Greenville County Schools to hold eLearning day for students on day of solar eclipse.

Greenville County Schools (GCS) will have an eLearning day on Monday, April 8 due to the solar eclipse.

Extended-day programs and after-school club meetings will not be in session. Athletic practices and outdoor activities may not begin until 4 p.m.

"After careful consideration and consultation with science experts, our principals and district leadership, it was determined that the time of the eclipse presents a potential danger to students, as school and transportation personnel cannot ensure students avoid damage to their vision during these transitions while riding the bus, moving to and from vehicles, or while walking home from their bus stops," Whitney Hanna with GCS stated in a press release.

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The solar eclipse will be visible across much of North America on April 8. The eclipse will occur in Greenville from approximately 1:51 p.m. until 4:24 p.m. and will peak at 3:09 p.m. when the sun will be 82% covered. The maximum eclipse window, the time with the greatest potential for students to damage their vision, coincides with elementary and middle school dismissal times.

Numerous options such as early dismissal, late dismissal and eLearning were considered to come to this decision. The district concluded that eLearning was the best option for students, which prioritizes safety and allows parents to supervise children during the eclipse. Schools will educate students leading up to April 8 about the eclipse and will provide safety tips for students and parents about how to protect their vision while viewing it.

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