CPS Roadmap to Reopening
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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> ROADMAP TO REOPENING .................................................................................................................................................................. 1<br />
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1<br />
OVERALL PRINCIPLES ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1<br />
LEARNING GROUPS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2<br />
REMAINING AGILE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3<br />
ACADEMIC CONTINUITY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4<br />
LEARNING GROUPS MODELS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4<br />
FACE-TO-FACE ......................................................................................................................................................... 4<br />
HYBRID ALTERNATING COMETS .......................................................................................................................... 5<br />
DISTANT COMETS .................................................................................................................................................... 6<br />
ROTATION TIMETABLE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7<br />
LEARNING RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8<br />
CORE DIGITAL PLATFORMS ................................................................................................................................... 8<br />
STUDENT DEVICES (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS) ............................................................................................. 9<br />
CLASSROOM DEVICES ........................................................................................................................................... 10<br />
ASSESSMENTS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10<br />
HEALTH & SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10<br />
STARTING OFF SAFELY ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10<br />
MOLECULAR TEST ................................................................................................................................................. 10<br />
HEALTH INVENTORY QUESTIONNAIRE ............................................................................................................ 10<br />
SAFE-AT-SCHOOL TRAINING .............................................................................................................................. 11<br />
ADAPTATIONS TO CAMPUS ................................................................................................................................. 11<br />
SUPPLIES INVENTORY / CLEANING & DISINFECTING .................................................................................. 11<br />
OSHA AUTO CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................... 11<br />
CAMPUS ENTRY/DROP-OFF PROTOCOL ........................................................................................................................................................ 12<br />
PARKVILLE CAMPUS .............................................................................................................................................. 12<br />
COMMONWEALTH CAMPUS ............................................................................................................................... 12<br />
APPOINTMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 12<br />
BUS PREPARATION & TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................................................ 12<br />
CAMPUS DEPARTURE / PICK-UP PROTOCOL ............................................................................................................................................. 13<br />
PARKVILLE CAMPUS .............................................................................................................................................. 13<br />
COMMONWEALTH CAMPUS ............................................................................................................................... 14<br />
STAYING HEALTHY ON CAMPUS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14<br />
DAILY HEALTH SCREENING/MEASURES ......................................................................................................... 14<br />
PHYSICAL DISTANCING ........................................................................................................................................ 15<br />
PROTOCOLS FOR ILLNESS ON CAMPUS .......................................................................................................... 18<br />
EXPECTATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19<br />
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP US? ................................................................................................................................................................................ 19<br />
HOW CAN STUDENTS HELP US? ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19<br />
WELLNESS/SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................................................. 20<br />
COMMUNICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 20<br />
FINANCES ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20<br />
REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21<br />
APPENDIX A - WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS? ............................................................................................................................................. 22<br />
APPENDIX B – <strong>CPS</strong> LEARNING MODELS DECISION TREE ............................................................................................................. 24<br />
APPENDIX C - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 25<br />
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<strong>CPS</strong> ROADMAP TO REOPENING<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
The COVID-19 pandemic presents the most<br />
serious public health crisis the world has<br />
experienced in generations. Looking forward <strong>to</strong><br />
the 2020-21 school year and beyond, <strong>CPS</strong> is<br />
committed <strong>to</strong> do everything it can <strong>to</strong> reopen our<br />
campuses because we believe doing so is in the<br />
best interest of our students. And yet we<br />
recognize that <strong>CPS</strong> needs <strong>to</strong> find a pathway for<br />
reopening its campuses safely with the health<br />
and wellbeing of our entire community in mind.<br />
Our <strong>CPS</strong> <strong>Roadmap</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Reopening</strong> is guided by the<br />
assumption that a vaccine will not be available for<br />
at least 6 months, which means <strong>CPS</strong> needs <strong>to</strong> be<br />
able <strong>to</strong> respond quickly <strong>to</strong> circumstances<br />
in our own school community as well as <strong>to</strong><br />
conditions in Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico. Even as we plan <strong>to</strong><br />
reopen our campuses in August, we know that<br />
circumstances beyond our control may<br />
necessitate closing them again with very little<br />
warning. This means <strong>CPS</strong> must be prepared <strong>to</strong><br />
shift between our three learning models.<br />
In order <strong>to</strong> ensure as safe a start <strong>to</strong> our school year as possible, we are postponing the start of<br />
school by one week - <strong>to</strong> August 18. This will provide sufficient time <strong>to</strong> receive and install our<br />
safety supplies, prepare our classrooms and campuses, provide additional training <strong>to</strong> faculty, and<br />
orient students and parents <strong>to</strong> both the new safety pro<strong>to</strong>cols and our academic programs.<br />
OVERALL PRINCIPLES<br />
This <strong>Roadmap</strong> is guided by four principles:<br />
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Our mission is predicated on us being <strong>to</strong>gether. Whether it is teaching, learning, collaborating,<br />
creating, performing, playing, or competing, we need <strong>to</strong> be <strong>to</strong>gether. Indeed, the American<br />
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasizes the negative impact that learning from home has<br />
on children and recommends that schools do everything they can <strong>to</strong> prioritize on-campus<br />
instruction. At the same time, we know that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and<br />
Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) have released guidelines for reopening as<br />
safely as possible.<br />
Our goal is <strong>to</strong> emphasize on-campus instruction as much as feasible, while at the same<br />
time ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all students, faculty and staff. We are taking the<br />
necessary measures <strong>to</strong> prevent COVID-19 (along with also preventing Mycoplasma, Flu and other<br />
infectious diseases) among the entire school community based on traditional industrial hygiene<br />
and infection prevention practices in the face of this pandemic. To accomplish this, we have<br />
focused on implementing engineering controls, administrative and work practice controls, and<br />
the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).<br />
We recognize that we are dealing with a range of personal norms in terms of aversion <strong>to</strong> or<br />
acceptance of risk, but we all share a common goal: <strong>to</strong> safeguard our children, the people who<br />
care for them, and our entire <strong>CPS</strong> community.<br />
For this <strong>to</strong> work, we need everyone <strong>to</strong> share actively in this goal. This means:<br />
• Ensuring students do not come <strong>to</strong> campus if they have a temperature or any symp<strong>to</strong>ms of<br />
illness<br />
• Supporting the use of face covering and hygiene for students at all time on campus<br />
• Complying with drop-off and pick-up pro<strong>to</strong>cols<br />
LEARNING GROUPS<br />
In order <strong>to</strong> reduce the overall student density on campus, and <strong>to</strong> maintain appropriate physical<br />
distancing in compliance with CDC and OSHA guidelines, <strong>CPS</strong> will employ a Hybrid Learning<br />
Model which consists of a mixture of Face-<strong>to</strong>-Face and Distance Learning Groups. Some groups<br />
(grades PK-2 and Horizons) will be able <strong>to</strong> learn on campus at all times, while some groups will<br />
learn on campus on alternate days (grades 3-12). We also recognize there will be some students<br />
who will need <strong>to</strong> learn from home for an extended period of time. Our plan will<br />
accommodate each of these groups, as explained later in this <strong>Roadmap</strong>. Please note field trips<br />
and all activities outside of school are temporarily suspended. For athletic events and sports, we<br />
will follow the guidance set by the Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico High School Athletic Alliance (PRHSAA) and Liga<br />
Atlética Mini de Escuelas Privadas (LAMEPI) as well as governmental agencies.<br />
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REMAINING AGILE<br />
The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging schools around the world. No schools will be operating in<br />
a business-as-usual manner for the upcoming school year, but through this <strong>Roadmap</strong> we hope <strong>to</strong><br />
shape positive school and learning experiences within our challenging new context.<br />
Since this is new for all of us, this plan may change based on what we learn during the teaching<br />
and learning process, as well as any new research and guidance from government health<br />
authorities. Despite any pro<strong>to</strong>col established by the school, and all we can aim <strong>to</strong> foresee and<br />
prevent, the possibility of contagion is beyond our control.<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> thanks our students for their resilience, adaptability, and spirit; our parent community for their<br />
support, patience, and understanding; and our faculty and staff for their courage, professionalism,<br />
and dedication. The 2020-21 school year promises <strong>to</strong> be an especially challenging one for all of<br />
us, but we are confident that we can overcome these challenges <strong>to</strong>gether.<br />
Rick Weinland<br />
Head of School<br />
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ACADEMIC CONTINUITY<br />
LEARNING GROUP MODELS<br />
FACE-TO-FACE<br />
Grades PK, K, 1, and 2 and<br />
all Horizons classrooms<br />
These are students who may learn on campus on<br />
all days. These classrooms are designed so that<br />
either the class population is small enough <strong>to</strong><br />
provide adequate distancing, and/or acrylic<br />
dividers have been installed <strong>to</strong> provide protection<br />
for students and teachers.<br />
• Masks will be worn at all times.<br />
• For each classroom in grades PK-2 students will learn, play and eat with their individual<br />
classroom groups, but maintaining proper physical distancing.<br />
• Snack and Lunch will be eaten in the classroom. Meals will be delivered <strong>to</strong> classrooms.<br />
• The furniture will be arranged <strong>to</strong> increase physical distancing.<br />
• Acrylic partitions will be placed for protection of students.<br />
• We will have revised break pro<strong>to</strong>cols <strong>to</strong> reduce the number of students in common areas.<br />
• There will be limited, controlled movement <strong>to</strong> other learning spaces for specialist activities.<br />
• The use of learning resources and materials will be managed <strong>to</strong> minimize sharing.<br />
• Any shared <strong>to</strong>ys and learning materials will be cleaned after each use.<br />
• Students will be permitted <strong>to</strong> play games that comply with physical distancing.<br />
• Teachers will make thoughtful choices <strong>to</strong> engage learners in collaborative work without<br />
compromising distancing guidelines.<br />
• Teachers will encourage students <strong>to</strong> stay home if feeling sick and will moni<strong>to</strong>r absenteeism<br />
as well.<br />
• Each student must have wipes, tissue paper and hand sanitizer in their assigned desk/table.<br />
• Each teacher and student must clean their work area between classes upon exiting the<br />
classroom.<br />
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The campus is open, but distancing<br />
guidelines require us <strong>to</strong> reduce student<br />
density on campus. Students are divided<br />
in<strong>to</strong> two cohorts, with one group attending<br />
classes on campus and the other off<br />
campus on alternating days. Students who<br />
are not on campus will continue learning via<br />
synchronous and asynchronous activities<br />
on/off campus groupings are changed at<br />
set times in the calendar, with advanced<br />
notice <strong>to</strong> parents.<br />
HYBRID ALTERNATING COMETS<br />
Grades 3-12<br />
• These student groups will attend classes on alternating days, learning on campus one day,<br />
and from home on the next day.<br />
• Students at home will learn through a combination of synchronous participation (via Zoom)<br />
and asynchronous activities (via SeeSaw, SIS, and Teams).<br />
• Students will follow their regular schedule, with some modifications <strong>to</strong> accommodate<br />
changes in non-core academic classes, electives, cafeteria pro<strong>to</strong>cols, etc.<br />
• Students grades PK-6 – Students stay in their classrooms and will rotate only for specials. The<br />
only other time students will rotate is when 5th-6th graders go <strong>to</strong> the Science Lab, following<br />
an internal rotation schedule prepared for them.<br />
• Additional precautions will be added regarding cleaning when students move <strong>to</strong> specialized<br />
learning spaces.<br />
• All classrooms will be equipped with Zoom-capable video equipment, so that students may<br />
participate in live class sessions from home when needed.<br />
• Students will be assigned <strong>to</strong> East and West groups at the start of the school year. To<br />
accommodate parent transportation planning, siblings will be placed in the same group<br />
unless otherwise requested. These groups may be changed approximately every 6-8 weeks.<br />
• Masks will be worn at all times.<br />
• The furniture will be arranged <strong>to</strong> ensure physical distancing.<br />
• We will have revised snack/break pro<strong>to</strong>cols <strong>to</strong> reduce number of students in<br />
any common areas or cafeteria.<br />
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• Desks/Chairs will be cleaned at the end of each day by maintenance, or when the room will<br />
be used by a different group of students. High percentage alcohol wipes will also be provided<br />
in classrooms for students and teachers <strong>to</strong> wipe desks as well as any shared item.<br />
• The use of learning resources and materials will be managed <strong>to</strong> avoid sharing.<br />
• Teachers will encourage students <strong>to</strong> stay home if feeling sick and will moni<strong>to</strong>r absenteeism<br />
as well.<br />
• Each student must have wipes, tissue paper and hand sanitizer in their possession.<br />
DISTANT COMETS<br />
Student in grades PK – 12 who study<br />
completely from home<br />
We recognize there are students who may need <strong>to</strong><br />
quarantine at home, have immune-compromised<br />
family members at home, or may otherwise not feel<br />
comfortable learning on campus at this time.<br />
Students who study from home must:<br />
• Have access <strong>to</strong> a computer with audio and video capability<br />
(see device specifications on page 9)<br />
• Have access <strong>to</strong> a reliable internet connection<br />
• Utilize an appropriate workspace at home<br />
• Attend all synchronous class sessions, dressed<br />
appropriately, with video turned on<br />
• Agree <strong>to</strong> submit all assessments, both synchronous and<br />
asynchronous, on time<br />
• Adhere <strong>to</strong> expectations for appropriate online participation<br />
and behavior in all synchronous and asynchronous class<br />
activities<br />
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ROTATION TIMETABLE<br />
A typical two-week rotation would take place as follows:<br />
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LEARNING RESOURCES<br />
CORE DIGITAL PLATFORMS<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> strives <strong>to</strong> create an effective virtual learning environment for our students by using <strong>to</strong>ols that<br />
will help achieve curriculum goals. We have listed below the main digital <strong>to</strong>ols used, however<br />
please keep in mind that these may vary according <strong>to</strong> student and teacher needs.<br />
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES<br />
Additional Digital Resources<br />
E-TEXTBOOKS provide instant access <strong>to</strong> a full suite of study <strong>to</strong>ols<br />
accessed via any electronic device which can be used for interactive<br />
activities online.<br />
FLIPGRID is a platform that allows teachers <strong>to</strong> create "grids" <strong>to</strong> facilitate<br />
video discussions. Each grid is like a message board where teachers<br />
can pose questions, called "<strong>to</strong>pics," and their students can post video<br />
responses that appear in a tiled grid display.<br />
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT is a publisher of textbooks,<br />
instructional technology materials, assessments, reference works, and<br />
<br />
DIGITAL DATABASES <strong>CPS</strong> students and community members have<br />
access <strong>to</strong> dozens of reliable research databases, magazines and other<br />
materials accessed via our digital library. <strong>CPS</strong>’ databases provide<br />
current, authoritative and credible collections of information in an<br />
organized format available <strong>to</strong> any member of our community,<br />
anywhere and anytime.<br />
STUDENT DEVICES (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)<br />
Students need <strong>to</strong> have access <strong>to</strong> a computer with audio and video capability. This can be a<br />
Windows lap<strong>to</strong>p (Windows 10) or Apple MacBook (Mac OS X)<br />
• Minimum requirements: Wi-Fi, 8 GB RAM, 250GB HD, latest Intel i5 processor.<br />
• For Windows: Need <strong>to</strong> install an Antivirus software<br />
• Applications: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams) for both Windows<br />
Lap<strong>to</strong>p or Mac OS X is available for free download using the school’s email account.<br />
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CLASSROOM DEVICES<br />
All classrooms will be equipped with Zoom-capable video equipment, so that students may<br />
participate in live class sessions from home when needed.<br />
ASSESSMENTS<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> will be closely moni<strong>to</strong>ring student learning this coming year <strong>to</strong> determine if there were any<br />
gaps due in the recent school interruptions and changes in learning models amidst the COVID –<br />
19 pandemic. <strong>CPS</strong> will strive <strong>to</strong> ensure core skills, concepts, and curriculum goals are met<br />
regardless of the leaning model we adopt.<br />
HEALTH & SAFETY<br />
STARTING OFF SAFELY<br />
To open the school safely, <strong>CPS</strong> has established the following key risk mitigation measures:<br />
MOLECULAR TEST<br />
• All employees will take a COVID-19 molecular test before returning <strong>to</strong> campus for the new<br />
school year.<br />
HEALTH INVENTORY QUESTIONNAIRE<br />
• All employees and students will submit a Health Inven<strong>to</strong>ry Questionnaire prior <strong>to</strong> the first<br />
day of school with the following questions:<br />
1. Have you had no fever for at least three days without taking medication <strong>to</strong> reduce<br />
fever?<br />
2. Have you had any of these symp<strong>to</strong>ms: fever, cough, shortness of breath<br />
or difficulty breathing, shaking chills, repeated tremors with chills, muscle pain,<br />
headache, sore throat, the recent loss of sense of smell or taste?<br />
3. If you had any of these symp<strong>to</strong>ms, have at least ten days passed since symp<strong>to</strong>ms<br />
began?<br />
4. Have you recently been in close contact with anyone who has exhibited any of these<br />
symp<strong>to</strong>ms or who has tested positive for COVID-19?<br />
5. Have you or a house member recently traveled outside of Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico in the last 14<br />
days?<br />
• The Health Inven<strong>to</strong>ry will need <strong>to</strong> be updated by parents at set times during the year.<br />
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SAFE-AT-SCHOOL TRAINING<br />
• Faculty, staff and students will receive “Safe at School” training. This training will be conducted<br />
by licensed health professionals. During this time, we will emphatically communicate <strong>to</strong> all<br />
our faculty, staff and student body our established procedures/pro<strong>to</strong>cols and our<br />
expectations designed <strong>to</strong> promote health and safety on campus. Students will receive this<br />
orientation on the first few days of classes. Teachers will have already received the training<br />
and will be able <strong>to</strong> orientate students on these procedures. The training will include, but will<br />
not be limited <strong>to</strong>:<br />
- Arrival and dismissal procedures<br />
- Traffic flow throughout the buildings<br />
- Use of materials<br />
- Lunch and snack routines<br />
- Recess and outdoor break times<br />
- Healthy hygiene practices<br />
- <strong>CPS</strong> expectations from faculty, staff, students and parents<br />
ADAPTATIONS TO CAMPUS<br />
To support physical distancing, <strong>CPS</strong> is making adaptations <strong>to</strong> campus which include (and are<br />
not limited <strong>to</strong>) establishing directional traffic patterns in<strong>to</strong>, out of and throughout all campus<br />
buildings; spacing of desks in classrooms, use of acrylic partitions in desks and tables, and<br />
restricting gathering sizes and occupancy in meeting spaces and other common places.<br />
Signs will be posted in highly visible locations that promote everyday protective measures<br />
and describe how <strong>to</strong> reduce the spread of germs.<br />
SUPPLIES INVENTORY / CLEANING & DISINFECTING<br />
Adequate supplies are going <strong>to</strong> be available <strong>to</strong> support healthy hygiene practices, and <strong>to</strong><br />
routinely clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are frequently <strong>to</strong>uched. <strong>CPS</strong> has<br />
engaged a professional company which will thoroughly clean and disinfect the campuses<br />
prior <strong>to</strong> reopening. After that, we have developed a schedule for increased routine cleaning<br />
and disinfection. At the end of the day, with the campuses already emptied, our maintenance<br />
staff will do a thorough cleaning of the entire school.<br />
OSHA AUTO CERTIFICATION<br />
In compliance with Section 18 of OE-2020-038 issued by the Department of Labor, <strong>CPS</strong> has<br />
submitted the required au<strong>to</strong>-certification which states that we will develop a Plan of Risk<br />
Management before resuming operations. OSHA establishes a hierarchy for the control of<br />
risks in the workplace and each employer is responsible for conducting risk assessments at<br />
their workplace <strong>to</strong> establish appropriate risk control.<br />
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CAMPUS ENTRY/DROP-OFF PROTOCOL<br />
PARKVILLE CAMPUS<br />
• All students must arrive by car using the roundabout in the established one-way direction<br />
and will have their temperature checked prior <strong>to</strong> exiting their vehicle.<br />
• Only faculty, staff, vendors already certified in reopening, or those with an<br />
appointment are allowed <strong>to</strong> enter the school on foot through the main gate.<br />
• CHS students arriving by bus at the end of the school day will enter through the main gate,<br />
temperature will be taken and hand sanitizer provided prior <strong>to</strong> gaining access <strong>to</strong> campus.<br />
• Parents of students are not allowed on campus beyond the drop-off/pick-up circle and<br />
should not enter the school. PKS personnel will take the student <strong>to</strong> their respective<br />
classroom using the designed directions (hallways and staircases).<br />
COMMONWEALTH CAMPUS<br />
• Students taking the bus from PKS <strong>to</strong> CHS will have temperatures taken prior <strong>to</strong><br />
boarding and again when arriving <strong>to</strong> CHS.<br />
• Students in grades 7-10, or arriving by bus, will enter via the side cafeteria gate, where<br />
there will be a sanitation station. Temperature will be taken prior <strong>to</strong> gaining access <strong>to</strong><br />
campus.<br />
• Students in grades 11-12 will enter via the main gate, where there will be another sanitation<br />
station. Temperature will be taken prior <strong>to</strong> gaining access <strong>to</strong> campus.<br />
Drop Off/ Pick-Up Location:<br />
Grades PK- 6 th<br />
Grades 7-10<br />
Grades 11-12<br />
Parkville Center Court Roundabout<br />
Commonwealth Side Cafeteria Gate<br />
Commonwealth Main Gate<br />
APPOINTMENTS<br />
• Any parent, vendor or third-party meetings with teachers or administration will be handled<br />
by video or phone call, by appointment only.<br />
BUS PREPARATION & TRANSPORTATION<br />
• Our bus employees have been certified in reopening post-COVID-19 and provided the<br />
company’s certified COVID-19 safety pro<strong>to</strong>col. The employee will have their temperature<br />
taken and follow <strong>CPS</strong> pro<strong>to</strong>col. Each one will have their mask, gloves and face shields.<br />
• Seven days prior <strong>to</strong> the scheduled reopening of the school, all the buses will be<br />
disinfected using cleaning guidelines and disinfection concentration recommendation for<br />
infection disease outbreaks. Once campuses re-open, all buses will be cleaned before<br />
and after the morning and afternoon drop-off, using the same process. This process will<br />
be unchanged until notified by the school <strong>to</strong> return <strong>to</strong> the standard cleaning process.<br />
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• The bus driver will wear a mask, and all <strong>CPS</strong> bus riders must bring and wear a mask while<br />
riding the bus. Everyone who rides <strong>CPS</strong> provided transportation should bring his or her<br />
own mask <strong>to</strong> wear.<br />
• A <strong>CPS</strong> representative will take the temperature of all students as they board the<br />
buses. Following bus pro<strong>to</strong>col, students with temperatures above 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) will not<br />
be allowed on the bus. Please refer <strong>to</strong> the Pro<strong>to</strong>cols for Illness on Campus (page 18)<br />
for the procedures <strong>to</strong> be followed if this situation arises.<br />
• Students will sanitize hands with liquid hand gel before getting on the bus.<br />
• Seating during the epidemic period will be limited <strong>to</strong> between 50-60% of the <strong>to</strong>tal number<br />
of seats available and limited <strong>to</strong> one child per bus seat.<br />
• Proper ventilation will be ensured including opening windows <strong>to</strong> provide ventilation and<br />
fresh air.<br />
• A <strong>CPS</strong> representative will have the following supplies available:<br />
- No-Touch infrared thermometer<br />
- Hand Sanitizer<br />
- Disinfectant wipes<br />
- Box of Surgical masks<br />
CAMPUS DEPARTURE / PICK-UP PROTOCOL<br />
PARKVILLE CAMPUS<br />
• Students will exit using the designated routes.<br />
• Special attention must be taken <strong>to</strong> keep 6 feet distance while walking.<br />
• All students need <strong>to</strong> be picked up by car. Parents or guardians must wait for their child in<br />
their car and must not get out <strong>to</strong> prevent possible infection of other children exiting the<br />
school. Parents picking up students by car are requested <strong>to</strong> display the student(s)<br />
name/class on their passenger-side dashboard <strong>to</strong> facilitate faster pickup.<br />
• If for any special reason, parents or guardians need <strong>to</strong> enter the premises, they must call<br />
the administration office. If administration approves the entering, temperature will<br />
be taken, and masks must be worn at all times.<br />
• Children enrolled in our After School Program or who have tu<strong>to</strong>ring sessions will be taken<br />
care of by their assigned aide (in the case of After School Program) or designated tu<strong>to</strong>r (in<br />
the case of tu<strong>to</strong>ring) who will pick them up at their classroom <strong>to</strong> begin the established<br />
program.<br />
• When picking up children from the After-School Program or tu<strong>to</strong>ring session, parents or<br />
guardians will follow the same pickup procedures as for school dismissal. Students will be<br />
brought <strong>to</strong> the pick-up area.<br />
• If on the Hybrid Learning, children cannot come <strong>to</strong> school for the After-School Program or<br />
tu<strong>to</strong>ring session if that day was a “Home” day.<br />
• Co-curricular activities may be modified, rescheduled, or eliminated as public health<br />
priorities or governmental mandates dictate.<br />
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COMMONWEALTH CAMPUS<br />
• Students in grades 7-9 will depart from side cafeteria gate.<br />
• Students in grades 10-12 will depart from the front gate.<br />
• Parents or guardians are not allowed <strong>to</strong> enter the premises.<br />
• If for any special reason, parents or guardians need <strong>to</strong> enter the premises, they must call<br />
the administration office. If administration approves the entering, temperature will be<br />
taken, and masks must be worn at all times.<br />
• Co-curricular activities may be modified, rescheduled, or eliminated as public health<br />
priorities or governmental mandates dictate.<br />
STAYING HEALTHY ON CAMPUS<br />
DAILY HEALTH SCREENING/MEASURES<br />
TEMPERATURE<br />
The temperature of anyone entering campus, including students, teachers and staff, will be<br />
taken with a no-<strong>to</strong>uch infrared thermometer at the school entrance every day.<br />
• Anyone with temperatures greater than 37.5 C (99.5 F) will be permitted <strong>to</strong> wait at an<br />
appropriate distance for 2 minutes for a secondary temperature reading.<br />
• Those with temperatures greater than 37.5 C (99.5 F) or who have symp<strong>to</strong>ms of cough,<br />
difficulty breathing, or other COVID-19 symp<strong>to</strong>ms will not be permitted on campus. Please<br />
refer <strong>to</strong> Pro<strong>to</strong>cols for Illness on Campus – page 18.<br />
• COVID-19 Symp<strong>to</strong>ms: <strong>CPS</strong> will activate its Pro<strong>to</strong>cols for Illness on Campus guidelines<br />
(page 18) if a student, teacher, or staff member presents COVID-19 symp<strong>to</strong>ms, or has been<br />
in contact with an infected person.<br />
• Please refer <strong>to</strong> the Pro<strong>to</strong>cols for Illness on Campus for additional guidelines.<br />
MANDATORY USE OF MASKS<br />
• Face shields and/or masks must be worn by staff and students at all times on campus<br />
(except while eating).<br />
• <strong>CPS</strong> will provide <strong>to</strong> all students and personnel one reusable face mask. However,<br />
everyone is responsible for bringing their own mask and/or face shield from home.<br />
• <strong>CPS</strong> will teach and reinforce the purpose and use of face masks, including:<br />
o<br />
o<br />
o<br />
Face masks are meant <strong>to</strong> protect other people in case the wearer is unknowingly<br />
infected but does not have symp<strong>to</strong>ms.<br />
Everyone will be frequently reminded not <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>uch the face covering and <strong>to</strong> wash<br />
their hands frequently.<br />
Face masks should not be placed on:<br />
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§ Children younger than 2 years old<br />
§ Anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious<br />
§ Anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable <strong>to</strong> remove the cloth face<br />
covering without assistance<br />
§ If unable <strong>to</strong> wear a face mask, a face shield must be used instead<br />
HANDWASHING/SANITIZING<br />
• Hand sanitizer will be provided immediately at entry and in all classrooms and throughout<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> premises, Additional hand washing and sanitizer stations will be installed on each<br />
campus.<br />
• If soap and water are not readily available, hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol<br />
can be used (for staff and older children who can safely use hand sanitizer).<br />
• We will teach and reinforce the importance of proper hand hygiene, including:<br />
o<br />
o<br />
Hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds regularly<br />
The use of hand sanitizer when soap/water is not readily available<br />
o After using sanitizer for three times, handwashing with soap and water for 20<br />
seconds is recommended.<br />
• Staff and students are <strong>to</strong> cover coughs and sneezes with an elbow or tissue. Used tissues<br />
must be thrown in the trash and hands washed immediately with soap and water for at<br />
least 20 seconds.<br />
• Portable water stations have been added <strong>to</strong> both campuses <strong>to</strong> enable frequent<br />
handwashing.<br />
AIR QUALITY<br />
• All classrooms are equipped with high capacity air purifiers<br />
• Rooms are aired out with doors/windows opened between classes<br />
PHYSICAL DISTANCING<br />
• We will install physical barriers such as acrylic partitions and stanchions in all service<br />
counters (e.g. reception, libraries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, health stations<br />
etc.)<br />
• We will also provide physical guides/barriers and signage (e.g. arrows, tapes, instructional<br />
signs) on floors, stairways, walls and hallways, <strong>to</strong> ensure that proper distance is maintained<br />
and <strong>to</strong> identify “one-way” routes in hallways and stairways.<br />
• There is a limit of a maximum of one person in the use of the eleva<strong>to</strong>r. At Parkville,<br />
students using the eleva<strong>to</strong>r must be accompanied by an adult.<br />
• As mentioned before, school access is limited <strong>to</strong> students, faculty, staff, and approved<br />
service providers. Please refer <strong>to</strong> Campus Arrival and Departure procedures.<br />
• Parents are only going <strong>to</strong> be received at school by appointment only. In case of an<br />
emergency, parents or guardians need <strong>to</strong> contact the administration.<br />
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DISTANCING IN CLASSROOMS<br />
• Classrooms - seating is arranged so that students are facing the same direction,<br />
• Classroom desks are placed so that 6’ distancing can be maintained. In addition, acrylic<br />
partitions will be placed in all desks and tables for increased safety. In those cases where<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> cannot abide <strong>to</strong> the strict adherence of the 6-feet distance recommended by the<br />
CDC, <strong>CPS</strong> will employ alternate risk mitigating measures (ex. acrylics partitions) as<br />
recommended by the American Pediatric Academy.<br />
• Seating records are kept <strong>to</strong> aid in contact tracing in the event this is necessary<br />
SHARED SPACES AND ITEMS<br />
• Lockers will not be used. Students will have access <strong>to</strong> needed resources online. Any<br />
other belongings will be kept by the student throughout the day.<br />
• At PKS – student will continue <strong>to</strong> access their individual cubbies in the classrooms.<br />
• Snacks and Breaks will be staggered and managed so that student mixing is minimized<br />
• Hallway Transitions - staircases will be designated as either up or down (except in the case<br />
of emergency evacuation), <strong>to</strong> facilitate distancing.<br />
• Students will not share supplies, books, materials, or other resources. Any shared school<br />
computers or other classroom devices will be disinfected between classes. Parents<br />
should ensure that each student brings the adequate supplies so that no one has <strong>to</strong> share<br />
and reduce possible means of contagion.<br />
LIBRARY<br />
We will maintain our Library service with the following modifications:<br />
• Class groups will be scheduled <strong>to</strong> visit at specific times.<br />
• Pro<strong>to</strong>cols will be established for cleaning returned books before going back in<strong>to</strong><br />
circulation.<br />
• The furniture will be reconfigured, with and capacity limits and distancing pro<strong>to</strong>cols<br />
enforced, <strong>to</strong> allow students <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>to</strong> use this space for study/research<br />
safely. Acrylic partitions will be placed in each table for additional safety.<br />
CAFETERIA<br />
Parkville Campus - Our cafeteria employees have been certified in reopening post-COVID-19<br />
and provided the company’s certified COVID-19 safety pro<strong>to</strong>col. The employee will have their<br />
temperature taken and follow <strong>CPS</strong> pro<strong>to</strong>col. Each one will have their mask, gloves and face<br />
shields.<br />
We will change cafeteria services on campus <strong>to</strong> accommodate physical distancing, staggered<br />
breaks, and hygiene pro<strong>to</strong>cols by:<br />
• Providing limited meal choices that can be pre-ordered, pre-paid and pre-trayed <strong>to</strong><br />
minimize queueing and handling of cash.<br />
• Prohibiting all outside food deliveries apart from food brought from home by the<br />
student in the morning.<br />
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• Having students in grades PK-3 eat in their classrooms.<br />
• Setting up desks/chairs in cafeteria <strong>to</strong> ensure physical distancing. Acrylic partitions<br />
will be installed in the desks for added protection.<br />
• Additional handwashing stations will be installed in the cafeteria for washing hands at<br />
mealtime and throughout the day.<br />
Commonwealth Campus - Our cafeteria employees have been certified in reopening post-<br />
COVID-19 and provided the company’s certified COVID-19 safety pro<strong>to</strong>col. The employee will<br />
have their temperature taken and follow <strong>CPS</strong> pro<strong>to</strong>col. Each one will have their mask, gloves<br />
and face shields.<br />
We will change cafeteria services on campus <strong>to</strong> accommodate physical distancing, staggered<br />
breaks, and hygiene pro<strong>to</strong>cols by:<br />
• Providing limited meal choices that can be pre-ordered, pre-paid and pre-trayed <strong>to</strong><br />
minimize queueing and handling of cash.<br />
• Prohibiting all outside food deliveries apart from food brought from home by the<br />
student in the morning.<br />
• Setting up desks/chairs in cafeteria, audi<strong>to</strong>rium and courtyard <strong>to</strong> ensure physical<br />
distancing. Acrylic partitions will be installed in the desks for added protection.<br />
• Installing additional handwashing stations in the cafeteria for washing hands at<br />
mealtime and throughout the day.<br />
RECESS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Parkville Campus<br />
Our playground use will be adapted as follows:<br />
• Class cohorts will be divided in<strong>to</strong> small “play bubbles” of 3-4 students.<br />
• Only one “play bubble” per apparatus at any time.<br />
• Additional handwashing before and after breaks will be implemented.<br />
• Playgrounds will be disinfected at the end of each day.<br />
• Playground equipment and zones will be delineated <strong>to</strong> separate activities.<br />
• Play breaks will be staggered <strong>to</strong> reduce the numbers at any one time.<br />
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS<br />
We will enhance the safety of our physical education program by:<br />
• Revising PE lessons <strong>to</strong> include only activities that can be carried out with proper<br />
distancing (e.g. cardio activities, personal fitness, etc.)<br />
• Implementing pro<strong>to</strong>cols for use and cleaning of sports equipment<br />
• Continuing skills training, where possible and appropriate, for sports teams<br />
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: PARKVILLE & COMMONWEALTH<br />
A limited After School Program may be offered as follows:<br />
• Study and Homework sessions may take place in assigned, supervised areas after<br />
school.<br />
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• Other non-contact activities which can be carried out with adequate physical<br />
distancing and hygiene may be offered at the discretion of the school.<br />
• Activities designed <strong>to</strong> continue building skills and fitness for sports teams may be<br />
offered at the discretion of the school.<br />
• Some clubs and school organizations may organize virtual and/or physically<br />
distanced meetings at agreed upon times.<br />
• Please refer <strong>to</strong> Parkville Campus Departure section for additional guidelines on After<br />
School Program.<br />
PROTOCOLS FOR ILLNESS ON CAMPUS<br />
In the event a student presents COVID-19-symp<strong>to</strong>ms while at school, they will be taken <strong>to</strong><br />
the controlled isolated nurse station at the respective campus. This will enable the health<br />
center and office areas <strong>to</strong> remain safe and avoid contact with other students and<br />
contamination of other school premises. Anyone entering the isolated nurse station must use<br />
appropriate personal protective equipment.<br />
Parents or guardians will be contacted and notified of their child’s status, and students will<br />
need <strong>to</strong> be picked up from school immediately --no later than 45 minutes. Students exhibiting<br />
fever or other COVID-19 symp<strong>to</strong>ms will:<br />
• be required <strong>to</strong> obtain and provide evidence of a medical evaluation<br />
• self-quarantine at home for 14 days if recommended by a medical evaluation<br />
• present two negative molecular COVID-19 test results (with at least 24 hours between<br />
tests) prior <strong>to</strong> returning <strong>to</strong> school<br />
School nurses will keep records of students, faculty, and staff members with COVID-19<br />
symp<strong>to</strong>ms and moni<strong>to</strong>r possible cases of infection.<br />
In the event a student or employee tests positive, we will follow CDC and local health authority<br />
pro<strong>to</strong>cols, including temporary class and/or campus closure, informing those who may have<br />
been in close contact (within 6 feet for 15 minutes or longer), and cleaning and disinfecting the<br />
area. In keeping with CDC guidelines, students or faculty/staff members who have been in<br />
close contact with a known positive COVID-19 case will need <strong>to</strong> self-quarantine at home and<br />
moni<strong>to</strong>r symp<strong>to</strong>ms.<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> will abide by strict confidentiality rules in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities<br />
Act ADA, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Health Insurance Portability<br />
and Accountability Act (HIPAA).<br />
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EXPECTATIONS<br />
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP US?<br />
• Practice and reinforce good prevention habits including:<br />
o Wearing a mask while on campus, including in car parks.<br />
o Wearing a mask if accompanying children at the bus pick up and drop off.<br />
o Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after<br />
going <strong>to</strong> the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or<br />
sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that<br />
contains at least 70% alcohol.<br />
o Avoid close contact with people who are sick.<br />
o Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash<br />
o Keep your child at home if sick with ANY illness. If your child is sick, keep them at<br />
home and contact our healthcare provider.<br />
o Talk with teachers about classroom assignments and activities.<br />
o Talk <strong>to</strong> your child about following our pro<strong>to</strong>col – which will be explained <strong>to</strong> them<br />
and reinforced with signage at campus.<br />
o Follow drop off and pick up procedures and do not enter the school buildings<br />
without prior authorization.<br />
• Stay tuned for communications from the Administration.<br />
HOW CAN STUDENTS HELP US?<br />
The <strong>CPS</strong> team will be providing clear guidance, support, and supervision for the students with<br />
regard <strong>to</strong> the new COVID-19 pro<strong>to</strong>cols.<br />
.<br />
• Student Safety and Behavior - Teachers and staff will be especially aware of student<br />
well-being. However, their capacity <strong>to</strong> manage particular behaviors will be limited, hence,<br />
it is important that students follow the follow the physical distancing requirements of our<br />
new pro<strong>to</strong>cols at all times as well as the rules and regulations of the Student Handbook<br />
including COVID_19 pro<strong>to</strong>cols with a greater degree of independence. Students who do<br />
not meet the new expectations will not be allowed <strong>to</strong> remain in school, in order <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />
overall student safety.<br />
• <strong>CPS</strong> will not <strong>to</strong>lerate any violation <strong>to</strong> the rules and regulations of the Student Handbook.<br />
Unfortunately, students who are not able <strong>to</strong> comply with <strong>CPS</strong> rules and safety guidelines<br />
will responsible for their behavior. Continual breaches of school rules and/or disregard of<br />
safety guidelines may result in a student being removed from studying on campus and<br />
potentially dismissed from <strong>CPS</strong> al<strong>to</strong>gether<br />
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WELLNESS/SUPPORT<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> pioneered a Health and Wellness program since the beginning of the COVID -19 pandemic<br />
with a caring team who were vigilant of any symp<strong>to</strong>ms of social-emotional vulnerability within our<br />
community (including students, parents, faculty, and staff) in order <strong>to</strong> provide the needed support.<br />
The team was comprised of the Admissions Office, School Psychologist and Social Emotional<br />
Learning Coordina<strong>to</strong>r. The school will continue <strong>to</strong> carry out this program and also has the<br />
following support personnel:<br />
SCHOOL NURSES | SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST | SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING CONSULTANT<br />
COLLEGE & GUIDANCE COUNSELOR | IT SUPPORT | ADDITIONAL TEACHERS AND TEACHER<br />
ASSISTANTS<br />
COMMUNICATIONS<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> will ensure that all stakeholders (parents, students, faculty and staff) receive consistent and<br />
clear information regarding the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, using trusted sources, as<br />
well as the measures taken <strong>to</strong> safely reopen both campuses. These communications will be<br />
issued via email, regular website, as well as with appropriate informational signage. Health and<br />
Safety requirements and the organization of the days on campus will be specified prior <strong>to</strong> arrival.<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> will also reach out <strong>to</strong> all constituent groups via surveys <strong>to</strong> access their opinion, as needed,<br />
recognizing that our community members are important contribu<strong>to</strong>rs in the decision-making<br />
process going forward.<br />
FINANCES<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> has studied the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operating budget and has<br />
adjusted it accordingly <strong>to</strong> reflect the added costs necessary <strong>to</strong> deliver our program in a hybrid<br />
manner, while also securing a safe return <strong>to</strong> campus. Many risk-mitigating measures have been<br />
implemented including the acquisition of furniture and fixtures, equipment, supplies,<br />
technological enhancements, increased faculty and staff, and others in order <strong>to</strong> support the needs<br />
of our community and ensure a safe and healthy return <strong>to</strong> school. Because of this, <strong>CPS</strong> is not able<br />
<strong>to</strong> reduce the tuition and fees that have been set for this school year.<br />
Notice: Please note that this <strong>Roadmap</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Reopening</strong> is a living document and is subject <strong>to</strong> change. Pro<strong>to</strong>cols and<br />
procedures may be updated periodically <strong>to</strong> reflect new information and recommendations from various sources<br />
including government and public health agencies, the <strong>CPS</strong> administration, and our Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). (June 25, 2020) COVID-19 Planning Considerations: Guidance for School Reentry.<br />
Retrieved June 30, 2020 from https://services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-<br />
infections/clinical-guidance/covid-19-planning-considerations-return-<strong>to</strong>-in-person-education-in-schools/<br />
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (May 19, 2020) Considerations for Schools.<br />
Retrieved June 30, 2020 from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schoolschildcare/schools.html<br />
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (June 16, 2020) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response, CDC Activities<br />
and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening America Up<br />
Again. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/php/CDC-Activities-Initiatives-for-COVID-19-<br />
Response.pdf<br />
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (July 1, 2020) Considerations for K-12 Schools: Readiness and Planning<br />
Tool. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community/School-Admin-K12-readiness-andplanning-<strong>to</strong>ol.pdf<br />
Covello, V. and Hyer, R. (May 20, 2020) COVID-19: Simple Answers <strong>to</strong> Top Questions, Risk Communication Guide. Association of<br />
State and Terri<strong>to</strong>rial Health Officials. Retrieved June 29, 2020 from https://www.astho.org/COVID-19/Q-and-A/<br />
Koliath, Trish (2020). (June 6, 2020) AAP interim guidance on school re-entry focuses on<br />
mitigating COVID19 risks. AAP News, Official Newsmagazine of the American Academy of<br />
Pediatrics. https://www.aappublications.org/news/aapnewsmag/2020/06/26/schoolreopening062620.full.pdf.<br />
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Torres Reyes, B. (April 15, 2020) Elemen<strong>to</strong>s básicos de un plan de control de exposición a COVID-19 para patronos. Departamen<strong>to</strong><br />
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COVID-19 que deben ser remitidos a PR OSHA. Departamen<strong>to</strong> del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos.<br />
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APPENDIX A - WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS?<br />
Coronaviruses are a wide family of viruses between humans and animals that can<br />
cause respira<strong>to</strong>ry illnesses ranging from the cold <strong>to</strong> more serious illnesses. The virus that causes<br />
COVID-19 is mainly spread by respira<strong>to</strong>ry droplets. When someone infected with COVID-19<br />
coughs or sneezes, respira<strong>to</strong>ry droplets that contain the virus are expelled and can be breathed<br />
in by someone nearby. Although the virus cannot enter the body through the skin, the respira<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
droplets carrying the virus can get in<strong>to</strong> your airways or mucous membranes of your eyes, nose,<br />
or mouth <strong>to</strong> infect you. The virus can also be spread if you <strong>to</strong>uch a surface contaminated with<br />
virus and then <strong>to</strong>uch your eyes, nose or mouth, although this is not the primary way the virus<br />
spreads.<br />
The most common symp<strong>to</strong>ms are:<br />
• Fever<br />
• Tiredness<br />
• Sneezing<br />
• Dry cough<br />
• Restlessness<br />
• Headache<br />
• Difficulty breathing (more severe cases)<br />
This list is not all-inclusive. Some patients may experience pain, nasal congestion, runny nose,<br />
sore throat, or diarrhea. These symp<strong>to</strong>ms are usually mild and appear gradually. Some people<br />
become infected, but do not develop any symp<strong>to</strong>ms and are not ill. In more severe cases, they<br />
can cause pneumonia, severe acute respira<strong>to</strong>ry syndrome, kidney failure, and even death.<br />
For the purposes of COVID-19, the CDC has identified four levels of risk based on the closeness<br />
of each person <strong>to</strong> someone infected or the level of contact with possible sources of contagion<br />
depending on the type of activity. In addition, it provides elements <strong>to</strong> identify the vulnerable<br />
population due <strong>to</strong> conditions other than occupational risk.<br />
Level of<br />
Risk<br />
Very<br />
High<br />
Activity description<br />
Those with a high potential for exposure<br />
<strong>to</strong> high concentrations from known<br />
sources or with suspected contagion.<br />
Type of People Exposed<br />
Doc<strong>to</strong>rs, Nurses, Dentists, Labora<strong>to</strong>ries, their patients<br />
and clients.<br />
High<br />
Those with a high potential for exposure<br />
<strong>to</strong> known sources or with suspected<br />
contagion.<br />
Doc<strong>to</strong>rs, Nurses, Paramedics, Medical Technicians,<br />
Forensic Doc<strong>to</strong>rs, Persons who work in morgue,<br />
Drivers and ambulance personnel, Hospital staff and/<br />
or Patients.<br />
Moderate<br />
X<br />
Those that involve frequent and close<br />
contact of exposure <strong>to</strong> sources with the<br />
possibility of contagion.<br />
Persons with highly frequent contact with the general<br />
public, school-age people, coworkers, clients, and<br />
other individuals or groups.<br />
Low<br />
X<br />
Those that do not imply frequent<br />
contacts and close exposure <strong>to</strong> sources<br />
with the possibility of contagion.<br />
People who have minimal contact with the general<br />
public and other coworkers.<br />
Source: US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration<br />
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What do you need <strong>to</strong> know about COVID-19?<br />
• What is and how it spreads<br />
• How you can protect yourself and others against COVID-19<br />
• Social distancing is key<br />
• If your child is sick, avoid spreading the virus<br />
• Know your risk and the risk of having complications<br />
• The more people a student or staff member interacts with, and the longer that interaction,<br />
the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. The risk of its spread increases in school settings<br />
as follows:<br />
1. Lowest Risk: Students and teachers engage in virtual-only classes, activities, and<br />
events.<br />
2. More Risk: Small, in-person classes, activities, and events. Groups of students stay<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether and with the same teacher throughout/across school days and groups do<br />
not mix. Students remain at least 6 feet apart and do not share objects (e.g., blended<br />
virtual and in-person class structures, or staggered/rotated scheduling <strong>to</strong><br />
accommodate smaller class sizes).<br />
3. Highest Risk: Full sized, in-person classes, activities, and events. Students are not<br />
spaced apart, share classroom materials or supplies, and mix between classes and<br />
activities.<br />
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APPENDIX B – <strong>CPS</strong> LEARNING MODELS DECISION TREE<br />
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APPENDIX C - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<br />
What should I do if I do not feel comfortable letting my child return <strong>to</strong> campus?<br />
If, for any reason, you are not ready <strong>to</strong> let your child attend class on campus, please contact the<br />
Academic Direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> discuss Model 3 Connected Comets. This option allows any family <strong>to</strong><br />
transition <strong>to</strong> distance learning at any time.<br />
How will grades be managed in each of the scenarios?<br />
Students will be assessed using a variety of methods, whether they are learning on campus or<br />
from home. For students learning completely at home, the nature of the graded assignments may<br />
be different, depending on the grade level, subject area, and learning targets.<br />
What should I do if my child is not being challenged during distance learning?<br />
Parents are encouraged <strong>to</strong> first contact their homeroom teacher if they do not feel their child is<br />
adequately challenged during distance learning. If additional assistance is needed, parents<br />
and/or teachers should then contact the Academic Direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> discuss tailored solutions for your<br />
child.<br />
What happens if my child-or anyone in my family-arrives on campus without a mask?<br />
All individuals on our campus are required <strong>to</strong> wear a mask 2020-21 academic year until notified<br />
otherwise. <strong>CPS</strong> will provide one fabric masks for each employee and all students. <strong>CPS</strong> will also<br />
have disposable masks available.<br />
Will students participate in field trips, assemblies, annual traditions and sports?<br />
Field trips and annual traditions and all activities outside of school are temporarily suspended. In<br />
the future these will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis <strong>to</strong> determine which activities are safe<br />
and appropriate based on the current government regulations. For athletic events and sports, we<br />
will follow the guidance set by the PRHSAA and LAMEPI.<br />
What will happen if a student or teacher tests positive for COVID-19?<br />
If a student or any member of the staff tests positive for COVID-19 during the school year, the<br />
school will implement the CDC guidelines. (See pro<strong>to</strong>cols for Illness on Campus – page 18).<br />
What will happen if my student(s) needs <strong>to</strong> quarantine during the school year?<br />
The synchronous distance learning will be made available <strong>to</strong> students who are required <strong>to</strong> stay<br />
home due <strong>to</strong> a positive test result for COVID-19 or the 14-day quarantine pro<strong>to</strong>col for exposure.<br />
What will happen if a teacher needs <strong>to</strong> quarantine during the school year?<br />
Teachers, if asymp<strong>to</strong>matic or quarantined due <strong>to</strong> exposure, will support their classrooms via<br />
synchronous virtual instruction with assistance, if needed. If the teacher is ill, a substitute teacher<br />
will be assigned.<br />
In case the school is closed, what will happen with any fees (lunch, bus, athletics, activities<br />
and tuition fees) that have been paid in advance?<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> will continue <strong>to</strong> provide a <strong>to</strong>p-class learning experience for all of its students, regardless of<br />
the model used (face-<strong>to</strong>-face, hybrid or distant) and our teachers and staff will continue <strong>to</strong> work<br />
around the clock so that our student’s learning will not be adversely impacted. Therefore, we are<br />
not planning <strong>to</strong> change our current tuition fees. However, changes in the levels of usage for bus,<br />
lunch, and activities fees will be adjusted accordingly.<br />
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Why don’t we do all of our classes in real time (synchronous)? What is the reasoning for doing<br />
both synchronous and asynchronous?<br />
Our model is based on research and study around online instructional delivery models. The<br />
prevailing research has led <strong>CPS</strong> <strong>to</strong> develop a balanced model of learning that allows students <strong>to</strong><br />
have home routines that distribute online/screen time, physical activities, non-online/screen time<br />
learning and, of course, family time across the days and weeks of online learning.<br />
How can you make sure younger students adhere <strong>to</strong> social distancing rules?<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> faculty and staff will be prepared <strong>to</strong> ensure that social distancing expectations are clear and<br />
reinforced with all of our students in a positive and proactive manner. Our students’ health and<br />
well-being are our <strong>to</strong>p concern.<br />
How many students will be in one classroom for elementary, middle and high school?<br />
<strong>CPS</strong> is using a 6-foot distancing guideline <strong>to</strong> develop capacity limits for all spaces and rooms.<br />
However, <strong>CPS</strong> will weigh the benefits of strict adherence <strong>to</strong> a 6 feet spacing rule between<br />
students when it is not feasible. Considering the benefits of face- <strong>to</strong>- face learning as opposed <strong>to</strong><br />
the potential downside of remote learning, <strong>CPS</strong> may employ 3-feet distancing (per the American<br />
Pediatric Academy’s guidelines) when other risk mitigating measures are being followed ex.<br />
wearing face coverings and using partitions <strong>to</strong> separate students.<br />
What will happen <strong>to</strong> art, music and physical education classes?<br />
Our plans are in development and we are using the best available public health guidance as a<br />
resource. These programs are vital <strong>to</strong> our mission, but will need <strong>to</strong> be adapted <strong>to</strong> remain safe.<br />
How do you take care of students’ social-emotional amidst this pandemic and changing<br />
school scenario?<br />
At <strong>CPS</strong> we believe that learning will be limited unless the social-emotional wellbeing and<br />
behavioral needs of students (and adults) are supported. Our focus when reopening the school<br />
will include providing effective social-emotional wellbeing support and learning strategies for<br />
staff and students.<br />
Other questions? Please email the school at info@cpspr.org with your questions or comments.<br />
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