In anticipation of Monday, April 8, the astronomical solar eclipse, many schools in the Atlanta metropolitan area are preparing their pupils to safely see this once in a lifetime event. As hypnotizing as the moon’s transit across the sky will be, it will also provide administrators and teachers with new obstacles and chances for growth.
The event has been meticulously planned by Fulton County Schools, who spent more than $11,000 on 101,000 solar eclipse glasses. On the other hand, the district has not yet announced any schedule modifications for the eclipse day, so more alterations might still be possible.
On the other hand, because the solar eclipse will be a great learning opportunity for children, the DeKalb County School District has declared April 8 as an independently learning day. Through utilizing this event as a means of instruction, DeKalb County hopes to encourage interest and participation from its school population.
In the meantime, in an effort to get kids out of school early on eclipse day and let them participate in eclipse-related activities, the Cobb County School District has decided to do so. After 11:30 a.m., elementary schools will dismiss pupils, middle schools at 1:30 p.m., and high schools at 12:30 p.m.
In a unique move, Gwinnett County Public Schools have decided to keep classes in session while also distributing solar eclipse glasses to all staff, students, and administrators. And for those who can’t brave the elements to see the eclipse in person, there will be livestreams and reflecting surface demos to fill in the gaps. If primary and middle school parents do not want their children to be seen outside, they must submit the necessary documentation by March 22.
Students and parents in Clayton County are awaiting additional information from the school district about the eclipse, since no particular plans have been announced as of yet.
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For pupils, the impending solar eclipse will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a natural phenomena up close and personal. Schools in the metro Atlanta area are taking precautions to make sure their kids and employees are safe so that they can make the most of this learning opportunity.