{"id":3821,"date":"2020-07-29T07:56:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T13:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cathedralcrusaders.org\/?page_id=3821"},"modified":"2021-01-27T22:37:40","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T22:37:40","slug":"reopeningplan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stfrancissartellschool.org\/reopeningplan\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596035080134{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596036273515{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1597269365653\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h4><strong><em>\u201cI know God has a plan. I pray for direction to follow it, patience to wait on it, and knowledge to know when it comes.\u201d Proverbs 2:6<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Catholic Community Schools (CCS) has developed a comprehensive COVID-19 safety and precautions plan for the 2020-21 school year that prioritizes the health and mental wellbeing of our students, staff and faculty.\u00a0 This plan comes from a place of deep care and concern, with a focus on adhering to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/diseases\/coronavirus\/schools\/k12planguide.pdf\">Minnesota Department of Education guidelines<\/a>\u00a0and coordination with local public health authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Safe learning plans are in place for three scenarios should local conditions change during the school year; an in-person model, a distance-learning model, and a hybrid model combining the two.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stfrancissartellschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CCS-Responsible-Reopening-Plan-8-10-2020.pdf\">Read the full plan here<\/a>, or scroll down for frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596038277378{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4242&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Large Gatherings &amp; Mass<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]School masses will follow the protocols in place by each parish. All athletic sporting events must adhere to state and local guidelines. Strategic physical distancing will be in place for all large gatherings at schools.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4243&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Strategic Physical Distancing<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Students and staff will be kept in small cohort groups that stay together as much as possible throughout the day and from day to day in our elementary schools.\u00a0 In all schools, physical distancing procedures will be in place to minimize contact. Some of these procedures include alternate use of spaces and additional signage.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596038287941{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4245&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Health Screening<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Designated school personnel will take temperatures and check for signs of illness of all staff, students and visitors upon entering school. Anyone with flu-like symptoms or a temperature of 100.4F or higher will be sent home. Re-screenings may be done throughout the day.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4246&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Visitors &amp; Volunteers<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Based on the need to limit exposure of our students, visitors will be restricted until further notice. Volunteer use will be minimized. All visitors and volunteers will be required to wear a mask and pass a health screening.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596038299935{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4247&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Cleaning and Disinfecting<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Enhanced cleaning protocols have been established to disinfect the schools daily. Students and staff will be encouraged to wash or sanitize hands regularly, and high touch surfaces will be regularly disinfected throughout the school day. Teachers and staff will be provided the necessary cleaning and disinfecting materials.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4248&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Teaching &amp; Learning<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]With the current prevalence rate of COVID-19 in our local communities, Catholic Community Schools will remain in close consult with the Minnesota Department of Health and local health departments to determine which learning model will be most appropriate, but our teachers are well prepared for in-person learning, distance learning, or a hybrid of the two. Plans may be updated regularly based on the guidance of local and state health officials, and school principals will share updated information as it is available. Preschool programing will be in-person the entire year.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596038299935{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4249&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Masks<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]According to state mandate, all students and staff will wear masks with a few exceptions as outlined in Governor Walz\u2019s Executive Order 20-81.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596036315128{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #f3f3f3 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605121266695{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Parent Morning Checklist:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Has your child been in recent close contact with anyone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19?\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\">If yes, your child will be required to quarantine for 14 days before returning to school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Does your child have <em>one or more<\/em> of the following more common symptoms?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Fever of 100.4\u00b0F or higher<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Cough<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Loss of taste or smell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"s2\">If yes, keep your child home and contact your healthcare provider for an evaluation and\/or COVID-19 screening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"s1\">Does your child have <em>two or more<\/em> of the following less common symptoms?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sore throat<\/li>\n<li>Chills<\/li>\n<li>Muscle or body aches<\/li>\n<li>Nausea\/vomiting\/diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Severe headache<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If yes, keep your child home and contact your healthcare provider for an evaluation and\/or COVID-19 screening.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"s3\">Has anyone in your household had one or more of the more common symptoms or two or more of the less common symptoms listed above in the last three days (72 hours)?\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>If yes, keep your child home and look into having those who are symptomatic tested for COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"s3\">Has anyone in your household traveled internationally in the past 14 days?\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>If yes, your child will be required to quarantine for 14 days before returning to school.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s3\">If the answer to any of the above is yes, call your school\u2019s attendance office to notify the school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s3\">If the answer to all of the above is no, please remind your child to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>bring a water bottle<\/li>\n<li>bring hand sanitizer<\/li>\n<li>wear a mask<\/li>\n<li>bring spare masks<\/li>\n<li>wash and sanitize hands frequently at school<\/li>\n<li>keep physical distance with peers (6 feet+) when possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\">*Please DO NOT administer Tylenol or any other fever reducing medications to your child prior to sending them to school.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stfrancissartellschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CCS-COVID-19-Parent-Resources-K-6.pdf\">CCS COVID-19 Parent Resources PreK-6<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596038384432{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596034902276{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596038384432{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">FAQs<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596035135428{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Learning Scenarios<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"mpc_accordion-606633f6c0a4661\" class=\"mpc-accordion mpc-init mpc-transition \" ><ul class=\"mpc-accordion__content\"><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-916633f6c0a4616\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>Is in-person learning safe?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]Our goal is to have our students learning in-person as much as is safely possible to optimize learning and address our students\u2019 holistic, social emotional needs.<\/p>\n<p>There is a clear consensus from both education and medical groups: we must keep in mind not only the risks associated with COVID-19 for in-person school programs, but also the known challenges and consequences of keeping students out of school.<\/p>\n<p>The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority, and we will be closely working with state and local health officials to determine if and when an in-person learning model is no longer the best option.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-916633f6c0a4616\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>What are the different learning scenarios?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<b>Scenario 1: In-person learning model.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this scenario, students will be in school for in-person learning, but parents will have the option to choose distance-learning for their child if they prefer. We will create<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as much space between students and teachers as is feasible during the day, but will not be held strictly to enforcing 6 feet of physical distance during primary instructional time in the classroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Scenario 2: Hybrid learning model with strict physical distancing and capacity limits.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this scenario, our schools will provide simultaneous distance-learning and in-person learning. We will limit the overall number of people in schools to 50% maximum occupancy. Sufficient physical distancing with at least 6 feet between people will occur at all times. If distancing cannot be achieved in a space, the number of occupants will be reduced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Scenario 3: Distance-learning model.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this scenario, schools will be closed and students will learn through online methods from home. This scenario may be implemented if local, regional, or<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statewide COVID-19 metrics worsen significantly enough to require the suspension of in-person learning. Scenario 3 may also be implemented within a school if they experience clusters of cases within a classroom or the school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decisions to increase or loosen restrictions and to shift between scenarios will be made<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in consult with state and local health officials as COVID-19 metrics at the local, regional, or state level worsen or improve.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-916633f6c0a4616\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>Can parents choose distance learning regardless of the scenario in place?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]Yes. In scenario 1 and scenario 2, parents may choose distance-learning for their student with notice to the principal. We want our parent community to feel comfortable and supported with their choices for their child.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596034902276{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Operational Practices<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"mpc_accordion-336633f6c0a490c\" class=\"mpc-accordion mpc-init mpc-transition \" ><ul class=\"mpc-accordion__content\"><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-546633f6c0a48d3\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>What changes can I expect during drop-off and pickup?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have instituted a system for drop-off and pick-up that keeps families at least six feet from each other and reduces parent or guardian needs to enter the school. This includes staggered pick up times, one-way traffic flows, greeting students at their vehicle, and distance markers on walkways once students enter the school.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-546633f6c0a48d3\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>Will there be health screening upon entry?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designated school personnel will take temperatures and check for signs of illness of all staff, students and visitors upon entering school. Please do not administer Tylenol or any other fever reducing medications to your child prior to sending them to school. Anyone with flu-like symptoms must stay home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to bringing your child to school, please go through the following morning checklist:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Has your child been in recent close contact with anyone with suspected or <\/strong><strong>confirmed COVID-19?\u00a0 <\/strong>If yes, your child will be required to quarantine for 14 days before returning to school.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Has your child had a fever of 100.4\u00b0F or higher, or a sense of having a fever, in the past three days (72 hours)?\u00a0 <\/strong>If yes, keep your child home and watch for other symptoms below.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does your child have two or more of the following?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li>Sore throat<\/li>\n<li>Chills<\/li>\n<li>New loss of taste or smell<\/li>\n<li>Muscle or body aches<\/li>\n<li>Nausea\/vomiting\/diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Congestion\/running nose \u2013 not related to seasonal allergies<\/li>\n<li>Unusual fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Severe Headache<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If yes, keep your child home and call your child\u2019s doctor to determine if a COVID-19 screening is necessary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Has anyone in your household had any of the above symptoms in the last three days (72 hours)?<\/strong><br \/>\nIf yes, keep your child home and look into having those who are symptomatic tested for COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Has anyone in your household traveled internationally in the past 14 days?<br \/>\n<\/strong>If yes, your child will be required to quarantine for 14 days before returning to school.<\/p>\n<p>If the answer to any of the above is yes, call your school\u2019s attendance office to notify the school.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">If the answer to all of the above is no, your child is permitted to attend school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-546633f6c0a48d3\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>Are students going to be physically distanced?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical distancing is a critical tool in decreasing the spread of COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students and staff will be kept in small cohort groups that stay together as much as possible throughout the day and from day to day. Separation between cohort groups shall be practiced as is feasible (e.g., during lunch in the cafeteria, bathroom breaks, arrival and dismissal, free periods, recess, etc.).<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical distance floor\/seating markings in waiting and reception areas will be added.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff will monitor areas where there are greater opportunities for exposure (especially when students are around each other for 15 minutes or more) to ensure mask wearing and physical distancing of at least 6 feet between people whenever possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-546633f6c0a48d3\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>How will classrooms be configured?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]We will seek to maximize physical distance between desks and tables within their physical and operational constraints.<\/p>\n<p>In scenario 2, classroom seating will be arranged so that students are separated from one another by 6 feet. If it is not possible to arrange seating 6 feet apart, alternative spaces in the school (e.g., cafeteria and library) may be repurposed to increase the amount of available space to accommodate the 6 feet requirement.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-546633f6c0a48d3\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>How are students going to be protected during lunchtime?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If using the cafeteria, we will have students sit with their cohort (class or group) and ensure physical distance between students and between groups. Meal times in the cafeteria will be staggered. Student flow will be arranged to reduce crowding at handwashing sinks and food vending areas. Additionally:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No sharing of food or drink will be allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The staff (not students) will handle utensils and serve food to reduce the spread of germs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will clean and sanitize tables before and after each group eats.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To minimize the risk even further, we will consider grab-and-go meal services where students take their meals outside or to their classroom, or having meals delivered to classes.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-546633f6c0a48d3\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>How are you cleaning the school?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]We are following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/diseases\/coronavirus\/schools\/clean.pdf\">MDH Cleaning and Disinfecting Schools and Child Care Facilities Guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We are regularly cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and objects such as door knobs and handles, stair rails, classroom desks and chairs, lunchroom tables and chairs, countertops, handrails, light switches, handles on equipment (e.g., athletic equipment), push-buttons on vending machines and elevators, etc.<\/p>\n<p>If a person becomes ill, we will clean and disinfect all areas used by that person, such as high-touch surfaces, and items they have touched.<\/p>\n<p>We are limiting shared teaching materials to those we can easily clean and sanitize or disinfect.<\/p>\n<p>Paper-based materials such as books are not high risk for spreading the virus and will not need to be cleaned.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596034902276{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Curriculum and Instruction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"mpc_accordion-836633f6c0a4bbb\" class=\"mpc-accordion mpc-init mpc-transition \" ><ul class=\"mpc-accordion__content\"><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-196633f6c0a4b8a\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>How can you assure me that my student will learn?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]Recognizing the challenges and limitations many students may experienced with learning during spring 2020, we are revising curriculum guides at all school levels to highlight essential standards for the grade level or course, as well as the prerequisite knowledge and skills learners need in order to be successful with new content.<\/p>\n<p><b>We have:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepared a yearlong plan for each subject area to ensure that a defined unit topic, adherence to standards\/objectives, and formative\/summative assessment exists. Planning by unit rather than by week or by day ensures that the learning is building toward important outcomes (teach the concept, not limit to time constraints).<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taken the opportunity to reframe our systems around culturally responsive and anti-racist practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used practices to build racial and social equity and cultural responsiveness into coursework where it is lacking.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implemented instructional schedules that will provide significantly more student-teacher interactions for all students than in spring 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-196633f6c0a4b8a\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>Will there be extracurricular activities and athletics this year?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athletics and extracurricular activities support the goal of providing a well-rounded educational experience for students.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>We will:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow all CDC, MDH, and local public health guidance for physical and social distancing, restricting the size of gatherings for indoor and outdoor spaces, disinfecting equipment, and other health and safety precautions.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) guidance throughout the year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have all coaches complete mandatory training before they may conduct any sessions, and all sessions will be held at outdoor fields and facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-196633f6c0a4b8a\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>Is attendance required?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attendance will be required for all learning scenarios &#8211; in-person, distance learning or hybrid operating models &#8211; ensuring shared accountability for learning. <\/span>However, we recognize that we need to make certain allowances and adjustments due to possible illness.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-196633f6c0a4b8a\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>What if my child traveled out of state or internationally?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We ask that families, faculty and staff use good judgment and try to limit any nonessential travel within the states. Students, teachers, staff or visitors who have traveled internationally within the past 14 days will be automatically prohibited from entering the school. Students may return to school if they remain symptom-free after 14 days.\u00a0 For the duration that they are at home, they will be expected to attend school using distance-learning methods.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Health and Wellbeing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"mpc_accordion-416633f6c0a4daf\" class=\"mpc-accordion mpc-init mpc-transition \" ><ul class=\"mpc-accordion__content\"><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-666633f6c0a4d83\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>Are face masks required?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes.\u00a0 In accordance to Governor Walz\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mn.gov\/governor\/news\/executiveorders.jsp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Order 20-81<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as of July 25, 2020, masks are required indoors in public spaces in Minnesota. This includes public and nonpublic school buildings. For more information about face coverings and face shields, see\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/diseases\/coronavirus\/schools\/k12planguide.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">page 6 of the MDH K-12 planning guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>We will:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teach<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and reinforce the use of cloth face coverings for students and staff throughout the school day, including on transportation vehicles, inside school buildings, and generally when on school grounds.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have a small supply of disposable or cloth face coverings available for staff and students who forget to bring their own.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Masks can be removed and replaced with a face shield if:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a mask would impede the educational process (teachers only).<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a student cannot tolerate a mask or mask due to a developmental, behavioral or medical condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a staff member cannot tolerate a mask.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a mask impedes the services being delivered (staff).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Masks and face shields can be removed temporarily in the following circumstances:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during physical activity that is impeded by using a mask.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during outdoor activities and classes held outside.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while eating or drinking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while checking identification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staff working alone in a classroom or office.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staff working behind a plexiglass barrier.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staff working with a person who has a disability where a face covering impedes communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Face coverings will not be required for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who cannot tolerate a cloth face covering due to developmental, medical, or behavioral health needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-666633f6c0a4d83\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>Will handwashing be encouraged?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes.\u00a0 Handwashing removes pathogens from the surface of the hands. While handwashing with soap and water is the best option, alcohol-based hand sanitizer may be used when handwashing is not available.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Handwashing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When handwashing, we will encourage individuals to use soap and water to wash all surfaces of their hands for at least 20 seconds, wait for visible lather, rinse thoroughly, and dry with an individual disposable towel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Hand sanitizing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If handwashing is not feasible, hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent ethanol or at least 70 percent isopropanol content will be available. Hand sanitizer should be applied to all surfaces of the hands and in sufficient quantity that it takes 20 seconds of rubbing hands together for the sanitizer to dry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As has always been the case, handwashing is required whenever hands are visibly soiled and after using the bathroom.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, students and staff will be required to exercise hand hygiene (handwashing or sanitizing) upon arrival to school, before eating, before putting on and taking off masks, and before dismissal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>We will:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the availability of appropriate supplies to support healthy hygiene behaviors (e.g., soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, disinfectant wipes, and tissues).<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategically place supplies in areas where they may be frequently used\u00a0(e.g., building entrances, cafeteria, classrooms).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have processes to frequently check and refill supplies at the point of use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build routines of hand hygiene into the daily school schedule for all students and staff, including handwashing and sanitation breaks during or between classroom activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supervise the use of hand sanitizer by students.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that students and staff with sensitivity or skin reactions to hand sanitizer can use soap and water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinforce handwashing during key times, including but not limited to: arrival and dismissal; before, during, and after preparing or eating food; after using the bathroom; after blowing one\u2019s nose, coughing, or sneezing; after touching objects with bare hands that have been handled by other people.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-666633f6c0a4d83\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>What if our family has an underlying medical condition?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students, families, and staff who self-identify as high risk for illness due to COVID-19, we will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer distance-learning to enrolled students who may be medically vulnerable or otherwise unwilling to return to in-person or hybrid learning.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer reasonable accommodations such as additional PPE or work reassignments for staff who may be medically vulnerable or otherwise unwilling to return to in-person or hybrid learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer other opportunities for volunteers to assist with school operations and programs if desired for those volunteers who may be medically vulnerable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-666633f6c0a4d83\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>What if a family member is feeling sick?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]If anyone in the household has symptoms of COVID-19, a positive test for COVID-19, or had a close exposure to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days, your child must stay home. Families should notify the school.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-666633f6c0a4d83\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>What if someone becomes sick while at school?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular screening for symptoms and ongoing self-monitoring throughout the school day can help to quickly identify signs of illness and help reduce exposure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will conduct periodic symptom screening for staff, students, family members, and any other visitors in the school during the school day. Staff and students will also be encouraged to self-monitor symptoms throughout the day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff or students who develop symptoms during the school day must notify their teacher or another identified point of contact in the school building immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Handling Suspected \/ Confirmed Positive Cases of COVID-19<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will immediately arrange for pickup and isolate symptomatic individuals in the designated isolation space under visual supervision of a staff member who is at least 6 feet away. Both the symptomatic student and the supervising adults will wear a cloth face covering or a surgical mask.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the symptomatic individual has gone home, we will implement cleaning and disinfecting procedures following the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/diseases\/coronavirus\/schools\/clean.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will notify MDH of confirmed COVID-19 cases among students and staff (as required by Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4605.7050). An MDH inbox has been established for school COVID case reporting: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:health.schools.covid19@state.mn.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health.schools.covid19@state.mn.us.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will also notify staff, and families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will coordinate with local health officials, while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and all other state and federal laws, and we will follow their instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will follow the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/diseases\/coronavirus\/schools\/exguide.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDH Decision Tree for People with COVID-19 Symptoms in Youth, Student, and Child Care Programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine when a student or staff member may return to school following illness or COVID-19 testing.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-666633f6c0a4d83\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>Will free or reduced meals be provided during hybrid or distance learning?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]A contactless pick up and\/or delivery of meals will be made available for those enrolled in our free and reduced meal program.\u00a0 Meals will be available in all three learning scenarios.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596034902276{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Creating and Maintaining Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"mpc_accordion-716633f6c0a50e0\" class=\"mpc-accordion mpc-init mpc-transition \" ><ul class=\"mpc-accordion__content\"><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-776633f6c0a50b5\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>How are Community and Christian values maintained?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]Because CCS schools are not only content educators but also evangelical learning communities, we will devise thoughtful and comprehensive strategies to try to compensate for the suspension of in-person instruction.<\/p>\n<p>Vatican documents on education identify the centrality of community and importance of relationships and the presence of a rich prayer and sacramental life.<\/p>\n<p>We acknowledge up front that it simply cannot be as effectively and powerfully accomplished on-line and at home as it can where we are gathered as a community and interacting with each other personally. However, it remains our duty to seek to find ways to translate as much of that benefit as possible to a hybrid and distance-learning environment.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-776633f6c0a50b5\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>What can families do to help?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\">[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families play a critical role in supporting the new culture of health and safety this school year. Most importantly, we will encourage families to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 in our school communities by checking their children daily for any COVID-19 symptoms.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep children home from school if they are sick or have had close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support the use of masks in school and on the bus, arranging alternate transportation whenever possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow state guidance on health and safety outside of school, such as maintaining family bubbles, health monitoring, and practicing COVID-19 hygiene.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow MDH guidance and recommendations to remain current on all standard vaccinations, including the flu vaccine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"mpc-accordion__item \"><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__heading mpc-transition\"><div data-id=\"mpc_icon-776633f6c0a50b5\" class=\"mpc-icon mpc-init mpc-transition mpc-effect-fade mpc-icon-hover \"><div class=\"mpc-icon-wrap\"><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-regular mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-right_alt2\"><\/i><i class=\"mpc-icon-part mpc-hover mpc-transition  eti eti_arrow_carrot-down_alt2\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3>Section<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__content mpc-container\" ><div class=\"mpc-accordion-item__wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596035080134{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596036273515{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \u201cI know God has a plan. 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