ArmInfo.On September 14, Armenian schools opened their doors to first graders. As a reminder, for the students of the other grades, school classes will start on September 15. This year, over 36 thousand first-graders were registered. Due to the coronavirus situation, they were allowed to visit the school today accompanied by only one adult.
Taking into account the epidemiological situation, safety rules have been developed for schools. In particular, staff and students must wear masks; classes with more than 20 people will be divided into groups; the activity of canteens and buffets is prohibited; it is also prohibited to hold public events and circles. Each school will have a person responsible for controlling the infection of the coronavirus, who is the principal of the school. Schools will provide masks, alcohol, disinfectants, napkins with a supply of at least a week. During the day, staff and students are provided with the necessary masks and disinfectants, as well as remote thermometers (at least for the number of school entrances). Schools are also provided with thermometers for individual use as needed.
During recess, students do not leave the classroom. Leaving the classroom is regulated as needed under the supervision of the teacher. During the educational process at school, whenever possible, it is necessary to maintain social distance, excluding congestion and close contacts. It is forbidden to call students to the blackboard, students answer the lesson from their seats. At the end of the semester, students' knowledge is tested through a final half-year written work. Students and parents will be able to see grades in the electronic diary.
We add that in Armenia, classes in schools were temporarily suspended in March, due to the situation with the coronavirus. Further education of schoolchildren took place in a distance mode.