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BELL Academy · A Renzulli Schoolwide Enrichment Model
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 18-25 212th Street, Bayside, NY 11360 | Phone: (718) 428-0587 | Fax: (718) 428-0237
School Hours 7:50 AM to 2:10 PM

2020-2021 School year FAQs & Town halls


When does in-person learning resume?
  • Thursday, February 25, 2021.
  • All students, no matter if following fully remote or in-person learning models, will begin their new programs on Thursday, February 25, 2021.  
  • Five-days a week in-person instruction begins Thursday, February 25, 2021, for all students who have opted into in-person instruction.
How do I choose blended learning/fully remote learning for my child?
  • You can choose to switch to full remote at any time by filling out the Learning Preferences survey on the NYCDOE website, accessible here: NYCDOE Learning Preference Survey
  • If/when a window opens for opting into in-person instruction, we will share with you immediately.
    • The window for opting back into in-person instruction is open from March 24, 2021 - April 7, 2021.  If you would like to opt your child into in-person instruction, please fill out the survey here: NYCDOE Learning Preference Survey
What safety procedures will be in place?
  • Prior to entering the building each day all staff, students, and visitors must complete and present the daily health screener: NYCDOE Health Screening
  • BELL Academy will be following all guidance set forth by the NYCDOE.  All information regarding safety procedures and protocols can be found here: NYCDOE Health and Safety Protocols
My child has an IEP - what services will be provided?
  • All mandated services will be provided, as per NYCDOE guidance, whether students are in the fully remote or blended learning setting.
My child is a Multilingual Learner - what services will be provided?​
  • All mandated services will be provided, as per NYCDOE guidance, whether students are in the fully remote or blended learning setting.
When will I find out my child's official class?
  • Updated official classes and student schedules have been emailed to students. All student schedules are available on the BELL website, as well.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Lori Belcastro.
What will schedules look like for fully remote/blended students?
  • Students will have full days of instruction, no matter which model they are part of.  
  • Fully remote students (Group D) will receive schedules indicating which online (synchronous) class they have at what times, following the BELL Academy bell schedule. 
Who will be teaching my child?
  • Currently, BELL Academy teachers will be teaching students in all formats, fully remote and in-person.
How do I request a device for my child?
  • To request a device, please contact Ms.Lori Belcastro
Where can I access past Town Hall meetings?
  • August 5, 2020 Presentation
  • August 24, 2020 Presentation
  • August 24, 2020 Recording
  • ​September 2, 2020 Presentation
  • September 2, 2020 Recording
  • September 24, 2020 Presentation
  • September 24, 2020 Recording
  • February 10, 2021 Presentation
  • February 10, 2021 Recording

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