RETURNING TO CAMPUS Fall, 2020

​J une and July were spent becoming familiar with county, state, and federal guidelines and participating in professional development to ensure a safe reopening for our students and employees. Through training, a reopening plan for Rohan Woods School was constructed to continue the educational excellence our students deserve. Our plan is based on current health data and guidelines and may change as new information and data surfaces.

Rohan Woods is dedicated to opening school following these guiding principles: ​The health and safety of the students and employees are at the crux of all decisions, therefore current health information will drive all decision making. ​Campus instruction is paramount in facilitating social and emotional growth in children. ​The ideal teaching and learning environment is one in which students and teachers can interact face-to-face, building a sense of trust within our community. ​Providing in-person instruction is a collaborative effort between the school and families.

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION Cohort Model We will utilize the cohort model assigning the students to self-contained groups that will not cross paths. Students will stay in a cohort model daily for carpool, some specialties, recess, and Project instruction. Core academic instruction will be delivered by grade level. Research supports that this model decreases the possible spread of COVID-19 and effectively facilitates contact tracing.   Virtual Learning (if mandated by federal, state, or local authorities) ​A teaching schedule has been constructed for each grade level consisting of synchronous and asynchronous instruction in whole group, small group, and individual sessions. The schedule includes core academic work, specialty instruction, and breaks. Instruction will occur between 9:00am and 3:00pm Monday – Thursday with Friday set aside for student evaluation and time to complete missed work from the week. Students in Second – Middle School will have individual devices to support student learning.

Arrival and Dismissal A staggered drop off and dismissal schedule, with multiple points of entry, has been created utilizing two 15-minute intervals – 7:45 and 8:00am – as well as 3:00 and 3:15pm to ensure cohorts do not cross paths entering or leaving the building decreasing potential spread of COVID-19. Before and Aftercare We have a number of families who are dual working. Before care will maintain the cohort model utilized during the school day. It will be offered beginning at 7:15am each day for no fee. Planning continues for aftercare and is based on the ability to staff the program. Parents will be required to register for specific days and pick up times for aftercare/homework club prior to the start of each month. Advance payment of $50.00 per child will be expected when registering and will apply to aftercare fees. Parents will be invoiced if aftercare expenses exceed $50.00.

Professional Development Faculty and staff have taken part in multiple professional development opportunities this summer to prepare for fall instruction. The Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and educational organizations and individuals offered professional development in preparing to reopen school, academic instructional, virtual learning strategies, and Google Classroom. Restrooms Each cohort will have assigned restroom facilities to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. All restrooms will be deep cleaned daily. Communication Google Classroom will be the main vehicle of communication with families. Each core class will have a dedicated Google Classroom page that incorporates specialty classes and will host information regarding lunch menus, calendars, conference schedules, forms, and announcements. Bloomz will no longer be used by the school.   Classroom Ventilation The ventilation system in our facility is evaluated on a quarterly basis and includes the installation of new air filters. To increase the circulation of outdoor air in the classrooms, windows and doors will be left open and ceiling fans will be in use.

LUNCH Food Service Consultants will continue to provide lunch for our children and employees. Students will eat in their classrooms daily being served one of the following choices: hot entrée, sandwiches (PBJ, cheese, turkey, turkey and cheese, ham, and ham and cheese), soy nuggets or a chicken breast – all served with sides. The school will no longer offer a salad or deli bar. Students may not bring their lunches unless there is a medical reason that is approved by the Head of School .

CONNECTING AS A COMMUNITY COHORT CONNECTIONS Due to COVID-19, large school community gatherings have been canceled until further notice. Instead of having the all school picnic at the start of school, cohort groups will be invited to play on the playground, with their teachers present, on a specific day and time. While we invite parents to be on campus wearing masks and using physical distancing strategies to connect, parents are asked not to join the children on the playground. Please watch for information regarding Back-to-School Meet & Greets scheduled between August 13th and 17th.

 INTAKE CONFERENCES Intake conferences will be held August 14 th via Zoom. A signup sheet will be available on Google Classroom pages. CURRICULUM NIGHT Curriculum Night scheduled for September 9 th will take place via Zoom.

PRECAUTIONS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY

Community Expectations To keep our community safe, all families are expected to follow federal, state, and local health department guidelines, regarding social distancing and other measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Families need to proactively protect themselves from infection and follow school guidelines to protect the children and employees.  Students in Third – Sixth Grade will be required to wear masks at school. Masks do not need to be worn in the classroom where there is 6 ft between students and/or the teacher. For children in Pre-Kindergarten – Second Grade, masks are optional. Please teach your child how to properly use, wear, and remove a face mask. Ensure that your child’s face mask is cleaned regularly. Practice hand washing techniques now and discuss the frequency at which it should be done. Please avoid unnecessary travel. If your child presents with a temperature of 100.0 F or feels ill, please do not send them to school. If a temperature is noted at school, your child will be sent home. Parents must complete and submit all required student medical forms prior to the first day of school – this includes documentation of current childhood immunizations. Limit the number of personal items your child brings to school decreasing the opportunities for sharing food, supplies, or other items.

Daily Health Screening A health screening and temperature check will be administered daily to all students, employees, and visitors of the school. The confidential information is stored to serve as a log of the daily campus population. These two means of monitoring health are mandated as a condition of opening the school campus. The link for the electronic health screening can be found on each Google Classroom page. The following symptoms will be monitored daily: Feel like you have had a fever Taken a fever reducer within the last six hours Had trouble breathing Experienced a new loss of sense of taste and/or smell Had new or worsening body aches, chills, or nausea Experienced a sore throat or runny nose that is different from seasonal allergies Been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 Traveled outside of Missouri within the last 24 hours Enhanced Health and Safety Measures While physical distancing guidelines of 6 feet and hand washing will be incorporated into our daily lives, please be mindful that this does not come naturally to small children. Although the school will do its very best to mitigate contact – the students will not always abide by the guidelines.  Masks, gloves, and cleaning supplies can be found in every classroom. All personnel will be trained in daily cleaning strategies and have cleaning supplies readily available. The building will be restricted to students and employees only. Parents and vendors will be allowed in the offices but not in other parts of the building.  Flu shots are highly recommended for students, faculty, and staff to limit the number of people with COVID-19 like symptoms.

Cleaning and Disinfecting Faculty will receive professional development on daily cleaning strategies for the classroom. The night cleaning crew will sanitize all high-touch areas including light switches, railings, door handles, etc. If COVID-19 exposure occurs, the building will be deep cleaned and sanitized before anyone from the community returns to campus. The Rohan Woods School Mission Statement Rohan Woods School prepares every child for success by providing a challenging and engaging Project Approach and academic program that encompasses respect, responsibility, and leadership. Illness and Suspected COVID-19 Protocols If a student or employee exhibits symptoms or answers “yes” to any screening question, the student will be isolated until arrangements can be made for the child to be picked up by a parent or guardian. The employee will be sent home immediately. The school will advise the parent, guardian, or employee to contact a healthcare provider. The healthcare provider will be able to determine whether the symptoms are a result of COVID-19 infection or if there are other health issues. To return to school, the student or employee must be symptom free for 24 hours and provide a doctor’s note to the Head of School. ​If an employee or student is exposed to COVID-19, a 14 day self-quarantine is required. If a medical professional does not feel a test is necessary, a 14 day quarantine is still required. If a COVID-19 test is administered and yields negative test results, employees and students may return to school with a doctor’s note after a 14 day quarantine. If the diagnosis is positive, documentation should be submitted to the Head of School. The school will follow the guidance of the St. Louis County Health Department regarding contact tracing, classroom or school closure, notification of community, sanitizing protocols, etc. If a family member of someone in our school community is exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19, the school will follow the guidance of the St. Louis County Health Department regarding contact tracing, classroom or school closure, notification of community, sanitizing protocols, etc.

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