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Pine-Richland School District - Return to School
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Parents

(9-12) The library classroom can still be used but staff and students should follow the cleaning procedures
used for other classrooms. Books can still be checked out of the library, but returned books will remain in
isolation for 72 hours before being brought back into circulation. Students will not be permitted to eat in
the library during lunch periods. Students will be socially distanced at tables and computers.

Music:
(K-12) Weather permitting, all music groups will use outside space, when possible. Tape music will be
taped to allow choirs to sing outside.
(4-12) Choirs will use the stage if possible to space choir members for significant physical distancing.
(K-3) Music special teachers will rotate to each classroom to provide instruction in student homerooms.
Activities will be individual-based to limit interaction with no use of shared equipment.
(4-6) Music encore teachers will begin the year teaching their classes in student homerooms. Ensembles
will not be held initially. Small group instrumental lessons will be held as possible with added precautions
and consideration for group size, sanitization of space and manipulatives/equipment (e.g. music stands),
and possible larger spaces for instruction (e.g. auditorium and cafeteria when not in use).
(7-8) Band will be offered in the band room with extra space provided between students. Chorus will use
the auditorium as a backup if the chorus room does not have enough space to socially distance students.
(9-12) Band will utilize all three music rooms to socially distance students. Students cannot share music
stands or music. Music teachers will reconfigure classrooms.
All shared materials should be wiped down prior to students leaving classroom;

Art/Family & Consumer Sciences/Technology Education/Business:
(K-3) Art and computer special teachers will rotate to each classroom to provide instruction in student
homerooms. Activities will be individual-based to limit interaction with no use of shared equipment.
(4-6) Art, world language, and music classes will begin the year teaching their classes in student
homerooms; activities will be individual-based to limit interaction with no use of shared equipment.
Physical education and business/computers will take place in their respective locations with health/safety
protocols in place.
(7-8) Students will travel to Unified Arts classes as usual. Procedures for cleaning shared materials and
equipment will be taught at the beginning of each nine weeks as students rotate through each Unified Art
course.
(9-12) Students will be taught to clean shared materials and equipment and reminded of procedures
frequently.

Q: How will contact tracing occur if a peer or staff member in my child’s class becomes ill?
A: The district will contact representatives from the Allegheny County Health Department who will
conduct the contact tracing and guide the district’s communication plan. Seating charts and accurate
attendance will help expedite this process.

Q: Will students have carpet time (K-3)?
A: Students will not have the traditional carpet time in the front of the classroom for read alouds or other
whole group instruction. If teachers have plastic flexible seating in their classroom, this can be used as an
alternative if social distancing can be maintained.

Q: How will feedback be given to students about their work while safely maintaining social
distance?
A: Teachers and staff will be able to move about the room in a careful manner maintaining physical
distance when possible to assess student learning and provide feedback. Frequent check-ins with students

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