Birdville ISD NEWS for 09/12/2020

Important Dates for Parents to Notify Campus of Change in Preferred Instructional Option

Sep 11, 2020 03:50 pm

A parent/guardian requesting to change from face-to-face to online learning or from online learning to face-to-face learning may do so no later than the Friday of the fifth week of each six weeks grading period. This will give campuses five school days plus four weekend days to change formats and make scheduling changes if needed. Call your student’s campus no later than the date listed below for each six weeks period. Campuses need to be notified only if parents/guardians want to change instructional methods.   

Deadlines for submitting change requests: 

• Monday, Sept. 14 to Friday, Sept. 18 for the second six weeks (Classes begin Sept. 28) 
• Monday, Oct. 26 to Friday, Oct. 30 for the third six weeks (Classes begin Nov. 9) 
• Monday, Dec. 7 to Friday, Dec. 11 for the fourth six weeks (Classes begin Jan. 5) 
• Monday, Feb. 1 to Friday, Feb. 5 for the fifth six weeks (Classes begin Feb. 16) 
• Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26 for the sixth six weeks (Classes begin April 5) 

2020-21 Bus Riders: Health and Safety Update

Sep 11, 2020 01:45 pm

With the start of face-to-face instruction in BISD on Sept. 8, parents are encouraged to take and pick up their child(ren) at school each day. If parents are unable to transport their child(ren) to school, and they qualify for bus transportation, the District does provide bus transportation. However, BISD wants parents to understand that social distancing may NOT always be possible for those riding the bus. On routes where social distancing is not possible, there will be two students per seat in order to be able to run the bus routes.  

Since social distancing will not always be possible, BISD will require ALL riders to wear a cloth or paper mask while on the bus; when possible, load the bus from back to front and unload the bus from front to back; and leave numerous windows open to help circulate clean air throughout the bus. These safety measures will be followed every day, along with regular cleaning of the bus, to help keep students and staff safe. 

If you have questions, please contact the Transportation Department at 817-547-5830. 

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