The UIL is presenting modifications to the 2020-2021 UIL calendar and updated COVID-19 risk mitigation guidelines, set to take effect August 1, 2020.
The modifications to the 2020-2021 calendar differ by activity and conference and can be found on the UIL website and in the chart below. These adjustments reflect the public health situation at this time and the varying numbers of COVID-19 cases across different geographic areas of the state. This plan provides a delay for schools in highly-populated metro areas, primarily conferences 5A-6A, given the challenges with COVID-19 those communities are facing, while providing schools in other areas, primarily 1A-4A, an opportunity to start seasons on schedule. Acknowledging the situation is not always clear-cut and that COVID-19 affects every community differently, the plan also allows for local flexibility and encourages districts to plan for possible interruptions in order to complete district seasons.
Additionally, the COVID-19 risk mitigation guidelines for the 2020-2021 school year can be found at the link below. This includes guidance around face coverings, general operations and protocol for individuals confirmed or exposed to COVID-19, congregate settings (band halls, locker rooms, etc.), practice and rehearsal activities, spectators and media, and concession stands and food service.
These guidelines are in addition to guidance issued by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and intended to be implemented along with TEA guidance, which applies to UIL academic activities and extracurricular non-UIL activities.
Crosbyton CISD will continue to work with state officials and monitor CDC and other federal guidance to determine any potential modifications that may become necessary.
https://www.uiltexas.org/policy/covid-19/2020-2021-uil-covid-19-risk-mitigation-guidelines
The Pandemic EBT deadline has been extended until July 31st. If you have not already applied there is still time!
When school resumes on August 17th, Crosbyton CISD will be offering a variety of instructional options
for our students and families. Students will have the option to attend classes in our buildings, or
remotely from their homes. Remote instruction will be online only, no paper packets will be sent home.
Below is a brief summary of options that will be offered. We are working on the details of each option
and will have a final plan in place prior to the start of school. Starting August 10th, we will be contacting
families to ask each student to commit to in-class or remote instruction. If a student chooses remote
instruction he/she will be required to stay in that placement until the end of the first six-week grading
period. Students may enter remote instruction at any time; however, they can only return to in-class
instruction at the end of a grading period.
Crosbyton CISD is also developing new Safety and Cleaning Guidelines for the students that will be
attending classes in our buildings. These guidelines are being developed to prevent the virus from
entering the school, respond to lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the school, and mitigate the
likelihood of COVID-19 spreading inside the school. Once finalized, these guidelines will be released the
first week in August.
Instructional Options
On Campus Instruction
• In school classrooms
• Follow all enhanced safety guidelines and procedures
• Daily health checks
• Eligible for all extracurricular activities
• 90% Attendance rule is in effect
Remote Instruction – Two Options
Synchronous Instruction
• Realtime remote instruct in each class period via Zoom
• Assignments posted to Google Classroom
Asynchronous Instruction
• Instruction delivered through video, phone, or Zoom
• Assignments posted to Google Classroom
Both remote plans will require:
• 100% on-line learning at home
• Reliable internet
• Daily attendance and assignments. Day will mirror the on-campus school day
• No extracurricular activities or school events
• 90% attendance rule in effect
ALL students will need to have up to date vaccinations to be able to attend school for the 2020-2021 school year regardless of in class or remote learning.
Please do not wait until the last minute. If you have any questions about your child’s vaccinations, please do not hesitate to contact Nurse Thomas at 675-7331 ext. 1222.
We are excited to announce we will be starting summer workouts tomorrow, July 13th at 6:30 pm. Please be aware that you will be required to wear a mask while checking in and leaving the workouts.
Summer workouts will resume on Monday, July 13. Here is the Cross Country workout schedule.
Chieftain Nation,
This is our official 2020-2021 Academic Calendar. We will start school on Monday, August 17th. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your campus principal. #GoChiefs
Crosbyton families, UIL has just released new guidance for our summer practices including requirements for face coverings.
All staff, parents, visitors, and students age ten and older must wear a face covering when entering and exiting facilities or practice areas where UIL activities are being conducted and when they're not actively exercising or practicing.
This means Crosbyton students participating in our summer UIL activities must have a face covering when we resume practices and workouts on Monday, July 13. This includes athletics, band, and cheer.
You can read more about the new UIL requirements here: https://www.uiltexas.org/covid-19-information
Crosbyton CISD would like to recognize our Alumni that are on the frontline during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Charles “Beaver” and Diann Wallace are graduates of CHS and currently serve as a Paramedic and EMT in Crosbyton. Thank you, Charles and Diann, for your service. #GoChiefs
Chieftain Nation,
Know a Crosbyton High School alum serving as a first responder, emergency or medical worker during the #COVID19 pandemic? We’d love to recognize them! With their permission, send us a photo with their name, position, and year of graduation to coronavirus@crosbyton.k12.tx.us.
Hector Dominguez
Crosbyton CISD would like to recognize our Alumni that are on the frontline during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Scottie Reed is a 1993 graduate of CHS and currently serves as an EMT in Crosbyton and Lamesa. Thank you, Scottie, for your service. #GoChiefs
Crosbyton CISD would like to recognize our Alumni that are on the frontline during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Keeley Cornelius is a 2016 graduate of CHS and currently serves as an RN at Covenant Children’s in Lubbock. Thank you, Keeley, for your service. #GoChiefs
Happy Independence Day from Crosbyton CISD. #GoChiefs
Crosbyton CISD would like to recognize our Alumni that are on the frontline during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
April Granado is a 2000 graduate of CHS and currently serves as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Lubbock. Thank you, April, for your service. #GoChiefs
Know a Crosbyton High School alum serving as a first responder, emergency or medical worker during the #COVID19 pandemic? We’d love to recognize them! With their permission, send us a photo with their name, position, and year of graduation to coronavirus@crosbyton.k12.tx.us.
In anticipation of the July 4 holiday and the potential for increased social interactions that could spread COVID-19, Crosbyton CISD will be closing summer workouts, rehearsals, and practices between July 3 - July12, resuming Monday, July 13.
Crosbyton CISD will continue to work with state officials and monitor CDC and other federal guidance.
Crosbyton CISD is planning to have students and staff return to school buildings in August. However, we know that a portion of our families may have concerns about returning to school due to COVID-19.
We are continuing to receive guidance from the Texas Education Agency regarding virtual schooling. The requirements for virtual school are significantly more demanding on students daily participation and completion of work at home, as compared to this past spring. Based on these new requirements, we have started discussions about how we will prepare for school and at home instruction.
Once we learn more about the options for starting school in August, we will communicate our plans to all the stakeholders at Crosbyton CISD.
Summer Cross Country Workouts from Coach Dimitroff.
All students who are actively participating in livestock shows and students 9+ who are possibly interested in livestock shows please fill out the form in the link below. Validations are coming up as well as Fair season (fingers crossed)! This will help Ms. Barbee out with getting you all the information needed for your projects!
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All incoming freshmen and current high school students, please fill out the form in the link below regarding next year’s ag and shop classes! This is very important for Ms. Barbee to get a jump start on next school years activities and potential FFA participation.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=f_TB3gCumkGrFUpcVglc3-6qS5VB0dxLljWTrz-dfEVUNUNUMkFONTNKWjdFSjQxSlM1NU80VFdHMy4u
