COVID-19 Response

We are dedicated in our commitment to the global effort of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

New COVID-19 Procedures include

In Summary:

• 1. Students and teachers will have daily temperature checks before entering the building and answer a questionnaire.
• 2. We will limit class size to 6 people and will have open-air, outdoor classes,
• 3. Students will have the option to choose distance learning, especially if they live with a family member at high risk of COVID-19 or other illnesses.
• 4. Students will have individual 3-sided sneeze guards, wear masks in the halls, and will additionally be provided with face shields and all personal supplies for everything, so as not to share any supplies.
• 5. Hallways will be marked at 6-foot intervals to help students socially distance.
• 6. Surfaces, chairs, and doorknobs, will be sanitized twice daily, and bathroom sink faucets and toilet handles will be sanitized after each use.
• 7. We will wash hands on a regular basis and provide hand sanitizer in all rooms.
• 8. We will post CDC recommended health posters in both English and Spanish.
• 9. We will not provide transportation for students.
• 10. We will not have any events or performances until Virginia is beyond Phase 3.
• 11. Students will bring their own water bottles and lunch, which will be  eaten in the classroom or outside. 
• 12. Field trips will resume in the spring if Virginia is “Beyond Phase 3”  

During the last quarter of t 2019-2020, we  continued our curriculum through dynamic distance learning.  Should Virginia return to phase one we would revert to providing virtual learning for all students and for all classes, but this would look more like an in-person school schedule.  See below for our Spring 2020 program.

Language immersion learning, including math in Spanish, French, and German were offered through distance learning. Afternoon English and Humanities continued through synchronous, real-time classes. We  added private lessons and evening story time to our offerings. 

We were flexible with families, allowing them to choose how many distance learning classes were best for their children on a day to day basis.  We were happy to meet with students, individually, when possible, and to arrange either to make up classes, or excuse them.

We feel it was most important for families to take care of themselves, including keeping a check on their mental well-being.

We encouraged our students, parents, and community members to help mitigate the spread through safe social distancing.