2-Hour Late Start days in the Somerville Public Schools
What can you expect on Late Start days in the Somerville Public Schools? See below for basic information about the Late Start Day process.
What time will school start on Late Start days? There will be a 2-hour delayed start from the normally scheduled start time at your school or for your program. School will end at the regularly scheduled time.
Will breakfast be served? If so, what time? A cold breakfast consisting of cold cereal, milk, and fruit will be made available at every school between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. for those students who are unable to enjoy a healthy breakfast at home prior to arriving at school. Please do not drop off or allow your students to walk to school prior to 9:30 as schools will not be open until then.
How will the bus schedule be impacted? The bus schedule will be adjusted by 2 hours. All pick-up and drop-off locations will remain the same.
Will lunch be served? If so, what time? Yes. Lunch will consist of pizza and sandwiches. Each school will have a modified schedule for Late Start days.
How will the academic schedule be impacted? Schools will have a Late Start Day schedule.
Will afterschool programming be offered as normal during Late Start days? Yes. Afterschool programs and activities will occur as scheduled, unless you are notified otherwise the day of. Off-site athletic or other program travel will depend upon the hosting site’s schedule that day.
Will we have to make up any time at the end of the school year because of the late start? No. A Late Start Day will count toward the required 180 days of instruction.