PLANO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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Thursday, October 1, 2020
DEADLINE IS TOMORROW
Update Regarding Hybrid Learning Schedule
In considering all health and safety aspects of managing face-to-face learning for our high school and senior high school campuses, Plano ISD implemented a hybrid learning schedule. This enabled us to reduce the number of students on campus at one time in order to provide a safe and socially distanced learning environment. The question has arisen about when the district will end the hybrid model and return to five days/week face-to-face instruction at the campus. At this time, the district has not established an end-date for the hybrid schedule. For parents who are considering a change to their child’s learning environment in the upcoming selection window, the hybrid model will remain in place for the second nine-week grading period. With face-to-face learning underway the past eight days, we are closely monitoring the number and impact of test-confirmed COVID-19 cases on each campus. We are working closely with our schools so that we may continue to evaluate and refine plans for the 2020-21 school year.
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FOOTBALL
JV WILDCATS vs. Lake Highlands, Thu. Oct. 8th at Berkner High School. TIME 5:30PM.
VARSITY WILDCATS vs. Lake Highlands, Thu. Oct. 9th at Clark Stadium. TIME 7:00PM.
HOMECOMING NIGHT!
VOLLEYBALL
JV LADY WILDCATS vs. Flower Mound, Tue. Oct. 6th at PSHS. TIME 5:30PM.
VARSITY WILDCATS vs. Flower Mound, Tue. Oct. 6th at PSHS. TIME 6:30PM.
JV LADY WILDCATS vs. Lewisville, Fri. Oct. 9th at PSHS. TIME 5:30PM.
VARSITY WILDCATS vs. Lewisville, Fri. Oct. 9th at PSHS. TIME 6:30PM.
GOLF
TENNIS
WILDCATS vs.Plano East, Tue. Oct. 6th at PSHS. Time is 4:30pm.
CROSS COUNTRY
SOFTBALL
WILDCATS vs.Frisco, Thu. Oct. 8th @ Heritage Yards #6. Time is 6:00pm.
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GYM SEATING CAPACITY INFORMATION
Plano SH
280 H/280 V
Volleyball Ticket Sales Information
9th/JV/JV2/VARSITY TICKETS
Start Date/Time Monday, 8:00 AM
End Date/Time Game time
Group General Admission
# Tickets (Max) 4
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All tickets for 2020-2021 will be purchased online only.
2. MS ticket prices: $4.00 Adult / $2.00 Student HS ticket prices: $5.00 Adult / $3.00 Student
3. All tickets will be sold on a week-by-week basis.
4. All tickets can be purchased on the Plano ISD Athletics webpage: https://www.pisd.edu/Page/23044
5. There will be no cash transactions at the gyms.
6. If available, tickets can be purchased on a mobile device by using the QR code at the gate.
7. PISD badges will be accepted and admit (1) employee into the game.
ENTRY/EXIT PROCEDURES
- Gates will open 30 minutes prior to the game. Middle School A-team games will open the gates 15 minutes prior to game time.
- Ticket scanning will occur at each gate upon entering the facility.
- At the conclusion of the game the spectators will exit the gym through the designated door. There will be no congregating after the game concludes.
- MS Volleyball: Due to limited capacity, once the B-team game concludes, we will ask B-team parents to meet up with their player and exit the facility, so we will have room for the A-team parents that will be entering the gym.
GYM SCREENING PROCESS
- Before entering the gym, every spectator will have completed the pre-screening questionnaire posted on the signs outside of the facility. If a spectator answers “YES” on any question, please immediately leave the premises.
2. All spectators are required to complete the pre-screening for symptoms prior to entering the gym.
I. Screening questions:
1. In the past 14 days, have you had known contact with any person with a lab confirmed case of COVID-19?
2. New or worsening cough or shortness of breath/difficulty breathing?
3. At least two of the following symptoms:
a. Chills?
b. Cough?
c. Muscle pain?
d. Headache?
e. Sore throat?
f. Diarrhea?
g. Fatigue?
h. Congestion or runny nose?
i. Nausea or vomiting?
j. Do you have any loss of taste or smell?
k. Shaking or exaggerated shivering?
l. Do you feel feverish or have a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100?
3. Temperature checks: All spectators are expected to check their own temperature prior to arriving at the stadium.
4. A hand sanitizing station will be set outside the indoor facilities screening checkpoint where all student athletes and staff must sanitize their hands prior to entry/re-entry into the indoor facility.
SPECTATOR EXPECTATIONS
1. Schools may allow spectators to attend games, contests or events within a maximum 50% capacity limitation, provided that appropriate spacing between spectators is maintained according to the protocol, and according to the following:
a. Spectators, audiences, fans and media are required to wear face coverings as described in Executive Order GA-29.
b. Groups should maintain at least six feet of distance from other groups at all times, including the process of admission and seating. A group is defined as no more than 10 people including the members of the household and those persons who traveled together to the facility.
c. Hand sanitizer stations will be provided throughout the facility and spectators are encouraged to use them frequently.
FACE COVERINGS-EXECUTIVE ORDER GA-29
Executive Order GA-29--regarding face coverings, applies to all UIL activities effective July 3, 2020. This includes the 2020-2021 school year. As the public health situation changes, and/or if subsequent Executive Orders are issued by Governor Greg Abbott, these guidelines may be further modified.
- For the purposes of this document, face coverings include non-medical grade disposable face masks, cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth), or full-face shields to protect eyes, nose and mouth. Face shields may be superior to cloth face coverings in many circumstances, given improved ability to see mouth movements and improved air circulation.
- All employees, parents, visitors and students ten years of age or older must wear face coverings or face shields upon entry to an area where UIL activities are being conducted and when not actively practicing or playing in the contest, unless an exception listed below applies.
- The face coverings requirements do not apply to a school in a county that meets the requirements of paragraph 11 of Executive Order GA-29, unless the local school system chooses to implement these requirements locally. Even in these circumstances, the wearing of face coverings or face shields is strongly encouraged.
NFHS LIVE STREAMING
1. For those not able to attend the game, Plano ISD will have a live streaming option available.
2. All home games will be live streamed through the NFHS Network
SPECTATOR EXPECTATIONS
· All spectators must complete the COVID-19 self-screening
· The PISD bag policy will be in place
https://www.pisd.edu/bagpolicy
· Face coverings are required
· Social distancing is expected in all areas of the stadium including the student section
· Congregating in the concourse area or walkways will not be allowed
· Tickets are available online only
https://www.pisd.edu/domain/8918
· Rides should be arranged in advance for transportation home in a timely manner
Attendance at Sporting Events
Students and families,
We are excited to begin our athletic season this coming Friday, September 18th with our first Varsity volleyball home game. As everything else, things will look a little different at the games. Here is a list of things you should know before you attend:
· Tickets must be purchased online for the games. You can purchase tickets when you get to the game, but you will have to do so online. Our ticket taker will simply be scanning pre-purchased tickets at the door. add info about purchasing tickets here.
· There will be a limited number of seats to each event. We must comply with state health guidelines and UIL established protocols for UIL events. We encourage you to get tickets early to ensure you have a seat. Each different type of event (football game, volleyball game etc.) has a different max number. More details for football tickets will come out soon.
· Each person attending the game will be required to prescreen themselves and if they say yes to any of the questions, they will not be allowed to enter.
· Visitors must wear a mask at all times unless eating. Please help us with this to keep everyone safe. No one will be allowed to enter if they do not have a facemask.
· Every other row will be designated for no seating to establish social distancing. We ask that family groups sit together and that there be six feet of separation between each family group.
· For games at our gym, no visitor will be allowed to enter the gym floor. After games, families are encouraged to meet at their car or outside. They typical visiting after the game on the court will not be allowed to keep everyone safe.
Some things will remain the same however; here are some expectations for students and families that attend the games:
· We encourage our students to yell and cheer our teams on. Our focus should be on our teams and build them up and cheer them on to victory, not directed at the other team, players, or referees!
· Students are expected to keep feet off the railing at the football stadiums to prevent accidental falls.
· Students are expected to stay in the stands during sporting events in our gym. Students should have both feet in the stands. The first row of bleachers are not to be used.
Stadium Rules:
There are specific stadium rules we would like to share with everyone. Below are the specific rules PISD ask all patrons to follow.
· Spectators may not enter the stadium with backpacks or duffle bags. Staff and security personnel, at their sole discretion, may determine what constitutes a prohibited backpack or duffle bag.
· Bags, purses and packages carried by spectators will be opened and inspected by security personnel or staff prior to entry into the stadium.
· Alcoholic beverages, outside food or drink items, tobacco products and weapons are prohibited.
· Spectators are prohibited from bringing footballs or other balls into the stadium.
· Persons in possession of prohibited items or who refuse inspection of bags and/or packages will not be permitted to enter the stadium. Persons who violate these stadium rules may be ejected without refund.
· Body painting, other than on the face area, is not allowed.
· All signs must be positive, appropriate, promote the participants and not be unduly distracting or block the view of others.
· Patrons who leave the stadium will be required to purchase a ticket to re-enter.
· Only authorized personnel will be admitted onto the field.
· Air horns are prohibited per UIL rules.
· Animals, other than service animals, are not allowed in the stadium.
· Powder or throwing of powder is prohibited.
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Phone: 469-752-9300
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