All PUSD students will begin the new school year in a remote distance learning environment on August 17, 2020.  See the 2020-2021 School Opening Guide

We will closely monitor health conditions and will abide by county and state public health requirements for school reopening. Although things continue to change rapidly, we are tentatively anticipating that the earliest we can transition to a hybrid model is at the start of the second quarter, which begins October 19. However, we should be prepared to stay in distance learning through the end of the fall semester unless conditions change.

The chart below shows the alignment between State and Local Public Conditions and PUSD’s Phases. PUSD has established protocols for moving between these phases at the District and/or specific school site levels in accordance with the City of Pasadena Health Office Order for the Control of COVID-19 issued on July 14, 2020, and the California Department of Public Health COVID-19 and the Reopening In-Person Learning Framework for K-12 Schools in California, 2020-2021 School Year issued on July 17, 2020, guidelines from the Pasadena Public Health Department, and changing orders from the State of California and Los Angeles County.

PUSD’s plan is designed to allow for a smooth transition from one instructional model to another.   A waiver application process is being designed by the Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to allow schools to transition from remote learning to in-person learning models.  If health and safety conditions change during in-person learning, a cohort, classroom, school, or District may have to return to remote learning.  Movement between PUSD Instructional Models is determined through consultation with PPHD and subject to agreements with our labor partners. 

Although information continues to change rapidly, please see  PPHD COVID-19 Health Orders as well as Appendix B for links to resources and guidance from LA County, CDPH, the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC), and others.

Yes. PUSD teachers, administrators, and central office staff are working remotely to continue serving students and families. Only the most essential employees, as determined by the District, are physically on campus during designated times.

All PUSD students will begin the new school year in a single distance learning environment on August 17, 2020 in a single distance learning model for all students.

Features of PUSD’s distance learning model that begins August 17 include:

• Structure through daily schedules for students and teachers, with increased live interaction that meet AB 77 & SB 98 universal requirements for California school districts
• Standards-based curriculum that is UC a-g & NCAA approved
• Combines PUSD core curriculum adoptions with a pre-built online resource, along with and model units developed by specialists and PUSD teachers.
• Content developed and designed in alignment with best practices for online instruction
• Canvas, a new unified learning management system with parent account tools. This replaces Powerschool Learning, which was used last spring. 
• WebEx, a new and video conferencing tool with more robust video conferencing tools for a live classroom environment that includes smaller breakout group learning. This replaces Google Meets. 

Yes! 

During Remote Distance Learning starting August 17, Grab & Go breakfast and lunch will be distributed curbside Monday-Friday between  9:00 a.m. - Noon at:

• All PUSD school sites. See locations at www.pusd.us/schools 
• The following sites will be combined into one distribution line:
• Blair Middle and High School at Blair High School 1201 S. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106
• McKinley School and Rose City High School at the McKinley School campus 325. S. Oak Knoll, Pasadena 91101
• Washington Elementary and Washington Middle at Washington Elementary School at 1520 N Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA 91103
• Willard Elementary meal distribution is at the Wilson Middle School campus, 300 S Madre St Pasadena, CA 91107 

In the beginning of September, we will plan to survey parents to determine if they would like us to add supper service from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Muir High School and Pasadena High School.

Community Eligibility Program (CEP) 

All PUSD schools have been approved for the 2020-2021 Community Eligibility Program (CEP), a universal meal service option included in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.  All PUSD schools will participate in the CEP program and will be offering meals each day at no charge for all students enrolled during the 2020-2021 School Year. 

All families are asked to complete the LCFF Funding Data Collection Form that is part of the Parent Portal. The form is here in English, and, aquí en Español. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Food Services at 626-396-5852

On-Campus Meals (when deemed safe to return to in-person learning) 

To the extent possible, meals will be eaten without any mingling of elementary school students from different classrooms. 

If students line up to pick up food, tape or other markings will be used to assure a 6-foot distance between any two students. If meals take place in a cafeteria, meal times are staggered to the extent feasible to reduce the number of students in the cafeteria at one time and space between tables/chairs has been increased to support 6 feet of physical distancing.

Food preparation and service operations have been redesigned, where possible, to achieve physical distancing between employees. For example, kitchen and other back of house floors are marked to reinforce physical distancing requirements.

No.

All PUSD schools have been approved for the 2020-2021 Community Eligibility Program (CEP), a universal meal service option included in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. 

All PUSD schools will participate in the CEP program and will be offering meals each day at no charge for all students enrolled during the 2020-2021 School Year. 

All families are asked to complete the LCFF Funding Data Collection Form that is part of the Parent Portal. The form is here in English, and, aquí en Español. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Food Services at 626-396-5852

Community-based organizations are providing a limited number of deliveries to qualified students and their families who cannot walk or drive to the Grab & Go Centers.  To request service, contact the PUSD Family Hotline at 626.396.3680.

PUSD provides tech support for PUSD students for lost or stolen devices, issues with Powerschool Learning, and other issues needs. See more more information on the Tech Support for Students page Students can submit a support ticket at gopusd.com/helpdesk or call the PUSD HelpDesk at 626-396-3699 Creating a Ticket (Spanish Instructions)

If your family is in need of internet access in order to engage in remote learning, please submit a request from our Helpdesk http://gopusd.com/helpdesk

Here’s how to print from a Chromebook 

Here’s how to log in to Chrome Browser from a personal device

Children and teens react to anxiety and stress differently than adults. Some may react right away; others may show signs that they are having a difficult time much later. For more information, visit Supporting Students & Families

PUSD partners with mental health agencies  who can provide support. If a PUSD student is interested in receiving mental health services at this time, please use this directory to find the agency that serves your school. Or call the PUSD Family Hotline at 626.396.3680

PUSD’s plan is designed to allow for a smooth transition from one instructional model to another.   A waiver application process is being designed by the Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to allow schools to transition from distance learning to in-person learning models.  If health and safety conditions change during in-person learning, a cohort, classroom, school, or District may have to return to distance learning.  Movement between PUSD Instructional Models is determined through consultation with PPHD and subject to agreements with our labor partners. 

Although things continue to change rapidly, we are tentatively anticipating that the earliest we can open in a hybrid model is at the start of the first quarter, which begins October 19. However, we should be prepared to stay in distance learning through the end of the first semester unless conditions change.

Check pusd.us/covid19 for the latest information about the Pasadena Unified School District 
U.S. Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
L.A. County Public Health www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus
Pasadena Public Health Department www.cityofpasadena.net/public-health