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Faced with resistance from parents, schools offer online exams The state govt has allowed schools to reopen for in-person instruction for students of Classes IX to XII from February 12
The parents of many students of Classes IX and XI at Delhi Public School Ruby Park have objected to the authorities’ decision that the children would write their exams on the campus.
About 600 parents have handed over a petition to the school authorities pleading that the option of online exams be kept open.
Faced with resistance from parents, some schools have called off the decision to conduct on-campus exams and some are offering students the option of writing the test online.
St James’ School wrote to parents of Class X and XII students on Wednesday seeking their consent for their children’s return to the campus.
Several other schools said they would seek consent after preparing a detailed note on the steps taken to ensure a safe environment on their campuses. Besides these measures, the schools will also have to adhere to government guidelines.
Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee had on Tuesday said schools would reopen for in-person classes from February 12 for students of Classes IX to XII.
A number of schools are awaiting the government notification before announcing their preparedness to parents.