COVID-19 Updates
Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is considered a close contact?
Anyone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for longer than 15 minutes in a 24 hour period with or without a mask.
Will masks/facial coverings be required at school?
At this time masks are optional but not required.
Does the school have a plan for virtual learning should the school have to close?
Yes, should there be a need to pivot to virtual learning there is a plan in place for each grade level. Each plan is structured with the grade level in mind. Some levels will Zoom with the teacher, some will have hands on work prepared ahead of time, and some will do both.
What about ventilation?
Our three outdoor classrooms will provide teachers and students the opportunity for fresh air during the day. Extra recesses will be scheduled, and PE classes will be outside when possible. Teachers can open windows when weather allows. Air purifiers have been added to all classrooms to increase ventilation and improve air quality.
If a student becomes symptomatic and is sent home should the entire class go home? For how long? Any requirements for re-entry?
Symptoms of infection with the novel coronavirus in children have overlap with symptoms of other childhood disease which will be much more common. For this reason, we would not recommend excluding the classmates unless the student is diagnosed with COVID-19.
If my child has symptoms or has a positive Covid-19 test will their siblings be required to stay home as well?
No, if a student has symptoms and is tested for COVID-19 any siblings may remain in school as long as they are asymptomatic. If the student is positive then the siblings would remain at home.
What will recess look like?
There will be more recesses. There will be play “zones” and they will rotate. Each grade will stay in their zone for the day. Handwashing/sanitizer will be used after recess. The play structure will be sanitized.