The San Diego Unified School District announced Sunday that its schools will reopen April 12 with students in class four days a week for six hours at a time.
The new schedule continues to include some online learning in order to limit the number of students on campus to ensure social distancing.
Classrooms will be equipped with air filters and other safety equipment, and students and staff will be required to wear masks.
The agreement with teachers’ representatives allows students to return to campus while continuing to provide online instruction for families that do not feel safe.
The district said families will receive details from their schools on March 22, asking them to select a specific learning model when classrooms reopen.
“Every family will have the opportunity to choose either an in-person/online hybrid or an online-only model,” the district said in a statement.
“Those remaining online will continue to receive a robust online experience, while those choosing the hybrid model will see their live instruction time increase,” the district said.
The district said a combination of in-person and online learning will not be necessary in the fall, but special provisions would be made for families who still feel unsafe returning to school.
