Will students be required to wear a mask?
Grades PK – 5 Masks must be worn when student grouping (cohorts) is not possible. Grades 6-12 Masks must be worn at all times when physical distancing is not possible.

Will staff be required to wear a mask?
Yes. All staff must wear a face covering when physical distancing is not possible.

Will staff temperatures be checked?
Yes. Staff will be scanned daily upon entrance into the school regardless of response color/level at the time.

Will students’ temperature and symptoms be checked?
Yes. Students will be screened for symptoms as needed and periodically throughout the day. Student temperatures may be taken in the classroom to avoid bottlenecks at the exterior doors and to help with maintaining physical distance during arrival. If a child visits the nurse, temperature will be checked. The nursing department will have infra-red thermometers to use. Red / Level 2 response will require a temperature check for everyone entering the school daily.

What will be the protocol for a sick student?
We have worked with our local health departments to establish a response to student or staff illnesses. Guidelines for fever free will be 24 hours WITHOUT fever reducing medications. Parents must contact their child’s school when students are absent or become ill. Students with COVID symptoms at school will be immediately placed in a safe space, masked, and with the nurse/counselor until parents arrive.

How do I bring medicine to school?
When you have the medicine and the doctor’s consent form, please drop off medications at the school office or arrange a time to meet with the school nurse.

How will my child learn important standards which may have been missed but are necessary in the next course or grade level for success?
This past spring, teams of teachers collaborated to determine the standards which were to be taught in the Spring 2020 and are essential to student success at the next grade level or the next course. These standards will be highlighted in the curriculum, and teachers will assess and reinforce these standards. There will be an emphasis on the English Language Arts (ELA) / Reading and Math essential standards. 

If students get sick or have to self-quarantine, how will they access instruction?
Alternative methods of instruction will be made available when in-person instruction is not possible. Alternative methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to virtual courses. 

We have a high-risk medical situation in our family, what are our options besides in-person school for 20-21?
Students needing an alternative to in-person instruction, due to a high-risk medical situation may contact their child’s school. Procedures are in place to partner with families to determine what is in the “best educational interest” of a student.

We understand that during this unusual time, many students are faced with additional stress and/or anxiety. As always, we want to partner with families to support students in the best way possible. Please contact your child’s counselor if your child is experiencing any issues.

If my child is anxious or concerned about returning to school, what can I do to help?
Talk to your child and find out the reason for their concern. Provide them reassurance and answer their questions, share information pertaining to their concern and seek answers if you are unaware. As always, reach out to your child’s school for additional assistance.

How will the social-emotional health of my child be addressed when classroom instruction resumes?
Counselors will focus on the social-emotional health of students. Activities will be focused on awareness, identification, and assessment of potential concerns that would warrant further communication.

Counselors will collaborate with teachers on classroom activities to address student mental health upon return to school.

Teachers will provide classroom lessons on school expectations and structure around health, safety, and physical distancing practices to help students re-adjust to an in-person school schedule.

What type of services are available for my student through the school?
School counselors are wonderful outlets for kids when they are feeling stressed or overwhelmed with school or life in general. We encourage parents to talk to their children daily in order partner with the school counselors to meet the needs of students. Please let us know about any concerns.