Phased reopening means that we will break the reopening of our schools into distinct phases. Importantly, instead of all grades starting school in September on a hybrid schedule, some grades will begin the school year remotely and transition later into hybrid learning. We believe taking a slow and steady approach to reopening will best protect the health and safety of students and employees. Beginning the year in a (mostly) remote structure is allowing our leaders, faculty and staff to develop and practice the protocols and processes necessary for a safe and effective return to in-person school. At the same time, this structure gives us the flexibility to continue monitoring NYC infection rates and adapt our operations to meet potential risks observed as many fellow New Yorkers return to school and work.

This means that students will receive a mix of in-person and remote learning. Remote learning will consist of both remote live classrooms (synchronous) and pre-recorded classes and work assignments (asynchronous) instruction.

Health and safety is our top priority as we plan for reopening. We believe that opening our schools in phases will keep our students, employees and families as safe as possible, while addressing what is developmentally appropriate and feasible for our students. We also want to honor the feedback we’ve received from many members of our community concerned about returning to school.

You can expect that your child will go to school at least two days per week in-person and participate in remote instruction at home at least two days per week.

Each school will operate slightly differently based on the capacity of the building, grade level, school size, and the varying needs of students depending on their age. Please contact your Principal or school office for more details.

Yes, families can opt-in to all remote learning. Please indicate your preference for this option in the next school survey you receive from your Principal, if you have not already done so.

For parents with children at more than one school, we understand the challenges that scheduling may present for your family. We will do our best to minimize that complexity.

To best support the health and safety of our community, Brooklyn Prospect will not offer student busing through the NYCDOE Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) this school year, except for students requiring accommodations in their individualized education plans (IEPs) or with other such required accommodations. Students who meet OPT requirements will be eligible to receive MetroCards in lieu of student busing. Distribution of MetroCards will occur at each school. Families with questions should contact their school's program office. Transportation and MetroCards are provided by the NYC Department of Education’s Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT). Eligibility Guidelines are set by OPT and are not determined by Brooklyn Prospect. Brooklyn Prospect will make necessary adjustments to services provided by the NYCDOE to ensure the health and safety of the full Prospect Schools community.

Please see the guidance below regarding school food. Additional food services being provided by the City can be found here

Please see the guidance below regarding device pick-up and continuing support.

Please contact your child's principal, advisor, or lead teacher if you have questions, or click through to your school's remote learning page via the links below. You can also watch the recorded webinar below for more information on remote learning.