Dear Boston Families,

The usual “back-to-school” jitters that many of us — and our children have — take on far greater meaning in the age of coronavirus. During this time, SchoolFacts Boston will do its best to serve as a resource for you. The following is our latest reopening update:

BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS REOPENING

• The Boston Public Schools will start schools remotely on September 21.
• Hybrid instruction is slated to begin in a staggered manner in October and November.
• Individual schools will inform students of their group status. 
• Hybrid Learning start dates are as follows: 
  • Thursday, October 1: In-school learning for students with the highest needs
  • Thursday, October 15 (B) & Monday, October 19 (A): Grades K0, K1, K2 Thursday, October 22 (B) & Monday, October 26 (A): Grades 1 – 3 
  • Thursday, November 5 (B) & Monday, November 9 (A): Grades 4 – 8 
  • Monday, November 16 (A) & Thursday, November 19 (B): Grades 9 – 12 
• Families may opt to keep their students at home for remote learning at their discretion.

METCO & CHARTER SCHOOL REOPENING

• Reopening plans for your child’s charter school or METCO districts can be found here.

PRIVATE & PAROCHIAL REOPENING

• The Catholic schools run by the Archdiocese of Boston have listed their opening plans here.
• Your child’s school should communicate its plan to you; check their website or call them directly if you have not heard of their reopening plan.

STATE & CITY REOPENING INFORMATION

• State reopening guidelines for schools can be found here in several languages.
• Here is information on the percentages of districts starting remotely vs. in-person.
• New Requirement: The state now requires mandatory flu shots for ages 6 months or older  in childcare through college age.
• Gov. Baker announced mobile testing centers for schools that need it.
• Boston has taken additional measures of safety to protect students and staff.
• Check these links for regular updates from BPS and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• To view the state’s daily Covid-19 dashboard, click here.

Please let us know what additional information would be helpful by emailing us at info@schoolfactsboston.org. 

Stay well,

Frank Farrow
SchoolFacts Boston