Reopening Blueprint

Summary

The Public Schools of Brookline will begin the 2020-21 school year under the RemotePlus Model. Under this model, the majority of our students will begin the year remotely and gradually phase into in-person learning throughout the year:

First Day of School: Wednesday, September 16

School Hours: Full day, similar to the 2019-20 school year

Students beginning the year In-Person

• Brookline Early Education Program (BEEP)

• Kindergarten

• Selected students determined by PSB as “most vulnerable”

Students beginning the year Remote

• All other students in grades 1-12

• PSB will bring students in grades 1-12 back to in-person learning as health and safety metrics are met. The youngest grade levels will be prioritized first.

• Students in grades K-12 who do not intend to return to any in-person learning for health and safety reasons will be given the opportunity to enroll in the PSB Remote Learning Academy.

• PSB School Leaders will work with staff to design predictable outdoor in-person meetups at school buildings to facilitate community, relationship building, and social-emotional wellness for all grade levels.

• Teacher/cohort assignments and class schedules will be finalized by September 1.