March 28, 2024

Dighton-Rehoboth Reopening Plans

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The 2020-2021 school year will begin on September 18 with remote learning. The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District plans to transition to hybrid learning and ultimately in-person instruction depending on the rate of Covid-19 infections in Massachusetts.

Teachers will return on September 2 for 10 days of professional development in accordance with the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary (DESE) guidance.

Superintendent Anthony Azar sent parents and families a full summary of the district’s return to school plans last Friday.

The document reads, in part:

In addition to classroom time where both teachers and students are present, structured learning time may include directed study, independent study, technology-assisted learning, presentations by persons other than teachers, school-to-work programs, and statewide student performance assessments.

Direct instruction will happen daily, but without time minimum or maximums. DRRSD recommends 15 minute mini lessons with the opportunity for additional discussion using Google Meet as a platform.

Hybrid learning will be a combination of in person learning and remote learning as defined in this document. In a hybrid model, grades 1-12 students will report to school 2 days per week and will work remotely from home 3 days per week. Staff will report 5 days per week. Staff will work a half day on Wednesdays to give custodians an opportunity to clean the building.

All students are required to wear a mask/face covering that covers their nose and mouth.

Face shields may be an option for those students with medical, behavioral, or other challenges who are unable to wear masks/face coverings.

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