NYC Public Schools Will Reopen this Fall for 2020-2021 School Year

NYC Public Schools Will Reopen for Fall in 2020-2021 School Year

Mayor De Blasio announced Wednesday that NYC public schools reopen in September. Many parents have been, perhaps not so patiently, waiting to hear what the verdict for the 2020-2010 school year will look like, and now we have the answer.

According to Mayor De Blasio, 400,000 parents filled out the Return to School survey, and 75 percent want kids back in school.

The Mayor stated that this school year, we “move forward according to the data, the science.”

Looking for the 2020-2021 School Calendar? Check out NYC DOE Public School Calendar 2020-2021

Here Are a Few Key Things to Know for the Fall School Year NYC 2020-2021:

2020 Return to School Website is now live
Throughout the summer, the DOE will host a series of information sessions for students and answer any questions or concerns, the first session is July 16th
Principals will hold parent meetings in July to discuss students individual schedules and needs
Students will be in a minimal student classroom — 2 to 3 days a week. The remaining of the days, students will learn remotely
Parents can choose for their children to learn remotely, five days a week
In-person support for students with IEP who opt to receive them will be offered to the greatest extent possible
July 15th: the Parent Portal opens for families to sign up for full remote instruction
July 16th: Virtual Family Information Center will launch
August 7th: Deadline for families to choose full remote instruction (families will be allowed to transition back to in-person learning quarterly)

For Student, Teacher, Staff Safety:

Face coverings required
Nightly deep cleaning, cleaning throughout the day
Staff training

Social Distancing:

Fewer students in classrooms
Use of large spaces in the school for classes

Chancellor Richard A. Carranza stated that this is our new normal “we have to be ready for anything and that means the guidance could change from the state, from health experts and we need to adapt, our commitment to you is we will keep you informed every step of the way.” The Chancellor also assured parents, “The 2020 school year will be like no other that we’ve experienced, but I know that together we will make it work for the 1.1 million students that are counting on us”.

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.

BAMkids

BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3&mdash;11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world. BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the programs on their website to learn more about their opportunities for creative online engagement!

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;