ROWLETT, Texas — With school districts across Texas progressing through phases, some students are now opting for in-person classes, while others will wait and see how big of an impact COVID-19 has on those returning. On Tuesday, some large school districts, such as Austin ISD and Garland ISD, will be welcoming students back to school. 

Braylon Murray is a senior at Rowlett High School and has decided to stay at home for virtual learning. He says learning at home can be a challenge, but he's getting more and more used to it every day. 

"Virtually learning, you can see like everybody's room, so you see their rooms and stuff like that," said Murray. "Everybody's faces is just like right here, so it's kind of weird but you get used to it."

Since March, Murray and others have been spending the majority of their time learning online rather than in person. Starting September 8, Murray and his friends will have the option to begin taking in-person classes.

"If the cases are still getting higher, I don't think we should go back," said Murray. "I just wanted to be safe. I have my grandmother - everybody comes - I just didn't want to give it to any of them."

Senior Tyler Williams says he's ready for in-person learning and sports again.

"I already stay pretty far away from people as it is already," said Williams. "You just wear your masks, social distance, and you'll be able to compete like everybody else."

Williams says although virtual learning had its benefits, such as encouraging time management, he wasn't able to focus as easily as he does in a classroom. 

"I mean, I really just wanted to come back to get that in-person learning so I could ask more questions," said Williams. "It feels the same, like almost coming back from summer break right now."