an option to be exercised.

The Deputy Commissioners are empowered to assess the risk locally and decide on reopening of schools either online or Offline taking into consideration the COVID Cases and in consultation with the District Health Officials.

A Task Force Committee headed by the Deputy Commissioner may be constituted to monitor the resumption and safe operations of schools. The District School Education Officers may be nominated as Member Secretary along with the District Medical Health Officers and prominent school Principals and Community Leaders as members.

The Task Force Committee is empowered to assess the COVID-19 situation and the feasibility of school reopening.

Elementary to Higher Secondary school Teachers are to attend schools according to their duty chart developed by the school for compulsory transaction of daily / weekly lessons and submission of assignments / lesson plans / worksheet /etc., accordingly via offline or online.