Schools across the country and state are also opening for full, in-person instruction in the Fall. The spring reopening has shown us that our high standards of health and safety practices slow and stop the spread of the virus in schools. While there is no substitute for in-person learning, we will have an online independent study option for those who need it.

For many students and families, a full day of in-person learning will be a big change from the last school year. We strongly encourage parents to take the following steps to get ready to come back to campus:

• Vaccinations for all eligible family members. Vaccinations have been proven safe and effective for anyone age 12 and older. Vaccines are an important part of protecting yourself and others. We hope eligible students and families can take advantage of our vaccination programs across LA Unified.
• During the weeks of August 2-14, students and staff must participate in a baseline COVID test. Your principal will let you know how to access a free testing site near you.
• Enroll in and update your contact information in the Parent Portal. This is a great tool for parents and guardians to get in touch with their principal, see their child’s grades, and access a number of other resources! You can reach out to your local school or Community of School Office for support on signing up.
• Practice new routines. Routines like getting up and getting dressed on time, wearing their mask for a prolonged period of time, eating on a regular schedule, and getting comfortable around other adults and children are all important parts of the transition back.

Students and parents/guardians may get their baseline and ongoing test with the mobile test units at the school site, at regional Los Angeles Unified testing sites, and/or with their provider of choice. Families may visit https://achieve.lausd.net/covidtestingappt to learn additional information.

When the new school year starts this August, all schools will offer full day in-person instruction to all students, 5 days a week -- while maintaining the highest standard of safety. Students will also be able to participate in learning and enrichment after school until 6:00 pm. Middle and high school students will be able to go to different classrooms. The majority of students and staff will be back on campuses.

From a health and safety perspective, schools will still have COVID-19 protocols in place. Students and staff will still participate in daily health checks when they arrive to school. Face masks will be required. The most up-to-date LA County guidance on social distancing will be followed, additional staff will clean and sanitize all rooms, the upgraded air filtration systems will still be cleaning the air, and testing and vaccines will be available and accessible.

From an academics and social-emotional perspective, Los Angeles Unified is hiring additional reading and math teachers, additional teachers in secondary schools will offer more individualized instruction, more mental health supports will be available, more direct services for students with learning differences, and updated technology are exciting parts of this new school year!

We request that parents who want to keep their children home and participate in our online independent study program submit their interest in the Parent Portal, fliling out the contact form at City of Angels, or call the Los Angeles Unified Families Hotline at (213) 443-1300 by August 6.

Children and adults may feel scared, confused or anxious because of the impact of the pandemic. Some may react right away, while others may show signs that they are having a difficult time later. Every person can support wellness and healing by providing, teaching and implementing these resilience strategies: Sense of safety, ability to calm, self- and community efficacy, connectedness and hope.

Practicing routines early and often are very important. If a child is experiencing other mental health challenges, families may contact their local principal or school site administrator to request services from school site providers and local community agencies. Also, families can call the Los Angeles Unified Student & Family Wellness Hotline at 213-241-3840 for mental health, physical health, and other basic need supports. A Roadmap for Social-Emotional Well-being and Academic Success, rich with resources and tips for Caregivers and Parents, is available by visiting: https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/17558#spn-content

School Sites and Community of Schools will have trained Student Health and Human Services personnel available to support students during the beginning of the school year. Parents and Caregivers can access services at school sites, by calling the Student & Family Wellness Hotline 213-241-3840, or completing this online referral for an array of services: askshhs.lausd.net

To connect with your child's school find contact information for the campus at the Los Angeles Unified School Directory avaialble at schooldirectory.lausd.net/schooldirectory. Type the name of the school and proceed to click on the name of the campus that is hyperlinked on the lower portion of the web page. The link will direct you to the school site page where you will see school contact information and a hyperlink for the Community of Schools that directly supports your school site. Each Community of Schools supports a Welcome Center that is able to offer direct assitance.

The Parent Portal is a website where families may access their child's information and also access resources. The site includes direct link to Schoology (your child's virtual classroom) and the Daily Pass. Also included in the site is your child's attendance, access to grades and assignments, and access to update emergecy contact information to name a few. To open an account visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/10470. The webpage includes information about the Parent Portal and resources to help you practice its use. Make sure to click on the "Log In/Register" button which will take you to the official log in page. If you do not have an account click on "Register for an account." The page will ask for your name and email. Once you register an email will be sent to you where you will be asked to establish a password. This account is solely for your use. Your spouse/partner must open their own account to access student information.

Families may access their Parent Portal PIN by contacting their school site directly, by phone or in person, and through their child’s School Report Card. If the parent is unable to access the PIN they may also contact the Los Angeles Unified Family Hotline at 213-443-1300.

At this time, staggered start and end times are not required. Each school will send families the bell schedule for the year. Parents should adhere to the times provided by the school.

Yes. Income eligibility forms will be collected at school sites during the fall because they help Los Angeles Unified general funding from the State of California. Families may populate a paper form or complete the online form available at https://hif.lausd.net

Parents are not permitted to walk their children to their classrooms but are encouraged to say goodbye at the gate. Please note all the safety procedures and social-emotional supports that will be in place. https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/17558#spn-content

On Day 1, students will receive a breakfast and lunch on campus as well as a grab and go at the end of the day with supper and breakfast for the following day. After day 1, snacks are available in the morning, lunch is available on campus, and a grab and go with supper and breakfast can be taken home.

We are implementing different layers of safety including, but not limited to, requiring periodic testing for all students and staff, daily health screening, upgraded air filtration systems, requiring the use of face masks, and additional staff to clean and sanitize the classrooms.

You will be notified by your school principal if your child has to quarantine. Each quarantine situation is unique. While your child is at home, they will continue their learning with the curriculum currently used by the class or teacher. Every effort will be made to ensure continuity of learning. Your child will stay in their home school and will not be placed into the City of Angels online program. You can read more about COVID protocols here: https://achieve.lausd.net/covidfaq

Under current law, the student would be marked absent, excused. Videoconferencing for Continuity of Learning can happen while students have an excused absence. This will assist students in making up assignments for full credit and is an option for students in this situation.

No, but it is encouraged. Your child has the option of participating online while under quarantine orders. Participating can help students keep up with their schoolwork. 

Students who are in quarantine can complete their make-up work for full credit upon return to school. 

While physical distancing is not required per County Department of Public Health, maximizing physical distancing whenever possible will be encouraged. Additionally, other prevention measures such as masks and air filtration will be in place.

Cohorts are no longer mandatory so students will be allowed to safely play with other students during recess and lunch.

In accordance with County guidance, the District is making decisions in the best interest of students. The County has not expressed concern with using water fountains. The District is working to bring students back to school with a sense of normalcy while also ensuring their safety. Schools will also continue to provide water bottles to students. Students may also bring their own water bottles.

Families will receive an email when their child’s enrollment has been processed. Due to the increased requests for the online independent study program, the current processing time for new enrollments is about a week.

Families can then check their child’s Schoology account to find out the class information. To login Schoology, visit http://lms.lausd.net

If a student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the student needs to contact their child’s school to schedule an IEP team meeting.

More information on how to login to Schoology is available here.

The Online Program is available for TK- Grade 12 students with medical, social-emotional, or other concerns. 

The Online Independent Study Program at City of Angels uses the same standards and instructional content as traditional in-person schools. However, the structure for learning in the Online Program at City of Angels is independent study which is different from the distance learning that students participated in during the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. Independent study focuses on each student’s individual strengths, using those strengths to help them learn and complete grade level material and work.

Families can choose the Online Program for their student by going to the Parent Portal, going to the “My Students” section, and clicking on the “Online Program” link. Families can also sign up by contacting their current school to let the school know to update the child's record to “Virtual.”  

Families with students who are brand new to LA Unified or are returning after being away for over a year will first enroll at their school of residence or Unified Enrollment placement via enroll.lausd.net or completion of paper enrollment, and informing the school that they want their student(s) to attend the Online Independent Study Program.  

About one week after selecting the Online Independent Study Program, each student will be assigned a teacher who will meet with the family, answer questions about the program and review the master agreement with the family. 

No. When the student chooses to learn in the online program, they will be enrolled in the City of Angels school and they will not participate in student programs in their current school of attendance.*

However, students will retain their spot in magnet or dual language programs for their eventual return to in-person learning.

*The exception is that students may be able to participate in student athletics at their current school if CIF rules allow for it; parents should contact their school to discuss eligibility.

No. Students will maintain their current standing in magnet or specialized programs fof their eventual return to in-person learning.

Students may switch between the online City of Angels school and in-person learning at any time. This should be done selectively as it will require switching teachers and schools. To return to in-person learning, the family can notify their City of Angels teacher and the student's in-person school. The school will re-enroll the student.

Students may switch between the online City of Angels school and in-person learning at any time. This should be done selectively as it will require switching teachers and schools. City of Angels and the home school will work together to make sure that the student is appropriately scheduled in classes. 

Students with an IEP will complete an IEP meeting at their current school of attendance before enrolling in the Online Independent Study Program to review each child’s unique needs. Students who are new to Los Angeles Unified must first enroll at their school of residence and complete an IEP meeting to determine whether the Online Independent Study Program is an appropriate placement based on the child’s needs.

Yes, students enrolled in the Online Program will be able to pick up meals at multiple sites and other schools. A week's supply of meals will be distributed every Thursday from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Parents will receive a survey to confirm their intent to pick-up meals and to select the location. Each week, parents will need to submit the survey by Tuesday of that week. 

Students who have a device from their current school will be able to keep using that one. Students who do not yet have a device may go to their home school or nearest LA Unified middle or high school. Parents should complete the Parent Acknowledgement and Device/Connectivity Request Form at https://device.lausd.net before visiting the school site and be prepared to present confirmation email to school staff. If a parent is having trouble completing the form, the school can assist upon the parent’s arrival.

Dual language programs are not available in the Online Program at City of Angels. Students will keep their spot in their dual language program for their eventual return to in-person learning.

High school seniors participating in the City of Angels Online Program can participate in the graduation ceremonies at their current school with that principal's approval. City of Angels holds its own graduation as well.

The parent can reach out to the City of Angels assistant principal assigned to their child. The contact information for the assistant principal will be provided to the family during enrollment.

At any time after the family enrolls the student in the Online Independent Study Program, the family can switch back to in-person by letting the City of Angels teacher know and letting the in-person school know.

Families can also switch from in-person to the Online Independent Study Program at any time during the school year if the need arises.

City of Angels and the home school will work together to make sure that the student is appropriately scheduled in classes. 

Families can find out more information about this program by visiting the City of Angels website at https://www.cityofangelsschool.org or viewing the video.

The School Volunteer Program in place prior to the start of the pandemic for on-campus offerings will resume in the new school year and will follow the District's COVID-19 safety protocols. A volunteer guide and one-pager will be available before the first day of school at https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/10443.

All visitors must check in and complete an individual sign-in form which includes name, phone number, email address and name(s) of any individual who may have accompanied him/her at the school's check -in area. Any visitor coming on campus must review the Daily Health Check screening questions.

Vaccination requirements may change depending on local, state, and federal guidance and District policy. When applying, all candidates will be asked to accept a liability waiver in the event they contract COVID-19. To find a vaccination site at a Los Angeles Unified site, visit https://achieve.lausd.net/covidvaccineappt.

Students, parents/guardians, and school volunteers may get their baseline and ongoing test with the mobile test units at the school site, at regional Los Angeles Unified testing sites, and/or with their provider of choice. Families may visit https://achieve.lausd.net/covidtestingappt to learn additional information.

Yes, PTOs, PTAs, and booster clubs will be allowed to have in-person events on campus. Hosting of outdoor events is preferred. Third parties using District facilities are required to comply with the Health Officer Order, public health protocols that apply to their use, and Los Angeles Unified’s COVID-19 Containment, Control and Response Plan. The following district policies provide additional assistance with procedures: Special Events Bulletin, Civic Center Permits Bulletin, School Volunteer Program Bulletin, and/or the COVID Guidance for Partners. Information about fundraising is available at https://achieve.lausd.net/domain/849. Information about the leasing of school facilities is available at https://www.laschools.org/new-site/facility-use/civic-center-permit

Students with disabilities will continue to participate in the Least Restrictive Environment as per their IEP, and in accordance with LACDPH guidelines.