Safely Return, Safely Remain

1. In person at school learning
for the full day is the best
formation for the child spiritually,
academically and emotionally.
2. Safety of all persons is
essential to every aspect of
Overbrook School and rooted
in the essential dignity of each
person as made in the image
and likeness of God.
3. Listen to our school community
including those in the
medical field, and to federal,
state, and local authorities,
public health officials, independent
and diocesan school
leaders, to understand the
needs of our times and to respond
creatively in compliance
with guidelines given.
4. Provide equitable services
to our students and families,
respectful of the needs and
common good of our students,
educators, and families.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Congratulations Overbrook School on beginning another academic year together! We venture into our
84th year continuing to seek and listen to health and safety experts, monitoring all federal, state and local
guidance, and putting that wisdom into action where possible, with the aim of safely remaining in school
during the 2020-2021 year.
Please see Resources located at the conclusion of document.
We are committed to upholding the following four principles in guiding our planning, decisions, and implementation.
Each subsequent adaptation and update of these plans will adhere to these guiding principles
so that Overbrook School continues its mission and is, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
“Consideration for Schools”, “guided by what is feasible, practical, acceptable, and tailored to the needs of [our]
community.”
SHARED COMMITMENT
Overbrook School recognizes and believes parents are the primary educators
of their children. We are grateful to partner with parents in teaching their children
and proclaiming together that each student, faculty, and staff’s well-being
is essential.
To fully and successfully implement health and safety protocols, it is imperative
the whole school community be involved in, supportive of, and committed to
any guidance given. Mutual understanding, support and commitment to communicating
openly for the good of all is essential.
We are committed to working together for the health and safety of our students.
We remain committed to continuing academic, community, and faith-based excellence
for each student in our care and aim to equitably serving students who,
for COVID-19 related reasons, are unable to join us in the classroom.
WE ASK ALL PARENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS TO AGREE TO THE
FOLLOWING:
We have a shared responsibility for keeping our students, faculty and staff
safe as well as cooperating to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
We will willingly take our temperature each morning, check our symptoms
daily, and will not be present on Campus should we be a risk to another member
of our community.
We pledge to be vigilant in keeping these plans and responding with updates
when the situation changes.
We will stay informed and work within Federal, State, and Local Government regulations,
CDC, with consideration to AAP guidelines as well as conferring with Catholic and Independent
school leaders to make well-informed decisions as the situation continues to unfold.
Overbrook School roots children in Truth, challenges them to wonder,
and inspires them to give their best to the world.
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