Greetings Parents,
On Monday, August 10 the Board of Education approved a plan for all Dearborn Public
School students to return to school on-line. Students K-12 will take classes online
at least until October 1. At this time the board will reevaluate conditions to see if it is
possible for some or all students to begin returning to their classrooms perhaps in a
blended model of in-class and on-line learning.
The District understands there are parents who want their children in a 100% virtual
learning program no matter what phase the State is in or how other students in the
District are attending school. For the parents who want a 100% on-line option
for the entire school year, the school district has created the Dearborn Virtual
Learning Program for students K-12. Parents selecting this option are opting
their children into the program for a one-year commitment.
In order to meet staffing, transportation, and several other components of our new
school environment, it is vitally important to know how many students will join the
Virtual Program. Parents seeking more information and/or are interested in opting their
child/children in this program are highly encouraged to visit Snow Elementary School
on the Culver side on Friday, August 14 from 9am-2pm. School administration
and staff will be on hand for enrollment/questions. (This will take place
outside with social distancing and masks will be enforced). If you have children
at different grade levels and buildings, you do not need to attend meetings at multiple
schools. Opt-in forms will be available and parents can opt-in all their children at one
location.
If you are not comfortable meeting in a safe environment at the school or are unable to
attend on one of the scheduled days, please call or email the school so we may discuss
this option and begin the opt-in process for your children.
We understand there are many questions, concerns, and uncertainties as we approach
the start of the school year. Our Back to School Reopen Committee has spent many
hours considering all of the health, safety, logistical, and educational concerns before
making their recommendations. Our Board spent many hours reviewing those
recommendations including a six hour Study Session to hear from the various subcommittees and stakeholders. We are now ready to move forward, together, to ensure
what will be an interesting, but great, start to the 2020-21 school year.
Thank you.