CATS students and teachers return to campus for hybrid learning

_{By Jesse L.}

Schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District will finally began reopening the week of April 12 after closing for about a year due to the pandemic. CATS welcomed back students on Tuesday, April 27. 148 CATS students are coming back.

The United Teachers Los Angeles members had agreed on a hybrid teaching system for a safer experience. They agreed to 3 essential terms, the school staff will have access to vaccinations, students will only continue to return as long as the Los Angeles County remains at a lower count of COVID 19, safety protocols will be enforced throughout the entire school day. These protocols will include personal protection equipment, social distancing, more improved ventilation and a daily facilities cleaning regimen. 

English teacher Mr. Aragon from Diego Rivera CATs states, “Students will come in at different times in order to reduce contact with teachers. We’ll also make a continued push through online learning in order to serve students at home and further reduce the campus population.”

“The hybrid setting is not ideal, but we’re doing all that we can while still protecting the students’ and staff’s health,” said English teacher Mr. Dinh. “I’m glad that students who benefit from in-person support now have that opportunity to get it, and I’m glad to provide it.”

A parent of CATS student Cristian F., grade 11, said it’s good that schools are reopening because “we could finally go out and talk to people.”

Henry C., grade 11, shared that his little brother is “a little scared he feels it is too soon to reopen, and of course he says it wont be the same because the 6 six, masks, etc.”

 To sum everything up, Schools of the Los Angeles Unified School District have opened up again with a more restricted environment to ensure the safety of students and staff.