- Students from kindergarten through tenth grade will learn under a hybrid model where they are in classrooms a couple of days and remote learning other days
- High school juniors and seniors will solely use remote learning, which helps free up space in the schools
- Preschoolers and those with special needs will be in class full-time
- Students will be put in groups of 15, stay in same classroom all day with desks six feet away
- Each “pod” will have designated bathrooms and designated bathroom times to wash hands
- Entry into school and leaving school will be staggered
- There will be daily temperature checks, universal masking, and routine cleaning with the help of 400 new janitors
- Families with students of all ages will be allowed to opt out of in-person schooling for any reason
- City officials are asking parents to set the example for returning to school such as emphasizing the importance of social distancing, masks, and hand washing at home
Survey: Families, students and staff should submit feedback by July 31, 2020. A link to the survey can be found here: cps.edu/reopening2020survey
Virtual Feedback Meetings: The district will hold five meetings (three in English, two in Spanish) on the following dates. Participants must register in advance to participate.
Date: Monday, July 27, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Language: English
Registration Link: https://cpsreopeningconversation1.eventbrite.com
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Registration Link: https://cpsreopeningconversation2.eventbrite.com
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Language: Spanish
Registration Link: https://cpsreopeningconversation3.eventbrite.com
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2020,
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Language: English
Registration Link: https://cpsreopeningconversation4.eventbrite.com
Date: Friday, July 31, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Language: English
Registration Link: https://cpsreopeningconversation5.eventbrite.com