In Uttar Pradesh, all preparations have been put in place for reopening of schools for students from class 9 to 12, after COVID lockdown, from tomorrow. The guidelines for Standard Operation Procedure -SOP in this regard have already been issued by the State government and the school authorities have been asked for strict compliance of the COVID protocols.<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports, after more than seven months of closure for Corona, the classes in schools will commence in two shifts. Only 50 per cent of the total class strength will be allowed in a day on roster basis to maintain social distancing. <br />''<br />''As per the guidelines, classes 9th and 10th will be held in the first shift while the 11th and 12th standard students will attend classes in the second shift. The written permission by the parents or guardian will be compulsory for students to attend the schools. No student will be forced to attend school. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The schools will have to follow COVID guidelines strictly with social distancing and compulsory face masks along with the use of hand sanitisers and thermal scanning of the students and teachers. After every shift and before the start of the classes, the rooms would be sanitised. All the students will sit at least 6 feet apart during the classes and if they come to school by school buses or other vehicles, it should be also sanitized properly. </span><br />