San Francisco colleges set to reopen in-person beginning Monday

Schools in San Francisco will reopen in person starting Monday

Teachers at the John Muir Elementary School in San Francisco were busy on Friday preparing their classrooms for the school reopening on Monday. Every school in the district has been approved by the health department to reopen.

SAN FRANCISCO – Teachers at the John Muir Elementary School in San Francisco were busy on Friday preparing their classrooms for the school reopening on Monday.

“This is the day we dreamed of,” said Vince Matthews, superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District.

Matthews said the district has been working to develop plans to get students into class and keep the coronavirus out if possible.

“We are committed to implementing all public health standards and protocols. Each campus has been cleared to reopen by the SF Department of Public Health, ”he said.

This means that all windows can now be opened and closed and all schools have adequate ventilation.

San Francisco schools also follow California health guidelines by requiring that all teachers and staff be vaccinated.

Those who are not vaccinated will have to have a weekly COVID test starting September 7th.

The district is still collecting data on the vaccination rates of its employees. But first results showed a vaccination rate of 98%.

“We look forward to entering the new school year with your new protocols. We have updated them to create the safest conditions for students, families and all workers at school sites,” said Cassondra Curiel, director of the United Educators of San Francisco.

Students in San Francisco this year will learn that there is such a thing as free lunch.
The district checks every child in the district with a free meal, regardless of family income.

From Sunday, everyone 18 years of age and younger can drive Muni free of charge for the next 12 months. You have to wear masks.

The schools also pay special attention to the mental health of the students.

Around 700 students have opted for distance learning. That is less than 2% of the entire school district’s student body.