• Office of the Governor- Coronavirus Information
  https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/89

• Please see the East Baton Rouge Parish COVID-19 Resource Flyer 2020 at:
  https://www.brla.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8940/EBR-Coronavirus-Flyer

A:  On Friday, March 13, 2020, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a proclamation that, among other actions, closed all K-12 public schools statewide as Louisiana seeks to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Read the ​Governor’s proclamation.

A: All public-school facilities in the State of Louisiana are closed to students through the end of the 2019-2020 academic school year.

A:  The required 63,720 instructional minute requirement per year has been suspended. The days/minutes missed this school year will not have to be made up.

A: Please see the Zachary Community School District’s Continuous Learning Plan.

A: Email your name, phone number, child’s name and grade level to communications@zacharyschools.org.

A: Update 4/4/2020:

All students currently enrolled in dual enrollment may choose one of the following three options for Spring 2020, relative to the college credit portion of the course: 

• Complete the college coursework on-line during the Spring semester 2020 with a final grade; OR, 
• Transition the course status to “in-progress”/”incomplete” and complete by August 31, 2020 (if “in- progress” or “incomplete” are  selected, the course will end in a final grade); OR, 
• Withdraw from the course via an “Administrative Withdrawal” (no grades are posted to the student’s college transcript/record).

All dual enrollment high school courses will continue online. The ZHS Administration and teachers will continue to be in contact directly with these students to assist in ensuring their continued success.

A:  All AP Teachers will be in direct contact with parents/students regarding AP Information and Resources.
Advanced Placement

A:  The Student Support Services Department will be in direct contact with parents of Gifted and Talented, Disabled and EL Students.  If you have questions, please call the SASSY department at:  225-658-7377 or you may email aeneid.mason@zacharyschools.org.

A:  The ZHS staff continues to work in ensuring that the Class of 2020 is on track to graduate.  Given the rapidly shifting public health situation created by COVID-19, no decision has yet been made about this year’s Commencement. ​ We will continue to monitor the evolving conditions.

A: Please see the Zachary Community School District’s Continuous Learning Plan / Grading section.

A: Send an email to communications@zacharyschools.org and indicate that you missed packet pick up. Include your child’s name and grade level in the email. We will work with you so that you may obtain the packet.

A:   BESE and the chairman of the House Education Committee ​requested​ that the following Louisiana state laws be waived for the entirety of the 2019-2020 academic year. Gov. John Bel Edwards signed off.

• School and district accountability and the inclusion of value-added in educator evaluation (RS 17.10.1)
• LEAP statewide testing and pupil progression (RS 17:24:2)
• Minimum number of days a classroom teacher must work in a school year (RS 17:154.3)
• Public school accountability and assessment (RS 17:391.2, et seq)
• Teacher performance evaluation, teacher credentials based up value-added data (RS 17:3881, et seq)
• Teacher evaluation, 50 percent of evaluation based on value-added data derived from student assessments (RS 17:3901, et seq.)
• Compulsory attendance law (R.S. 17 221)

A: On March 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education​ approved Louisiana’s waiver request​ of assessment, accountability, and reporting requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act. This means Louisiana will not require standardized testing for the 2019-2020 school year. Moreover, since testing data is required to be used in accountability systems, like Louisiana’s annual report cards, the state will also exclude testing data from performance measures for the current school year.

Louisiana’s Waiver Information

A: Update:

• The National ACT test administration has been moved to June 13.
• The ACT state test administration, originally scheduled for March 17, has been rescheduled for June 2 (Initial-Paper Based)​

Yes. ACT has announced that the April 4 national test will be postponed until June 13. All individuals who are registered to take the ACT in April will receive emails from ACT with directions for rescheduling of registration for June 13 or another future test administration. Information is available on the ACT’s website.

A: In order to support continued ACT practice and preparation, the Zachary Community School District has enrolled 10th, 11th and 12th grade students in the ACT Online Preparation (AOP) program.  The program provides flexible/personalized learning paths, thousands of practice questions, two full-length tests and online or mobile app access.  More Information

A: The current guidance from College Board and IB can be found ​here​.  

A:  Yes, Please see here for more information 

A: If you have any questions regarding our feeding program, please contact allyson.russell@zacharyschools.org.

A:    For Human Resources questions, email Yolanda.Williams@zacharyschools.org.

A:   All employees are on call and should follow the directions of your principal or direct supervisor.

A:  The Louisiana Department of Education is working to ensure that teacher’s certifications aren’t interrupted due to evaluation.

A: Please contact john.musso@zacharyschools.org or yolanda.williams@zacharyschools.org.

A:   As of Monday, March 23, 2020, all district facilities including the Main Office are now closed to the public.   The Governor has issued a Stay at Home Proclamation.   We have moved our school and district administrators to primarily working remotely, in order to minimize the risk of exposure.  The amount and types of services that can be provided are limited due to these safeguards.

Governors Stay at Home Proclamation

A:    Call 911 for immediate assistance.
Call 225-658-4969 or email Allen.walls@zacharyschools.org with ZCSD safety concerns.

A:     We recognize this is a fluid situation, therefore, once the Zachary Community School District reopens, we will review all Pre-K tuition payments. Upon review, parents/guardians will receive a credit towards the remaining school year or reimbursement (as applicable). Please know that we are here to assist our families during this unprecedented time.

A.  We recognize this is a fluid situation, therefore, once the Zachary Community School District reopens, we will review all Extended Day payments. Upon review, parents/guardians will receive a credit towards the remaining school year or reimbursement (as applicable). Please know that we are here to assist our families during this unprecedented time.

A:  Schools have worked to process many reimbursements prior to our closure.  Any remaining reimbursements will be processed once we return.  If you have questions, please contact your child’s school administrator via email.

A:  The FCC Chairman has launched the Keep Americans Connected Pledge, which many broadband carriers have signed.   For the next 60 days, its core provisions will:

• Not terminate services to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic;
• Waive any late fees that any residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic; and
• Open its Wi-Fi hotspots to any American who needs them

Limited income households can apply for $5 to $10 per month internet access.

• ATT Access
• Cox Connect 2 Complete
• Century Link Lifeline
• Charter Communication will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a subscription.

A:   Yes.   Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, the Zachary Community School District in partnership with MIS Technology, will be providing a help desk to all ZCSD parents, students and employees. Our Technology Team will be available to assist with technology needs in order to support academic programs.

The support will consist of:

• Internet Assistance
• Office 365 (Microsoft Teams and Email)
• Laptop/Desktop Troubleshooting

MIS Technology Help Desk:
(225) 286-7803
Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A: More Information to come later.  

A: Events like prom are memorable experience for our students. Once a return date is determined, we will evaluate the situation and work with ZHS to consider what options we have.

A: We will work with students in obtaining work permits during this closure.   If you need a work permit, please email todd.mcdonald@zacharyschools.org.

A: The DMV is closed due to COVID-19. Please visit https://www.expresslane.org/Pages/default.aspx for updated information on the DMV.

A: Update:
https://mylosfa.la.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TOPS-COVID-19-Continuation-Contingency-Policy-and-QA-03.20.2020.pdf

As you know, ACT has postponed the April National test to June, and the TOPS law provides that graduating seniors must achieve a qualifying score no later than the April National ACT Test date.  The Board of Regents will be asking the Legislature to take legislative action to make an exception to this provision in light of developments relating to COVID-19, including allowing a student to qualify with a June test date without receiving a one-semester reduction in their eligibility period.  We will update schools, students, and parents as soon as there is any change to this requirement.   ​

A. The Louisiana Department of Education released a Q and A on on April 4.  The Zachary Community School District and Zachary High School Administrators will work closely with all seniors.

“Due to the current COVID-19 concerns and subsequent ​proclamation​ by Gov. John Bel Edwards to close all public school facilities to students extended until April 30, 2020, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), the Board of Regents, the Governor and the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) have granted regulatory flexibilities that enable students to complete the school year and graduate without penalty. The following Q&A is designed to guide school systems. ” ​

Click here for the latest information on:

• Course Credit
• Assessment and Accountability
• Graduation and Diploma Information
• Student Transcript System/Reporting Requirements
• Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) Information for Students
• Regulatory Flexibility ​

A: The most commonly known symptoms associated with COVID-19 include fever (83-98 percent), cough (76-82 percent), and shortness of breath/difficulty breathing (11-44 percent). Less commonly exhibited symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, and sputum production.

A: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Louisiana Department of Health recommend protecting yourself and students in your care by taking some ​basic precautions​:

• Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• If you think you are sick, consult your healthcare provider.

A: If you have questions about Coronavirus, please contact the Louisiana Office of Public Health at 1-855-523-2652 from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The ​CDC COVID-19 website​, as well as the ​Louisiana Department of Health website​, are also helpful resources.