2020-21 Start-of-School Checklist
We know things are different this year, but many of our start-of-school steps remain the same. Below is our standard checklist featuring items families should complete before school starts, no matter the learning environment. Please also watch for information from your specific school about steps to complete before the first day.
School Starts the Week of August 24
Important Dates
Aug. 24: All students begin remote learning
Aug. 31 - Sept. 4: Continued remote learning and student orientations
Sept. 8: PreK - 5 begins in-person learning; 6 - 12 begins hybrid learning (both with remote-only option)
Family Checklist
Complete Registration - Update and Verify Jeffco Connect
Open August 1
- ALL parents/guardians must complete this step to be considered registered.
- Review all info, make updates, then save.
- Stay in Jeffco Connect for next steps - there are links in Jeffco Connect to the fee payment and the meal account system, SchoolCafe.
Pay Fees - Link in Jeffco Connect
Open August 1
*Middle/High School fee posting may be delayed due to continued planning.
While logged in to
Jeffco Connect, click on "Jeffco Student Fee Payment" in the bottom of the "User Information" section.
Set Up/Add Funds to Meal Account OR Apply for Free & Reduced Meals
Open Now
Families with students who intend to purchase meals need to set up an account in
SchoolCafe, if not already done. Funds left in last year’s account will automatically roll over.
Apply for the Free & Reduced Meals program in
SchoolCafe. Families must reapply for this program every school year.
Familiarize Yourself with School Info
Before School Starts
Check
your school's website for important start-of-school info, like:
- Supply lists and forms due
- Learning environment expectations
- Attendance policies
- Days off - holidays, development
- Emergency and security procedures
- School Student/Parent Handbook
- Links to the school's social media accounts
- Teacher/classroom webpages
Immunization Records Update and Student Medications
By Start of School
- Provide immunization updates to the school health aide (info here).
- Provide medication forms and medications to the school's health aide on the first day of in-person school (for in-person learners.)
Get Informed
By Start of School and Throughout Year
ALSO...
- Bookmark the District and School Websites
- Follow the District and Your School on Social Media