Educational phases for 2020-21 school year
Poudre School District has a variety of educational phases to implement to best educate students while keeping safety as a top priority for students, staff and the community during the 2020-21 school year.
District and school leaders, following guidance and orders from Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Department of Education, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and other public health and government officials, have developed four educational phases that allow the district to continue educating students while also adapting to the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic. Student learning could be remote, remote with limited in-person interactions, a blend of in-person and remote learning, or fully in-person.
PSD is prepared to shift among phases throughout the year, as required or permitted by health officials and conditions.
PSD Virtual, a 100% online education option, will not shift among the district’s educational phases. PSD Virtual will continue to follow the district’s school transfer process. PSDV transfers are being accepted by grade level, depending on space availability. Access the School Transfer Request (also available in Spanish - School Transfer Request).
Feb. 25 update: All students in Phase 4 in-person learning beginning March 22
Beginning Monday, March 22, PSD middle and high school students will join grades PK-5 for Phase 4, full-time in-person learning. Read about the decision and see case comparisons in this Feb. 25 update.
Current Schedule
Poudre Global Academy, Centennial and Poudre Community Academy will communicate schedules to their families and students. |
Phases to implement, depending on conditions and as permitted or required by health officials
We acknowledge imperfections exist within each phase due to many factors outside of the district's control. We believe nothing compares to a student’s experience of learning in school with their teachers and peers. We are committed to maintaining PSD’s high standards in all phases of education.
Decisions to implement phases are made with guidance from public health officials.
Phase 1
Remote Learning at Home
Schools are closed.
Remote learning for all students.
Phase 2
Mostly Remote Learning with Limited In-Person Check-Ins
Schools partially open with enhanced social distancing. Group sizes are limited.
Learn more about Phase 2
Phase 3
Hybrid In-School/Remote Learning
Schools open with students attending school two days a week, remote learning three days a week.
Phase 4
Schools Open with Safety Protocols
Schools open for students with heightened safety awareness and protocols. Group sizes may be limited.