BISD understands parent concerns for students in grades PK-6 who are not yet eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. We believe the best learning takes place in the classroom, and in-person. BISD will provide an alternative learning option implementing health and safety protocols similar to last year (social distancing and facial coverings).
Located at 517 SW Johnson (formerly Burleson Collegiate High School), parents who select this option for their students will need to provide transportation to and from school. We ask interested parents to review the information below. In order to provide appropriate staffing, we must have all completed commitment forms submitted by FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 at 8:00 a.m. (Please complete one form per student who qualifies.)
Parents who choose this learning option understand:
* This option will be available starting the first day of school, Wednesday, August 18, and continue through at least October 29. BISD will re-evaluate and extend this option as necessary until a vaccine is authorized and available for students in these grade levels.
* Students will be instructed by certified teachers following the BISD curriculum in a self-contained classroom (one teacher for all subjects), configured with appropriate spacing and facial coverings according to CDC guidelines.
* Parents who choose this learning option must commit to remain in this learning option until October 29. The opt-in window closes on Friday, August 13 at 8:00 a.m.
In order to provide a sixth grade option, students who choose this learning option understand:
* Band, choir, and theatre will not be available. Students will take art as their elective, and may request to enroll in their desired elective once they return to their home campus.
* Honors courses will not be available. Students may request to enroll in these courses once they return to their home campus.
As BISD assessed the few remaining options available, we considered virtual instruction. TEA recently released its rules for “remote instruction” and requirements during the school day for students made this option difficult to impose on parents. Additionally, state data indicates a significant decline in the performance of students who participated in virtual learning last year. Offering virtual learning was not our best option when we have an in-person option available. Optimal learning takes place in the classroom.