2020-2021 School Year
We look forward to welcoming you back for the 2020-21 school year. With safety, choice and the Benson Unified School District's Promise as our guiding principles, we are pleased to announce our initial school-reopening plan. Our initial plan includes two excellent learning possibilities for our students: in-person learning and remote learning. Enrollment information will be shared July 1.
Based on feedback from our stakeholder meetings, we will present a refined final plan July 14.
To learn more, select one of the buttons below, or scroll down the page for highlights of each option.
In-Person Learning
- PreK-12
- Five days a week
- Physical distancing expected
- Enhanced cleaning and safety protocols
- Face coverings may be required, per city and county mandates
- Elementary classrooms stay together at recess
- Materials will not be shared
- All students will have a district-provided laptop
- Students may choose to transition to modified in-person or remote learning periodically
- Electives/specials will observe physical distancing and safety protocols
- Modified breakfast and lunch
- May participate in extracurricular activities and high school athletics, following safety measures
- Social and emotional support to promote student, staff and family wellness
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Remote Learning
- PreK-12
- Five days a week
- All students will have a district-provided laptop
- All classes led by district teachers
- High-quality online learning curriculum through Mesa Distance Learning Program (K-12)
- Access to virtual "specials" throughout semester (K-6)
- Students may choose to transition to in-person or modified in-person learning at semester break
- May participate in extracurricular activities and high school athletics, following in-person guidelines and safety measures
- Special education team will work directly with families to schedule required in-person or telephonic therapies
- Social and emotional support to promote student and family well-being
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Additional safety measures
Hand hygiene
- Frequent hand washing will be encouraged at regular intervals throughout the day with both soap and water, and hand sanitizer
Face coverings
- The City of Benson and Cochise County have issued proclamations regarding face coverings. Benson School's plan will adhere to stated guidelines and modify as needed for specific student circumstances.
Visitors on campus
- No outside visitors or volunteers except for the safety and well-being of students
- Parents will report to the front office and not go beyond unless it is for the safety or well-being of their child
- Must follow all safety protocols
Training and signage
- Training will be provided for all employees, students and parents on the expected safety protocols
- Signage will be posted and visible throughout the campus
Learn more about BDLP
Benson Distance Learning Program has been Arizona's leader in online instruction for more than 20 years.
BDLP offers top-quality, interactive online semester courses taught by highly-qualified, certified teachers. It provides a multimedia-rich curriculum aligning to state and national standards as well as numerous online tools for both parents and students.
Benson Schools brings distance learning to a higher standard of education for students and families. A high school diploma may be earned upon successful completion of our program.
School districts throughout the state partner with BDLP to provide quality instruction to their students. Online courses are available for both in-state and out-of-state students. Learn more