Masks | Masks optional for students, faculty, and staff, regardless of vaccination status. Masks must be worn in the nurse's suite regardless of symptoms or presenting reason for the visit to the nurse for the protection of all the students that may be in the nurse's suite at that time and due to the nature of the exposure that may occur in that environment. |
Physical distancing | Faculty and staff will be strategic about classroom spaces and large group gatherings, encouraging students to maintain physical distancing when possible. |
Transportation | We will follow the CDC guidelines for public transportation. |
Dining & food | P-K learners will continue to eat in their classrooms. 1-12 students will eat in dining rooms or outdoor spaces based on campus discretion. All students should bring a filled water bottle to school which can be refilled throughout the school day. |
Personal hygiene | Frequent hand washing will be encouraged throughout the school day. Hand sanitizer & disinfectant wipes will continue to be available in all school spaces. Proper sneezing/coughing etiquette (into the elbow or a tissue) will continue to be encouraged. Students must sanitize their hands before & after sharing classroom materials. |
Quarantine & isolation | Individuals must isolate following a positive test result or being presumptive positive due to symptoms, as determined in consultation with the school. The isolation period is 5 to 10 days, with the option to return starting on day 6 if the individual no longer has symptoms or symptoms are resolving to the point of satisfying the criteria from the daily screening (Ruvna). Day 1 of isolation is the day after the test sample was taken or the day after symptoms begin.
Students returning to school on days 6-10 must wear a mask, CHOP recommends an N95, KN95, or well fitting surgical mask. The school will provide such masks if one is needed, based on availability. Students are not required to quarantine if they remain asymptomatic, regardless of vaccination status, but are asked to wear a mask in school in place of a 10-day quarantine period if they know they have been exposed. |
Cleaning & disinfection | All campus buildings will be deep cleaned at the end of each academic day, in alignment with CDC recommendations. |
Daytime field trips | Day trips are allowed; all students & employees must follow health/safety guidelines for bus travel, etc. All trips will be approved at the discretion of campus directors. Parent volunteers will not be permitted to ride school buses to field trip sites. |
Overnight trips | Overnight trips are allowed; all students & employees must follow health/safety guidelines for public transportation (bus, air, etc), masking, overnight accommodations, food services, etc. All trips will be approved at the discretion of campus directors. Families may choose to have their student opt-out of overnight trips per their family’s comfort level with community transmission. Testing prior to trips may be a consideration as a possible mitigation effort. Families would be notified well in advance if testing is being considered. |
Cohorting | Campuses will not implement cohorting; students will move between classes and schedules will be written to reduce exposure as much as possible. |
Ventilation & use of outdoor spaces | Windows & doors will be opened in classrooms to promote the flow of fresh air and increase air dilution of viruses and other germs. As cooler months approach students & employees should dress appropriately. Faculty & staff will again make use of outdoor spaces for learning, dining & free time. |
Athletics | See the Athletics Health & Safety Plan. |
Before & after-school programming | Program leaders will ensure their campus’ school-day protocols are followed with fidelity. Program leader ensures the program is registered with Scott McClary, Director of External Affairs. |
Visitors/volunteers | Essential personnel and visitors at directors’ approval, will be allowed on campus and required to complete an electronic health screening the morning of their visit; masks are optional. |
Community events | Community events will follow the school’s health and safety protocols with fidelity. Masking will be at the director’s discretion. |
Contact tracing | No contact tracing. |
Daily health screening | Daily electronic health screenings will be required of all students, employees, and campus visitors. Individuals who exhibit potential symptoms of Covid-19 will be asked to remain at home. |
COVID-19 testing | Testing protocols will not be utilized on a regular basis or for special events. |
Special activities (performing arts, clubs, etc.) | Health screening will be required prior to activities that take place on non-school days. Masks are optional. |
Remote instruction | Students required to isolate due to positive COVID-19 results, will be provided remote instruction during the duration of their time at home. Details pertaining to remote instruction will be provided by each campus. |
Vaccines | Vaccines are not required for school participation. A copy of one’s up-to-date vaccine card should be on file with the nurse. |