Frequently Asked Questions for the Class of 2020 Impacted by COVID-19

*** Updated 4/08/2020 ***

The Warren County School District has posted an FAQ for the 2020 senior class. The FAQ represents information as of April 7, 2020, and may be found on the WCSD's coronavirus communications webpage located at https://www.wcsdpa.org/Domain/412. The coronavirus communication page may also be found by clicking on the 'Select A Site' option at the upper left of the site and choosing 'Coronavirus Communications'.

Please note that the last four questions on the FAQ are currently blank. The district is still working on responses to those questions; they are included to demonstrate that the issues are currently being reviewed.

Seniors and their families are encouraged to visit the FAQ for updated information on this important issue. Anyone wishing to ask a question regarding senior graduation may do so through their school, or by posting on the WCSD Facebook page on the topic at https://www.facebook.com/wcsdpa.

New Sites added for Free Breakfast and Lunch Program

New Site as of Friday, March 20th

Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Department

1 Center St., Bear Lake, PA 16420

Open from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM

*** All Food Sites have been extended through April 30, 2020 ***

Starting on March 18th, 2020, the Warren County School District added more sites where children 18 and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch grab and go bags.  These sites will operate Monday through Friday.

On the district homepage, choose select a site and choose Coronavirus Communications.

Highmark COVID-19

Highmark has provided the following website: https://www.highmarkbcbs.com/home/ as a dedicated resource in order to provide up to date information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Highmark has implemented a temporary COVID-19 Relief Program. Under the program, cost-sharing (i.e. copayments, deductibles, etc.) associated with physician-ordered diagnostic testing for novel coronavirus will be waived for all members. These tests are being treated as preventive, so they will not apply toward the deductible in a QHDHP or impact HSA eligibility. It is the testing (lab charge) that does not have cost-sharing, office visits would still be processed in accordance with your health plan benefits.

Please see the website link for further information, and answers to your COVID-19 questions and concerns.

Coronavirus Fact Sheets

Linked below are two fact sheets on the coronavirus situation that is currently in the news. The sheets, from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, provide a description of the virus and its symptoms, as well as suggestions on what to do if you feel ill. There are also some links to more resources should you like to learn more.

2020 K-12 Coronavirus Fact Sheet

2020 Coronavirus Fact Sheet

Statewide High School Graduation Requirements

Please click on the link below to download/view the Statewide High School Requirements Guidance Act 158 of 2018.

Statewide High School Graduation Requirements

Important Change in Definition of “Compulsory School Age” 

Effective in 2020-2021, all children from the age of six (6) through the age of eighteen (18) must comply with compulsory school attendance requirements. To meet these requirements, parents must ensure that their child between the ages of 6 and 18 is attending or participating in one of the following:

• a public elementary, middle, or high school;
• a public charter or cyber-charter school;
• a private licensed academic or private religious school;
• home tutoring by a certified teacher;
• or an approved program of homeschooling.

Children may be excused from compulsory attendance for documented medical or other compelling reasons as outlined in District attendance policy and procedures.