We are excited to welcome our students back to Skyra for the upcoming 2020-2021 season.
In accordance with the government guidelines for safely operating during this time we have a new set of procedures to ensure the safety of both our students and staff. As more details are being finalized, it is important to remember that the pandemic itself and preparations to best return to normal operations are constantly evolving. We will continue to investigate, learn, and adapt “best practices” in order to provide your child and our employees with the safest environment possible.
In accordance with the government recommendations for safely operating during COVID-19 we have increased the frequency of cleaning and the availability of sanitization products to our faculty and students. Our sanitization efforts include:
In accordance with the government recommendations for safely operating during COVID-19 we have increased the frequency of cleaning and the availability of sanitization products to our faculty and students. Our sanitization efforts include:
Q: Will you take student’s temperatures at school?
A: We are asking parents to take their child’s temperature each morning before coming to school, in addition to completing the daily health screening at home. We hope this will prevent ill children from coming to campus. Additionally, teachers will be equipped with thermometers and students will be “double-checked” daily. If a child is sent home with a fever and COVID-related symptoms, we will follow the directions of the child’s physician and the Department of Health. Children manifest fevers for many reasons. If a child has a fever for something unrelated to COVID, we will follow the normal 24-hour policy and will require a doctor’s note to return to school.
Q: What happens if one child in any classroom tests positive for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19?
A: The student will be required to stay home for at least 14 days from when the symptoms started. After 14 days at home and 72 hours of being fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medication, the student may return to school. The school is required to notify the Health Department of positive tests in our school community and will follow the Health Department’s protocols, which includes determining if any contacts in the setting need to self-isolate at home for 14 days and if additional contact testing is recommended.
Q: What is the health screening process for faculty and staff?
A: All faculty and staff members are required to perform daily health screenings at home before coming to campus. Employees will also be required to complete video training regarding health procedures at school.
Q: Will faculty and staff be required to wear face coverings?
A: Until further notice, all faculty and staff will wear face coverings when indoors and physical distancing is not possible. If outdoors (unless exercising or involved in heavy physical activity), face coverings are also required at this point in time.
Q: Will students be required to wear face coverings?
A: Until further notice, students will be required to wear face coverings. When students are working in their classrooms, a face covering will be encouraged, but not required if students are physically distanced from each other and not working with others in a group. Face coverings must be school appropriate and should be worn in accordance with CDC guidelines.
Q: How will the school enforce physical distancing and face coverings?
A: We have taped out our facility to show where 6 and 10 feet marks are. Each student will have their own “box” taped on the floor. Faculty will enforce physical distancing through a combination of visual reminders (signage and friendly reminders posted about the campus), self-discipline, and reminders from faculty and staff members.